Located in the heart of Montreux, the Hotel du Grand Lac Excelsior has a privileged location right on Lake Geneva, on the Quai des Fleurs (Flower Bank). It offers free access to the spa area including a swimming pool and free WiFi. All rooms have a lake-view balcony. Built in 1907 in Belle-Epoque style, the Hotel du Grand Lac Excelsior is a haven of peace and features authentic historic Art Déco stained-glass windows. Each room and suite, with a balcony or terrace, overlooks Lake Geneva and features a breathtaking panoramic view of the Alps. Access to the wellness center of the hotel is free for all guests. There is a fitness room, a semi-Olympic-size swimming pool and a healthcare center. Guests enjoy free local transport and other benefits include discounts on boat trips.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Montreux, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Artit
    Thailand Thailand
    Nice and beautiful hotel .A little far from railway station but we can get a bus easily. We booked Junior suit for 3 peoples.A big room with 2 bathrooms make me more comfortable . We don’t have much time so did not walk along the lake beside our...
  • Heather
    United States of America United States of America
    Very spacious room with two (!) bathrooms, and unbearable views of the garden and lake. We were on the ground floor and loved being able to stroll right out our patio door to the lake, or into the center of town. We also loved the well-equipped...
  • Riley
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing experience on all levels. Staff went above and beyond. Hotel restaurant was incredible as well.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of Hôtel du Grand Lac Excelsior

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Casino
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
Hôtel du Grand Lac Excelsior takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 29 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 69 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroEC-CardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform the hotel in advance about the exact number of guests (adults and children) and include the age of the children.

For reservations for which payment must be made on site, we now ask for full payment (room, breakfast and tourist taxes) at check-in, before handing over the keys.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Hôtel du Grand Lac Excelsior

  • Hôtel du Grand Lac Excelsior offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Casino
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Beauty services
    • Head massage
    • Locker rooms
    • Neck massage
    • Waxing services
    • Full-body massage
    • Swimming pool
    • Back massage
    • Facial treatments
    • Hand massage
    • Spa facilities
    • Foot massage

  • The prices at Hôtel du Grand Lac Excelsior may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Hôtel du Grand Lac Excelsior include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Hôtel du Grand Lac Excelsior has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Hôtel du Grand Lac Excelsior is 1,800 feet from the center of Montreux. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Hôtel du Grand Lac Excelsior can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Check-in at Hôtel du Grand Lac Excelsior is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.