Hôtel du Grand Lac Excelsior

Hotels
8 (3427 reviews)
Rue Bon Port 27 , Montreux , ch

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Spacious rooms
Great amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Need for refurbishment
Value for money concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
6.96
Some reviews mention cleanliness issues, such as old carpets and unclean sinks.
Service
8.93
Staff is consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.97
Great location mentioned in multiple reviews, close to attractions.
Room Quality
7.42
Rooms described as spacious but some concerns about outdated fixtures.
Amenities
7.95
Amenities like the pool are appreciated, but some areas need refurbishment.
Value for Money
7.41
Mixed reviews on value considering some areas are outdated and need refreshing.
Food and Beverage
8.46
Positive reviews about the breakfast and restaurant quality.
Overall Experience
7.93
Guests enjoyed their stay overall despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-07 23:47

Property Description

Luxurious Lakefront Location
The Hotel du Grand Lac Excelsior in Montreux offers a unique experience with its stunning lakefront location on Lake Geneva.

Historic Charm and Elegance
Step into a piece of history at this Belle-Epoque style hotel, showcasing authentic Art Déco stained-glass windows and a serene ambiance.

Wellness and Leisure Amenities
Indulge in relaxation with free access to the spa area, including a swimming pool, and stay active at the fitness room. The hotel also offers a healthcare centre for ultimate rejuvenation.

Experience the beauty of Montreux at Hotel du Grand Lac Excelsior. Book now to enjoy a luxurious stay with breathtaking views and top-notch amenities.

Important information:

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 ID 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GVA

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 3427 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.96
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 7.42
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 7.41
Food and Beverage: 8.46
Overall Experience: 7.93
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Carmen solo_traveller ro
9
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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K couple nl
7
Comfortable but not up to par
Pros:

The location is amazing, you can take a swim in the huge pool or lake Geneva! Suites are very big

Cons:

There was no electric water kettle in our suite. There were 3 coffeepads and if you wished for more you had to pay, a bit odd in this type of accomodation. Furthermore our showerhead came completely off during use. No compensation for this gives no sign of customer engagement, I would have said “the minibar is on us” Location was absolutely breathtaking but the building is a bit former glory, needs a loving modernisation.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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david solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

Tolle Lage direkt am See

Cons:

Hotel ziemlich in die Jahre gekommen. Ausstattung spärlich.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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yusuf izzettin extended_group tr
7
not b
Pros:

Location

Cons:

the bed in this hotel night be realle uncomfortable because it almost collapses inwards.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Marielle extended_group nl
9
Heerlijke locatie aan het meer
Pros:

Locatie is fantastisch, direct aan het meer en kamers met balkon kijken over het meer

Cons:

Kamers zijn wat verouderd

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Patricia solo_traveller be
10
Pros:

Alles !

Cons:

Niets.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Roberta solo_traveller ae
7
Pros:

The only thing was good - view.

Cons:

Staff bringing for you food or required item, after knocking immediately unlocking the door and trying to enter.
I would say that hotel is 2 stars, max 2.5 , and not worth the value of money.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Medea family_with_children ge
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Aissatou solo_traveller fr
9
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Anna solo_traveller ch
8
Pros:

Das Personal ist sehr nett und freundlich, die tolle Aussicht auf den See, das leckere Frühstück

Cons:

Die laute Klimaanlage, der alte Teppich überall

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Medea couple ge
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Pioneer10066471136 Family
6
Luxury hotel or hospital???
Pros:

Weird!!
A truly beautiful hotel in it's heyday, in a fabulous position with a view to die for but sharing a lift with nurses and blood pressure machines every day made for a really creepy, uncomfortable family experience!!
It seems to masquerade as a skin clinic but we never saw any customers for those services only the infirm as the defibrillators and black Mercedes vans parked outside would suggest! Floor 1 seems to be a no-go area as we were ushered back into the lift after thinking it was the ground floor. Lots of people hanging around all day on the landing outside the lift on the 5th floor was rather unnerving.
Staff were generally pleasant as was breakfast, pool was nice. Everything is a bit shabby and neglected (carpets stained, curtains faded, no kettle) and could do with a revamp but most importantly it needs to decide if it's a luxury hotel or a hospital!!!
Definitely wouldn't stay here again unless I was ill!!!

2026-08-05 via Tripadvisor
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Zbyněk Drbal couple cz
10
Pros:

Skvělá lokalita přímo u jezera v klidné části. Výborná snídaně.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Ammar AlTwaijri couple sa
3
Issues with checkout
Cons:

We were very disappointed that we were not informed in advance about the Blockage of all the roads. Had we known earlier, we could have planned accordingly.

Instead, we had to completely rearrange our trip. We had to change our flights, modify our car rental and book another one, reserve an extra night at a different hotel, and reorganize our entire itinerary—all because of the blockage situation.

The property knew we had a rental car waiting outside, yet no one informed us beforehand. This caused unnecessary stress, additional expenses, and a significant inconvenience. Better communication in advance would have prevented all of these issues.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Jonathan family_with_children fr
9
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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corine couple fr
4
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Nicolas family_with_children fr
10
Superbe hôtel!
Pros:

Très bon emplacement situé à mi-chemin entre le centre ville et le château de Chillon avec une magnifique vue sur le lac.
Personnel très agréable et disponible qui nous a donné plein de très bons conseils pour organiser nos visites.
Je recommande vivement.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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simona solo_traveller it
9
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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sergio family_with_children es
7
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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PAOLA couple ch
10
Pros:

Tout

2026-08-03 via Nuitee