Name: Hotel Helvetie Montreux
Address: Avenue du casino 32, Montreux City Centre, Montreux, Switzerland, Montreux, Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut District, CH
Price range: $137–$648 per night
Rating: 8

What guests think

At J5 Hotels Helvetie & La Brasserie, travellers consistently praise the central, lakeside location and welcoming staff, while noting the building’s vintage character with some dated rooms, variable breakfast value, and limited amenities like air conditioning and parking.

Many rooms are spacious, some with balconies or lake views, though street noise and occasional Wi-Fi weakness appear in a few reviews. Cleanliness is generally good, but a handful mention musty smells or housekeeping lapses. Overall, it suits travellers who appreciate historic character and can overlook limited cooling and other dated elements.

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Facilities

Air conditioning is often absent or limited to fans or portable units, and parking is paid, limited, and typically requires reservation. A few guests mention weak or unavailable Wi-Fi and the lack of in-room kettles.

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Patrick

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Für eine Nacht tip top. Etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Welcome Apero in der Brasserie inkl. Parkplatz zwingend reservieren, sonst wird es teuer.

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Andrew

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location close to the train station, the lake and many bars and restaurants. Room was very neat and clean. Staff was super friendly and helpful. No air conditioning, which is not uncommon for hotels in Europe, but just be warned. There was a fan provided that kept us cool. The pillows were really soft and floppy so we requested extras.

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Bernard

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed our two night stay. Excellent location, not too far from the railway station and close to the lake/promenade There were features of an 'old grandeur', many of which I quite appreciated. We had a very nice large room with a view of the lake and the casino. The bed was very comfortable. The bathroom could have done with a bit of updating, but was o.k. One receptionist was really nice and helpful, the second was perhaps a bit 'off hand', but nothing to complain about. On arrival we were provided with a pass for free public transport in the local area. The restaurant staff were very friendly and welcoming at breakfast. The breakfasts themselves were a little basic, but I still enjoyed the experience. I realised they do not provide a kettle in the room, so I took our own, only to find that you need a special Swiss adapter and none of those I had taken used previously in other European countries, Canada, New Zealand etc. worked there. They will provide you with a flask of hot water though at reception if you ask. Need to take your own tea bags, coffee etc.

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stela

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

La struttura molto vecchia, non c’era climatizzazione ma un ventilatore e un climatizzatore portatile con il tubo lasciato fuori da uno dei balconi di conseguenza bisognava lasciare il balcone aperto . La struttura è in centro comoda ai servizi

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George

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, very helpfull staff, parking requires reservation, however over priced

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Isobel

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just one night but the service was efficient and the room was as presented on the website. Appreciated the flexibility on check-in, as we arrived early and were permitted to checkin The only thing missing was tea/coffee amenities in the room, but otherwise a good hotel.

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Rakesh

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent place to live. The hotel is located in the heart of the city and has access to so many restaurants. They have a parking garage and was easily accessible which made our lives simpler. The hotel staff were amazing and were always ready to help. They all speak English and are truly very understanding.

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Zimei

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No WiFi.

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shalini

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is limited and expensive. No AC .

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William

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice staff and clean room. Unfortunately there was only a small fan during a heat wave so the room was very warm even with the windows open

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe rooms as clean, with some newly refreshed bathrooms. A few mention dust, lingering smells, or bathrooms not thoroughly cleaned.

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Andrew

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location close to the train station, the lake and many bars and restaurants. Room was very neat and clean. Staff was super friendly and helpful. No air conditioning, which is not uncommon for hotels in Europe, but just be warned. There was a fan provided that kept us cool. The pillows were really soft and floppy so we requested extras.

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Ana Cristina

Dec 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quarto limpo e café da manhã gostoso.

