A personal welcome
Dear guests,
On behalf of the whole team, I wish you the warmest welcome to Beau-Rivage Palace.
May our surroundings, gardens, gastronomy and sharp attention contribute to making your stay the most comfortable and peaceful.
Rest assured of our complete availability.
Where nature meets culture
Nestled between the Alps and Lake Geneva, Lausanne is a wonderland of cultural and national treasures with easy access to ski destinations and UNESCO-listed vineyards. Learn about our locale.
Our location
Our setting on the shores of Lake Geneva in Lausanne is a natural idyll where lake meets mountains.
- 45 minutes’ drive from Geneva International Airport
- 35 minutes' from the global music hub of Montreux
- 15 minutes’ drive from the vineyards and scenery of Lavaux
- A few minutes’ stroll from Hotel Angleterre and Château d’Ouchy
Life at Beau-Rivage Palace
In our iconic lakefront palace, life’s most beautiful chapters are written.
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From picnics on the Lake Geneva shore to family hikes, stay where every generation is cherished.
Ease into your stay, whether escape is a day’s paddleboarding or treatments in the Guerlain spa.
From hosting international diplomacy to welcoming the world’s luminaries, history whispers around every pillar and door of Beau-Rivage Palace.
Awards & Accreditations
Through the years, Beau-Rivage Palace has consistently garnered some of the highest acclaim in the hospitality industry as one of the top hotels in Switzerland. Delve into our awards cabinet and find out more.
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Benjamin Chemoul, General Manager of Beau-Rivage Palace, was named “Rising Star of the Year” as part of the 2026–2027 Swiss hotel ranking by Andrin Willi.
Ranked as the best hotel in the Luxury Palace of the Year 2026 category for the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and South Tyrol).
Ranked as the best hotel in the Luxury Leisure Hotel of the Year 2026 category – overall winner – in the 101 Best Hotels Switzerland ranking.
Benjamin Chemoul, General Manager of the Beau-Rivage Palace, was named ICON Hotelier of the Year 2026 at the 101 Besten Hotels awards ceremony.
In 2026, the Beau-Rivage Palace received a score of 100/100 in the Falstaff Hotel Guide.
In 2026, the Spa Guerlain at the Beau-Rivage Palace received a score of 98/100 in the Falstaff SPA Guide.
In 2025, the Beau-Rivage Palace received a score of 100/100 in the Falstaff Hotel Guide.
In 2025, Tristan Auer received the AHEAD AWARD for the best restaurant interior design in Europe for Pic au Beau-Rivage Palace.
In 2025, Beau-Rivage Palace was named in the 50 greatest hotels in the world by the Robb Report; one of just 12 properties in Europe and the sole Swiss selection. In 2024, Beau-Rivage Palace was ranked by the Robb Report as one of the 20 most beautiful hotels in the world.
In 2025, Beau-Rivage Palace was ranked Switzerland’s Number One City Hotel by Bilanz magazine. This distinction celebrates excellence, warm hospitality, and the dedication of our teams. In 2024, Beau-Rivage Palace was ranked as the fifth best city hotel in Europe, second in Switzerland and number one in French-speaking Switzerland.
We were recognised as one of Switzerland's most prestigious wedding venues by the esteemed Swiss Location Award 2025. This further solidifies our exceptional standing in the private celebration sector.
Beau-Rivage Palace was ranked Best Hotel in the Grand Resort category in 2025 and ranked among the 9 best hotels in the Luxury City Resort category in 2024.
In 2023, Beau-Rivage Palace was awarded Best Hotel of the Year.
