Lausanne

The sybaritic spa, umbrella-canopied terraces, meandering footpaths, and a hovering staff make it easy to understand why some guests stay the season. — Fodor's

Rooms have black-marble bathrooms and comfortable armchairs; some come with terraces with "gorgeous views of the Alps." — Condé Nast Traveler

Peaceful, dignified and charmingly old-fashioned, the Carlton is like the townhouse of a well-to-do grandmother. — The Telegraph

A private courtyard with glass pavilion receives guests and dispenses them to quarters furnished in styles ranging from contemporary historical to garden-party floral. — Fodor's

Inside, the rooms are slick and comfortable, decorated in tones of cream and brown. The grounds include an outdoor swimming pool and spa area with hammam and sauna. — Time Out

A handily located lodging for the historic centre of Lausanne, this hotel has 33 comfortable if plain rooms. — Lonely Planet

The Royal Savoy Lausanne, an imposing Art Nouveau structure with turrets that rise between gigantic listed pines, is a sleek affair in shades of grey. — The Telegraph

Inside, the rooms are decked out in what you could call ‘modern-chalet’ – wood floors and furniture, blankets with swiss flag motifs, cow print chairs, red and white bathrooms. — Time Out

Behind this historical facade you'll find a courtyard hotel of modern proportions. — Fodor's

Just steps from some of Lausanne’s flashiest hotels is this homely alternative, a charming set of individually decorated rooms run by a charismatic host. — The Telegraph

This stalwart of Lausanne’s hotel scene enjoys one of the best locations in the city. — The Telegraph

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This smart small hotel is ideally placed for the city's lively Flon district nightlife. — Lonely Planet

For the price, the size of its rooms (some with balconies), an incredible location near the metro, restaurants and sights, but most of all, its...views over the lake to the Alps, it's hard to beat. — Lonely Planet

The owners of this friendly lodging spent more than a decade in the United States, so the language barrier is nonexistent. — Fodor's