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Reviews of J5 Hotels Helvetie & La Brasserie

Avenue du casino 32, 1820 Montreux, Switzerland

#57 of 90 hotels in Montreux

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Review score

Based on 710 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    8.0
    We really enjoyed our time at Helvetie thanks largely to being moved from an unacceptable room, which transformed our st
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were initially allocated a tiny room with no storage or hanging space for clothes which made it impossible to unpack our bags.

    After pointing out our disappointment with our original room allocation we were offered a far more acceptable alternative by the very helpful staff. This made a huge difference to our stay.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    8.0
    It’s was comfortable and well located
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no kettle or drink facilities in room

    I like all the old fashioned deco the view from balcony was great

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no place to put your bathroom essentials that you bring with you. We had to use the desk outside the bathroom.

    It had that older look yet updated. Right near the lake.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    7.0
    Fantastic location, old-fashioned hotel, but not bad for the price in comparison with most
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I had paid for a superior room but was given one on the first floor, where my 'private terrace' looked onto a concrete block over twenty stories high (Montreux's worst eye sore) and another lower one, with a glimpse of lake between the two. I asked to be moved immediately and was told it wasn't possible that night but might be the next day. Next day I was told the hotel was fully booked and they couldn't move me at all (not even for the Sunday night I was staying). The upper floors are clearly much better, and it was a shame one of those wasn't available - although my room was large I wouldn't call it 'superior' on any level. Make sure you insist on one of the upper floor rooms with a balcony.

    This is a historic hotel in the city centre, a few minutes walk from Lake Geneva, fantastic location for exploring the city. I understand people complaining here about it being tired and in need of updating but I found the old-fashioned decor rather charming. I'd rather that than an anonymous corporate hotel any day. I wasn't offered a Wi-Fi password when I checked in and didn't bother asking as I only had a short stay, so I've no idea if that was any good but I had the breakfast on one morning and it was a perfectly adequate continental breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air conditioning, room very hot and stuffy.

    Good size of room. Fantastic location, and great staff.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff. Very comfy bed. Discounts from the hotel were great to use. Excellent location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit awkward stopping in a car to check In - right on a main road and no real pull ins

    Great location and very helpful staff

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    lovely room & great location to attend the Montreux Jazz Festival

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    9.0
    Good value stay in one of the finest regions in the world!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Excellent location and friendly staff. The continental breakfast is good.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel with great central location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast poor value for money

    Great central location. Staff very helpful and friendly

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    8.0
    An otherwise great stay ruined by inital reception contact
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dated but tolerable Woman at reception very unfriendly. Also, it would be great if you can give us the city pass card after we leave our luggage

    Good location Great view from room

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom and the sink are separated.

    Close to restaurants and a shopping centre

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice location, clean and big rooms. Found multiple cockroaches the first evening. The receptionist was very nice and we were able to switch rooms.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2024

    9.0
    A very relaxing experience in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Brasserie prices were dear. Would like to have seen dome discount for hotel guests.

    Great location, friendly, helpful staff and good size room and bathroom. The travel voucher saved us a lot of time and money.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could have more choice

    Nice room very comfy

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2024

    7.0
    Old hotel in amazing location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel is very dated. It needs refreshment of bathrooms and doors exchange. A bit too pricy for this what you get

    Location is really excellent! In the heart of Montreux, very close to the lake

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2024

    7.0
    Average hotel but good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel didn't have the AC..but they gave you the small electric fan. The bathroom so small and old.

    Cleanliness

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2024

    8.0
    Great little hotel with a vintage style.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No coffee maker in the room

    Very spacious room, unique style. Clean.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2024

    7.0
    this is an old hotel which is likely why it is more affordable that other options. If you’re not planning to spend much
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Delayed check in due to room not being ready. We were told 10mins but it was almost an hour further of waiting. The room still wasn’t ready, so we ended up taking another room. People kept arriving, checking in and going straight to their rooms which was a bit disheartening so some sort of communication after the initial 10min or even 20min of waiting would have been nice, just to explain why there was still a delay. Offering a glass of water or coffee whilst we waited would have also been courteous.

    Good location. Easy to get to from station. Nice balcony with awning that was big enough for two. Partial views of the lake which was only about a 5min walk.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The atmosphere of the hotel. Close to the Lake and the station.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2024

    9.0
    Great location and amazing staff
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a spacious room on the heart of Montreux. The staff were always available and willing to assist with any enquiries.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2024

    9.0
    Pleasant & full of character, good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Location is approx 15min walk from train station. We had a view of Lake Geneva from our balcony which was a bonus. The room was very big, as was the bathroom. The bathroom was very clean and modern. Due to the age of the building the room had a lot of character.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2024

    8.0
    It was comfortable but needs modernising , howeveri think they are to what can be done because it is a historical buildi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Under renovation. Older hotel.

    It was central and free transport tickets

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    8.0
    Spacious rooms, central location, very quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overall hotel was dated but work was underway to renovate it.

    Large room, huge updated bathroom and balcony with Lakeview. Comfy bed.

    Stayed in June 2024

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