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Des Inventions

3.0 star property
Ecublens hotel with restaurant
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Italian cuisine
Lounge
Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Terrace/patio
Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Playground on site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace

Room options

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Family Studio, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Chemin Du Parc, 2, Ecublens, Canton of Vaud, 1024

What's nearby

  • University of Lausanne - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Swiss Federal Institute of Technology - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ouchy Port - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Palais de Beaulieu - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • University Hospital of Lausanne - 10 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Geneva International Airport (GVA) - 52 min drive
  • Cossonay-Penthalaz Station - 10 min drive
  • Allaman Station - 14 min drive
  • Renens Station - 15 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Brasserie de la Gare - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪la Belle Saison - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Big Ben Bistrot Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Au Premier Étage - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Des Inventions

Des Inventions is a great choice for a stay in Ecublens. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Restaurant Les Inventeurs, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for dinner.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 46 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (1 total)
  • Restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite self parking (fees apply)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Select Comfort mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Restaurant Les Inventeurs - This buffet restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 18 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CHF 35 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

Parking

  • Self parking is available for an extra charge

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Hôtel Inventions Ecublens
Hôtel Inventions
Inventions Ecublens
Des Inventions Hotel
Hôtel des Inventions
Des Inventions Ecublens
Des Inventions Hotel Ecublens

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Des Inventions?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total.
Is parking offered on site at Des Inventions?
Yes, there's self parking on site (charges apply).
What are the check-in and check-out times at Des Inventions?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Des Inventions?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Evian Casino (9.4 mi) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Des Inventions?
Yes, Restaurant Les Inventeurs offers Italian cuisine.

Des Inventions Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Phil, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Thomas Hass, 4-night business trip
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4/10 Fair

Breakfast very poor
Room was large with terrace. Bed was unconfortable.Parking is outside in front of hotel with cameras but open street. Breakfast was extremely poor, just some yoghurt and small low cost cheese. Receptionist is kindly. Also you get free ticket for public transport. Internet is low quality
Ioan, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Vanusa, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Giuseppe, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Great value, compared to prices in Lausanne. Transit was great, close to grocery stores. Dinner at 5:30 pm was not possible. Fridge wasn't very cold, room was warm (fan but no air conditioning). Staff were friendly and helpful (especially answering TONS of questions by email before my trip).
6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient hotel in the Lausanne area.
Good place for an overnight stay. Location is in a quiet residential area so nothing much within walking distance. The hotel has a self-service check in for out of hours arrivals. Breakfast room was large and attractive - breakfast was ok. A slightly quirky hotel based on the theme of inventions but perfectly good for a short stay in the Lausanne area.
Bathroom
View from along the road
Breakfast room
Breakfast room
Pietro, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

This is clean and quiet property (despite adjoining construction), set amid a residential and light industrial area. It is walking distance to a shopping center containing a huge grocery store (Migros), where I often bought my meals among its prepared selections, including canapes! And it is also walking distance to the local light rail station. The hotel staff gave me adequate instructions to find it and also free travel on it for the duration of my stay. The hotel ordered a taxi for me the evening before my early departure the next morning & the taxi did not show. I called the hotel emergency number and the hotel immediately called another and I made my connection. I would not recommend including the breakfast for your stay. Experiment with it one morning & make your own decision. Clearly I was disappointed. Also, there is no air conditioning and there was record heat during my stay. The fan in the room was adequate to move the air. Also, the staff speaks passable English and is happy to help with everything!
3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

The place is very well suppied with amenities. Love the breakfast spread!
Shah, 4-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Andriy, 4-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Reasonable stay
The hotel and the room are awesome. I reached early so the reception person was kind enough to make some changes and enable my early checkin. In addition I had to add two days to my original stay and when I called them they were super prompt in making the adjustments. The only aspect I found inconvenient is their front desk closes at 6 pm and then opens at 8 am. These were the times of my conference so I could never have met them for any issue. I had locked my laptop in the safe and when I called them in the night (late) they answered the phone and were super curt -- we will fix it in the morning! Nothing about how it affected my work, or that I could not have made it at 8 am since I would leave by 7:45 am for my conference. So as long as you have no issues, this is a good place to stay. Far from metro (15 min walk) but good location for staying close to EPFL.
4-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, conveniently close to amenities.
The hotel was perfectly situated for my personal needs as I wanted somewhere to stay close to family. It is situated within walking distance of a shopping centre and about 10 minutes from Renens station where there are plenty of restaurants and cafes. The restaurant is only open for breakfast and there is no room service as such or a bar, so there isn't an option to have meals or drinks there. There is a vending machine for snacks and drinks in the lobby. The room however was very comfortable, spotlessly clean and with a big bed, tv and fridge available. It suited my needs perfectly and I would certainly book again.
Patty, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel close to EPFL
Good, 30 minute walking distance to the conference venue, 10 minute walking distance to train station
NW, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel and great beds
This was a great hotel for us to spend a week with our friends in Switzerland. However, there was a used q-tip in the corner of the bathroom for the entire stay. Apparently no one looks in the corners. I kept waiting for someone to spot it but they didn’t.
Nancy, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

You get your keys by a boot after putting your credit card. There no one in the reception. The only staff we met was the lady in the donning room. The room was ok and we only sent there 12 hours.
1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Ensuite or not ensuite?.... not till check-in
Told it was ensuite while booking though only found out shared bathroom at check in. The receptionist said us all room are shared bathroom and we were welcome to cancel if we were not happy. It was late and raining outside. What a great advise! Much appreciated!!!
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8/10 Very good

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Good Hotel Good value for money
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10/10 Exceptional

Suthakar, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

eric, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel close to major highway
I had to book a hotel for sports event and this hotel was very comfortable and convenient.
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location and free parking.
Great one night stay. Only down thing was the bartender, grumpy and had no knowledge about wine or manners.
Helga, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

JING, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

It was decent, but some basic things missing like toothbrush and other toiletries. Self-checkin was fast, but very unpersonal. Decent price.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Simply Excellent
The three stars hotel delivers all four. Large leaving and bathrooms, nice furniture, balcony (!), stable wifi. I liked their breakfasts. Wide selections of so-called continental breakfast ingredients. You can boil eggs yourself with a special boiler, really entertaining. Competent, hospitable personnel. Near to metro: about 8 minutes walk to Epenex station. As for every hotel in Lausanne, on check-in you get the free pass — Lausanne Transport card valid for all your stay. Just enjoy!
Shurik, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

incredibly convenient to airport
Stayed overnight for a CDG morning departure. Took the RER from Paris and got in late to CDG station. Hotel is not part of the CDG airport hotel bus system, which caused some stress but once we realized easy tram ride got us to the terminal by the hotel, it was only a 15 minute tram ride and walk to get to hotel. Rooms are tiny but functional and teenagers loved the rooms.
Trent, 1-night trip
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