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Hotel AlaGare

3.0 of 5
Rue du Simplon 14, Lausanne CH-1006, Switzerland
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Hotel AlaGare
Ranked #29 of 45 hotels in Lausanne
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Utrecht, The Netherlands
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29 reviews 29 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

This hotel is very conveniently located tight beneath the train station (Lausanne is built on a steep slope). Entrance looks a bit shabby as does the reception (the receptionist was a bit abrupt but nice enough). The room I had was very clean and pleasant. It was small and rather cramped, with an open doorway to tiny shower + toilet.... More

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Amherst, Massachusetts
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

We were in Lausanne for meetings and after a lengthy research online selected this hotel. For the price, it was a very good choice.Good location next to the train station and the subway. We got a relatively (for Europe) large room. Very clean. The kettle with tea and coffee packets was great.Television had over a hundred channels - 10 of... More

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Durbanville, Western Cape, South Africa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2013

Ideally located near the railway, metro routes and shops. Very affordable price tag and although the rooms are small, they are equipped with every thing a traveller might need, including free Wi-Fi in the rooms, coffee and the customary chocolate on the bedside.

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Zug, Switzerland
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107 reviews 107 reviews
46 hotel reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2013

As an event I was attending ended late, I had to stay a night in Lausanne and put myself up in this hotel because it was close to the train station, which I intended to use the following morning. Of course I didn't pay the demanded rack rate of Fr 200-250 per night for this place, whose three star rating... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2012

Booked this hotel because it is close to the station, very easy to find but make sure you leave the station at the platform 9 end. The staff on reception were very polite and friendly as was the lady in the breakfast room. Our room was a good size with a king size, extremely comfortable bed with nice crisp and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 18, 2012

My friend and I stayed here recently for one night and have no complaints whatsoever. The staff was nice enough, the rooms were fine, and the location to the train station couldn't be beat. It is literally out of the window. I read some of the comments about train noise in the summer time, but we didn't notice as it... More

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New York, New York, United States
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 6, 2012

i stayed for one night in August, on a crisp cool night. The proximity to the train station made it so easy to drop off my bags and go see the town. I loved having coffee/tea services in the room. I shared a bathroom on the floor, and it was always clean and empty. Having a sink in the room... More

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Bucharest, Romania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 7, 2012

The location is great - close to the metro station, and they provide a free travel card for all the bus and metro area. The room was not big (rather small, European stile), but sufficient, and since it was not facing the railway, it was quiet enough at night for us to have a decent sleep. Breakfast - the room... More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 26, 2012

We stayed for one night at the hotel AlaGare during our vacation in France and Switzerland. The hotel is close to the Lausanne trainstation with train and bus connections throughout Switzerland and France, a 45 minutes trainride takes you to Geneva, 20 minutes to Montreux and a 25 minutes ferryride cross the Lake Geneva or Lac Leman as the locals... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 13, 2012

air conditioning not working, only a fan in the room, desk clerk claimed hotel fully booked, did nothing or even apologise. big bed takes up most of room, no place to put suitcase without stepping over it. desk understaffed, just one clerk, who sighs every time I asked a question. only positive was breakfast, which was good and restaurant staff... More

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Additional Information about Hotel AlaGare

Also Known As:
Minotel Alagare Hotel
Minotel Alagare Hotel Lausanne
Minotel Hotel Alagare
Minotel Lausanne
Lausanne Minotel
Address: Rue du Simplon 14, Lausanne CH-1006, Switzerland
Region: Switzerland > Vaud > Lausanne
Amenities:
Business Center Pets Allowed
Hotel Style:
Ranked #29 of 45 hotels in Lausanne
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Our hotel is centrally located in a quiet pedestrian street (authorized access by car/bus to the entrance door for check-in/out) between Lake Geneva and the old town, 150 m from the railway station and bus stops. The famous Olympic Museum is at 12 minutes walking distance and the Beaulieu Congress and Exhibit Centre is only 1,5 km away (an 8-minute bus ride). Free highspeed WiFi internet access in each room and PC/Webcorner in the reception (open 24 hours) lobby. ... more   less 
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