Outstanding service, three young people (at least!) taking shifts at the reception, sometimes in pairs, multi-lingual plus, helpful, patient and accommodating. Stylish modern interior, breakfast restaurant has a view up over part of the City, as do the upper floors. Our first night was on the first floor (one up from lobby), and as a Boston urbanite, I did not find city noise to be disturbing; after midnight, there wasn't any. Rooms were spacious, well lit, bright & cheerful, ample space for baggage and hanging clothing (unlike my place in Geneva and current Lisbon shoe-box!); refrigerator came in handy...
The "main drag" is Lausanne Flons, several minutes walk, although one could spend easily an hour traversing the neighborhood... NB! Lunch hours are limited, then there is virtually no chance to eat until dining, typically after 18:30 or later, even 7: pm