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 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for CHF 20 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 per night
Rollaway bed fee: CHF 75 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
Hotel Terrasse am See Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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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!
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.
heike
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Ayush
May 2, 2025
Ayush
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
moris, Lake Worth
Oct 25, 2024
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.
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!
Daria
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthew
Traveled with family
Sep 21, 2024
Excellent stay. Fantastic location next to ferry and right on the water. Nice breakfast
Matthew
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Josh
Sep 18, 2024
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.
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.
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!
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.
The Hotel Am See sits on Lake Luzerne with lovely views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The historical ambiance of the hotel only adds to the charm of the local village of Vitznau. We would stay again in heartbeat.