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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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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

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

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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...
  • Andrew
    Australia Australia
    Location and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful
  • Daryl
    United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom
    Everything about the hotel was great. Location, the facilities and the staff at the reception was super helpful
  • Emma
    United Kingdom 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 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

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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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.