Hôtel du Grand Lac Excelsior

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.2

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About this property

Situated 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 boasts a breathtaking panoramic view of the Alps. Access to the wellness centre of the hotel is free for all guests. There is a fitness room, a semi-Olympic-size swimming pool and a healthcare centre. Guests enjoy free local transport and other benefits include discounts on boat trips.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Dieter
Australia Australia
“Best view with a balcony, convenient walking to chateau chillon, bergbahn and town”
Jurgis
Lithuania Lithuania
“The view to the lake and mountains is incredible. Good breakfast. Spacious room. Promenada nearby.”
Bart
Netherlands Netherlands
“Location is excellent. Pool great and the room very spacious”
Hanna
France France
“The stay in this hotel has been truly exceptional. It’s about a 15-minute walk from the train station, but very easy to reach, and there’s a supermarket nearby if needed. I didn’t try the breakfast. What was absolutely amazing was the view —...”
Johanna
Finland Finland
“Good gym, great pool, friendly staff and calm atmosphere reminding of the past glam. Sauna was a nice surprise and the views to the lake awesome. Lakeside immediately accessible.”
Lana
Australia Australia
“Probably the best positioned waterfront hotel in Montreux, the view from my third floor balcony view room was absolutely amazing , rooms have lovely ornate cornices, & are spotlessly clean. A five minute walk to restaurants and 10 minutes...”
Lanie
South Africa South Africa
“The view was extraordinary and the whole town has a certain vibe ..We enjoyed this a lot”
Pradeepti
Netherlands Netherlands
“The view from the room was absolutely stunning. Additionally we used the sauna and swimming pool, both of which were also really good.”
Yvonne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was very luxurious and large with a fabulous view from the small balcony looking over the lake (5th floor). It was easy to get to Chateaux Chillon and the lakeside restaurants and facilities either by foot or on public transport. Also...”
Laura
Australia Australia
“We loved sitting out on the balcony enjoying the view of the lake at sunset with a wine and cheese. The room was very spacious. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom had a shower over the bath. It must’ve been renovated recently because it was...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Restaurant les Magnolias
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Open for
    Lunch
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Restaurant Les Magnolias
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

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 identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot 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 cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-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 identification 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.