I recently stayed at the Hotel Crystal in Lausanne for 2 nights during a business trip. The hotel is very basic and the design is a bit oldish; rooms are very basic, but clean. The quality of sleep is OK, they could invest in better duves and pillows though. The best of all is the buffet breakfast, great choice and... More

I stayed here 11 night in August 2012 with a friend during a bicycle trip from London to Italy. The staff was helpful, located in the heart of Lausanne, large rooms with well equipped bathrooms. One of the best buffet breakfast I had in a hotel.

Loved our trip there... Very helpful and nice staff. Breakfast is very big, lots of different breads, cereals, orange juice... What a difference from many hotels we have been in the past that offer small, basic breakfast with stale Danish pastries... We had no issue with the rooms. Yes it was a little small and it has a retro look... More

A very nice hotel Located right in the heart of Lausanne. Walking distance to most sights such as the Cathedral and all the other lovely building in the old part. You get of course the travelcard so you can use public transportation which is necessary in the hilly town :) The staff is friendly and when i had issues they... More

I was recommended this hotel and for a price of almost £200 per night I thought it would be ok. I was proven wrong. Already at the reception I was greeted by a smell which only can come from a dead body somewhere. The room was big but it seemed like I was back in 1920. It smelled like smoke... More

Stayed here during a business trip and wouldn't stay again. Beds had bugs, no air con and no plug sockets anywhere near the desk. As there was no air-con i was forced to have my window open all night and had to put up with the sound of the bells and local drunks int he street. Furthermore the rooms are... More

They were doing refurbishing at the time of my stay. Rooms are very basic and small but bed was firm and comfortable. Wireless internet was free for 1 hr /day and is well situated in the old part of town where there is minimal traffic. This was fortunate as you could hear people talking in the street below. The staff... More

The hotel itself is not top luxury in terms of decoration, style, etc. but it definitely has what you need for a good business trip hotel: clean room, wifi connection, large breakfast with a lot of variety, nice staff, and pretty sound-proof rooms. I've actually stayed there twice, and went back for this recent trip. It is also located close... More

Convienent location - close to train and old town. Staff was helpful and efficient. Lovely room on the 5th floor provided a full breakfast. Room was adequate and included a small refrigerator. Many shops, restaurants, and co-op close by. We happened to be there on a Wednesday to attend the Farmer's Market on the plaza near the hotel. Great buys... More