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Genja

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is cute, really old but not run down. Very detail lovingly who loves it a dream. The rooms were very very clean very cute decorated. The bathroom is new and very clean. I was very positive surprised. Thank you again and again

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Narongsak

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room

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George

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, very helpfull staff, parking requires reservation, however over priced

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Kaori

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easily accessible from the main station walking or by bus. The hotel is located in front of the bus stop. Walkable to the lake and near various shops and restaurants. Great location. However, the facility is old. The room had a strange smell, with squeaky doors. The bathroom area was not thoroughly cleaned.

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RENATA

Nov 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Um hotel que poderia ser ótimo mas que se torna muito ruim pelo péssimo atendimento no check in. O banheiro não estava bem limpo.

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Thomas

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfekte Lage, sehr freundliches Personal, schönes und sauberes Zimmer, ich komme gerne wieder!

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María

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

El hotel es antiguo pero está cuidado y está muy bien ubicado, muy céntrico. La habitación correcta, limpia, de un tamaño amplio y cama cómoda. El desayuno bastante bien, todo muy casero.

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Vivienne

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Sauberes, altes Hotel, etwas sparsam eingerichtetes Zimmer, aber sauber!

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Rooms

Rooms range from very spacious with balconies or lake views to smaller, and decor is frequently described as old or vintage, with some modernised bathrooms. Street noise affects some rooms and Wi-Fi can be weak in certain areas.

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Audrey

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Chambre correct mais vieillotte poussièreuse et bruyante(tous les bruit de la rue)

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Åsa

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Bra hotell med bra läge. Stora rum. Dock räckte inte wifi till rummet längst bort. Saknade kaffemaskin och kylskåpet var inte särskilt kallt.

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Paul

Apr 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It is clear that old hotels can have their flaws but also charm. This hotel is howe er due to renovatio n because the sanitation us below standards even of a low budget hotel. The hotel is housed next to the busiest road of Montreux with in the night roaring cars and motors. The isolation is of 100 years ago thus bad for a good night sleep. Breakfast is with 20€ overpriced as it offers nothing more than a few croissants and coffee and some cheese and ham.

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Stephan

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Historisches, gepflegtes Stadthotel Neu renoviertes Bad, grosszügiges Zimmer

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Gregg C

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel room was adequate with a lake view terrace, a bit on the small side and somewhat outdated.

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Puneet

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms had a smell, booked a single room and was very dated.

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Dave

Jan 11, 2023

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Stayed 19,367 nights

The hotel is located within a 10 minute walk from the train station. There are two flights of stairs to get up to the main office, but there is an elevator, once inside the hotel the decor is aged, but very pleasantly done. The rooms are large. The bathroom in our particular room had been completely redone and it was beautiful,tile floors, tile walls, walk-in shower very nicely done. The hotel staff was very helpful and recommendations for what to see and where to go and dining options as well. I would say from our perspective it was a pleasant surprise.

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peter

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Grate location, and lake view. Big rooms. Bit on the ‘shabby’ side

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Michael

Nov 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely old world feeling hotel with very large comfortable rooms.

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ANTONIO

Sep 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nos dieron una habitacion preciosa con vistas al lago. Es un hotel señorial. Le haria falta un ultimo arreglo al menos en las zonas de paso, comedores, etc. Pero la habitacion al menos la mia 369 estuvo perfecta. Es una habitacion espectacular. Los alrededores llenos de tiendas y servicios. Bien de precio para ser Suiza

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful and welcoming across reception and the brasserie. A few guests reported poor check-in experiences or slow housekeeping responses.

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Andrea

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I loved that it was an older building. Loved the old elevator. Great location. Excellent staff.

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Markus

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Ein altes Hotel, aber sehr sauber. Das Personal ist total freundlich. Es war ein sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt.

