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Lausanne Palace vs Beau-Rivage Palace

Lausanne Palace and Beau-Rivage Palace are both recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Beau-Rivage Palace is preferred by most writers compared to Lausanne Palace. Beau-Rivage Palace scores 95 with endorsements from 7 reviews such as Gayot, Oyster and Afar Magazine.

Lausanne Palace
Lausanne Palace
8 / 10
Rue Grand-Chene 7 - 9, Lausanne 1002, Switzerland
From $311 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This Edwardian landmark, distinctly urbane in setting and style, stands on a hill high over the lake, with layers of city scenery draped behind." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Rooms have black-marble bathrooms and comfortable armchairs; some come with terraces with "gorgeous views of the Alps."" Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"An institution for high rollers since 1915, with a happening British colonial–style bar. Room to Book: Ask for a junior room overlooking Lake Geneva. Doubles From $530." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"This place has had more than a century to refine its luxury hospitality, and it’s nailed it." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"One of Lausanne’s most luxurious hotels, it features four restaurants, an exclusive spa and beauty centre and a cocktail bar...stunning views from its terrace over Lake Geneva and the Alps." Full review
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It’s well worth stopping by during the run-up to Christmas to witness the hotel’s completely extravagant external decorations which light up the facade like a particularly sparkly Christmas present, complete with big red bow.
Beau-Rivage Palace
Beau-Rivage Palace
8 / 10
Place du Port 17-19, Lausanne 1000, Switzerland
From $530 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The sybaritic spa, umbrella-canopied terraces, meandering footpaths, and a hovering staff make it easy to understand why some guests stay the season." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Sufficiently opulent to attract some of the 20th century’s most renowned names — Coco Chanel, Charlie Chaplin — but remains down-to-earth enough today to welcome families with young children." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The 168-room Beau-Rivage Palace is the crème de la crème of Lausanne hotels." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"A beautiful Lac Leman location leaves guests with a grand impression of Switzerland."
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"In operation for almost 160 years, this renowned Belle Époque resort on the shores of Lake Geneva in Lausanne is steeped in important history and culture." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Set on ten acres of parkland and overlooking Lake Geneva, this Belle Époque hotel is "something magical."" Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Sitting on the shores of Lake Geneva, Beau-Rivage Palace looks like a true fairy-tale setting: think acres of gardens, a stunning Belle Époque facade, and thin outdoor pools glittering down the hillside"
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Easily the most stunningly located hotel in Lausanne, this luxury lakeside address is sumptuous. A beautifully maintained early-19th-century mansion set in immaculate grounds" Full review