The best boutique hotels in Lausanne place you in some of the most idyllic locations in Switzerland.

Lausanne is a charming city located on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland. It is known for its stunning views of the Alps, its rich cultural heritage, and its vibrant atmosphere. The city is home to numerous museums, churches, and historic buildings, as well as a bustling nightlife scene and delicious local cuisine.

We hand-picked top-rated boutique hotels in Lausanne to consider for your next getaway!

 

The 10 Best Lausanne Boutique Hotels

 

1. Lausanne Palace

8.9 Average Rating
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Built in 1915, the Lausanne Palace is an elegant 5-star boutique hotel located in the heart of the business and shopping district of Lausanne. Representing an important part of the city’s historical heritage, it features 4 restaurants, exclusive spa facilities, and panoramic views of the city, Lake Geneva, and the Alps.

The hotel’s units provide spacious marble bathrooms, a complimentary minibar, and views of Lake Geneva or the Old Town of Lausanne. Leisure facilities include a Spa and Aveda Beauty Centre with an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness equipment, and Pilates centre, as well as massage treatments and balneotherapy.

There is also a Yogi Booster Bar and the 1-star Michelin and 18-point Gault Millau restaurant, La Table du Lausanne Palace. Additional dining options include the Japanese restaurant The Palace Sushi Zen, La Brasserie du Grand Chêne, and the Mediterranean restaurant Coté Jardin.

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2. Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa

9.0 Average Rating
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The Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa is located in the centre of Lausanne, just a 5-minute walk from Lake Geneva. The Fine Arts Museum and the Olympic Museum are both within walking distance from the hotel, and Lausanne Train Station can be reached in a 10-minute walk.

The boutique hotel comprises of two wings, the Savoy wing which occupies an elegant Art Nouveau-style building and all rooms and suites are with lake views or city views, and the Park wing which is located in the heart of a city park and grants rooms with a private balcony. Guests can access the Spa du Royal and 24 hour fitness centre with breakfast included.

Each of the spacious rooms and suites offer air-conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a laptop-size safe, a minibar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, a coffee machine, and an elegant bathroom. The hotel also features a restaurant, bar, lobby bar and lounge, a cigar lounge and a Sky Lounge on the top floor with panoramic views of the city, the lake and the Alps.

Free WiFi access is available in the entire hotel. The Délices Metro Stop is located opposite the hotel.

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3. Beau-Rivage Palace

9.4 Average Rating
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The Beau-Rivage Palace has built a reputation for being one of Europe’s most beloved boutique hotels due to its superior service and high quality. Located in Lausanne, the hotel overlooks the stunning Lake Geneva and the majestic French Alps with 10 acres of picturesque parkland surrounding its elegant belle époque buildings.

Sumptuous architecture, antiques, and fine reproductions adorn both public and private spaces, while the warm and attentive staff, including Switzerland’s only female chief concierge, ensure that guests feel right at home.

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4. Hôtel de la Paix Lausanne

8.5 Average Rating
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The Hôtel de la Paix is located in the heart of Lausanne, offering spectacular views of Lake Geneva and the Alps. It is a popular choice among business travelers and tourists due to its high quality service, attentive and efficient staff, and comfortable and tranquil rooms.

The boutique hotel also features a first-floor conference centre which offers a stunning view of the lake and the Alps, and is highly flexible in accommodating guests’ needs. Additionally, the business centre of Lausanne, many shops, and the public transportation network are conveniently located nearby.

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5. Mövenpick Hotel Lausanne

7.9 Average Rating
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The Mövenpick Hotel Lausanne is situated in an ideal position on the shores of Lake Léman, surrounded by the majestic Alps. It offers free WiFi throughout, non-smoking rooms with air conditioning and a minibar, tea making facilities, a fitness centre and sauna, two restaurants, a bar, and 18 meeting rooms and venues for events, meetings and weddings.

Enjoy the renowned Swiss service and indulge your palate with the gastronomic experiences, by booking your table at the Mövenpick Restaurant or the Les Saisons Restaurant. Start your day with a buffet breakfast and end it with a nightcap in the bar.

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6. Hotel Victoria

8.0 Average Rating
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The Hotel Victoria is situated 150 meters from Lausanne’s main railway station and only a 5-minute walk from the city centre. All of the rooms are air-conditioned and furnished with tasteful and unique styles. The lounge bar offers a small menu with seasonal dishes, which can also be ordered via room service.

Additionally, a business corner is available free of charge. Guests can keep in shape in the gym or relax in the sauna after a busy day. The lake and the congress centre are both within a 15-minute walk from the hotel.

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7. Starling Hotel Lausanne

8.3 Average Rating
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The Starling Hotel Lausanne is located next to the campus of the École Polytechnique Fédéral de Lausanne in Saint Sulpice. It offers free access to its fitness centre and all of its modern rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV. In addition, Wi-Fi is free everywhere. The hotel’s show kitchen serves innovative Mediterranean dishes.

The city centre of Lausanne can be reached within a 10-minute drive from the Starling Hotel and a free shuttle service to and from the Lausanne city is provided in the mornings and evenings from Monday to Friday.

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8. Hotel Angleterre & Résidence

8.6 Average Rating
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The Hotel Angleterre & Résidence is located on the shores of Lake Geneva, facing the Alps, and is only 5 minutes away from the centre of Lausanne by car or metro. The fitness centre is open daily from 06:30 to 22:00, and the outdoor pool is open from May to September on sunny days.

The boutique hotel consists of 6 pavilions from the 18th, 19th and 21st centuries and offers contemporary décor within walls steeped in history, as well as free WiFi access and complimentary irons and ironing boards at the reception. In addition, guests of the Angleterre & Residence have preferential access to the Beau-Rivage Palace’s gastronomic restaurant, and they can also enjoy fine dining in the hotel’s L’Accademia Italian restaurant.

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9. Agora Swiss Night by Fassbind

8.2 Average Rating
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The Agora Swiss Night is located in a quiet and green area of Lausanne. It is a three-minute walk from the train station and one kilometer from Lake Geneva. Free WiFi is provided and all of the rooms are air-conditioned with large windows that overlook the garden.

Each room is also equipped with a flat-screen TV with 50 international channels, coffee and tea-making facilities, and a minibar stocked with beverages and Swiss chocolates. The breakfast room offers panoramic views of the lake, the Alps, and the Jura Mountains. Guests will also receive a free card for free use of public transport in Lausanne when staying at this boutique hotel.

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10. Carlton Lausanne Boutique Hôtel

8.2 Average Rating
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The Carlton Lausanne Boutique Hôtel is a historic property located right next to the Délices Metro Stop. It is a 5-minute walk away from Lake Geneva and the Olympic Town of Ouchy. There is a restaurant with a terrace, free WiFi access in all areas, and a bar.

The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with period furniture, a TV, a minibar, and a marble bathroom with a shower. Some rooms have a balcony. The boutique hotel also provides meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk service, and free public transport in Lausanne. The Lausanne Train Station and the Olympic Museum are 500 m away.

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