BEAU-RIVAGE PALACE – Lakeside Comfort in Lausanne

The Beau-Rivage Palace sits within 4 acres of parkland on the banks of Lake Geneva. Guest rooms and suites in the belle époque buildings command views across the lake to the French Alps. The hotel houses Switzerland's only female chief concierge, who assists with personalized guest experiences.

The hotel has 5 on-site restaurants, including the two Michelin-starred Anne-Sophie Pic restaurant. Additional dining options include Café Beau-Rivage for French classics, Kaigan for Japanese cuisine, and the seasonal Ô Terrasse by the pool. Room service delivers meals to guest rooms with a 15 CHF service fee per order.

The Guerlain Spa offers a full menu of body scrubs, wraps, facials, and massages from Guerlain treatments. Guests have access to an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a hammam, a steam room, a sauna, a solarium, and a hot tub. The spa also provides a fitness center with personal trainers, yoga classes, and a spa lounge with relaxation areas.

The hotel provides a kids' club, a children's playground, and kids' outdoor play equipment. Babysitting and child services are available for younger guests. Board games, puzzles, and kids' meals are offered to keep families entertained.

The property includes two tennis courts with free tennis equipment, a golf course, and bicycle rentals for lakefront rides. Guests walk to the Olympic Museum and Parc Olympique next door or take a ferry across the lake to France. The Lavaux vineyards are nearby for wine tours, and two metro stations sit within a 3-5 minute walk from the hotel.

Location: 4-acre lakeside park, 5 min from Olympic Museum

Dining: Two Michelin-starred restaurant by Anne-Sophie Pic

Wellness: Guerlain Spa with indoor/outdoor pools

Rooms: 168 rooms with lake-and-Alps views

Family: Kids' club, playground, babysitting services

Service: Switzerland's only female chief concierge