Must see hotels in Lake Geneva & Vaud

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Fairmont Le Montreux Palace
Built in a record 18 months in 1906, this stunning example of belle époque architecture maintains a traditional and elegant atmosphere: today it's managed…
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Hôtel Beau-Rivage Palace
Easily the most stunningly located hotel in Lausanne, this luxury lakeside address is sumptuous. A beautifully maintained early-19th-century mansion set…
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Grand Hotel du Lac
One of Switzerland's finest hotels, the 1868 Grand Hotel du Lac, still fresh from a stunning renovation by Pierre-Yves Rochon, impresses at every level…
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La Maison d'Igor
Igor Stravinsky's elegant old digs have been reborn as Morges' most charming boutique hotel, with eight individually and stylishly themed rooms (some with…
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Hôtel le Rivage
The three room types at this wonderful lakefront hotel, immediately in front of Lutry Port, have been recently renovated to a high standard of style and…
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Hotel Lavaux
Perfectly placed for views across the lake or the famous Lavaux vineyards, the region’s nattiest hotel has sleekly simple and contemporary rooms and a…
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Nyon Hostel
There's a bus stop at the front door of this new-in-2017 hostel in the suburbs above Nyon, providing quick, easy access to the station. With a simple…
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Hôtel Masson
In 1829 this vintner’s mansion was converted into a hotel. The old charm has remained intact and the property, set in magnificent grounds, is on the Swiss…
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La Barcarolle
Rooms at this lovely lakeside property (3km from Nyon) are spacious, comfortable and stylish, but it's the magnificent views of Lake Geneva, the Alps and…
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Golf Hotel René Capt
This lakefront Belle-Epoque hotel has good 'bones' but the decor and some common areas could do with a refresh. That said, it offers good value when…
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BnB Lausanne
A warm bienvenue awaits at this early-20th-century apartment turned B&B, centrally located for exploring downtown Lausanne. Besides three well-looked…
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SYHA Lausanne Jeunotel
A stone's throw from Lake Geneva, near the offices of the International Olympic Committee, this Swiss YHA (SYHA) is classed as a 'top' level hostel for…
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Starling Hotel
Located opposite the striking Rolex Learning Centre building on the outskirts of town, this bright new hotel has fresh, smartly designed rooms, new…
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Hôtel Elite
The same family has run this lovely apricot town house of a hotel for three generations. A couple of sunloungers and tables dot the pretty handkerchief…
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Vevey Hotel & Guesthouse
Housed in a 19th-century building with excellent facilities, this new addition to the Riviera's budget scene is a standout. Dorms are mixed or single sex,…
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Eurotel Riviera
Due to its towering presence (you can't miss it – the hotel is the tallest building in Montreux) the Eurotel has some of Montreux's best views. Rooms are…
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Hôtel La Rouvenaz
You cannot get any closer to the lake or the heart of the action than this newly renovated, family-run spot with its own tasty Italian restaurant…
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Hôtel des Trois Couronnes
The Three Crowns – an elegant, soft-cream-and-taupe mansion lavishly strung with white flower boxes on the waterfront – is among Lake Geneva’s best. Its…
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Astra Hotel
Directly opposite Vevey station, the modern Astra gets top points for convenience. Unusual features, like a sunny rooftop terrace and hot tub, up the ante…
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Tralala Hôtel
This Old Town boutique hotel references Montreux’ extraordinary musical heritage. The 35 stylish rooms have three sizes – S (‘Small and Sexy’), L or XL –…