Swiss Wine By Fassbind

“Great Experience”

Great hotel! The front desk staff was extremely friendly and helpful; they were always smiling when we came and went and no request ever seemed like a bother. We used the free metro passes(what a convenience!) everyday and enjoyed walking to the cathedral(just over the bridge) whenever we had the c… more

Great hotel! The front desk staff was extremely friendly and helpful; they were always smiling when we came and went and no request ever seemed like a bother. We used the free metro passes(what a convenience!) everyday and enjoyed walking to the cathedral(just over the bridge) whenever we had the chance. A COOP grocery store was across the street, which was very handy. Switzerland can be expensive, but I found purchasing food from COOP and using the fridge(there's also a stovetop I didn't use) in the room, saved quite a bit of money. The room was extremely spacious; the bed was comfortable(I'm from the US and appreciated the soft bed) and the ceiling fan helped drown out most of the street noise. The bathroom was also big for European rooms; the water in the shower was hot and I always had good water pressure. There were plenty of towels, toilet paper and counter space, too! While I did travel with a friend, I was able to take a walk by myself one morning over the bridge and into the historic area. I never felt unsafe. If I ever return to Lausanne, this will be my go to hotel!

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“Good Base in Lausanne”

This hotel is well located directly beside the Bessieres train station (you basically come up the station’s elevator and can almost walk directly into the hotel’s side entrance door). We stayed in a superior double room, and we had an awesome panoramic view looking out over the Cathedral and the ol… more

This hotel is well located directly beside the Bessieres train station (you basically come up the station’s elevator and can almost walk directly into the hotel’s side entrance door). We stayed in a superior double room, and we had an awesome panoramic view looking out over the Cathedral and the old town. Our room was a slightly odd shape since it was located in the interior corner of an L shaped building, but the layout made the best use of the space. We had a fridge, kettle with powered coffee packets, and a safe, and the bathroom was huge (I loved all the counter space!). The room did not have a balcony but there was a radiator directly underneath the giant windows so we were able to move the stool/chair beside the window and then it was almost like we were sitting outside eating breakfast. We did not opt for the hotel breakfast since it is an extra cost. Instead, we grabbed breakfast at the conveniently located Coop just across the street each morning. Overall, I would definitely stay here again if I found myself in Lausanne. The room was clean, modern, fun, and comfortable.

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“Not bad, good location but no A/C or fans lead to uncomfortable sleep - loud noises from street”

Good - Location was great - right next to a metro and close to local shops, etc. Room presentation was good, modern fittings and multiple plug socket options (Swiss, Eur and UK). Staff were friendly and approachable. Can keep bags there after checkout. Bad - Pillows were not great, shower was a we… more

Good - Location was great - right next to a metro and close to local shops, etc. Room presentation was good, modern fittings and multiple plug socket options (Swiss, Eur and UK). Staff were friendly and approachable. Can keep bags there after checkout. Bad - Pillows were not great, shower was a wetroom which leaked out the door, very warm at night with no A/C, asked for a fan multiple times and never got one, room was near street which was extremely loud at night (fri/sat) but had to have window open due to heat.

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“Looked like a fun funky place, it was Disappointing :(”

A funky hotel with potential, our room was spacious and clean supper comfy beds. There was a lack of plugs which made charging phones and computer a challenge. Bathroom was not clean enough, shower curtain moldy! Very noisy all night long, we faced the street which was a direct route to the statio… more

A funky hotel with potential, our room was spacious and clean supper comfy beds. There was a lack of plugs which made charging phones and computer a challenge. Bathroom was not clean enough, shower curtain moldy! Very noisy all night long, we faced the street which was a direct route to the station. I would not stay at the week end like we did !

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