Hotel Eurotel Riviera
by the TopOfHotel team
Eurotel Riviera is a value 4-star on the lake — a Lake Geneva view from your balcony at a price you can manage.
Eurotel Riviera is a value 4-star on the lake — a Lake Geneva view from your balcony at a price you can manage.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Hotel Eurotel Riviera is a 4-star on Lake Geneva set a little outside central Montreux, trading proximity to the centre for a rate below the other 4-stars here. It has 158 rooms across a few types — Lake View rooms come with a balcony and a direct lake view, while Mountain View rooms face the mountains. The decor is modern and simple. Some reviewers note that a few rooms are starting to feel dated, but they are clean and everything works, and most guests land on the same line: the view from the balcony is worth the price. The score sits at 8.2/10.
Food and amenities
The main restaurant serves French and Mediterranean food with a lake view, and the bar runs through the day. A buffet breakfast comes with some rate packages and picks up good marks in reviews. There is no pool or spa here — that is the trade-off for the lower price — so this is a stay built around the lake view and the location rather than resort facilities.
Location and getting there
The hotel is on Lake Geneva, about 1 km from central Montreux, with an easy walk along the lakeside Promenade. Gare de Montreux is a 12-minute walk — the longest of any hotel in this roundup — and Chillon Castle is about a 25-minute walk or a 5-minute drive. A direct train from Geneva Airport reaches the station in 70 minutes.
Things to know before booking
There is no pool or spa, so look elsewhere if that is part of the plan. The 12-minute walk to the station is noticeably longer than the other hotels here, which matters if you are relying on trains for day trips. And some reviewers say the rooms feel dated and could use a refresh — worth knowing if you want something freshly renovated.
Our take
Eurotel Riviera fits travellers and couples who want a lakefront 4-star at a manageable price, do not need a pool or spa, and do not mind a slightly longer walk from the station. For the lakefront 4-star bracket, this is the best value of the group — book a Lake View room and take breakfast on the lake side.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- A 4-star right on Lake Geneva from around $157 a night, which is strong value set against the Royal Plaza nearby.
- Most rooms come with a balcony and a lake view, and reviewers say the view from the balcony is worth the rate on its own.
- The on-site restaurant and bar face the lake, and the buffet breakfast picks up praise in reviews.
- Modern, simple rooms that are clean and fully functional.
- Friendly, easygoing service at the front desk.
- No pool or spa in the hotel, so you will need to look elsewhere for that.
- It is a 12-minute walk from Gare de Montreux, the longest of any hotel in this roundup, so it is less handy if you are leaning on trains.
- Some reviewers say the rooms feel dated and could use a refresh.
Who It’s For
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Insider Tips
- Book a Lake View room with balcony — the price gap over the other room types is small and the view pays for it.
- Take breakfast on the lake-facing side; the setting beats a lot of the comparable hotels around town.
- Walk the Promenade for about 15 minutes and you reach the town centre and the Fairmont.