Beau-Rivage Palace  

On the shores of Lake Geneva in Lausanne’s Ouchy district, with sweeping views of the lake and the French Alps. Steps from Ouchy Port, the Alpine Panorama Path, the Olympic Museum and IMD. About 2 km from the nearest train station and roughly 60 km from Geneva Airport. Family-friendly and pet-friendly luxury right by the water.

A Belle Époque, 19th-century–style property that blends classical elegance with modern rooms. The 168 air-conditioned rooms feature minibars, espresso makers, flat-screen TVs, safes and deep soaking bathtubs in many units. Expect refined décor, lake-facing vistas and wake-up-to-lake-breeze mornings—modern comforts wrapped in old-world charm.

Indoor and outdoor pools, a private beach and a full-service spa with massages, body treatments, sauna, steam bath and solarium. Fitness center, tennis court, diving club, ping-pong and playrooms for kids. Multiple bars and terrace spots, concierge and a tours desk, shuttle and station pick-up options, plus on-site parking (charges may apply). Pets are welcome.

Business center with meeting and conference rooms, limo/town car service and complimentary high-speed wireless internet across the property.

Several on-site restaurants including a Michelin-star restaurant, plus a lobby cafe, cocktail bar and poolside bar. 24-hour room service and buffet breakfasts are offered (fee applies). Perfect for fine-dining evenings or relaxed coffee-and-cake breaks by the water.