Beau-Rivage Palace

Built in 1861 and renovated in 2002, this hotel is comprised of a 6-storey main building with altogether 180 rooms, of which 12 are suites. The splendid architecture with its countless antiquate features allows guests to feel as though they are living in a glorious past. Guests may make use of the foyer with a reception desk and boutique. There is a gourmet restaurant (1 Michelin star, reservations are recommended), a café with piano music in the evenings, a bar with an extensive wine menu and sampling stands and a bar featuring piano music in the evenings. Those arriving by car may make use of the car park or garage facilities (around 15,-? per day), Furthermore, a playground is on offer to younger guests.

The superbly decorated rooms come with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, an Internet connection, a minibar/fridge, air conditioning, a hire safe and some include a balcony. Each room affords a magnificent view of the lake and the French Alps.

There is a French 'brasserie' style restaurant ?Café Beau-Rivage? as well as an international restaurant which offers gourmet dishes and has magnificent views of the lake and mountains. In addition, the hotel has: gastronomic restaurant with 2 Michelin stars ?Anne-Sophie Pic au Beau-Rivage Palace?, Japanese restaurant ?Miyako Lausanne? (both with a view of the lake and mountains), Pool restaurant ?Ô terrasse? with light dishes (open during summer) and ?Le Bar? which offers light snacks and tapas.

There is an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor swimming pool a sauna and a solarium available for use. Tennis facilities (2 hard courts) and a gym are additionally available. A 18-hole golf course (par 72 Lausanne Golf Club) is situated 9 km away. Additionally, guests may also try a selection of water sports for an additional fee.