Vevey House

It’s centrally located right next to lake. Close to train station (5 mins walk), and to restaurants etc. You get free transportation ticket that covers up to Montreux, Villeneuve (remember to ask because at check in, the person didn’t volunteer it to us). We didn’t read that it was shared bathroom so our mistake..but the bathrooms were clean and we didn’t bump into anyone (you might want to bring bathroom slippers). Bed linen was clean and a clean towel was provided. |There is a kettle outside in the corridor||However, reason to give it a 2 rating is the noise. If you get offered room 110, refuse!! It’s right above the entrance/exit. We stayed Friday and Saturday night and Saturday night was the worst. The bar probably closes at 2am. There were so many groups of people standing right under our window (which was broken and didn’t shut properly) talking so loudly like at a party..making so much noise until 5am!!! |The carpets need to be changed.| So the place is very basic and cannot stay more than 1 night or two (be prepared not to get much sleep).

Stayed from Friday-Monday, though because our plans changed last minute I had emailed the hotel if we could stay till Monday instead of checking out on Sunday. They said no, but when I booked for one night, they had availability. But that’s on me, so yes we had to pack our stuff and had the reception hold it until we came back from Corsier-sur-Vevey to recheck in at a different room. And yes them holding our stuff did worry me since it was close to the walk spaces where people can grab and go, but thankfully nothing happened. First off, each of our rooms had no fan. No a/c I understand, but when it’s a humid summer a fan would be great. Opening the windows helped if a good breeze came in; but if your partner is a light sleeper, all the noise from outside will prevent you from a good night’s rest. Outside has a parking lot for this going to the lake and the restaurant downstairs is outside as well, so there can be a lot of noise until very late evening. One room I stayed was able to get a nice cross breeze from the window opened down the hall, but that was if I had my door a bit. And if you like your privacy that can be a bother. No private bathrooms or showers. It’s literally a college dorm situation. And these rooms’ walls are so thin you can hear people closing their doors loud, using the restroom, etc. The location is convenient if you wanna cool down in Lake Leman or want to be closer to restaurants and shops. The Bla Bla restaurant on the first floor is delicious serving Italian food, but of course pricy given Switzerland. Also on our last night the elevator broke. And being on the third floor with heavy luggage, not fun. Given that the bedrooms were nice and the beds comfy.

Negative : Too pricey for what it is. The room had no charm, the cleaning hadn’t been done properly under the bed for instance. They provided one very very old hanger. Bathrooms and toilets looked like what you would find in college basically. Also the room appeared to be quite noisy !!! I don’t if it was because of the Euro period maybe but one night we heard several explosions. Positive: good location, they provide a transport card at check-in (in our case the receptionist forgot to give it to us but make sure you remind them) that allows you to take public transports anywhere in Vevey but also in the whole area of Montreux Riviera. It is great that it is included in the price paid for the hotel at the beginning.

Vevey House is one of the best options for staying in Vevey, the location is perfect, the staff is very friendly and the facilities are well-maintained and very clean. Vevey House is always my first choice when I go to Vevey. Additionally, the restaurant located in the same building, BlaBla, is excellent.

This is a wonderful little hotel/hostel. Situated in the main square, above BlaBla restaurant (which seems to be the most popular place in town). Our room was huge with a lovely little balcony, overlooking the square and lake. Five rooms on our floor, sharing one female and one male bathroom, worked out well, with us not bumping into anyone else. The carpet was a bit worn, but we were impressed with the room for the price.

Expensive. Very noisy. Sheets had stains. Did not change towels when asked to clean the room. Reception is absent most of the day.

Service is great, people at the reception are very nice, and the location is fantastic, less than 5 mins from the train station. Rooms: The problem I faced every time I was there is the door of the room is not fitting the frame at all, which means the noises from the corridor are 100% same as if you'd be standing right outside the room. Not for light sleepers or people who want some privacy.

Pros: Bed was really comfortable, shower facilities are good as well. Cons: Music from nearby restaurant/club was really really loud, and it is the kind that booms through the entire building. I tried to sleep at 10pm as I need to wake up early the next day, but the music was playing even after 12am. And it is on a weekday night! Unbelievable! Stay away especially if you are a light sleeper.