Swiss Chocolate Lausanne by Fassbind

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Superior Double or Twin Room, Partial Lake View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi
Reception
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Marterey 15, Lausanne, GVA, 1005
  • Place, MUDAC
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lausanne Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hôtel de Ville
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

Business Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Business Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Business Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Studio apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Lausanne

Located in Lausanne Center, Swiss Chocolate Lausanne by Fassbind is adjacent to Cave a Jazz Chorus and within a 10-minute stroll of Musée de Design et d’Arts Appliqués Contemporains. This 54-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and concierge services.

What's nearby

  • MUDAC - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lausanne Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hôtel de Ville - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Place of Riponne - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Olympic Museum - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Ouchy-Olympique Station - 9 min drive
  • Lausanne Station - 13 min walk
  • Geneva International Airport (GVA) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Luigia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Da Carlo Pizzeria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Captain Cook Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Belga - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bleu Lézard - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Swiss Chocolate Lausanne by Fassbind

Dating back to 1930, Swiss Chocolate Lausanne by Fassbind offers meeting rooms, a library, and express check-out. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage, securing valuables, and concierge services. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Beds sport premium bedding. Safes are also available. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; CHF 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Built in 1930
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Renewable energy used
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Waste recycling policy
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CHF 50
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Hôtel Swiss Wine, Rue Caroline 5, 1003 Lausanne]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Deposit is payable by credit card and is due upon booking the reservation.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: CHF 80 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 5.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CHF 15 per person
  • Early check-in fee: CHF 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No alcohol is permitted at Swiss Chocolate Lausanne by Fassbind.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Guesthouse Fassbind Hotel Lausanne
Guesthouse Fassbind Hotel
Guesthouse Fassbind Lausanne
Guesthouse Fassbind
Hotel Lausanne Fassbind
Hotel Fassbind
Lausanne Fassbind
Fassbind
Le Guesthouse by Fassbind

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Swiss Chocolate Lausanne by Fassbind?

Swiss Chocolate Lausanne by Fassbind offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Swiss Chocolate Lausanne by Fassbind?

This hotel is situated in Lausanne Center, just steps from Cave a Jazz Chorus and MUDAC, and within a short walk of Hôtel de Ville. You'll also find Place of Riponne and Musée de Design et d’Arts Appliqués Contemporains less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Swiss Chocolate Lausanne by Fassbind?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Swiss Chocolate Lausanne by Fassbind include a casino on the premises?

No, Swiss Chocolate Lausanne by Fassbind doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Swiss Chocolate Lausanne by Fassbind?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Swiss Chocolate Lausanne by Fassbind?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as a bar/lounge and concierge services.

Are there hot tubs at Swiss Chocolate Lausanne by Fassbind?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Swiss Chocolate Lausanne by Fassbind have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Swiss Chocolate Lausanne by Fassbind offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Swiss Chocolate Lausanne by Fassbind allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Swiss Chocolate Lausanne by Fassbind.

Are there connecting rooms at Swiss Chocolate Lausanne by Fassbind?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Swiss Chocolate Lausanne by Fassbind?

Yes, some guestrooms at Swiss Chocolate Lausanne by Fassbind offer a balcony and may feature courtyard views.

Swiss Chocolate Lausanne by Fassbind Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Joyana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location and near public transport.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a quiet hotel with a fun theme. Located in an excellent area with many things to see.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean. Chocolate fountain was a nice feature.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My daughter loved the chocolate fountain! The receptionist was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fanchette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our experience at the Swiss Chocolate Hotel! The chocolate fountain in the entrance, what a nice touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the welcome chocolate fondue was really good.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and well located hotel in the upper center, friendly staff, good Wifi, check the Lezard Bleu Restaurant only 50 m away
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lussane's jewel

What a jewel... great location, clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located. Property in pristine condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great price/value

Top Location, really comfy and no-nonsense overall. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
basic room but clean, quiet, and functional, and in a wonderful location to experience downtown Lausanne, easy access to the metro for my conference
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cosy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, friendly and generally above expectations in every aspect. Even had our own balcony!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lilibeth Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rubina

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maria maddalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lilia Revolut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good and affordable option for Lausanne

A very nice room, equipped with everything a guest needs: kettle with coffee sachets, fridge with glasses and a big jar, iron and even ironing board. Beautifully decorated and comfortable. On our arrival they gave us a small chocolate! (The reception desk is a part of a kitchen 😳). Overall, a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

GREAT STAY

An amazing hotel. Perfect location and close to everything, bars, restaurants, shops, museums and train station. The room was fantastic. Very spacious, modern and maintained well. It was spotless clean. The balcony was great with a nice view. Oh, and the Swiss chocolate fountain in the lobby....WOW..what a nice gesture.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice and clean hotel in the center of Lausanne. The top floor rooms get very warm during the summer and it is hard to sleep well. I would not recommend the hotel during that period.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lang Jun

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This is a very new location that is still partly under construction, as of Jul 2023. Good location but, in my opinion, very much understaffed. The hotel location is only staffed after 12 noon for around 5-6 hours (I remember, unstaffed at night). You need to check in at a nearby hotel. Good budget hotel if price is right, I guess.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great new hotel

For being a brand new hotel, this was a great place to stay! There are obviously some kinks they're still working out (e.g., not all the rooms were ready upon arrival after the stated check-in time, there was some construction mess downstairs and in the elevator), but overall, I would recommend staying here. It's in a great location in Lausanne - very close to the water, walking distance to public transportation, shopping, and several decent restaurants and coffee shops. The staff here are incredible and regularly went out of their way to check in on us, make sure we were having a good stay, and providing information regarding the area. Bonus - it has AC!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chocolate
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

For the price, I'd prefer working a/c and fridge

If you are arriving in Lausanne by train, the hotel is conveniently located between a couple of stops on metro line 2. I chose a double room rather than a single and therefore had a significantly larger room for very little additional money. The air conditioning didn't work and the fridge didn't keep anything cold. I asked the front desk if these problems could be fixed and the very nice lady at the front desk called the management who said the answer was "no". Apparently, management thinks a/c is unnecessary in Lausanne in September so it is switched off throughout the hotel and the fridge is an ex-minibar and isn't supposed to keep things cold. Other than that, the hotel was fine. It's near a big coop, which I found convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Petit hôtel bon rapport qualité prix
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025