Best Luxury Hotels in Vaud

Modern Times Hotel, Vevey, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is Switzerland’s first in the Tribute Portfolio collection, located near Chaplin’s World, the former home of Charlie Chaplin. The boutique hotel’s décor is inspired by the iconic actor, featuring unique art pieces and sunset tones throughout its inviting spaces. With 136 modern guestrooms, the hotel offers a comfortable and stylish stay, along with diverse dining options at Times Grill Restaurant and Times Bar. Its convenient location makes it perfect for exploring local attractions like Lavaux Vineyards and Lake Geneva, offering a relaxing retreat with a touch of cinematic history.

First opened in 1909, the Hotel Royal Savoy is a beautiful Art Nouveau property, close to Lac Léman. Its turrets and landscaped gardens create a fairytale feel, with a serene hillside setting, that’s still within easy pedestrian reach of the centre. The 196-bedroom hotel was renovated in 2015 and includes a rooftop bar, cigar lounge, brasserie and further bar, as well as seasonal pop-up venues. The spa has both indoor and outdoor pools, cutting-edge treatments and a hammam. Rooms come with Nespresso machines, Bulgari toiletries, marble bathrooms and plenty have balconies.

Not to be confused with the Beau-Rivage Palace, the Lausanne Palace is an impressive Grand Dame just a few minutes walk to the train and metro stations. 140 contemporary rooms – some with lake views – have dark wood flooring, free minibars and Penhaligon’s bath products. Its spa area includes a family-friendly pool. The Michelin-starred La Table du Lausanne Palace provides a sensory journey with panoramic rooftop views. But guests can also dine alfresco at Côté Jardin, in the Sushi Zen Palace, at Brasserie du Grand Chêne, or grab a healthy snack at Yogi Booster. Lausanne Palace has been popular with locals and visitors alike since its inception in 1915.

The two buildings housing this five-star hotel, date back to 1861. Its interiors were more recently re-designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon, creating an upscale country mansion effect, focussing on pastel hues and mirrors to echo the neighbouring lake’s surface. Many stay for the 1,500 square-meter Cinq Mondes spa, with its naturopathy treatments, two heated pools, tennis courts, terrace restaurant and a patio featuring the ‘tree of life’. Culinary highlights include the two Michelin starred Anne-Sophie Pic restaurant, Miyako Lausanne (Japanese food) and a grand brasserie, as well as several bars. And the Beau-Rivage Palace has its own concept store.