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.

101 BESTEN HOTELS

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, the Beau-Rivage Palace was named by Robb Report among the 50 greatest hotels in the world.
The only Swiss property selected – and one of just 12 in Europe – it embodies a timeless sense of hospitality, gracefully rooted on the shores of Lake Geneva.

In 2025, the Beau-Rivage Palace has been ranked Switzerland’s Number One City Hotel by Bilanz magazine.
A distinction that celebrates excellence, warm hospitality, and the dedication of our teams — in a setting where elegance meets heritage.

The Beau-Rivage Palace has been recognised as one of Switzerland's most prestigious wedding venues by the esteemed Swiss Location Award 2025. This prestigious recognition further solidifies our exceptional standing in the private celebration sector.

Ranked Best Hotel in the Grand Resort Category in 2025
Ranked among the 9 best hotels in the Luxury City Resort category in 2024

In 2024, ranked by Bilanz magazine as the 5th best city hotel in Europe, 2nd in Switzerland, and number one in French-speaking Switzerland

In 2024, Beau-Rivage Palace ranked by Robb Report as one of the 20 most beautiful hotels in the world and remains No. 1 in Switzerland

Awarded "Best Hotel of the Year 2023"

Ranked among the 25 European hotels to add to your bucket list

Voted as one of the best hotels in the world in the Travel & Leisure "T+L 500 - best hotels in the world 2021” ranking

Voted 57th best resort hotel in the world and 5th best resort hotel in Europe; 
listed amongst the 100 best hotels worldwide in the "the top 100 hotels in the world"

Voted 2nd best resort hotel in Europe; listed amongst the 100 best hotels worldwide in the “World’s Best Awards 2016”

Sonntags Zeitung

2020 : Second Best City Hotel in Switzerland 

Sylvie Gonin, our Chief Concierge: Concierge of the year 2020

Ranked in the top 10 of the "best hotels in the world" 2019

Third hotel in Europe 2019

2015: Switzerland's Leading Resort

2014: Switzerland's Leading Resort

2011: Switzerland's Leading Hotel