Beau-Rivage Palace
Classic Belle Époque grandeur with contemporary luxury. High ceilings, gardens, formal but warm. Not a boutique hotel — this is an institution that knows exactly what it is.
Request a south-facing room: Junior Suites and Deluxe Riviera rooms look directly over the lake and Alps — the view alone is worth the upgrade.
Why It Matters
One of Switzerland's most historic grand hotels, with a two-Michelin-star restaurant helmed by Anne-Sophie Pic (the world's most Michelin-starred chef), a Guerlain Spa with indoor and outdoor pools, a private beach, and Europe's largest private urban park at a lakeside address. The hotel's 75,000-bottle wine cellar includes Lavaux vintages from the nearby UNESCO World Heritage vineyard.
Opened in 1861 on the shores of Lake Geneva, Beau-Rivage Palace is one of the last surviving grand hotels of the Belle Époque era. The property sits on a four-hectare lakeside park — the largest private urban park in Europe — with unobstructed views of the Alps and Lake Geneva. Two peace treaties were signed here in the early 20th century. Charlie Chaplin, Coco Chanel, and King Charles III have all passed through. Today it anchors its reputation on Anne-Sophie Pic's two-Michelin-star restaurant, a 1,500 m² Guerlain Spa, and 168 fully renovated rooms and suites.
Where You'll Stay
15 room types available
Art Deco Suite
120 m² on the top floor facing the lake. Contemporary and cosy, but with serious scale — and the option to combine rooms up to 232 m². Designed for guests who want space and a modern residential feel.
120 sqm
Deluxe
A step up in space — 45 m² with a lounge area and views of either the lake or the gardens. South-facing with a balcony. The added lounge zone makes a real difference for multi-night stays.
45 sqmDeluxe Riviera
Elegant 50 m² rooms with a sitting area and a direct lake view. A refined step between the standard Deluxe and the Junior Suites.
50 sqmDuplex Suite
Two floors, two bedrooms. The go-to for families who need proper separation of sleeping spaces. Lake and Alps view with a balcony.
120 sqmImperial Suite
The flagship. 140 m² of living space plus a 65 m² private terrace directly facing the lake. Reportedly the finest view in Lausanne — an unobstructed panorama of Lake Geneva and the Alps.
140 sqmJunior Suite Beau-Rivage
65–70 m² with lake views and a spacious integrated lounge. Similar footprint to the Palace Junior Suite with its own character and aesthetic.
67 sqmJunior Suite Léman
At 61–64 m², the Léman suites distinguish themselves with separate lounge and bedroom spaces rather than an integrated layout. Southwest-facing with a lake and Alps view from the balcony.
62 sqmJunior Suite Palace
Between 65 and 75 m², south-facing with an uninterrupted lake view. The integrated lounge area is generous and the bathrooms are notably large. A proper suite feel without the full signature suite price.
70 sqmMalmaison Suite
A 140 m² apartment in the heart of the hotel. Known for absolute calm and total discretion — historically favored by heads of state and senior diplomats.
140 sqmPanoramic Suite
120 m² with an exceptional rooftop. Named in honor of the film legends — from Charlie Chaplin onward — who have stayed here. The rooftop access sets it apart from the other suites at this size.
120 sqmRiviera Suite
90 m² with two terraces. One of the hotel's signature suites, channeling the Beau-Rivage Palace's motto of 'Tradition en Mouvement' through its classical elegance.
90 sqmRoyal Suite
140 m² of refined lakeside living opening directly onto a private terrace. Lake of Geneva right in front of you.
140 sqmSpa Suite
85 m² designed specifically for wellness stays: a lounge, bedroom, and an enormous bathroom with its own private spa area. Balcony with lake and Alps view. The collaboration with Guerlain makes this genuinely distinctive.
85 sqm
Superior Lake & Alps View
At 32 m², these south-facing rooms look over either Lake Geneva or the Ouchy harbour. This is the entry point for proper lake views, with a balcony included.
32 sqmSuperior Town View
Entry-level rooms at 28 m². Look out over the garden or the town — not the lake. Perfectly comfortable and well-appointed, but if you want the Alpine panorama, you need to go up a category.
28 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
7 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Tailor-made indoor and outdoor activity programs via the Jérémy JP Peltier coaching team. Can be combined with a Guerlain Spa 'Well-being' program for the full athletic wellness package.
Fleet of electric bikes for exploring the lakeside, Lavaux UNESCO vineyards, and city streets. Available April 1–October 31. CHF 40 per half day, CHF 70 per full day. Book through the concierge.
Electric scooters for exploring the region. CHF 100 per half day. Available April–October via concierge.
A lakeside private beach with vintage-style beach huts, deck chairs, and sunbeds for two. The Ô Terrasse summer restaurant is right here. The whole setup has a deliberately relaxed, retro feel against the formal grandeur of the main hotel.
A driving range and swing zone within the 10-acre park. Not a full golf course, but a well-equipped space to work on technique. Open 7am–9:30pm. Equipment at the Spa.
One padel court in the park. Accessible to all skill levels. Available 7am–9:30pm by reservation. Equipment available at Spa, private lessons on request.
One on-site tennis court in the park, available daily from 7am to 9:30pm by reservation. Racquet equipment available at the Spa. Private coaching sessions available through the Jérémy JP Peltier team.
The Art of Haute Parfumerie program in collaboration with Guerlain. A unique fragrance and olfactory experience exclusive to the spa.
A dedicated children's space in the Palace wing, designed as a 'forest world' for play, fun, and sharing. Aimed at younger guests staying at the hotel.
The concierge team can organize sailing, wakeboarding, surfing, kitesurfing, and longboarding on Lake Geneva via partner OFFAXIS, departing from the hotel's pontoon.
SUP boards available at the Spa, launched from the private beach directly onto Lake Geneva. Easy and accessible for all levels.
Group yoga classes in the spa's yoga and meditation studio run by teacher Inga, with 15+ years of experience across Hatha, Yin, Vinyasa, and yoga therapy. Classes last 1 hour. Free for hotel guests, CHF 60 for non-residents. Special sunrise sessions over the lake are offered in summer.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Grand Sandoz ballroom (430 m²) and 11 meeting/lounge rooms, all air-conditioned with natural daylight. Capacity from 10 to 600 guests (theatre 300, banquet 350, cocktail 600). Full AV equipment on request.
Wi-Fi available throughout all areas of the hotel at no charge.
One of Switzerland's largest and finest hotel wine cellars, with many vintages from the nearby Lavaux UNESCO World Heritage vineyard.
The largest private urban park in Europe. Century-old trees, formal gardens, lakeside grounds. The park contains the tennis court, padel court, golf practice area, and walking paths.
Pets welcome (charges may apply). Small dogs up to 5 kg are even permitted in the Pic au Beau-Rivage Palace gourmet restaurant.
Located in the heart of the hotel. Stocks the full Guerlain range, BRP-branded designer objects, clothing, household linen, and decorative items.
Included in several packages (Gastronomic Experience, Guerlain Spa Experience). Provides complimentary public transport access in Lausanne.
Electric car charging station available in the on-site car park.
Private on-site parking for 140 cars at CHF 55 per day. No advance reservation required.
Complimentary valet parking for guests dining at the Pic au Beau-Rivage Palace restaurant.
Airport transfers and excursions available on request by Mercedes limousine or English-style taxi with chauffeur.
Heated 15-meter indoor pool within the Guerlain Spa.
20-meter outdoor pool at the spa, with lake views.
Fully equipped fitness room with Technogym equipment, overlooking Lake Geneva. Part of the Guerlain Spa complex. Managed by personal trainer Jérémy JP Peltier.
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