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The most beautiful hotels around Lake Geneva, in France and Switzerland
Shared by France and Switzerland, and dominated by the Alps, Lake Geneva offers some of the most beautiful panoramas in Europe. From Lausanne to Évian-les-Bains, from Geneva to Montreux or Vevey, discover the finest hotels around Lake Geneva.
If you’re a fan of the great outdoors, don’t miss out: the editorial team will guide you through the addresses that flirt with the crystal-clear waters of Lake Geneva, for a stay that’s as chic as it is rejuvenating. An overview of the finest hotels on the shores of Lake Geneva.
1. Hôtel Royal- Evian Resort | A palace overlooking Lake Geneva
The pitch? Majestically towering over Lake Geneva, the Hôtel Royal is not only the flagship of the Evian Resort complex, but also one of the region's most dazzling hotel treasures. Built in 1909 for King Edward VII, who died before being able to stay there, the hotel quickly became the destination of choice for celebrities and royalty alike, who came to enjoy the benefits of Evian's waters. Despite a major fire in 1958, the Royal has preserved its original architecture, a cross between Art Deco and Art Nouveau, entirely renovated in 2015 under the guidance of interior designer François Champsaur and François Chatillon, chief architect of historic monuments. In 2016, the hotel was awarded the Palace distinction.
The rooms? Accommodation at the Royal is divided into several categories: rooms, suites, experiential suites and the Royal Suite, which boasts a 60m2 private terrace with a panoramic view of Lake Geneva. Facing either the lake or the park, all boast a refined decor, both luminous and cosy, enhanced by touches of bright color and graphic-print carpets.
Gastronomy? After sipping a cocktail in the stunning Belle Époque décor of the hotel bar, head to Les Fresques, a Michelin-starred restaurant, for a gastronomic experience worthy of the hotel's prestige. Beneath the frescoes painted by Gustave Louis Jaulmes almost a century ago, chef Yohan Fatela delivers an impressive culinary score, featuring not only regional products, but only the very best. The chef gives pride of place to local produce.
Wellness? After a colossal renovation, the Royal Evian spa has reopened its doors to offer customers an enhanced experience, a journey redesigned from A to Z around the theme of the water cycle. This "V2" marks the palace's determination to remain firmly rooted in its local roots, while at the same time offering updated facilities worthy of its status. The new evian® Spa, the first of its kind in Europe, extends over 1,700 m² and features two distinct areas, one reserved for treatments, the other for the aquatic section. The curvaceous swimming pool, flanked by deckchairs overlooking the lake, is accompanied by a giant Jacuzzi-style outdoor pool where you can splash around while admiring the scenery, captured by the famous "môle du lac", that feeling of well-being that invades travellers staying on the shores of Lake Geneva. On the treatment side, immersive lounges projecting videos retracing the immutable cycle of water or adorned with ancient frescoes, cocoon cabins named after Alpine peaks host signature protocols performed by therapists with golden hands, true experts with years of experience. If there was ever a reason to stay at this iconic palace, this is it: we've come full circle.
Hôtel Royal -Evian Resort
150 rooms, from €360 per night.
13 Avenue des Mateirons, 74500 Évian-les-Bains
2. Beau-Rivage Palace, Lausanne | La grande dame de Lausanne
Set in several hectares of parkland in the heart of Lausanne's Ouchy district, this luxury hotel on Lake Geneva offers breathtaking views of the Alps beyond. Built in 1861, the Spa hotel in Switzerland is classified as a " Swiss cultural asset of national importance ", and cultivates an Art Deco style that pays homage to the finest hours of its history, revised by palace architect Pierre-Yves Rochon. The Guerlain spa (1,500m2), heated swimming pools, fitness room, yoga studio and naturopathy salon all bear witness to the care the hotel takes to ensure its guests' well-being.
What makes the difference? While guests can choose from a range of dining options (with high marks for the Café Beau Rivage and the Japanese restaurant Kaigan), it's the two-Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant where our taste buds will be delighted by the virtuosity of chef Anne-Sophie Pic.
Beau-Rivage Palace
168 rooms, from €500 per night
Chemin de Beau-Rivage 21, 1006 Lausanne, Switzerland
The Beau-Rivage Palace offers breathtaking views of the Alps opposite.
3. Le Mirador Resort & Spa, Chardonne | On the heights of the Lavaux vineyards
Situated in the heart of Switzerland's Lavaux vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Le Mirador Resort & Spa hotel on Lake Geneva boasts one of the most spectacular views in the world, thanks to its ideal location on the heights of Mont Pèlerin.
With 64 rooms and suites, most of which have a terrace, guests can enjoy a 1,750m2 relaxation area, a heated indoor pool with Jacuzzi and panoramic terrace, and a spa by Alpeor. On the gastronomic front, guests can enjoy refined local cuisine created by the chef at Le Patio. For those seeking a more unusual experience, don't miss the " fondue cabins " set up on the hotel terrace.
Le Mirador Resort & Spa
64 keys, from €300 per night.
Chemin de l'Hôtel Mirador 5, 1801 Chardonne, Switzerland
4. Fairmont Le Montreux Palace | the grand hotel of Montreux
Standing on the shores of Lake Geneva for over a century, Le Montreux Palace embodies all the splendor of the Belle Époque. This opulence is reflected in its 236 rooms and suites, where the splendors of the past century meet the modernity of the present. The 2,000m2 spa boasts a host of facilities dedicated to the well-being of guests: whirlpool, sauna, hammam, pools, cold bath and several treatment rooms.
After a day exploring the region's most beautiful sites, from Glacier 3000 to Château de Chillon, guests can relax at the Pureaty Café bar, before dining at the Montreux Jazz Café.
