Beau-Rivage Palace - Lausanne

The Beau-Rivage Palace has built a reputation for being one of Europe's favourite hotels for its service and high quality. Located in 10 acres of parkland, on the banks of Lake Geneva in Lausanne, the elegant belle époque buildings of the Beau-Rivage Palace command breathtaking views across the lake to the majestic French Alps beyond. Sumptuous architecture, antiques and fine reproductions steep guests in the glorious past in both public and private spaces. On the other hand, guests feel instantly at home, thanks to the warm and attentive staff, which includes Switzerland's only female chief concierge.

The exclusive 1,500 m² Cinq Mondes spa welcomes you to a unique experience of wellbeing with rituals from around the world. It includes an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool, 8 treatment rooms as well as a fully equipped gym and a VIP "Suite de Félicité à deux" with a private garden.

Superbly located in the residential part of Lausanne on the shores of Lake Geneva, surrounded by 10 acres of private garden and overlooking the majestic French Alps. Situated next to the pictoresque harbour, yet only 5 minutes away from Lausanne's shopping district and 35 minutes from the International Airport Geneva.

From the freeway: You take the exit Lausanne Sud – Ouchy, and follow l’Avenue de Rhodanie, when your arrive at the castel you turn left (avenue d’Ouchy) and then take the first street on your right (chemin Beau-Rivage). Continue the street and you will arrive directly at the Beau-Rivage Palace.

4 restaurants provide guests ample choice of different cuisines. In cooperation with the only French woman to hold the Michelin Guide’s coveted 3-Star rating, the new Anne-Sophie Pic at Beau-Rivage Palace restaurant will open in spring 2009. The Café Beau Rivage serves brasserie-style fare in sophisticated surroundings, with a large terrace facing the lake. The refined and stylish sushi restaurant Miyako Lausanne offers you exquisite sushi prepared on the spot. Part of the resort in the adjacent sister property Angleterre & Residence, L’Accademia offers fine Italian cuisine and boasts one of the best terraces in Lausanne. At the end of the day, the BaR provides a relaxed atmosphere with live music every evening.