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Hotel Continental

4.0 star property

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Lunch and dinner served, Italian cuisine
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Lobby
Building design
Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Place de la Gare 2, Lausanne, 1001
  • Place, Hôtel de Ville
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lausanne Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Place of Riponne
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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Bathroom | Eco-friendly toiletries, towels

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Classic Double Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Classic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room With Lake View

  • Sleeps 3

Superior Single Room (Double Use)

  • Sleeps 2

Economy Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room With Lake View

  • Sleeps 3

Superior Single Room

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Double Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 3

Classic Double Room With Balcony And Lake View

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About this property

Hotel Continental

Hotel in Lausanne with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a conference centre, a coffee shop/cafe and conference space. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Continental offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Lausanne hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Hotel Continental's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Esplanade de Montbenon. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy Italian cuisine while dining at Le Bella Vita
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Esplanade de Montbenon and Hôtel de Ville
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 7 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Event space at this hotel measures 3337 square feet (310 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Continental.

This 4-star Lausanne hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Le Bella Vita – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Le Pain Quotidien – This bar serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and light fare. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily. Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CHF 45; reservation required

Restaurants on site

  • Le Bella Vita
  • Le Pain Quotidien

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (3,337 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 30 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 6.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 25.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 20 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CHF 30 per pet, per night
  • Hosted evening meal: CHF 45

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Continental Lausanne
Continental Lausanne
Hotel Continental Hotel
Hotel Continental Lausanne
Hotel Continental Hotel Lausanne

Hotel Continental Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 479 out of 992 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 385 out of 992 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 992 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 992 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 992 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

MANUEL

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very good, comfortable hotel. Well located being next to the main rail station, the city’s 2 metro lines and nearby bus services. Room was good and bathroom had a good shower. Breakfast had a good choice of food and drinks. Would definitely use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Helpful Staff

Staff Really Bice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The economy room was as it says…no frills. It was comfortable however. The breakfast was absolutely brilliant!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Well run hotel very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, spacious room. Super convenient next to train station and metro station. Very good breakfast with lots of selections.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

DONALD, Louisville

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The main attraction of this hotel is that it is across the street from the station. My moderate sized single room was a little noisy from the heavy traffic on the very busy street. Not a bad pace for one or two nights. Desk clerk was very personable and helpful. 7/10.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Manuel

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
The property is located across the train station, but the area has limited dining options in the evening. The hotel is convenient and meets the basic needs, so it is adequate for sleeping when on a business trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fact that it was right across from the main train station and within walking distance from the old town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kazayet

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Fuk Hong

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous le recommandons chaudement
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was extremely nice and accomodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Negatives: the room was tired and outdated, no AC just a noisy airfilter that only had one setting (on or off), and the location is very noisy (people & traffic). Positives: staff were friendly, room was clean and the bed & bedding was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Afshin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service was good. The breakfast area was a bit hot at times.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is definitely dated, but what it lacks in modern style it makes up for in location and staff. You honestly couldn’t ask for better convenience—it’s literally a 30-second walk to both the train and metro stations, which made getting around incredibly easy. The staff were warm, professional, and helpful throughout our stay, which made a big difference. Our room and bathroom were surprisingly spacious, and while the balcony didn’t have a view or any chairs, it was private, a good spot for fresh air, and useful for drying hand-washed clothes. The room also had a fridge and coffee machine, which were very handy. One thing to note: the hotel does have a very strong fragrance throughout. As someone sensitive to scents, I was a little concerned at first, but it didn’t end up bothering me. Still, it’s worth mentioning—it seems to be the same scent as their soaps, and while others may enjoy it, I personally wasn’t a fan. The lobby also has a really yummy café, which we enjoyed. We didn’t try the buffet, so I can’t comment on that. Overall, if you value location and helpful staff over modern décor, this hotel is a solid choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025