Fairmont Le Montreux Palace

Set on the Montreux lakeside promenade on Lake Geneva, Fairmont Le Montreux Palace is a landmark Belle Époque hotel (established 1906) with easy access to the town’s cultural calendar and the Swiss Riviera’s day trips. The house leans classic in its public spaces, while many rooms and suites are newly renovated with contemporary palettes; categories range from city-view doubles to lake-view rooms and larger suites with lounge areas, balconies or terraces facing the Alps. Expect practical in-room comforts such as work desks, coffee facilities and walk-in showers in several categories, with upgraded bathrooms adding separate tubs and marble finishes. Dining is spread across multiple restaurants with in-room dining available, and evenings often drift toward Funky Claude’s Bar for cocktails and live music. The 2,000-sqm Fairmont Spa is a serious draw, with indoor and outdoor pools and treatment rooms, and the hotel is well set up for families and events, with valet parking on site.