Hotel Swiss Chocolate Lausanne by Fassbind

Hotel · Lausanne Centre, Marterey

Chocolate-themed hotel on Rue Marterey, just below the cathedral and Old Town. According to GayOut, Pin Up Bar is around 100 m away on the same street.

• ★ 4.2 on Google (458)
• Mid-range
• Chocolate theme

Address

Rue Marterey 15
1005 Lausanne

Location

Centre Marterey; Pin Up Bar approx. 2 minutes‘ walk

Price range

Mid-range; one guest mentions approx. CHF 150 per night

Rooms

Carpeted floors, partial lake views on the upper floors, small gym

Crowd

mixed

What makes the hotel special

GayOut lists the hotel in its Lausanne guide as gay-friendly, as a regular hotel of the Swiss by Fassbind group. According to GayOut, Pin Up Bar is around 105 m away and Checkpoint Vaud a good 200 m, with Bar Tabac and Le Saxo under 500 m. The M2 metro stops at Ours station, two minutes‘ walk away.

Rooms and amenities

The theme runs throughout: a chocolate fountain at the entrance and small bars of chocolate for guests. Criticisms include the beds and pillows, hard-to-adjust air conditioning and the steep walk with luggage.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut (Lausanne hotels, gay-friendly; Google reviews: 4.2 stars, 458 reviews). Prices and amenities may change, please check before booking.