Continental Hotel Lausanne

$$$$||View on mapLausanne, SwitzerlandPlace De La Gare 2, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1001|
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Continental Hotel Lausanne
Place De La Gare 2, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1001·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.9Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.1
Staff9.1
Free WiFi8.6
Cleanliness8.3
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.8
Value for money7.6
Who stays here
Solo44%
Couples32%
Families14%
Groups9%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.9Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.1
Staff9.1
Free WiFi8.6
Cleanliness8.3
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.8
Value for money7.6
Who stays here
Solo44%
Couples32%
Families14%
Groups9%

4-star hotel opposite Lausanne train station offering free city transport passes and a complimentary smartphone

Location & Transportation

Continental Hotel Lausanne sits directly opposite Lausanne's main train station, providing immediate access to the M2 metro line and regional trains. Guests receive a free public transport pass valid across Lausanne's buses, metro, and trams, making exploration of the Olympic Museum and Lake Geneva effortless. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the Old Town and the Flon district, known for its dining and nightlife options.

Rooms & Amenities

All non-smoking rooms at the Hotel Continental Lausanne include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a minibar. Certain rooms offer balconies with views of Lake Geneva and the Alps, while every guest receives a complimentary smartphone with data for use during their stay. The hotel was originally built for the 1964 Swiss National Exhibition and has been recently refurbished and enlarged.

Dining

The on-site Le Pain Quotidien bakery and restaurant serves fresh bread and organic dishes daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A rich buffet breakfast is provided each morning, featuring freshly baked goods and a selection of hot and cold items. Guests can also use the hotel's rooftop bar, which offers panoramic views of Lausanne and the surrounding landscape.

Fitness & Wellness

Hotel Continental Lausanne grants complimentary access to a large fitness center located within the building, equipped with comprehensive training facilities and professional gym equipment. The fitness center is separate from typical hotel gyms, offering space and machines comparable to a commercial gym. After a workout, guests can relax at the rooftop bar or explore the nearby Parc Olympique.

Business & Accessibility

The continental hotel Lausanne provides meeting and banquet facilities alongside a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and currency exchange. Wheelchair-accessible rooms with raised toilets and grab rails are available, and the hotel accommodates pets with pet bowls and baskets. Additional services include dry cleaning, ironing, luggage storage, and express check-in/check-out.

  • Location: Opposite Lausanne train station, free city transport pass included
  • Rooms: Air-conditioned with lake views and free smartphone
  • Dining: Le Pain Quotidien bakery and panoramic rooftop bar
  • Fitness: Complimentary access to large on-site fitness center
  • Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms and pet-friendly amenities
  • Sustainability: ibex fairstay Gold level certification
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of CHF 25.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Greek
Building
Year renovated:2009
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:149
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Rooms and availability

Economy Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed2 Single beds
  • Air conditioning
Superior Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed1 Single bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Single Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Handicap parking

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Room view

  • City view
  • Lake view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Continental Hotel Lausanne

💵 Lowest room price 100 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 37.5 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Cointrin, GVA

Location

Place De La Gare 2, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1001
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Place De La Gare 2, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1001
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Place De La Gare 2, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1001
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
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Square
Place Saint-Francois
100 yd
Church
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Mall
Rue de Bourg
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Allee E.-Ansermet 2
Palace of Justice
100 yd
Allee Ernest Ansermet
Esplanade de Montbenon
100 yd
Restaurant
Pizzeria Bella Vita
100 yd
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Le Pain Quotidien
100 yd
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