Beau-Rivage Palace

HotellerieSuisse classifies it as a 5-star Superior hotel in Lausanne’s Ouchy neighbourhood, on Lake Geneva. The hotel opened in 1861 and belongs to Sandoz Foundation Hotels.¹⁷⁹

Google Hotels, on 19 October 2026, for 2 adults: CHF 452 for 16 November 2026, CHF 437 for 14 December 2026 and CHF 445 for 12 January 2027. These are individual nights searched separately; the room category, meals and tax basis depend on the selected rate.²⁹

For a full lake outlook, I would consider the 30–35 m² Superior Lake and Alps View. Partial Lake View rooms have 30 m² and a partial outlook. For a balcony and more space, I would choose the 65–70 m² Palace Junior Suite.¹³¹²¹⁷

Deluxe City and Garden View and Deluxe Lake and Alps View rooms have 40–45 m². The 50 m² Deluxe Riviera has separate sitting and dressing rooms and lake views. I would choose the outlook first, then the extra space.¹⁴¹⁵¹⁶

Riviera and Spa suites have 90 m²; Duplex, Art Déco and Panoramic suites have 120 m²; Malmaison, Royal and Imperial suites have 140 m². The Panoramic adds a private rooftop terrace with a 360-degree outlook.^{2122232425262728}

The 120 m² Duplex Suite spans 2 floors, with the sitting room downstairs and 2 bedrooms upstairs, each with a dressing area, marble bathroom and lake view. Connecting rooms are also available as specific booking arrangements.²³¹¹

There are heated indoor and outdoor pools, with year-round access depending on seasonal conditions. Guerlain Spa opens 6:30am–10pm.⁵⁹

1,500 m², with a treatment suite for 2, 8 ritual and treatment rooms, a relaxation room, 2 changing areas with hammam and sauna, an ice cave and fountain, hair studio and heated indoor and outdoor pools.⁵

The spa’s Orchidée Impériale Suite has a Japanese bath for 2, a hammam and massage tables; it can be hired for one or 2 hours or alongside a treatment. The hotel’s 90 m² Spa Suite is a separate accommodation category with its own hammam, steam shower and hot tub.⁵²²

Beau-Rivage Palace residents can use the Guerlain Spa facilities; treatments and day visits require advance booking. The Guerlain Spa Experience overnight package includes 1 night, breakfast, a 60-minute treatment and spa access. For non-residents, the brochure requires a body or facial treatment worth at least CHF 225, including sauna, hammam and refreshing experiences. For these non-resident visitors, pool, jacuzzi and gym access costs an additional CHF 50 or more, subject to availability. Interlude is a separate package: from CHF 210 it includes lunch and spa access Wednesday–Friday, excluding public holidays and subject to availability.^{93736 6}

Pic serves lunch and dinner Wednesday–Saturday, and Sunday lunch; Café Beau-Rivage is the daily brasserie; Kaigan serves sushi and teppanyaki Tuesday–Saturday. La Terrasse handles breakfast, with light lunches and aperitifs at Lobby Lounge.⁶³⁴

For a stay in 2027, I would check the name and cooking before booking dinner: htr reports the announced end of the Pic group partnership on 31 December 2026. I would not choose the room assuming the same restaurant after that date.³⁵

At La Terrasse, 6:30–10:30am on weekdays, and 7–11am on weekends, public holidays and during Canton Vaud school holidays. The buffet faces the lake.⁶

Yes, during Canton Vaud school holidays for children staying at the hotel. Babysitting can also be arranged. Cots, rollout beds and children’s menus are available.⁹

Yes, for CHF 50 per pet per night. Include the animal in your arrangements before arrival.⁹

Yes, with 140 spaces and electric-vehicle charging spaces.⁹

Check-in starts at 3pm and check-out is noon. Room service operates 24 hours and Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the hotel.⁹

The hotel gives about 45 minutes by car from Geneva Airport. Private transfers and limousine services are available; road times depend on traffic.⁷⁹

It has direct access to the waterfront. Private boat excursions, cruises and other activities on Lake Geneva can be arranged.⁹