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About this property

The Hotel Continental was originally built for the 1964 Swiss National Exhibition in Lausanne and was recently refurbished, modernized and enlarged. It is located opposite Lausanne's Main Train Station, a 10-minute walk from the Old Town and the shopping area. It offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. The non-smoking rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar and a bathroom. A rich buffet breakfast is served every day. Guests enjoy free access to the newly opened 1200 m2 fitness centre located in the building. The Le Pain Quotidien bakery and restaurant in the building serves fresh bread and organic dishes. The M2 metro line is available directly next to the hotel. Evian can be reached in 30 minutes by boat. Vevey and Montreux are just half an hour away by train. The ski resorts such as Les Diablerets and Verbier can be reached within 60 minutes by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of Lausanne, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

    • Breakfast info

    • Vegetarian, American

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
3 single beds
3 single beds
2 single beds
1 single bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kolasorn
    Thailand Thailand
    I like the location which is in front of train station, it's convenient to travel around by train, bus, metro. The room space is OK and large enough for opening 2 large luggages. It's very clean and have many electric outlet plugs. The reception...
  • John
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Everything went well, went better than well as it was simply excellent. Staff were beyond helpful and polite. Bed was sooooo comfy and a very quiet room. Perfect
  • Marianne
    South Africa South Africa
    Location close to Metro, Tram and bus stops. Staff friendly and helpful. Transport card a big bonus.
  • Mei
    Singapore Singapore
    Location is brilliant. Opposite train station, next to metro, cafes and supermarket nearby. Free transport within the city.
  • Xxlukasak
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The hotel is really close to the train station, in the city center. Accessible by train, which is the best. Very friendly staff at the reception, free public transport card. Clean but small accommodation, ideal for an overnight stay. Breakfast is...
  • Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for restaurants, the lake and the train
  • Suzanne
    Canada Canada
    Well located as we were only resting 1 day, walking distance to the rail station. Breakfast was very good kind and friendly staff.
  • Gürsel
    Turkey Turkey
    Very clean and recently renovated hotel close to train station and City funicular. Very easy 2 minutes walk. Bed was Very comfortable. Breakfast was perfect.
  • Rhonda
    Australia Australia
    Nice greeting by friendly staff member. Very close to train station. Lovely outlook towards mountains. Metro card is great for visits to lake and old town. Bella Vista restaurant offer was good for a lovely meal.
  • Andrea
    Ireland Ireland
    Beside train station, close to center, clean and comfortable. Friendly staff, good cafe on site, decent shower, range of TV stations in English.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • Le Bella Vita
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • Le Pain Quotidien
    • Cuisine
      French • Italian • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

Continental Hotel Lausanne takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
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 always available
Free
6 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 40 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 80 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 extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge CHF 30 per night applies.

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.

Please inform Continental Hotel Lausanne in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.