Hôtel Crystal

They provided a travel card for using in Lausanne. There is a cafe in which we can have coffee and tea until 08.00 pm. Place was safe and close to touristic places. I liked.

While the location is very good and the breakfast is solid, there is little else to recommend this hotel. It does not have air conditioning nor ceiling fans. It was around 38C when I stayed earlier this month and getting a small portable fan took many repeated requests at the front desk. While the hotel's website suggests that rooms have been renovated mine (38) was not. It also looked into the air shaft so I had no view whatsoever. A local bar or business played music well after 11pm every evening, so it meant windows open and music, or windows closed and no air circulation. This wasn't the hotel's fault, but it didn't make my stay very pleasant. The hotel decor is a mix of historic Olympic posters (interesting) and Warhol and Lichtenstein knock offs (tacky). I'm not sure I'll be in Lausanne again, but if I am I won't be staying here.

Excellent location, very friendly personel, fantastic terraсу (photo): in overal 9.8 (-0.2 for lack of air conditioning) no air conditioning

The staff are friendly. The location was convenient for me as I don’t mind traveling a lot. It’s close to the both metro and bus stations.

Location just couldn't be better. And the amenities included - free public transport and daily Swiss breakfast - are incredibly helpful. The reception staff is also super warm and very helpful. They gave me a charging pin for Switzerland and kept my luggage for a few hours. They helped me enjoy my stay to the fullest.

The location was great. The room was very basic and the bathroom was very outdated. The breakfast was okay. Not a lot of choices but the apple juice was amazing. The receptionists were helpful. For the price it could have been better but everything is expensive is Switzerland.

Room is good, but they programmed the key for incorrect duration.

Rooms are ok, beds are nice, and the view from the top floor balconies is beautiful !There is a problem though: the church bells. Spent a night at this hotel on a hot summer day. It was very warm in the room (no AC or fans) and impossible to sleep with closed windows. During my sleepless night I counted five different churches ringing their bells at every full hour, though with some seconds difference in when they started ringing. Some of the church bells also rang at quarter and half an hour. And Sunday morning there was a full on loud bell concert to call for the Sunday mass.....you were warned.

Amazing hotel. The staff are so friendly, the food is wonderful, and the rooms are unique and comfortable. Highly recommend!

I had a lovely experience staying here. The woman at the front desk was so friendly and welcoming, and even let me check in 8 hours early! My room was very spacious and clean, and had a nice big bathtub. Bed was very comfortable as well. The location is excellent-steps from the best bars in Lausanne, the metro, cathedral, Le Metropole, shopping, grocery store, etc. Free breakfast included fresh squeezed orange juice, and a variety of nice fruits and breads. Excellent value, especially for Switzerland. I will definitely stay here again the next time I am in Lausanne.