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Paul

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Absolutely fabulous ! We had a lovely welcome from Constantine at check-in. A beautiful suite to stay in with all amenities and very clean. A super brasserie on the ground floor serving excellent food and drink. Dani, Lucas, Chris and Elisa giving first class service and always smiling

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Margaret

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I spent a great couple of days at this hotel - a very easy, convenient location in Montreux at an affordable price. The staff were always warm and welcoming, and the room was comfortable for me as a single traveller. The bathroom could do with being updated but overall I was very happy with the convenience of the location (right across from the Casino with the lake just behind it), the cost, and a wonderful time in Montreux. If you go, get the Montreux Riviera pass for free from the hotel - gives you some discounts on train travel (especially if you go up to the Rochers de Naye - the card offers a big discount) and free use of the buses. The casino has a public pool (just a few minutes from the hotel) which is available to use at a decent price, and the walks on the lake are wonderful. I would recommend Montreux and the surrounding area for a wonderful time in Switzerland! And this hotel was a great affordable base to explore from.

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Susan Lesley

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

We liked the vintage lift which was unique. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. The continental breakfast was nice with a choice of eating inside or outside on the balcony. We'd definitely stay here again and recommend to family and friends.

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RENATA

Nov 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Um hotel que poderia ser ótimo mas que se torna muito ruim pelo péssimo atendimento no check in. O banheiro não estava bem limpo.

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Thomas

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfekte Lage, sehr freundliches Personal, schönes und sauberes Zimmer, ich komme gerne wieder!

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Raul

Nov 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Como um bom hotel pode ser tão prejudicado por uma recepção e atendimento tão ruim e rude

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Marcus V

Dec 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Gostamos de tudo, bem localizado, atendimento muito bom, quarto e cama muito bons, bom café da manhã, adequaram um antigo imóvel para uso como um hotel. Recomendo a todos e quando possível voltaremos.

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Larry

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was decent, not being too far from the airport. The staff was amazing!

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Location

Very central in Montreux, near the lake, casino and bus stops, and within walking distance of the train station. Convenient for shops, restaurants and the promenade.

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Andrew

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location close to the train station, the lake and many bars and restaurants. Room was very neat and clean. Staff was super friendly and helpful. No air conditioning, which is not uncommon for hotels in Europe, but just be warned. There was a fan provided that kept us cool. The pillows were really soft and floppy so we requested extras.

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Dave

Jan 11, 2023

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Stayed 19,367 nights

The hotel is located within a 10 minute walk from the train station. There are two flights of stairs to get up to the main office, but there is an elevator, once inside the hotel the decor is aged, but very pleasantly done. The rooms are large. The bathroom in our particular room had been completely redone and it was beautiful,tile floors, tile walls, walk-in shower very nicely done. The hotel staff was very helpful and recommendations for what to see and where to go and dining options as well. I would say from our perspective it was a pleasant surprise.

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Hannah

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very conveniently located by the main bus line stop. Front desk and breakfast staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel itself is very old, it has its charms and quirks but this may not be for everyone. We had everything we needed.

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Vera

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

L'hotel si trova in un ottima posizione, il rapporto qualità/prezzo è buono. Le stanze vengono pulite tutti i giorni ed anche la colazione è buona. L'unica "pecca" che le stanze sono un po' datate ma dotate cmq di tutti i comfort. Montroux è stupenda!

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Kaori

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easily accessible from the main station walking or by bus. The hotel is located in front of the bus stop. Walkable to the lake and near various shops and restaurants. Great location. However, the facility is old. The room had a strange smell, with squeaky doors. The bathroom area was not thoroughly cleaned.

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Robert

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel close the casino bus stop which we took everywhere. Walma a long walk from the train station but once we learned about the bus we were golden. Great service. And comfortable hotel. Would recommend.

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Thomas

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfekte Lage, sehr freundliches Personal, schönes und sauberes Zimmer, ich komme gerne wieder!

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Marcus V

Dec 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Gostamos de tudo, bem localizado, atendimento muito bom, quarto e cama muito bons, bom café da manhã, adequaram um antigo imóvel para uso como um hotel. Recomendo a todos e quando possível voltaremos.

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María

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

El hotel es antiguo pero está cuidado y está muy bien ubicado, muy céntrico. La habitación correcta, limpia, de un tamaño amplio y cama cómoda. El desayuno bastante bien, todo muy casero.

