Daily Destination: Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne, Switzerland
Built in 1861, the Beau-Rivage Palace is set in a 10-acre private park in Ouchy, Lausanne’s pristine resort area right on Lake Geneva, only 40 miles from the Geneva International Airport. All of their 169 guest rooms have been individually decorated, each has its own ambiance and personality. The 7 suites were all created to be different and unique in style, each one made to please different tastes of our extremely demanding guests. The bathrooms are complimented with an air and water Jacuzzi, while exquisite Persian rugs adorn the elaborate wooden floors. In some junior suites the double Jacuzzi is placed in the middle of the bathroom with a breathtaking view over the Lake and the French Alps.
This hotel also features two restaurants and two bars with live piano music. Indoor/outdoor pool, sauna, steam-bath, massage, fitness, beauty parlor as well as the hotel boutique.
As for activities, they have two tennis courts, table tennis and a playground for children. There are several 18-hole golf courses nearby as well. With a five minute walk, you can visit the unique Olympic Museum. Lausanne, the Olympic Capital, has the TGV train link which links Paris (3 hours 40 min.) and to Milano via Pendolino train in 3 hours.
Don’t forget to check out their Cinq Mondes Spa which is the first of its kind in Switzerland. It is uniquely designed to offer the Cinq Mondes philosophy, which incorporates ancient health and beauty rituals “Rituels de Beauté du Monde ®” as well as design elements sourced from Japan, India, North Africa, China and Bali. The 15,000 square foot spa is fully equipped with 9 treatment rooms, including a private spa suite, reserved for couples, friends or anyone wanting a totally private experience; the spa also features a “Promenade Pluie Tropicale ®”, exclusive to Beau-Rivage Palace as well as a range of holistic massage and beauty rituals and a diverse range of day packages.
Travel Tip: Allow the hotel to arrange a memorable wine tasting in the UNESCO-designated Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces.
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