Best Independent Style Hotels in Lausanne
As a long-established luxury travel publication, The Luxury Editor is known for showcasing hotels that go beyond star ratings alone and focus on what really matters to discerning travellers seeking a memorable stay in a independent style hotel in Lausanne. Service, design, atmosphere, sense of place and the overall quality of the guest experience all play a part in whether a property earns its place in our curated list.
Whether you are at the early stages of planning or already comparing a shortlist, our choice of independent style hotels in Lausanne is a credible and useful guide, with easy booking options too.
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Vaud, Lausanne
Beau-Rivage Palace Lausanne
(5 stars)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.
Vaud, Lausanne, Lausanne Centre
Lausanne Palace
(5 stars)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.