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Hotel Terrasse am See

3.0 star property

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Superior Room, Balcony, Lake View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Superior Room, Balcony, Lake View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Bahnhofstrasse 2, Vitznau, 6354
  • Place, Vitznau Ferry Terminal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Wissifluh Cable Car
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wissifluhbahn
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)

Room options

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Basic Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Room, Balcony

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Romantic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Room, Balcony

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, Lake View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, Balcony, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel Terrasse am See

3-star Vitznau hotel with coffee shop/cafe
A snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and concierge services are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a communal living room are onsite.
Hotel Terrasse am See offers 21 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The hotel offers a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. 2 meeting rooms are available. This Vitznau hotel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden.

Hotel Terrasse am See is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 12 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1873
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 75.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for CHF 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.50 per person, per night for adults; CHF 1.75 per night for guests aged 12-15 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 12.00 per night (164 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 75.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Terrasse am See Hotel
Hotel Terrasse am See Vitznau
Hotel Terrasse am See Hotel Vitznau

Reviews

Hotel Terrasse am See Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jabran

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An incredibly charming, and a well maintained historic hotel. Staff was really nice, and the breakfast (with that view) was something I looked forward to everyday. Also its location is ideal; it's right next to the Riggi train, the ferry stop and the bus stop. How perfect is that?! Got the most stunning pictures right from my room's shared balcony, morning, evening and even nighttime! Easy access to pretty much all tourist hotspots all around Lake Lucerne and other places. The few things I would recommend: 1. Fix the floor creaking (BUT NOT CHANGE THEM, because they're beautiful). They creak so loud it wakes up the other person in the room 2. Room keys have these grenade looking keychains we were told represent lake bouys. Please reduce the bouy sizes on the room keys so they can fit in a pocket. 3. Maybe hire some staff for the night shift in case guests have an emergency, medical or otherwise. 4. Historic buildings can have plumbing issues. My bath drain kept getting blocked with water overflowing into the larger bathroom. 5. You have an amazing breakfast room. Why not also open it up for lunch and dinner as well? There seems to be a shortage of good restaurants in the area. Everything said, I cant wait to go back to this charming, memorable hotel again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

August

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The area and environment around the hotel is absolutely stunning and we really enjoyed exploring Vitznau. The hotel was clean and where it is situated was really amazing. However, the hotel itself felt like you were alone the entire time with no service. Breakfast options were poor. The room had a construction site that began working loudly at 6am in the morning and the bed was very uncomfortable. For the price, we were hoping for a more comfortable room. The staff also took our feedback kindly. We were also very grateful for the free car park!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I had a lot of fun in this town! The Rigi Panorama Trail access is right around the corner from the hotel. The front desk staff was super helpful with any questions we had!! Such a cute hotel and great breakfast included with your stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This elegant traditional hotel sits at waters edge with a curved windowed dining area used for breakfast. The view is stunning! I only regret that the weather was cool and rainy and I did not have the occasion to sit out in the Hotel's outside areas. Excellent service and a simply wonderful breakfast--and very reasonably priced. I don't know if I'll be back in Switzerland, but if I am, this is where I am coming. I just loved this hotel and its world-class views!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

heike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with beautiful clean rooms. The town was very safe & quiet. I would recommend renting a car if you want to get around easy. Limited dining options during the week off season. Good food but only two or three close by.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ayush

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

moris, Lake Worth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The breakfast is the worst by far that I had in a while. Cold room , cold bread and no staff. They have only 1 person setting cold and cheap breakfast items. The hotel is very nice and the location fantastic, they just don’t care about their clients.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an excellent stay at Hotel Terrasse am See. The breakfast was great and convenient, with a beautiful waterfront view from the restaurant. The staff was super friendly and helpful, and the room was clean. I would definitely go back and recommend this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family
Excellent stay. Fantastic location next to ferry and right on the water. Nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Josh

Liked: Staff & service
Pros: Views and friendly staff Cons: The hotel was built in 1873 and I think our bed and mattress were original to that date! Hard beds, very loud and squeaky floors, bathroom was not great, just one pillow (and a barely there pillow at that). I wouldn't stay here again or recommend it to others unless everything else in town was booked.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room did not have air conditioning and was located next to the ferry and train station but if the windows were closed, the noise was not too loud. View was very nice. Breakfast was good. Ate dinner across the street, good meal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

leila

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hottel is very nice sign seeing toward river. Gute personelle
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has fabulous views. The beds are comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel on the lake—it is older so no air conditioning or phone chargers—lovely rooms and breakfasts—right next to Mt Rigi transport—would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Abdul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location with nice customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Traveled with partner
Great place to stay. Perfect in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rohini

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is at the world’s best location
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A true historic gem with old wooden floors and historic elevator right by the lake offering gorgeous views.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and quiet rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Marjan, los angeles

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are super basic more o like before Christ time.The furnitures and gadgets in the rooms are so old. The only thing positive about this place was the location and the fact that is based on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024