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Wendy

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location - easy walk from train station- also close to Lake Geneva

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Dining

Breakfast is generally considered decent to good but basic, and several guests find it pricey for what’s offered. The on-site brasserie receives positive comments for food and a pleasant welcome drink.

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Paul

Apr 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It is clear that old hotels can have their flaws but also charm. This hotel is howe er due to renovatio n because the sanitation us below standards even of a low budget hotel. The hotel is housed next to the busiest road of Montreux with in the night roaring cars and motors. The isolation is of 100 years ago thus bad for a good night sleep. Breakfast is with 20€ overpriced as it offers nothing more than a few croissants and coffee and some cheese and ham.

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Paul

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Absolutely fabulous ! We had a lovely welcome from Constantine at check-in. A beautiful suite to stay in with all amenities and very clean. A super brasserie on the ground floor serving excellent food and drink. Dani, Lucas, Chris and Elisa giving first class service and always smiling

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Agostino

Jan 7, 2023

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Stayed 19,364 nights

Excelente ubicación, muy buena atención por parte del staff. Desayuno incluido muy bueno. Camas muy cómodas e impecablemente limpias. Detalles de mantenimiento en la propiedad, alfombras manchadas y algunas paredes descuidadas.

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Vera

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

L'hotel si trova in un ottima posizione, il rapporto qualità/prezzo è buono. Le stanze vengono pulite tutti i giorni ed anche la colazione è buona. L'unica "pecca" che le stanze sono un po' datate ma dotate cmq di tutti i comfort. Montroux è stupenda!

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Susan Lesley

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

We liked the vintage lift which was unique. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. The continental breakfast was nice with a choice of eating inside or outside on the balcony. We'd definitely stay here again and recommend to family and friends.

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Barbara

Aug 2, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great hotel! Unique rooms with chandeliers and balconies. Very comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast, perfect location. About a 15 minute walk from the train station. I'd stay here again. We were there during Jazz Fest. Lots of energy in the air.

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SIMON

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing not to like quiet room overlooking the Lake, staff were excellent and food was good, bed very comfortable! Will stay here again!

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Colin

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old and tatty. Grateful for lift up to reception. Room tiny and old. Missing tiles on bathroom floor. Shower is antiquated. Pre booked breakfast CHF 18 or 20 at the door. Not worth the money. Nothing hot, 2 types of sliced meat andv2 cheese. Some bread, pastries, yoghurt, fruit. Staff i encountered were nice. Beware when you check out that they hit you with city tax, which I knew nothing about.

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Marcus V

Dec 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Gostamos de tudo, bem localizado, atendimento muito bom, quarto e cama muito bons, bom café da manhã, adequaram um antigo imóvel para uso como um hotel. Recomendo a todos e quando possível voltaremos.

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María

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

El hotel es antiguo pero está cuidado y está muy bien ubicado, muy céntrico. La habitación correcta, limpia, de un tamaño amplio y cama cómoda. El desayuno bastante bien, todo muy casero.

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Month	Average price
January	$128
February	$129
March	$133
April	$157
May	$187
June	$185
July	$289
August	$169
September	$181
October	$149
November	$145
December	$193

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2 $648	3 $192
4 $194	5 $192	6 $184	7 $166	8 $184	9 $184	10 $185
11 $158	12 $176	13 $166	14 $177	15 $176	16 $140	17 $150
18 $139	19 $182	20 $153	21 $192	22 $192	23 $192	24 $149
25 $150	26 $140	27 $142	28 $137	29 $143	30 $137	31 $156

Hotel Helvetie Montreux

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Renovated Double Room

Triple Room

Single Room

Economy Double Room with Balcony

Junior Suite

Economy Double Room with Balcony – Lake View

Family Room

Superior Room with Balcony and Lake View

Renovated Double Room with Balcony

Royal Suite Lake View

Economy Double Room

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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20	21 $200	22 $224	23 $187	24 $183	25 $195	26 $181
27 $161	28 $183	29 $187	30