Beau-Rivage Palace
Ouchy, Lausanne
Hotel in Lausanne, Switzerland
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Why go
Beau-Rivage Palace is a hotel on Chemin de Beau-Rivage in Lausanne.
About Beau-Rivage Palace
Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne is a premium hotel choice with a clearly documented recognition profile. Distinctions include Michelin 2 Keys (2025), Leading Hotels of the World membership (2025), La Liste Top Hotels (2026) at 95 points, Forbes 4-Star (2026), Robb Report's The 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth ranking at #16 (2025), Star Wine List (2026), and Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner status. The dress code is smart casual.
The hotel is best framed as an award-backed Lausanne option. If specific room categories, restaurants, spa facilities, family services, check-in details, pricing, or address-level location information matter to your trip, confirm those details directly before booking.
The right guest is someone comparing Beau-Rivage Palace against Hotel Royal Savoy Lausanne, Lausanne Palace and Spa, Château d'Ouchy, and Hôtel Angleterre & Résidence, then deciding that the documented recognition and smart-casual dress code are the relevant signals. If the decision depends on a particular amenity, view, room type, or service format, verify those details before committing.
For high-demand travel dates, it is still sensible to compare rates, room descriptions, and cancellation terms across the Lausanne set before booking. Hôtel Angleterre & Résidence and Château d'Ouchy remain natural cross-shops, while Hotel Royal Savoy Lausanne and Lausanne Palace and Spa are also worth checking for a different hotel fit.
The dining case rests on recognition, not a detailed menu claim
For Pearl's dining-led hotel lens, the grounded point is that Beau-Rivage Palace has Star Wine List recognition for 2026. That may matter to travelers considering the hotel experience, but specific restaurant names, cuisines, menus, pairings, chefs, prices, or service formats are best confirmed directly.
First-timers should think in terms of trip shape. Choose Beau-Rivage Palace if the documented awards and hotel-recognition profile are central to the decision. Choose Hotel Royal Savoy Lausanne or Lausanne Palace and Spa if their particular positioning better fits your plans, and compare Château d'Ouchy and Hôtel Angleterre & Résidence if you want another Lausanne hotel option. For broader planning, use Pearl's Lausanne hotels guide alongside the Lausanne restaurants guide and Lausanne bars guide.
Inside Beau-Rivage Palace
restaurantCafé Beau-RivageLakeside Dining and the Swiss French Table Place du Port sits at the edge of Lac Léman where the water and the old town meet, and Café Beau-Rivage occupies that geography with the settled confidence of a room that has earned its position. The...
restaurantKaiganPositioned at Pl. du Port 17 on Lausanne's lakefront, Kaigan occupies a corner of the city where the hospitality scene tilts toward the water and away from the hotel dining rooms that dominate upper Lausanne. The address places it within reach of the Ouchy promenade's seasonal rhythms, making it a reference point for those tracking the city's more independent dining tier.
restaurant57° GrillPositioned on the Place du Port in Lausanne, 57° Grill earned a White Star recognition from Star Wine List in April 2025, signalling a wine program taken seriously enough to merit specialist attention. The lakeside address places it within a cluster of destination dining that ranges from classic brasserie to hotel fine dining, and the grill format sits at a distinct point in that local spectrum.
restaurantL'AccadémiaA Michelin Plate-recognised Italian restaurant on Lausanne's lakefront, L'Accadémia holds a distinct position in a city dominated by French fine dining. At the €€ price point, it represents the accessible end of Lausanne's recognised dining tier, with 634 Google reviews averaging 4.2 and a focus on the Italian table traditions that distinguish it from its Swiss-French neighbours.
Planning details
- Location
- Chem. de Beau-Rivage 21, 1006 Lausanne
- Website
- brp.ch
- Phone
- +41 21 613 33 33
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Beau-Rivage Palace reads like living architectural memory: a pale 1861 facade and an early-20th-century wing anchor a lakeside presence that feels both intentional and inevitable. The hotel unfolds across a ten-acre private park and manicured gardens, creating a measured approach that separates guests from the city and stages arrival as part of the experience. Its lakeside siting with the French Alps as a backdrop gives the property a scenic, contemplative air; restoration decisions that favor continuity over concept reinforce a historic, quietly grand atmosphere rather than a flashy contemporary reinvention.
Best For
This is a destination for restful, quietly luxurious stays—well suited to honeymooners, romantic getaways, anniversaries and travelers seeking wellness and calm in an elegant setting. Guests who prize views and landscape will appreciate the lakeside position and parkland, while architecture and history enthusiasts will value the continuity of design and the hotel's storied lineage. The property favors slow, intentional experiences over high-energy programming, making it a better fit for couples and discerning travelers looking to soak in the setting rather than party or chase nightlife.
