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Hotel Crystal

3.0 star property
Central hotel with a rooftop terrace connected to a shopping center in Lausanne

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BBQ/picnic area
Interior
Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Point of interest
Dining
Located close to Lausanne Cathedral and Sauvabelin Tower, Hotel Crystal welcomes visitors with its rooftop terrace offering city views. Guests can browse the on-site shopping, relax in the library with a good book, or use the WiFi to plan visits to nearby attractions.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Lausanne Center neighborhood, Hotel Crystal is connected to a shopping center. Sauvabelin Tower and Place de la Palud are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ouchy Port and Lavaux Vineyard Terraces. Palais de Beaulieu and Lausanne Cathedral are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Rue Chaucrau Number 5, Lausanne, VD, 1003

What's nearby

  • Lausanne Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University Hospital of Lausanne - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Palais de Beaulieu - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Olympic Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Ouchy Port - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Lausanne Station - 10 min walk
  • Ouchy-Olympique Station - 10 min drive
  • Geneva International Airport (GVA) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie-Restaurant Le Vaudois - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pinte Besson - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Crystal

Hotel near Olympic Museum
Located close to Lausanne Cathedral and Palais de Beaulieu, Hotel Crystal provides a rooftop terrace, shopping on site, and a library. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and a vending machine
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage, and a computer station
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Crystal include comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 82-cm flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, LED light bulbs, and refrigerators

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (CHF 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 15 for adults and CHF 15 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1960
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 82-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 56.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 5.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 15 for adults and CHF 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: CHF 20.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 56.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Crystal Lausanne
Hotel Crystal Lausanne
Hotel Crystal Hotel
Hotel Crystal Lausanne
Hotel Crystal Hotel Lausanne

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Crystal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Crystal?

Self parking is available for CHF 20.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Crystal?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Crystal?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Crystal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Crystal located?

Located in Lausanne Center, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Lausanne Cathedral and Palais de Beaulieu. Place de la Palud and Sauvabelin Tower are also within 2 mi (3 km). Ouchy-Olympique Station is 26 minutes by foot and Lausanne Station is 10 minutes.

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