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Beau-Rivage Palace
Chem. de Beau-Rivage 21, 1006 Lausanne, Switzerland
Lowest upcoming
$553
31 Oct 2026
Highest upcoming
$5,525
4 Jul 2026
Median nightly
$663
across 365 upcoming days
Cheapest week
25 to 31 Oct
10% below annual median
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Cheapest week ahead: 25–31 Oct 2026
at $599/night
(10% below median)
Review
Forbes ★★★★☆ 4-Star
Character and identity
A grande dame on the shores of Lake Geneva, Beau-Rivage Palace has anchored Lausanne since 1861 and still trades on that lineage. The 168 rooms balance 19th-century manor cues (quilts, patterned wallpaper, chandeliers) with softer contemporary palettes of grey, robin's egg blue and mint, most opening onto lake or garden views. Ten acres of multi-tiered gardens hold whimsical Lisa Pappon ceramic sculptures, a heated outdoor pool, tennis and padel courts, and a golf practice area. Anne-Sophie Pic's restaurant headlines the dining, and the 16,000-square-foot Guerlain Spa, built around a Tree of Life sculpture, delivers hammams, saunas, an ice cellar and an indoor-outdoor pool.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and older travellers drawn to classic European hotel-keeping: lake and Alpine views, polished service, serious gastronomy at Pic, and a spa large enough to spend a full day in. Also strong for design-minded guests who appreciate the mix of historic bones with contemporary art on the grounds.
Should look elsewhere:
If you want a sleek, minimalist design hotel or a buzzy urban scene, the chandelier-and-marble register will feel formal. Families chasing kids' club infrastructure or travellers who need a true beach rather than a lakeside setting should look further afield.
Bottom line
What sets this property apart is the combination of Pic's cooking and the Guerlain spa within a genuine 1860s lakeside estate, a pairing few Swiss hotels match. Book a lake-view room rather than garden-side to justify the rate, and aim for warmer months when the outdoor pool, alfresco tea terrace and gardens are fully in play.
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Location
Chem. de Beau-Rivage 21, 1006 Lausanne, Switzerland
Lausanne, Switzerland · 46.5081° N, 6.6302° E
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Amenities
Bar
Beach
Fitness classes
Golf
Gym
Indoor pool
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Outdoor pool
Pet friendly
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