Best hotels in Lausanne

Among the best hotels in Lausanne, I’d choose Beau-Rivage Palace to step straight onto the waterfront and Lausanne Palace to head out into the Flon district. For a family trip, I’d start with Royal Savoy.

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An aerial view of Beau-Rivage Palace, with its illuminated facades, terraces and gardens.
Beau-Rivage Palace in Ouchy, seen from above

Which to choose

HotelSuitsThe tripWorth knowing
Lausanne PalaceCouples building the trip around dinnerContemporary French cooking at La Table du Lausanne PalaceThe restaurant closes from Sunday to Tuesday
Royal Savoy Hotel & SpaFamilies who want to stay close togetherConnecting rooms, to arrange when bookingChildren under 12 staying at the hotel use the pool from 10am to 6pm with a parent
Beau-Rivage PalaceWaterfront walks between spa sessionsGuerlain Spa, with a sauna, hammam and ice caveThe kids’ club opens during Vaud Canton’s school holidays

The hotels

Lausanne, Switzerland

Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa

At Royal Savoy Lausanne, choose between an indoor pool and a heated outdoor pool; Lake Geneva returns to the picture from the rooftop restaurant terrace.

Why choose it:
Italian cooking at Sky Rooftop
Who for:
Families with younger children
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Lausanne, Switzerland

Beau-Rivage Palace

At Beau-Rivage Palace Lausanne, the Palace Junior Suite opens its balcony towards Lake Geneva. I would leave an afternoon free to enjoy it.

Why choose it:
Guerlain Spa’s heated indoor and outdoor pools
Who for:
Couples choosing the waterfront
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Where they are

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For which trip

Lausanne Palace brunch: Sunday at Côté Jardin, CHF 110 with a glass of champagne Lausanne Palace restaurant: 2 stars at La Table, a brasserie open every day Lausanne Palace, a Lausanne spa in the centre, inside a 1915 palace Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa: Spa du Royal, Lausanne

Useful questions

Which room would I look at for 2 adults and 2 children?

At Royal Savoy, the Savoy Suite or Savoy Suite Lake View3: both take 2 adults and 2 children under 12. The Junior Suite takes one child under 12 alongside the 2 adults.

How do I get around from Royal Savoy without a car?

Take the M2 from Délices3. A Lausanne transport card is included for your whole stay.

Can I reserve a private spa for 2?

At Beau-Rivage Palace, I’d choose the spa’s Suite Orchidée Impériale2: a Japanese bath for 2, a hammam and massage tables. Book it for one or 2 hours, with or without a treatment.

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Where we read it
  1. 1 Beau-Rivage Palace, questions and answers
  2. 2 Beau-Rivage Palace, Guerlain Spa
  3. 3 Royal Savoy, questions and answers
  4. 4 Royal Savoy, the spa
  5. 5 Royal Savoy, Sky Rooftop Cucina Italiana
  6. 6 Lausanne Palace, La Table
  7. 7 Lausanne Palace, getting here
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