Hôtel Villa Toscane Montreux

Accommodation is in the Villa Toscane but all amenities (e.g. Spa, Gym, Restaurant) and check in/out is across the road at Royal Plaza (Incidentally an absolutely lovely place with multi-lingual staff who are very helpful). Rooms are pleasant but a little dated in terms of decor and some of the doors you really have to lean against to close. All in all, good value for money, but very much a get-what-you-pay-for type of place.

For 300 CHF per night, we did not expect to be sleeping in what is essentially a basement. Our room, 114, was on the ground floor—practically underground—and absolutely did not justify the price. We read comments of other guests complained about room 112, but honestly, room 114 is not any better. The “family room” we were placed in does not resemble—even in 1%—the family rooms advertised on the Hotel Villa Toscana website. Definitely not worth the price.

Great service from check-in. It’s a beautiful old Hotel which could be stunning but seriously requires a makeover as it’s very tired with chipped paint and stained carpet. As for the bed, it’s the worst bed we have had over our Europe trip, it gave us both a sore back. We enjoyed our balcony access however it didn’t make up for the hot cold shower experience or the bed.