Awesome ambiance at winter holiday time. Argentinian steak was good, but can not compare to…read moreanything from a good Chicago steakhouse. Steak tartare was very good and my wife's braised lamb shank was excellent. Waitstaff was exceptional. Wine list was complete. Try the local swiss wines (very good). Expensive, but worth the experience especially if your friend is paying!

The wellness area of the Lausanne Palace is amazingly beautiful. As soon as you walk into the…read moreLausanne Palace you feel like you have entered into another world. The hotel is a luxury five star hotel property. The owners of the Hotel D'Ouchy also own the Lausanne Palace, which is why all Hotel D'Ouchy gets get free access to the Lausanne Palace spa facilities. The facilities are numerous and you easily spend the day there, without ever even getting a service. Their is a sun room, outside terrace, fitness area, indoor pool, hot tub, sleeping room, hammam, dry sauna, juice bar and cafe, and treatment rooms. You are provided with a robe and slippers if needed upon entering. The changing rooms are small and there is very limited locker space. They have Aveda shampoo and shower gel so you don't need to bring that with you. They also have cheap flimsy combs in case you forget, but I recommend you bring your own as they are VERY difficult to use. They also have complimentary tooth brush w/ mini toothpaste to utilize. Also, there is only one bathroom in the changing area and two showers. The fitness area is stocked with the newest high end equipment. My only complaint is that it is VERY hot in the room and there are no fans. The pool is also VERY warm, it didn't seem like there was any difference in temperature between the pool and hot tub. I couldn't do very many laps without over heating. The dry sauna was INCREDIBLY hot. The atmosphere is relaxing, the decor is modern with Turkish touches, and everything is very clean. Their is free Aveda hot tea available to drink, and water bottles available in the fitness room. My favorite spot had to be the sleeping room, dark room with beds laid out with big cushy duvets. It was a fantastic place to catch a nap. My only complaint is that the temperature could be turned down a couple of notches. To note, their are separate hammam and dry sauna for men and women.

Attentive service, good authentic food and good wine selection. Energetic but not loud.read more

This meal was the highlight of my trip to Lausanne. The food was amazing - so fresh and flavorful…read more My favorite dish was the schnitzel, though the sausage with leeks was also delicious. Our waiter was so friendly and patient with us through broken French. He helped us choose an affordable wine pairing with our meal. When we walked in, it seemed the only option was to have fondue (the whole restaurant was having it) but we were able to order off a normal menu. When I'm back in Lausanne I'll definitely be coming back!

Perfect location on Lac Leman (also known as Lake Geneva, but don't say that in Lausanne!) it's…read moredown by the lake in Ouchy with ten acres of private gardens on the shore of the lake. The Beau-Rivage was built in 1861, and 2 major peace treaties were signed here: the armistice ending the war between Italy and Turkey in 1912, and the Treaty of Lausanne in 1923. There are Michelin star restaurants in the hotel: PIC au Beau-Rivage Palace. Three other restaurants offer Japanese and Swiss cuisine. The ultra luxurious Guerlain Spa has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, 9 treatment rooms, 1 tennis court, 1 paddle court, and a golf practice area. An amazing place to stay, plus Lausanne is so much fun and gorgeous in spring and summer.

A most amazing stay at this sumptuous hotel. I had the best Caesar salad and then indulged in an…read moreelaborate breakfast bar. The location is A+++. The views of Lac Léman are breathtaking. The concierge, especially Sylvie, and the entire staff consistently went out of their way to find solutions and be of assistance, doing this on numerous occasions during my stay. I can't wait to return so that I may sit once again on the balcony and just be mesmerized by the views.

I stayed here in 2011 and having enjoyed the experience at that time I've decided to come back…read more The hotel is well located just a few very steep steps away from the train station. It's also some additional steep steps away from downtown. Great for exercising, especially if you've been eating too much of the delicious pastries and chocolate you'll find all over town! :) The place has been around for a while but management has kept the hotel in a good overall condition. The rooms are modern and quite spacious for European standards. The staff is polite but I wouldn't say they're exceptional. They do their job and that's fine by me. There are a couple of restaurants in the premises but I didn't bother trying them as I think they're over priced and I'm not interested in the menu options. There are too many great restaurants nearby, too many nice bakeries, for me to be bothered with the options here. If anything, the restaurants look nice and seem to be busy most of the time. The rooms have free wi-fi, safe, cable, toiletries, a nice bathroom and some tea, coffee and hot chocolate alongside an electric cattle. For the affordable rates, great location and good rooms, I think this is one of the best places to stay in Lausanne. Definitely recommended!

I stayed here on Tuesday August 27, 2013. Checked in to a nice room on the first floor (that's the…read moresecond floor to USAers). The room overlooked the courtyard so it was nice and quiet. I slept with the A/C on which worked great (I could've slept with the window open which would have been nice too). I ate dinner in the Thai restaurant in the hotel. I had one of the Blackboard dishes which was more of the local fare, I had the Green Salad with hot Salmon and it was delicious. The breakfast in the hotel was great, lots to choose from and the croissants were outstanding.