Fairmont Le Montreux Palace
236 keys, from €280 per night.
Avenue Claude-Nobs 2, 1820 Montreux, Switzerland
The Hôtel Ermitage stands out for its warm, family atmosphere.
5. Hôtel Ermitage - Evian Resort | The chic address in Évian-les-Bains
The second jewel in the crown of the Evian Resort on the shores of Lake Geneva, set in 19 hectares of parkland, Hôtel Ermitage stands out for its warm, family atmosphere. Behind its Anglo-Norman façade are some 80 rooms and suites overlooking the park or the lake, a Quatre Terres spa, two bars and a restaurant. Called La Table, the restaurant offers seasonal and regional cuisine, featuring local produce. Enjoy fish from the Pecquery family fishery, Simon's charcuterie and cheeses from the Ferme des Chalets d'Oche.
What makes the difference? Guests can enjoy all the Evian Resort's facilities and amenities: 18-hole golf course, Kid's Resort, casino...
Hôtel Ermitage - Evian Resort
80 keys, from €200 per night.
1230 Avenue du Léman, 74500 Évian-les-Bains
6. Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva | Geneva's iconic luxury hotel
Founded in 1834, the Four Seasons Genève on Lake Geneva is a veritable jewel of Geneva's heritage. The one and only Four Seasons luxury hotel in Switzerland, it houses 72 rooms and 43 suites behind its 1834 neoclassical façade. The decor, designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon, is opulent and refined, combining powdery hues, a mix and match of prints and Louis-Philippe furniture. At the Four Seasons Geneva Spa, guests can enjoy a wide range of rituals and treatments, including massages, body treatments, scrubs, wraps and facials by Biologique Recherche, Swiss Perfection and Dr. Burgener. On the dining front, guests can take their taste buds on a journey to Italy at Il Lago, or to Japan at Izumi, reputed to be one of Geneva's finest restaurants.
Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva
115 rooms and suites, from €700 a night.
Quai des Bergues 33, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland.
At the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Genève, the decor by Pierre-Yves Rochon is opulent and refined.
7. Grand Hôtel du Lac, Vevey | Intimate luxury
With its Relais & Châteaux label, the Grand Hôtel du Lac offers guests a timeless interlude on the Vaud Riviera. This is the impression that emanates from its 50 rooms and suites, designed by interior architect Pierre-Yves Rochon, where antique mirrors, plant motifs and refined fabrics intertwine in powdery shades. After a day of relaxation at the Spa Valmont, travelers are invited to sip a cocktail in the orientalist décor of the Bar, a joyful preamble to the gastronomic experience offered in the Émotions restaurant. Here, Chef Guy Ravet delivers his generous, creative vision of cuisine, based on local produce. Don't miss his foie gras-based amuse-bouches, or dishes such as Arctic char or scorpion fish, or even pike-perch with meurette sauce.
Grand Hôtel du Lac
50 keys, from €325 per night.
Rue d'Italie 1, 1800 Vevey, Switzerland.
8. La Réserve Genève Hotel, Spa and Villa | An urban resort at the gateway to Geneva
An urban resort between lake and mountains, La Réserve Genève invites guests to stop time and savor the present. Set in a four-hectare park on the shores of Lake Geneva, the hotel is a cross between a charming refuge and an African lodge, thanks to Jacques Garcia's exotic decor. The 1,800m2 Nescens Spa, with its 17 treatment rooms, pools, hammam and sauna, is one of the hotel's major assets. The hotel's three restaurants will satisfy every palate, with a special mention for the traditional Cantonese dishes of the Tsé Fung restaurant (one Michelin star), whose two-course Peking duck is not to be missed.
La Réserve Genève Hotel, Spa and Villa
102 rooms and suites, from €500 a night.
Route de Lausanne 301, 1293 Bellevue, Switzerland.
9. Hôtel des Trois Couronnes, Vevey | Vevey's other grand hotel
With its feet in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Geneva, in the heart of the pretty town of Vevey (home to Nestlé headquarters), the Hôtel des Trois Couronnes tells the story of more than a century and a half of history within its walls. While it owes its name to the crowned heads who have stayed there, the establishment can also boast of having welcomed Charlie Chaplin - who lived in Vevey for almost a quarter of a century - and Tchaikovsky. Despite this flamboyant heritage, the hotel's luxury is both discreet and opulent, with subtle references to the Belle Époque style of the last century. Guests will appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and uncluttered decor of the Puressens Spa, as well as the gourmet cuisine of Cécile Fontannaz. The chef offers Alpine cuisine with a focus on regional produce.
Good to know? The hotel offers a range of personalized cures, including treatments, accommodation and catering, for a carefree way to recharge your batteries.
Hôtel des Trois Couronnes
71 keys, from €350 per night.
Rue d'Italie 49, 1800 Vevey, Switzerland.
10. Château d'Ouchy, Lausanne
Although the origins of the château date back to the 12th-century, the hotel as we know it today was built in 1885. An impressive neo-Gothic building, bordered on both sides by the Alps and the lake, the establishment boasts some 50 cosy rooms, with occasional nods to the heritage of the site, in the form of a four-poster bed, period woodwork or a sumptuous sculpted ceiling. With a swimming pool, sauna and hammam, the spa is straight to the point, and guests can enjoy the facilities of the neighboring Beau-Rivage Palace (see above) at a preferential rate. The 57° Grill, the hotel's restaurant, plays the modern card, appropriating the codes of New York grills. The menu features a fine selection of meats from the Swiss Alps, local poultry and fish straight from Lake Geneva.
Château d'Ouchy
50 rooms, from €250 per night.
Place du Port, 1006 Lausanne, Switzerland
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