Lausanne PalacevsHotel du Port

Lausanne Palace and Hotel du Port are both highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Lausanne Palace ranks significantly higher than Hotel du Port. Lausanne Palace scores 84 with praise from 6 sources including Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Oyster.

Lausanne Palace

Tripexpert score:

8/10

Location:Rue Grand-Chene 7 - 9, Lausanne 1002, Switzerland

Price:

From $311/night

Amenities:

Pet Friendly
Bar/Lounge
Hot Tub
Free Internet
Room Service
Free Breakfast

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Expert reviews:

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

"Rooms have black-marble bathrooms and comfortable armchairs; some come with terraces with "gorgeous views of the Alps."" Full review

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

9.0

"This place has had more than a century to refine its luxury hospitality, and it’s nailed it." Full review

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

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.

Michelin Guide

"There’s still nowhere quite like Switzerland for getting away from it all in the classic high style. This monument of a hotel stands high on Lausanne’s terraced hillside streets, with the..." Full review

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