An evening with music
I would pick Thursday or Friday at Funky Claude’s Bar for live bands from 7.30pm. On Saturday the DJ starts at 10pm; the bar closes on Sunday.5
Fairmont Le Montreux Palace
The 1906 palace looks across Lake Geneva to the Alps. I would choose a Deluxe Lake View King with a balcony, and keep a table at the Montreux Jazz Café for the evening.
A week here, month by monthAt Montreux Palace I would alternate between the lake and spa, with a night for 2 from CHF 405 on 10 February 2027. For a small hotel that feels like a private house, I would look for somewhere more intimate.
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The Deluxe room balcony
I would choose the 30 m² Deluxe Lake View King for its balcony facing Lake Geneva and the Alps. The bathroom has a separate bath and shower; I would leave some time for the bath.
March nights
From 20 to 26 March 2027 a night for 2 runs from CHF 426 to CHF 468, each taken on its own. The night of 27 July 2027 reaches CHF 3,649; I would try a few dates before settling on one.
The garage beneath the gardens
If you arrive by car, self-parking in the garage beneath the gardens costs CHF 42 a night. Valet parking is CHF 48 a night; I would decide on arrival.
An evening of music
I would keep Thursday or Friday free for Funky Claude’s Bar, where live bands start at 7.30pm. On Saturday the DJ begins at 10pm, so I would save the drink for after dinner.
What Montreux Palace is
In the Lumina Guide
Lumina Guide 2027
We choose the hotels of this guide ourselves, one at a time: no one pays to be in it.
How we choose the hotelsOur reading, point by point
What we found reading the hotel’s own pages, one thing at a time.
Location
Guests praise the lake views and proximity to the station; one found the uphill walk to the trains awkward with lots of luggage.
Room
Guests enjoy spacious rooms and lake-facing balconies; others report tired interiors, faulty air conditioning or late-night music audible in their rooms.
Staff and service
One guest recalls a miniature wedding cake for an anniversary; others describe delays and requests left unresolved.
Breakfast
Guests praise the choice at breakfast and brunch; one questions whether breakfast is worth CHF 45.
The bill
On Google, 17 of the 28 people discussing value for money write negatively and 10 positively. Complaints include expensive cocktails and service that falls short of the room rate.
The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them
What do Fairmont Le Montreux Palace’s guests say? They write it in their reviews, even those who only came for a drink or dinner: we read every one and tell the 5 things that matter, from the location to the bill.
Location
9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests praise the lake views and proximity to the station; one found the uphill walk to the trains awkward with lots of luggage.
Room
8 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests enjoy spacious rooms and lake-facing balconies; others report tired interiors, faulty air conditioning or late-night music audible in their rooms.
Staff and service
9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. One guest recalls a miniature wedding cake for an anniversary; others describe delays and requests left unresolved.
Breakfast
9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests praise the choice at breakfast and brunch; one questions whether breakfast is worth CHF 45.
Price
Several guests find the cocktails expensive and the service short of the room rate; others feel the palace is worth the price.
How we count
| What | Guests’ score | Guests who mention it | Happy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | 8.7 | 188 | 93% |
| Room | 8.1 | 172 | 81% |
| Staff and service | 8.7 | 382 | 89% |
| Breakfast | 8.2 | 122 | 88% |
| Price | – | 28 | 36% |
500 guests said so on Google, from 29 September 2024 to 29 September 2026. The comments include hotel stays, brunches and spa visits. The score is the average of what they say, from 0 if they speak of it very badly to 10 if they speak of it very well. Where only a few mention something, the score stays close to the guide’s average: a handful of voices does not make a reputation.
Price: for 2, the night of 18 July 2027, from 373 CHF on Google Hotels on 19 October 2026.
What a night costs, period by period
From 5 January to 15 May 2027 a night for 2 runs from CHF 405 to CHF 586, each taken on its own. For 16–22 May 2027 it rises to CHF 508–2,218; I would try moving the stay earlier.
| Period | CHF a night |
|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2026–4 Jan 2027 | 465–663 |
| 5 January to 15 May 2027 | 405–586 |
| 16 May to 22 May 2027 | 508–2,218 |
| 23 May to 14 September 2027 | 373–1,208 |
Each figure is the lowest price for 2 adults of one night taken alone, whatever the room. The calendar runs to 14 September 2027; 18 July 2027 at CHF 373 is an isolated night, and 27 July 2027 reaches CHF 3,649. For the night of 12–13 January 2027, the cheapest seller asked CHF 450 a night and the hotel’s own listing CHF 472 a night.
From the roof to the gardens on Lake Geneva
The flag over the lake, the gardens, both pools and the view from a room.
