Beau-Rivage Palace

Beau-Rivage Palace, a historic five-star hotel in Lausanne

Beau-Rivage Palace is a five-star hotel located in Lausanne, on the shores of Lake Geneva. Its history dates back to 1861, when a grand hotel opened its doors on the quays of Ouchy, marking the beginning of a new era of luxury in the city. The property presents itself as an iconic palace hotel and is part of the Sandoz Foundation Hotels, along with Hotel Angleterre, Château d'Ouchy, Lausanne Palace, Hôtel Palafitte and Riffelalp Resort 2222m.

Accommodation: suites and rooms

The hotel offers suites and rooms. The suites are described as carefully appointed spaces with views of Lake Geneva or the surrounding mountains, while the rooms are presented as bright and peaceful accommodations. The website allows guests to book a room, a table and a treatment, and also to modify bookings.

Restaurants and bars

The complex brings together four restaurants and two bars. These include Pic au Beau-Rivage Palace, with cuisine by chef Anne-Sophie Pic, Café Beau-Rivage, Kaigan and La Terrasse. The offering includes authentic Japanese cuisine and seasonal proposals, such as an autumn evening dedicated to game season, with forest flavors and wines, at Café Beau-Rivage. The website allows guests to book a table online.

Guerlain Spa and wellness

The Guerlain Spa is presented as a wellness space located inside the hotel, focused on care and relaxation. The website allows guests to book treatments. The wellness and sports offering is complemented by activities such as paddleboarding, as indicated in the relaxation section.

Events, meetings and celebrations

The hotel has historic salons for meetings and events, presented as spaces for celebrations and soirées. The source also notes its use as a wedding venue, and mentions that it was recognized by the Swiss Location Award 2025 as one of Switzerland's most prestigious wedding venues.

Surroundings and location

The hotel is set in a natural environment between the Alps and Lake Geneva. Information on the website indicates that it is about a 45-minute drive from Geneva International Airport, 35 minutes from Montreux, 15 minutes by car from the vineyards and landscapes of Lavaux, and just a few minutes' walk from Hotel Angleterre and Château d'Ouchy. Lausanne is described as a cultural destination with access to ski resorts and vineyards designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Awards and distinctions

The hotel lists a number of distinctions. In 2026, the Guerlain Spa was recognized as Switzerland's best urban spa in the 2027 edition of the Falstaff Spa Guide. In the Falstaff guide, the hotel scored 100/100 in 2026 and 2025, and the spa scored 98/100 in 2026. At the 101 Besten Hotels awards, it was chosen as the best hotel in the Luxury Palace of the Year 2026 category for the DACH region and best hotel in the Luxury Leisure Hotel of the Year 2026 category, overall winner, in the 101 Best Hotels Switzerland ranking; in 2025 it was the best hotel in the Grand Resort category and in 2024 it was among the 9 best hotels in the Luxury City Resort category. Benjamin Chemoul, general manager, was named Rising Star of the Year in the 2026-2027 Swiss ranking by Andrin Willi and ICON Hotelier of the Year 2026 at the 101 Besten Hotels awards. In 2025, Tristan Auer received the AHEAD AWARD for the best restaurant interior design in Europe for Pic au Beau-Rivage Palace. In 2025, Robb Report included the hotel among the 50 greatest hotels in the world, making it the only Swiss property selected and one of 12 in Europe; in 2024 it placed it among the 20 most beautiful hotels in the world. In 2025, Bilanz magazine ranked it as the number one city hotel in Switzerland and, in 2024, as the fifth best city hotel in Europe, second in Switzerland and first in French-speaking Switzerland. In 2023, Gault & Millau awarded it the prize for best hotel of the year.

Services and programs

The website includes package options, such as Summer at Beau-Rivage Palace, and services such as gift vouchers. It also offers a boutique, gallery, an FAQ section and a newsletter. The contact page allows guests to book a room, a table and a treatment.

Locations and premises

Main location: Chemin de Beau-Rivage 21, CH-1006 Lausanne

Pic au Beau-Rivage Palace location: Chemin de Beau-Rivage 21, CH-1006 Lausanne

Café Beau-Rivage location: Place du Port 17-19, CH-1006 Lausanne

Kaigan location: Place du Port 17-19, CH-1006 Lausanne

La Terrasse location: Place du Port 17-19, CH-1006 Lausanne · Phone: +41 21 613 33 18 · Email: laterrasse@brp.ch