French-speaking Lausanne, on the west coast of Switzerland, is a base for tourists exploring the nearby mountains and lake. From Sauvabelin Forrest, you have a 360-degree view of Lake Geneva and the Alps, and Lake Geneva offers boating and sightseeing opportunities. The town of Lausanne is home to one of Switzerland's most pristine Gothic cathedral, many musuems and art galleries and medieval ruins. It is also famous for housing the International Olympic Committee headquarters.
Nash Carlton describes its rooms as savvy and chic. Each room is designed with a delicate style using cream colors for a modern and clean look. It is a four-star hotel four minutes' walk from the central train station in Lausanne. The Olympic Museum, Palais de Rumine and Eglise St Frani are tourist attractions within a few minutes walk making the hotel conveniently located.
Nash Carlton
Avenue de Cour, 4
Lausanne, Switzerland
CH-1007
011-41-216-130-707
nashcarlton.com
Part of the world-renowned Kempinski hotel chain, Le Mitador is a five-star hotel overlooking the Lake of Geneva. One of its three restaurants, Le Tiradon, serves French and regional cuisine. Le Mitador also has a Mediterranean brasserie and traditional Swiss restaurant. The hotel has Switzerland's only Givenchy Spa retreat, offering massage and other relaxation treatments. Although it is an hour from Lausanne, it offers solitude and luxury. You can boat on Lake Geneva or is a romantic location for a walk.
Chemin de l'hotel du Mitador 5
Chardonne
1801 Mont Pelerin
011-41-219-25-1111
kempinski.com/en/mirador/
Le Montreux Palace is another exclusive option near Lausanne with rooms overlooking the Alps. Accommodations are modern, spacious and well decorated. The old palace has spa, banquet facilities and a restaurant and bar. It even claims to have hosted guests such as Henry Kissinger, author Vladimir Nabokov and Mikael Gorbatchev. Caillers Chocolate Factory is nearby and open between April and October. Guests taste different types of chocolate and learn about the chocolate-making process.
Grand Rue 100
Montreux,
Switzerland
CH-1820
011-41-219-621-212
fairmont.com/montreux
With views of a 13th century cathedral from the upper rooms, Hotel Regina is a cheaper boutique centrally located in Lausanne. In September 2010, prices start at $110 per person per night for a standard room. All rooms have free Wi-Fi and are non-smoking. You can walk to Montbenon Park, where you get Lausanne's best view of the sunset from the terrace.
Hotel Regina
18 Rue Grand St. Jean
1003 Lausanne
011-41-213-202-441
hotel-regina.ch/indexen.htm
Travel experts at Conde Nast voted Beau Rivage Palace Switzerland's best hotel in 2008 and its spa facility third-best in Europe. There are several different suites, ranging in style from "Art Deco" to "Contemporary," each with its own high-quality design. The hotel is on the shore of Lac Leman, which is 30 minutes outside of Lausanne. Visitors can go boating or enjoy a meal at a shoreside restaurant.
Beau Rivage Palace
Place du Port 17-18
CH 1000 Lausanne
011-41-216-133-334
brp.ch