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How I would spend the day
From pool to spa
The spa covers 2,000 m², with an indoor pool, sauna, hammam and 7 treatment rooms. The heated outdoor pool opens from late spring through summer, weather permitting.43
Start at La Palmeraie
At La Palmeraie I would start with bread, Swiss cheeses and honey from the hills above Montreux. The buffet runs from 7am to 10.30am and costs CHF 45 per person when the room rate does not include it.6
Good to know before you book
The garage sits beneath the gardens: CHF 42 a night for self-parking, CHF 48 with valet. Electric charging costs CHF 25 per charge.14
With children I would keep the indoor swim for 2pm–5pm on weekdays, or 10am–noon and 2pm–5pm at weekends, always with an adult. Children cannot use the sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, fitness centre or relaxation area.43
La Terrasse du Petit Palais remains closed until spring 2027. For a winter dinner I would choose the Montreux Jazz Café.107
Rooms and suites
Getting to Montreux Palace
| Address | Avenue Claude Nobs 2, 1820 Montreux |
|---|---|
| Station | About 400 metres from Montreux station.16 |
| Airports | Geneva Airport is about 90 km away and Zurich Airport about 240 km. The concierge arranges airport transfers.16 |
| Garage | The covered garage beneath the gardens has 175 spaces: CHF 42 a night for self-parking or CHF 48 with valet. Electric charging costs CHF 25 per charge.1415 |
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Your day
At breakfast
Start at La Palmeraie
I would go to La Palmeraie from 7am for bread, Swiss cheeses and honey from the hills above Montreux before heading out to the lakeside.
In the morning
Take a bike out
For a local ride, I would use a bike available free for local trips and leave the car in the garage.
At lunch
Stop at Pureaty
From noon I would stop at Pureaty for a bowl or a snack beside the spa pools.
In the afternoon
Swim with the children
With children I would choose 2pm–5pm for the indoor pool, the slot available every day, always with an adult.
At dinner
Sit down at Jazz Café
I would choose brasserie food at Montreux Jazz Café, where food is served until 10.30pm.
Fairmont Le Montreux Palace reviews
The reviews cover stays, the restaurants and the spa.
Guest voices
Paraphrases of retained Google comments.
GoogleThe lake-facing terrace
The room was spacious and the lake view from the terrace stood out. I appreciated the welcome and the advice on Montreux.
Google · 2026-09-27Read the review
Google10 years after the wedding
We returned for our 10th anniversary and saw familiar faces. One of the thoughtful touches was a miniature version of our wedding cake.
Google · 2026-09-09Read the review
GoogleA lovely hotel with maintenance problems
I had problems with the shower, air conditioning and lights. Staff tried to help, but some issues remained unresolved; I really enjoyed the spa.
Google · 2026-06-16Read the review
GoogleWith a toddler
We enjoyed the room, the choice at the buffet and the welcome for our 18-month-old daughter, from her cot to her meals. The station was a short walk away.
Google · 2025-10-08Read the review
GoogleA 2nd stay
It was my 2nd stay: the welcome was still warm, the service flawless and the room impeccable.
Google · 2025-03-19Read the review
Montreux Palace questions
Where would I have dinner?
Montreux Jazz Café serves brasserie food daily from 11.30am to 10.30pm. I would choose Thursday or Friday at Funky Claude’s Bar for live bands from 7.30pm, or Saturday for the DJ from 10pm; it closes on Sunday. La Terrasse du Petit Palais reopens in spring 2027.756910
What is Fairmont Spa like?
Fairmont Spa covers 2,000 m², with 7 treatment rooms, an indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, sauna, hammam, jacuzzi and fitness centre. Facilities open daily from 6.30am to 10pm; treatments run from 10am to 7.30pm.4342
Which treatments would I book at the spa?
The spa works with Biologique Recherche and Swiss Perfection. A 60-minute Californian massage costs CHF 190 and a Swedish massage CHF 230; a personalised Biologique Recherche facial is CHF 210 and the 80-minute Swiss Perfection Rejuvenation Treatment CHF 290. I would book the Serenistone Signature Massage, 60 minutes for CHF 220. Access to the facilities is not included with treatments.1
What does a night cost?
Google Hotels, read on 19 October 2026 for 2 adults, shows CHF 450 for 12 January 2027, CHF 407 for 7, 8 and 9 February and CHF 405 for 10 February, each night taken alone, whatever the room.49
What kind of hotel is Montreux Palace?
It is a 5-star Superior Belle Époque hotel from 1906, with 236 rooms and suites. In 2025, 120 lake-facing rooms and the main façade were renovated.4152
What does a wedding cost?
Salle des Fêtes seats 180 for dinner, or 150 with a dance floor. Packages start at CHF 280 per person for at least 80 guests, with the ceremony venue charged separately; having the garden to yourselves costs CHF 5,000, subject to availability.4146
What do the reviews say?
