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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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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lana
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
“The view was extraordinary and the whole town has a certain vibe ..We enjoyed this a lot” - Pradeepti
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
“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
“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...” - Andrew
Australia
“Location and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful” - Daryl
United Kingdom
“Location, balcony, food, a glimpse of a world that no longer exists, faded but in the best way, more Tati than tatty” - Iqtidar
United Kingdom
“Everything about the hotel was great. Location, the facilities and the staff at the reception was super helpful” - Emma
United Kingdom
“We loved the location. It was a 15 min walk to town, but along a beautiful promenade with gorgeous flowers and gardens. The hotel is quite old fashioned, but in a lovely way. Breakfast with a beautiful view.” - Jo
United Kingdom
“It’s a lovely, old hotel just by the lake. The night we stayed was good value for money and we appreciated being able to upgrade to a larger room with a balcony view. So even though we arrived late and left early, we were able to enjoy a glass of...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant les Magnolias
- CuisineEuropean
- Open forLunch
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Restaurant Les Magnolias
- CuisineEuropean
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
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.






The fine print
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.