About this property

Historic Hotel du Pillon offers panoramic views of the Diablerets Glacier and the Alps. Situated on a south-facing slope, it features a large art collection and offers free WiFi, free private parking, and a big sunbathing terrace. Historic Hotel du Pillon is a 12-minute walk or 2-minute drive away from the village of Les Diablerets. Thanks to its location above the village, it enjoys 1 more hour of sunlight both in the morning and in the evening. The rooms all feature a balcony overlooking the mountains. The restaurant serves traditional Swiss cuisine, Vaudois specialities, and vegetarian dishes. The breakfast buffet is available until 11:00. Historic Hotel du Pillon is located above Les Bovets Station, the last stop of the mountain train before its terminus in Les Diablerets. From June to October, guests of Historic Hotel du Pillon receive a Free Access Card for selected activities.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very welcoming and beautiful location. Amazing local food and wine, will definitely be back. 🥰
  • Arthur
    Brazil Brazil
    The stay was incredible, everyone was very friendly and made us feel right at home. Beds were comfortable and the view is amazing. It is a truly great experience being in a hotel with such history and so close to the mountains. Our pet was also...
  • Julia
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    Fabulous location, panoramic views, walkable to town, beautiful walks behind the hotel as well. Really lovely welcoming and friendly hotel.
  • Jude
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Amazing service, excellent location and great food!
  • Kelly
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The Hotel du Pillon is the perfect get away! It’s a historic hotel located in a quiet area not far from the town, with an amazing staff. It was such a delight to stay here. It’s dog friendly, cozy, and simply lovely. Great restaurant and the owner...
  • Timothy
    Malta Malta
    A small hotel with a warm personal touch to it all; lots of attention by the owner and staff
  • Dk
    Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
    This hotel is a real gem of Diablerets! Many thanks to Francis for his unrivaled hospitality, thanks to which we felt at home. We were given a tour of the whole hotel, shown around and even given the choice of a room (wow!), it was really great!...
  • Alena
    Switzerland Switzerland
    We enjoyed staying at a hotel that doesn’t fit the cookie-cutter mould of hotel chains and that is run by people from the area. We enjoyed our cozy room including the beautiful views from the balcony. The hotel is beautifully maintained and has a...
  • Fabrice
    France France
    Great location, admirable historic hotel run by a wonderful and courageous family. Wandering around on soft slopes is a must, no great distance to reconnect with nature...
  • Sarunas
    Lithuania Lithuania
    We had an unforgettable vacation! This historic hotel impressed with its wonderful and cozy interior and the warm welcome and sincere care of the hosts. It is radically different from the usual hotels that you forget after a week. I think we will...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      French • International
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Restaurant #2

    No additional info available

Facilities of Historic Hotel du Pillon

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing

Ski

  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Archery
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Tennis court
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage

Transport

  • Public transport tickets

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Executive lounge access
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Wellness

  • Yoga classes
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules

Historic Hotel du Pillon takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 09:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The hotel is located 1.5 km from the ski lifts. Please note that there is no shuttle bus or public transportation available! Therefore the hotel suggests to either bring your own car or rent a car for your convenience.

Please note that between December and March you may need snow chains or snow tires for the access road to the hotel.

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