On Google the palace scores 4.7 out of 5 from 3,156 ratings. Guests praise the views and personal attention; the criticism is about dated rooms, maintenance and value: of the 28 who talk about value for money, 17 are negative, 10 positive and 1 mixed.48
Are the pools heated, and when are they open?
Yes, both are heated. The indoor pool, with a jacuzzi beside it, opens daily from 6:30 am to 10 pm, and during the week hotel guests and spa members join complimentary aquagym classes there. The outdoor pool, beside the lakeside gardens, opens from late spring through summer, 6:30 am to 10 pm, weather permitting. Children may use the indoor pool Monday to Friday from 2 pm to 5 pm and at weekends from 10 am to noon and 2 pm to 5 pm; in summer they use the outdoor pool daily from 6:30 am to 10 pm, always with an adult. No official or guest source gives the water temperature.43
Which room would I choose?
I would start with the Deluxe Lake View King: 30 m², a lake-facing balcony and separate bath and shower. Configurations range from the 20 m² City View rooms to the 160 m² Penthouse.125262730
What does parking cost?
The covered garage beneath the gardens has 175 spaces: CHF 42 a night for self-parking or CHF 48 with valet. Electric charging costs CHF 25 per charge.1415
Where is it, and can music be heard in the rooms?
Avenue Claude Nobs 2, facing Lake Geneva, about 400 metres from Montreux station. I would choose the lake side for the view. If you turn in early, consider the music: 2 guests report hearing it in their rooms at night.41648
What does Day Spa cost, and what does a stay include?
The Family and Swiss Perfection offers include spa access. A Day Spa costs CHF 120 on weekdays and CHF 170 at weekends, or CHF 80 on weekday mornings from 8am to 11am. With a treatment, access to the facilities costs an extra CHF 50 per person.1443222344
What facilities are available?
Pools, a spa, fitness centre, restaurants, bars, concierge and childcare on request. Bikes and scooters are free for local trips; electric bikes cost CHF 40 for half a day or CHF 70 for a full day. Pets cost CHF 30 per pet per stay, with restrictions in restaurants, bars and the spa.1443
What is planned for New Year’s Eve 2026?
For 31 December 2026: a Roaring Twenties gala buffet in Salle des Fêtes at CHF 350 per person, 6 courses at MP’s for CHF 415, or 5 courses at Montreux Jazz Café for CHF 295. Vegetarian menus are available. Stay & Celebrate requires at least 3 nights including 31 December and booking by 31 October 2026.2113
Is the palace open all year?
Yes: nights are on sale in every month from October 2026 to September 2027.1 Seasonal are the heated outdoor pool, from late spring through summer, and La Terrasse du Petit Palais, closed until spring 2027.49221043
Which family and spa offers are available?
Family starts at CHF 579 a night for 2 rooms, with the second room at 50% for children under 17 and breakfast for everyone; July and August are excluded, with other blackout dates and availability limits. Swiss Perfection gives 10% off the Best Available Rate for a double room, breakfast and one 50-minute ritual per adult per stay, with at least 2 nights and 3 days’ notice. City and tourist taxes are extra.2223
How can I arrange an airport transfer?
The concierge arranges airport transfers.16
How far away are the airports?
Geneva Airport is about 90 km away and Zurich Airport about 240 km. The concierge arranges airport transfers.16
Which rooms can connect for a family?
Cots and rollaways are available on request. Bellevue can connect to a twin room, expanding from 76 to 110 m²; the Penthouse can add 2 bedrooms and expand from 160 to 220 m².1434309
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3pm and check-out by noon. Early arrival and late departure depend on availability and may cost extra; bell staff can store luggage.14
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Royal Plaza Montreux
Lake Geneva stretches to the Alps beyond the Junior Suite balcony. I would choose those 45 m² at Royal Plaza and leave an afternoon for the indoor pool; someone wanting more contemporary bedrooms may prefer another hotel.
Villars Palace
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Grand Hôtel du Lac
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Chalet RoyAlp Hôtel & Spa
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Hôtel des Trois Couronnes
Since 1842 the Trois Couronnes façade has looked out over Lake Geneva from the Vevey waterfront. I would book a Junior Suite Lake, south-facing with a sitting area, and keep an hour for the 24-metre indoor pool.
Hôtel d’Angleterre
At the d’Angleterre I would choose the Bellevue Suite: 70 m² with a balcony on the lake, and the Jet d’Eau in the doorway. There are 45 rooms on the Quai du Mont-Blanc, and the Leopard Bar has live music 6 nights a week.
Hôtel Les Armures
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Hôtel de la Cigogne
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Beau-Rivage Genève
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The Dolder Grand
Curhaus towers above Zurich, art in the corridors and warm water facing the city.
Lausanne Palace
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