Location. The Hotel Crystal is located in Lausanne, Switzerland, within 100 metres of the shopping district and old town. It is 500 metres from the cathedral, and Lausanne railway station is 1.5 kilometres distance.
Hotel Features. The hotel is situated on a quiet pedestrian street, and has a roof terrace overlooking the mountains and the old towns maze of ginnels and alleyways. Multilingual staff at the concierge desk can offer tour assistance, and there is also currency exchange.
The Hotel Crystal offers a complimentary breakfast with cheeses, meats, breads and pastries. Its restaurant specialises in local Swiss dishes including fondue and raclette cheese. There is also a lounge bar.
Wireless Internet access is offered throughout the hotel (surcharge).
Guestrooms. The 40 guestrooms are decorated with a black and white theme. All include satellite television, wireless Internet access (surcharge), minibars and safes.
Expert Tip. Lausanne has a festival of the arts every July, as well as an Arts Cinema Festival and a Bach Festival.
Fees:
A city tax is applicable to all bookings; this charge is not included in the rates and is payable locally. This charge entitles guests to use the citys public transport for free.
Rates:
143.27 - 304.23 CHF
Year Property Opened: 1960
Year Property Renovated: 1999
Number Of Rooms: 40
Number Of Floors: 5
Check In Time: 1400
Check Out Time: 1100
Amenities:
In House Dining
Children Allowed
Mini Bar In Room
Hair Dryer
Car Rent Desk
Family Rooms
Hotel Crystal
Rue Chaucrau Number 5
Lausanne, Switzerland 1003
Driving Directions:
From Geneva International Airport (GVA):
Distance to Hotel Crystal is 60 kilometres, approximately 45 minutes drive.
Getting there. The airports train station is a 300 metre walk from the Arrivals and Departures floors. Trains link to destinations across Switzerland. All trains stop at the central Geneva Cornavin station, and departures are approximately every 20 minutes. Single tickets cost 5 CHF. Trains depart from Geneva to Lausanne regularly. Alternatively the hotel can provide a taxi, if arranged in advance, for 49 EUR. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. Lausanne itself can be explored by foot. The surrounding area is served well by the train network, although a car is recommended for exploring the mountains.