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Agora Hotel

3.5 of 5
Av. Du Rond-Point 9, Lausanne 1006, Switzerland
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Agora Hotel
Ranked #25 of 45 hotels in Lausanne
3.5 of 5 stars 116 Reviews
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Istanbul
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2011

The Fassbind Agora is a very short walk away from the Lausanne Gare and some fun cafes. That's where it ends for us. The rooms are small but clean. The facility is decorated in somewhat Jetsons style. If you get a good deal, choose this spot. Ask for a higher floor and lake facing rooms to improve the odds of... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2011

Company colleagues stay frequently at this hotel since it is near the company branch office in Lausanne. For this same reason, I stayed already twice in this hotel. I have no particular complaints on their "no frills" (non-4 star) room, except that I would favor no carpet, such that I would pick Ibis Lausanne, if I am able to get... More

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Toronto, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 15, 2011

I really dont know why the hotel calls itself 4 star. The facilities and amenities expected from a 4 star hotel are definitely not present. Hotel decor is pure 70s and fairly outdated. Carpets are a bit stained, double beds are two singles joined together, tvs have only one or two english channels. Breakfast didnt look appetizing so never ate... More

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agora agora, Manager at Agora Hotel, responded to this review
September 16, 2011

Dear Madam, Dear Sir, Thank you for choosing to spend your time with us in one of our Fassbind Hotels. Reading your message, we regret to see that you didn't like your stay. Our hotel is a middle range city hotel which tries always to offer the right price at the right moment. If we wouldn't do that, we wouldn't... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2011

Stainless steel entry and fittings did nothing to make us feel comfortable. 2 single beds pushed together when booking a double room. Major building works happening hence NO car park available and noisy. Staff performance left wanting. Good location only real + More

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agora agora, Manager at Agora Hotel, responded to this review
September 15, 2011

Dear Madam, Dear Sir, Thank you for choosing to spend your time with us in our Agora hotel. Regarding your message, we regret to see that your stay did not unfold as you had hoped, and we really do apologize for that. We saw that you would have prefered a double bed nevertheless we don't have any double bed in... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 24, 2011

We lived in the hotel for one night during our trip through Switzerland. Plus - good location, walk distance from the railway station and 3 metro stop to the lake/port. - we book a superior double room which quite comfortable and clean - 2 supermarkets close the hotel - a reasonable price in Switzerland, but we were not in the... More

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agora agora, Manager at Agora Hotel, responded to this review
August 27, 2011

Dear Madam, Dear Sir, Thank you for choosing to spend your time with us in one of our Fassbind Hotels. We are glad to see that you enjoyed your stay. Waiting to welcome you again and hoping you will become one of our most loyal customers, please accept, Madam, Sir our best wishes. More

Paris
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2011

1. It's a building site. Extreme noise as they are in the process of building an extension. 2. The entrance from the street resembles a building site entrance, which in fact is the case. 3. No mention was made on your website of the building works. 4. No parking. Had to park in the main station. 5. No powerpoints near... More

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agora agora, Manager at Agora Hotel, responded to this review
August 26, 2011

Dear Madam, Dear Sir, Thank you for choosing to spend your time with us in one of our Fassbind Hotels. Regarding your message, we regret to see that your stay did not unfold as you had hoped, and we really do apologize for that. Be carefull, it os written in all our websites that our hotel doesn't have any car... More

Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 25, 2011

I was on a day trip. I chose it as it is very close to the train station and metro station. But I got a non-viewing basement room. I booked through SNCF (French Train company) web site - may be a direct booking would have been better. The room is full of bad smell (may be smell of the gas... More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2011

I dont think I even spent 90chf on the room. But it was nice and perfect for a short stay in Lausanne before heading off for Geneva. Staff nice cant comment on thier english skills since I practiced the little french that I know. Great location near the train station and metro. I actually found the decor quiet interesting! More

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agora agora, Gérant at Agora Hotel, responded to this review
June 19, 2011

Dear Madam, Dear Sir, Thank you for choosing to spend your time with us in one of our Fassbind Hotels in Lausanne. We are glad to see that you enjoyed your stay. Waiting to welcome you again and hoping you will become one of our most loyal customers, please accept, Madam, Sir our best wishes. More

Toronto, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2011

Well what can I say that you haven’t already read? If the 70’s vomited, this hotel would be the result. That about covers it. It is true that this hotel is like a flash back to the 70’s. The furniture (lobby & rooms) has not been updated in decades and is in very poor condition. It is also true however,... More

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June 19, 2011

Dear Madam, Dear Sir, Thank you for choosing to spend your time with us in one of our Fassbind Hotels in Lausanne. Regarding your message, we regret to see that your stay did not unfold as you had hoped, and we really do apologize for that. Our hotel is a middle range city hotel which tries always to offer the... More

London, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2011

Checking into this hotel is like a step back in time. The interior is all funky 1970s, rounded edges, semi-circular seating arrangements in the lobby, shiny metal chains for curtains etc. It has 4 stars, but is well below 4 star standard (awful blow dryer, shampoo in little single pack sachets, terribly old and soft mattresses, no ironing board in... More

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agora agora, Gérant at Agora Hotel, responded to this review
June 19, 2011

Dear Madam, Dear Sir, Thank you for choosing to spend your time with us in one of our Fassbind Hotels in Lausanne. Regarding your message, we regret to see that your stay did not unfold as you had hoped, and we really do apologize for that. Our hotel is a middle range city hotel which tries always to offer the... More

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