Golf Hotel Rene Capt - Montreux

4-star lakeside hotel with direct Lake Geneva access and complimentary public transport card in Montreux

Lakefront location & garden

Golf Hotel René Capt Montreux sits directly on the shore of Lake Geneva, with its own garden that opens onto the lakeside promenade. Guests can walk from the garden to the water's edge in under a minute, or relax on the panoramic terrace overlooking the French Alps. The hotel provides a complimentary Riviera Card for free bus travel throughout Montreux, including the 201 bus that stops 50 meters from the entrance.

Rooms & suites

The hotel offers Standard Double rooms with partial lake views and Superior Double or Twin Room with Lake View that include a private balcony. All lake-view rooms face the water and the Castle of Chillon, while city-side rooms have windows toward the railway line but are 20% lower in price. Guests consistently report that the balcony rooms provide a setting for morning coffee with unobstructed views of the Dents du Midi and Lake Geneva.

Dining & terrace

The on-site restaurant, which has received an award, serves Mediterranean and Swiss cuisine prepared with ingredients sourced from local farms around Vevey. Breakfast is a buffet with smoked salmon, Swiss cheeses, and hot dishes served in the dining room with high ceilings and antique furniture. The hotel also operates a dinner terrace overlooking the lake, where guests can order from the à la carte menu during summer evenings.

Services & policies

Golf Hotel René Capt Montreux has an on-site business center with meeting facilities that can accommodate up to 40 people for conferences or banquets. The hotel allows dogs and cats with prior arrangement and charges a one-time cleaning fee of 30 CHF per stay. Luggage storage is available at the 24-hour front desk, and the hotel provides invoice documents for business travelers.

Nearby attractions

The Castle of Chillon is 2 km east along the lakeside promenade, accessible by a 25-minute walk or a 5-minute bus ride on line 201. The Montreux Jazz Festival venue is 2 km away in the city center, and during the festival the hotel offers special rates for guests attending concerts. Other cultural sites include the Chaplin's World museum in Vevey (6 km) and the Olympic Museum in Lausanne (25 km by train).

• Location: Directly on Lake Geneva shoreline, 10 min walk from Montreux center
• Rooms: Superior rooms with private balconies and full lake views
• Dining: Award-winning restaurant using locally sourced Swiss and Mediterranean ingredients
• Transport: Complimentary Riviera Card for free public bus access across Montreux
• Pets: Dogs and cats allowed in guest rooms (surcharge applies)
• Business: On-site business center with meeting/banquet facilities for 40 guests