Beau-Rivage Palace

Since its opening in 1861, Lausanne’s Beau-Rivage Palace has welcomed a list of guests as illustrious as its history, including Victor Hugo, Charlie Chaplin, Coco Chanel, Nelson Mandela and Tina Turner. The lavish palace, nestled on the shores of Lac Léman, is surrounded by four hectares of gardens, and boasts beautiful views of the Alps. If this location weren’t exceptional enough already, the city centre is just 10 minutes away. 

The 168 rooms and suites are classical and luxurious with rich fabrics, parquet flooring and antique furnishings, while the latest technologies bring them up to speed. Choose a room with a balcony to indulge in views of the manicured gardens, the lake or the Alps.

For elegant, contemporary fine-dining, take a seat at the two Michelin-star restaurant PIC, where exceptional dishes are complemented by panoramic views of Lake Geneva and the French Alps. For a more laid back experience, there is also a brasserie-style restaurant, as well as Japanese and Italian cuisine.

Complete your Beau-Rivage Palace experience with pampering treatments at the 16,000 square-foot Guerlain spa, a wine tasting at the UNESCO-awarded vineyards of Lavaux, or  a cruise on Lake Geneva.