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Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, a communal living room, and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include luggage storage, ATM/banking services, and an elevator. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hotel Terrasse am See. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones and safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
Located in Vitznau, Hotel Terrasse am See is on the boardwalk/promenade, a 1-minute drive from Wissifluh Cable Car and 6 minutes from Weggis Cable Car. This hotel is 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Chapel Bridge and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Weggis Harbor.
What's nearby
Wissifluh Cable Car(0.4 Miles)
Beckenried - Klewenalp(2.9 Miles)
Weggis Harbor(2.9 Miles)
Uferpromenade Weggis(2.9 Miles)
Weggis Cable Car(3 Miles)
Gersau Lakeside Terrace(3.9 Miles)
Parish Church of St. Marzellus(4.2 Miles)
Klewenalp Cable Car(6.5 Miles)
Kuessnacht am Rigi Cable Car(7.1 Miles)
Kanuwelt Buochs GmbH(7.5 Miles)
Seilbahn Brunnen Urmiberg(7.7 Miles)
Urmiberg Cable Car(7.7 Miles)
Emmetten-Stockhütte(8 Miles)
Rinderbühl(8 Miles)
Bundeskapelle Brunnen(8.8 Miles)
The nearest major airport is Zurich Airport (ZRH)(44.3 Miles)
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Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities
Safe-deposit box
Wissifluh Cable Car (0.4 Miles)
Beckenried - Klewenalp (2.9 Miles)
Weggis Harbor (2.9 Miles)
Uferpromenade Weggis (2.9 Miles)
Weggis Cable Car (3 Miles)
Gersau Lakeside Terrace (3.9 Miles)
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Based on 79 verified reviews
Couple
51%
Family
25%
Group
13%
Solo
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AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Hotel Terrasse am See, guests praise the spectacular lakeside setting by the ferry and Rigi railway, historic charm, and friendly staff, while feedback is mixed on breakfast, dated rooms and beds, lack of air conditioning, and limited on-site dining.
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What guests think
At Hotel Terrasse am See, guests praise the spectacular lakeside setting by the ferry and Rigi railway, historic charm, and friendly staff, while feedback is mixed on breakfast, dated rooms and beds, lack of air conditioning, and limited on-site dining.
Several guests noted squeaky floors, small bathrooms, and occasional noise, while a few felt service presence was limited. Cleanliness is generally good, with occasional lapses mentioned. Overall, expect a charming, heritage stay with standout scenery more than modern comforts.
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Facilities
On-site dining beyond breakfast is limited or closed early, and some guests found no restaurant operating. A terrace for food and drinks is mentioned; other facilities are rarely discussed.
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Judith
30 May 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Fabian
6 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Daria
1 Oct 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Caroline
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Joakim
2 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ueli
29 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jabran
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
heike
16 May 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
William
28 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Søren
14 Aug 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
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Cleanliness
Reviews generally describe the hotel and rooms as clean, with an occasional report of missed areas.
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Fabian
6 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Daria
1 Oct 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
August
22 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
heike
16 May 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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Rooms
Rooms are historic and simple, with several reports of hard beds, squeaky floors, small bathrooms, and no air conditioning; some face noise from nearby transport or works. A few rooms are spacious with lake-view balconies.
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Marjan
19 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
August
22 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Caroline
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Alexandra
3 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Jabran
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
William
28 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Josh
18 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Søren
14 Aug 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Geoffrey
7 Aug 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Katrin
31 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly and helpful, particularly at the front desk. A few guests felt service was sparse at times, especially during breakfast.
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Elizabeth
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Judith
30 May 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Faisal
30 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Abdul
26 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
August
22 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Markus
13 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Michael
31 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Sydney
14 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Ueli
29 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jabran
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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Location
Consistently praised for its lakeside setting next to the ferry and Rigi transport, offering easy access to sights and trails. A few mention possible noise near the stations.
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Elizabeth
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Judith
30 May 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Paul
11 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Matthew
21 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Sydney
14 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Rohini
8 Jul 2024
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Stayed 8 nights
Jabran
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Donna
12 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Søren
14 Aug 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Stacey
3 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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Dining
Breakfast often earns praise and comes with standout views, but several reviews cite limited variety, cold items, or a chilly room. On-site dining beyond breakfast is limited or closes early, and nearby options can be scarce in the off-season.
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Judith
30 May 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
moris
25 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Daria
1 Oct 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Matthew
21 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Regina
16 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ueli
29 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jabran
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
heike
16 May 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
William
28 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Søren
14 Aug 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
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Parking is available on-site, but guests must contact the property in advance to reserve it. Uncovered self-parking costs CHF 10 per night, while nearby parking is available for CHF 12 per night.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Pets are allowed at the hotel, with a maximum fee of CHF 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Guests planning to arrive after 6:00 PM should contact the property in advance. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
The hotel offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility features are not provided.
The hotel is located on the boardwalk in Vitznau, just a 1-minute walk from Vitznau Ferry Terminal and 7 minutes by foot from Wissifluh Cable Car. It is approximately 14 miles from the Swiss Transportation Museum and 15.7 miles from Chapel Bridge. Public transport options are available nearby.
Children are allowed at the hotel. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
The hotel offers cribs for CHF 20 per night and rollaway beds for CHF 75 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required for these additional accommodations.
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