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About the Hotel

Chaucrau 5, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1003
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Steps from Lake Geneva
Very good
7.8
8.2
/10
4.0
/5

Featuring a sundeck and various recreational opportunities, the 3-star Hotel Crystal Lausanne is located in the centre of Lausanne, just an 8-minute walk from Place Saint-Francois. This perfect hotel offers currency exchange and a lift, along with 41 rooms overlooking the mountain.

Location

Centrally nestled in the Lausanne Centre district, the hotel offers proximity to the three museums "Palais de Rumine", which is around 400 metres away. The unique museum "Collection de l'Art Brut" is a mere 0.8 km away, while the Rue de Bourg is just moments from the attractive Crystal.

Bars and restaurants can be found in the area within walking distance of the property. The Hermitage Park is a 14-minute walk away, and Riponne - Maurice Bejart underground station is 400 metres from this Lausanne hotel.

The Crystal is a 48-minute drive from Cointrin airport, and a short way from Lausanne train station.

Rooms

Some of the non-smoking rooms feature high-speed internet and a plasma-screen TV as well as coffee and tea making facilities.

Eat & Drink

Guests are welcome to the lounge bar to relax with a drink. Nomade, located a few steps from this budget property, will spoil you with French cuisine.

Leisure & Business

Guests are welcome to take part in bicycle usage. A business corner with a computer workstation and a xerox are available for those travelling for business.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll along the Ouchy Promenade for stunning lake views.
  • Taste a delicious fondue at Café de Grancy for local flavors.
  • Visit the Olympic Museum for an inspiring dive into sports history.
  • Explore the vibrant Lausanne Market on Saturdays for local produce.
  • Discover the hidden Parc de MonRepos, a serene escape in the city.
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Hotel Crystal offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Twin Room
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Superior Single Room
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Quadruple Room
2 persons
380 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Superior Double Room
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Hotel Crystal offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.5/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking property
  • Free internet access
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Front desk
  • Pets allowed
  • Lift
  • Sundry/Convenience shop
  • Multilingual staff

Guest Parking

  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Services

  • Free shuttle service
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Shoe shine service

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • In-room safe

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable/ Satellite television
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Hotel Crystal Location

Chaucrau 5, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1003
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Chaucrau 5, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1003
Nearby
Church
Lausanne Cathedral
1800 ft
Square
Place de la Palud
1000 ft
Museum
Palais de Rumine
1300 ft
place du Chateau 4
Chateau Saint-Maire
1400 ft
Church
Basilique Notre-Dame du Valentin
300 ft
Museum
Museum of Contemporary Design and Applied Arts
1200 ft
Museum
Museum of Zoology
800 ft
In the Palais de Rumine
Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts
1200 ft
place de la Cathedrale 4
Lausanne Museum of History
1100 ft
Mall
Escaliers du Marche
1400 ft
Allee E.-Ansermet 2
Palace of Justice
1400 ft
Mall
Rue de Bourg
1600 ft
Bessieres Bridge
1800 ft
Allee Ernest Ansermet
Esplanade de Montbenon
1800 ft
Rue Saint-Laurent
Saint-Laurent reformed church
300 ft
place de la Riponne 2bis
Espace Arlaud
400 ft
Square
Le Flon
700 ft
Restaurants
Chez Xu
1100 ft
rue du Petit-Chene 27
Pz pizza
900 ft
rue Grand-St-Jean 5
Burger King
500 ft
9
Le Charlot
400 ft
rue Pichard 8 En face de l'église de St-Laurent
Le 888
700 ft
rue du Grand-Pont 18
Slice Pizza
900 ft
rue du Valentin 23
EasyFood
600 ft
Place Bel-Air 18 Au 1er Etage
Holy Cow Gourmet Burger Company
1000 ft
rue des Terreaux 10
Traiteur Bosphore
800 ft
rue de la Louve 7
Pi Bar
900 ft
rue de la Louve 12
Ragout Delices
900 ft
rue Saint-Roch 4
Getting around
City Centre
Lausanne5 min  ·  1400 ft
Airports
Geneva International Airport (GVA)93 min  ·  38.3 mi
Sion Airport (SIR)142 min  ·  58.7 mi
Train
Lausanne Railway Station9 min  ·  2300 ft
Underground
Riponne - Maurice Bejart3 min  ·  700 ft
Bus
Bus stop4 min  ·  1000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-21:00
Check-out
from 08:00-12:00
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at CHF 20 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of CHF 18 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
Year renovated:
2011
Number of floors:
5
Number of rooms:
40
Former name
Minotel Crystal Hotel Lausanne

Reviews and Ratings

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Review score
Based on 540 verified reviews
7.7/10
Very good
80%
Recommend
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Comfort
8.1/10
Facilities
7.5/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.1/10
Location
9.1/10
Staff
8.7/10
Value for money
7.7/10
Guest reviews
based on 158 reviews
3.5/5
based on 1688 reviews
7.8/10
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