I spent one night there - it was somehow ok for the price…read more The Hotel looks quite seventies - but really from the seventies ;-) Great location close to the main station and not far from the lake in the middle of the town. Rooms could be definitely a little bigger. Service is quite poor. Officially a 4 star hotel - I would only give 3 stars max. breakfast not recommended - especially not for the 20 CHF!

Pros: Nice rooms, decor, and breakfast. Great location…read more Cons: Terrible internet speed/wi-fi signal. I've been to this place 4 years ago and recently - the internet still sucks.

Honestly a shit place. I'm so disappointed in their lack of service and complete absence of…read morerecovery attempts for poorly maintained facilities.

Cute boutique, character hotel. My room was tiny for the price, but facing a back street. It was…read moreactually nice because it was quiet. Good bed, modern bathroom, exceptionally clean. The food here is quite good and the service from all staff is amazing. Possibly the most helpful people I've ever encountered at a hotel. They offered help with train tickets and even offered to help me to the station with my big suitcase. I can't stress enough: they are so very kind. I'd stay here again based on that alone. Very convenient location. The main CFF train station is 200m down the road and the Metro is across the street from that. With your stay, you get a free Metro card, too, which saves some money. If you're coming into Lausanne by train from Geneva or elsewhere, you're just a few minutes' walk to Hotel Victoria. Two points I did not like: again, the room was quite small. I've been in worse, but still. Also, no kettle or coffee supplies in the room. They have 24-hour room service, but I'd rather just have the in-room kettle. I definitely recommend this hotel. The service and location make it a real find.

Good little family-run hotel right on the lake, close to the lake ferries. Very good restaurant…read morewith a good local wine list and a very creditable version of the local dish filets de perche. Comfortable, excellent service.

We were surprisingly pleased with our stay at Hôtel de la Paix in November, 2021. We chose to stay…read morebecause of the location and level of service, but then were impressed by the quality of the room interiors (which the pictures didn't do justice to). The front desk staff was exceptionally helpful securing us a last minute reservation for dinner w/ our kids at Le Chat Noir, which was a fantastic meal. The front desk had to call many places to find a place with availability and they were happy to do so. And the location was close to everything - Restaurants of all kinds, coffee shops, the cathedral, the main sights downtown. The train station was a bit further but still just a long walk. The hotel also includes a free transit pass. I would highly recommend Hôtel de la Paix if you're staying Lausanne, a beautiful city.

Another one of those one night stops, this time in Lausanne, where by brother had lived for six…read moremonths. I guess I wanted to go and check it out since I wasn't able to go on that trek. It wasn't a huge hotel, but it was still rather nice, though finding a car park was rather tricky. Once again they had complimentary breakfast, and a pretty decent selection at that. It was a nice introduction to Switzerland.

Super hip, botique hotel, very central location. Downstairs is a restaurant coffee shop/bar. On…read morethe roof is a cool bar! Check in was smooth. We got there early and they held our bags. Rooms were modern and very small. VERY SMALL. Like the toilet and shower are just at the foot of the bed, sort of like a cubical in an office and the sink placed in between. So make sure you go with someone you are comfortable with in a very very small space. They are quite efficient with the use of such a small space, providing hooks and hangers for clothing and leaving space under the bed for your stuff, and somehow there was room for a small desk, great decorations and murals throughout. We had a revolving peace shaped red disco light in our room, does it get any better than that!? The little, thoughtful extra touches like the free welcome drink and gift (little music box) help a little in making up for the smallness! Coffee machine in the room made delicious coffee and the snacks and drinks provided are free! They give you ear plugs and condoms too! Apparently on the weekends it can get loud. We didn't spend a lot of time in the room so it being small wasn't a problem. The lobby and rooftop bar are great spots to hang out in and there is free wifi throughout the hotel and bars. Parking is close and they have a voucher that makes it 15 instead of 28 dollars. Would stay here again.

I have been here a couple of times. The place has an almost "dive bar" feel without your feet…read moresticking to the floor or having unidentifiable odors....it is in Switzerland after all. The patrons are a mix of tourists and locals. The staff speaks English...in fact one woman told me prefers to so she can practice. I have had a burger and chicken Tandoori salad, both excellent. Full bar, lots of beer and espresso for after. They have live music sometimes, but right now Johnny Winter's "Stone Cold Boogie" is playing on the sound system. I am from Austin Texas and this bar could be located on South Congress....except folks speak French.

An oasis for the expats…read more Spanish soccer playing on the walls, British beer on tap, and burgers as the main fare. This place is distinctively not Swiss, but quite homey and delicious for travelers.