Stay Tips
When booking, prioritize accommodations that emphasize the hotel's lakeside orientation or park-facing outlook to make the most of the Lake Geneva and Alps backdrop mentioned throughout descriptions. Arrive from the Ouchy lakeside promenade if possible—the approach is part of the hotel's designed sequence of experiences. Given the property's scale and historic character, allow extra time for strolling the private park and gardens upon arrival to appreciate how the grounds frame the hotel; specific requests about views are supported by the hotel's explicit lakeside positioning.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant and serene with impeccable service, stunning lake views, and a luxurious spa atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Amenities
View
Accessibility
About the Stay
- Rooms
- 168
- Check-in
- 15:00
- Check-out
- 12:00
- Property Style
- Belle Époque Luxury Palace
- Design Style
- Classic Elegant with Floral Accents and Lake Views
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Chem. de Beau-Rivage 21, 1006 Lausanne
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to look if it is full
If Beau-Rivage Palace is unavailable or the rate feels too steep, start with Hotel Royal Savoy Lausanne for a polished luxury stay with a spa-forward angle. For a quieter lakefront alternative, compare Hôtel Angleterre & Résidence before widening the search.
Hotel context
How It Compares
Beau-Rivage Palace is the high-commitment choice in Lausanne: stronger for a celebratory lakefront stay than for travelers trying to optimize value. Hôtel Angleterre & Résidence is the easier recommendation when the goal is Ouchy atmosphere with a softer luxury footprint, while Château d'Ouchy is the better cross-shop for guests who want a historic lakeside address without the same grand-hotel scale.
Hotel Royal Savoy Lausanne is the cleaner alternative for spa-led trips and guests who want luxury without being fully tied to the lakefront mood. Lausanne Palace and Spa makes more sense for city-center convenience, especially if meetings, shopping, or a tighter urban schedule matter more than the waterfront setting.
Hôtel Royal Evian is the out-of-metro comparison for travelers willing to shift the trip across the lake for a resort-first stay. For a first Lausanne visit, Beau-Rivage Palace remains the safer pick if staying in Lausanne proper is non-negotiable and the hotel needs to carry dining, wine, and occasion energy in one place.
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Compare Beau-Rivage Palace
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Beau-Rivage Palace | Lausanne | Star Wine Lists 20262026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Collection2026 Forbes 4-Star2026 Robb Report The 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth2026 La Liste Top HotelsLeading Hotels of the World 20262025 Robb Report The 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth · #16Michelin 2 Keys 20252025 Michelin 2 Keys |
| Hôtel Angleterre & Résidence | Lausanne | No published awards |
| Château d’Ouchy | Lausanne | 2025 Michelin Selected HotelsSmall Luxury Hotels Member 2025 |
| Hotel Royal Savoy Lausanne | Lausanne | 2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Collection2026 La Liste Top HotelsLeading Hotels of the World 20262025 Michelin 1 Key |
| Lausanne Palace and Spa | Lausanne | 2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Collection2026 La Liste Top HotelsLeading Hotels of the World 20262025 Michelin 2 Keys2024 Michelin 2 Keys |
| Hôtel Royal Evian | Évian-les-Bains | 2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Collection2026 La Liste Top HotelsLeading Hotels of the World 20262025 Michelin 1 Key2024 Michelin 1 Key |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do hotel affiliations matter at Beau-Rivage Palace?
Beau-Rivage Palace is a Leading Hotels of the World member in 2025 and a Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner. Program terms, benefits, earning, and redemption details should be confirmed before booking if those affiliations matter to your Lausanne stay.
What is check-in like at Beau-Rivage Palace?
Beau-Rivage Palace is in Lausanne, with a smart-casual dress code and a recognition profile that includes Michelin 2 Keys (2025), Forbes 4-Star (2026), and Leading Hotels of the World membership (2025). Confirm arrival procedures directly with the hotel before travel.
How does Beau-Rivage Palace compare to other hotels?
Choose Beau-Rivage Palace if its documented recognition profile is the main draw. Distinctions include Michelin 2 Keys (2025), La Liste Top Hotels recognition (2026), Forbes 4-Star (2026), Robb Report ranking (2025), Star Wine List recognition (2026), Leading Hotels of the World membership (2025), and Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner status. Lausanne Palace and Spa, Hotel Royal Savoy Lausanne, Hôtel Angleterre & Résidence, and Château d'Ouchy are natural alternatives to compare depending on your priorities.
Is Beau-Rivage Palace family-friendly?
If you are traveling with children, confirm room setup, services, and any age-related policies directly with the hotel before booking. Hotel Royal Savoy Lausanne is another Lausanne option to compare if you are weighing hotel fit for a family trip.
Which room category is best at Beau-Rivage Palace?
Compare the hotel's own room descriptions and cancellation terms before booking, especially if you are also considering Lausanne Palace and Spa or Hotel Royal Savoy Lausanne.
How is the pool and spa at Beau-Rivage Palace?
The hotel's broader recognition profile includes Michelin 2 Keys (2025) and Forbes 4-Star (2026). If spa or pool access is essential, confirm the current facilities directly and compare other Lausanne hotels as relevant.
How is the location of Beau-Rivage Palace?
Beau-Rivage Palace is in Lausanne. Compare it with Hotel Royal Savoy Lausanne, Hôtel Angleterre & Résidence, Château d'Ouchy, and Lausanne Palace and Spa if location within Lausanne is important to your plans.
