Hôtel du Grand Lac Excelsior
Every room on the water, spa access included
About this hotel
Hôtel du Grand Lac Excelsior's position on the Quai des Fleurs, literally the Flower Bank, puts it directly on Lake Geneva in central Montreux, and the 1907 Belle-Epoque building carries genuine period grandeur into every lake-view balcony room rather than reserving the view for premium suites only. Free access to the spa area and swimming pool is included in the standard rate, giving families a rest-day or arrival-evening swim option without the crowds or admission cost of a full Aquaparc visit. Built as a haven of peace within walking distance of Montreux's central attractions, the hotel balances quiet, restful public spaces with a genuinely central position, a combination that is harder to find than it sounds among the town's lakefront properties. Free Wi-Fi runs throughout, and the central Quai des Fleurs address keeps the train station and restaurants within an easy walk of the front door.
- Every room has a balcony
- Free spa and pool access
- Built in 1907
- Quai des Fleurs address
Our take
This hotel suits families who want a guaranteed lake-view balcony in every room plus included spa access, without needing to book a specific room category to get either. Families who prefer a more modern, minimalist aesthetic over Belle-Epoque grandeur might find a newer Montreux property a better match for their taste.
- ✓Book early for peak summer, the guaranteed lake-view balcony in every room means this property fills up faster than similar-tier hotels.
- ✓Use the included spa and pool access on your arrival evening, a low-key way to start the trip before Aquaparc.
- ✓Walk rather than taxi into central Montreux, the Quai des Fleurs position keeps most attractions within easy reach on foot.
Why we love it
- Lake-view balcony in every room
- Included spa and swimming pool access
- 1907 Belle-Epoque architecture
- Central Quai des Fleurs position
Why guests love itEvery single room having a lake-view balcony genuinely surprised us, we had expected that to be a paid upgrade based on other Montreux hotels we compared beforehand. The included spa pool became our default evening wind-down after Aquaparc days, and the Quai des Fleurs walk into town felt like a proper part of the holiday rather than just a transit route.