A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated September 2025.
We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Vaud, Switzerland. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Very stylish. Romantic. Superb interior design. Situated in Le Brassus, 46 km from Saint-Point Lake, Hôtel des Horlogers features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a terrace. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a sauna and a hammam. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
At the hotel the rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.
Hôtel des Horlogers offers a buffet or American breakfast. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving French cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.
Hôtel des Horlogers offers a spa centre. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Le Brassus, like hiking, skiing and cycling.
There is an in-house bar and guests can also make use of the business area.
Lausanne Railway Station is 47 km from Hôtel des Horlogers, while Palais de Beaulieu is 47 km from the property. Geneva International Airport is 54 km away.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most WELL DESIGNED AND STYLISH boutique hotels in Vaud.
Delightful property. Charming. Great interior design. Popular among couples. The majestic Victoria Hotel can be found in Glion above Montreux (connected by funicular) and is renowned for its breathtaking views of Lake Geneva and the snow-capped Alps.
Discerning guests are offered a peaceful setting, an open-air swimming pool, personal service and dining of the highest standards. The chef personally chooses the products from the market gardener, the fisherman, the breeder and the wine grower.
The rich buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.
Sitting on the shady terrace facing the lake and the Alps on a summer day is definitely a treat.
Elegantly furnished and fully equipped rooms answer all you wishes for a truly comfortable accommodation on this sunny plateau above Montreux.
Wireless internet is available in the entire Victoria hotel free of charge.
Your car can be parked for free on site. . Show full description
Perhaps this is the most beautiful, historic and relaxing boutique hotel in Vaud! It is the most popular small luxury hotel in Vaud, among couples.
Lovely property. Stylish. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. Situated in Vevey, 5.6 km from Train station Montreux, Grand Hotel du Lac - Relais & Châteaux features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with a sauna, and hammam, as well as a restaurant.
At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. The rooms are fitted with a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box, while some rooms also boast a balcony and some have city views. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.
A buffet breakfast is available at Grand Hotel du Lac - Relais & Châteaux.
Bike hire and car hire are available at the accommodation and the area is popular for hiking and skiing.
Speaking German, English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always on hand to help.
Lausanne Railway Station is 21 km from Grand Hotel du Lac - Relais & Châteaux, while Palais de Beaulieu is 26 km from the property.Show full description
Unique. Great views. Popular among couples. Le Mirador Resort & Spa is a 5-starluxury hotel with panoramic views over Lake Geneva, the Alps, and the Rhone Valley. Located high on Mont-Pèlerin, it offers gourmet cuisine and an exclusive spa area. All rooms have a private terrace or balcony.
The Mirador Spa by Alpeor features a panoramic, heated indoor pool and a wide range of treatments, including massages, body and skin care, and beauty treatments. The fully equipped medical centre is specialised in regeneration and cosmetic dentistry.
Le Mirador's modern, air-conditioned rooms all have remote lighting controls and a multi-language plasma TV. There is also a marble bathroom in every room.
The two hotel restaurants feature a terrace facing Lake Geneva and the Alps. Le Patio serves international cuisine with local organic produce. Le Trianon restaurant offers contemporary gourmet cuisine. Guests can relax at Le Piano Bar, or enjoy a cocktail on the terrace.
A shuttle and limousine service are also available at the Mirador Resort & Spa.Show full description
Charming. Romantic. The 5-star Chalet RoyAlp Hôtel & Spa offers direct access to the ski slopes in winter and to the Villars Golf Club in summer. You can ski right to and from the front door.
An indoor swimming pool with open fireplace, a hot tub, a sauna, a steam room, a fitness centre and relaxation area invite you to relax.
As a member of Leading Hotels of the World, Le Chalet RoyAlp Hôtel & Spa combines the charm of a mountain lodge with the elegance of a modern luxury hotel. All rooms are individually furnished in alpine style and have a private bathroom with bathrobes and toiletries.
In the BeAr's Bar you can enjoy snacks and the mountain-view terrace. Open during the winter season, traditional Swiss specialities are served at the Grizzly restaurant which is styled like an Alpine chalet.
Additionally, the table d’hôtes adjacent to the main kitchen is the place to go for a made-to-order meal in the company of the chefs.
During summer, the Free Access Card is included in the rate and comprises many free activities in Villars.
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Charming. Unique. In the heart of Vevey, on the shore of Lake Geneva between Montreux and Lausanne, the Hotel Des Trois Couronnes offers one of the most enchanting views of Lake Geneva and the Alps.
Since it was founded in 1842 this establishment has welcomed heads of state, royalty and important personalities in its unique Belle Époque atmosphere.
All of the rooms are spacious and individually decorated. Enjoy gentle piano music in the Veranda Bar, which offers a smaller menu throughout the day. Most of them feature private balconies and breathtaking views of the Lake of Geneva and the Alps. Amenities include 2-line telephones, fax machines, interactive satellite TVs with plasma screens and wireless internet access throughout the hotel.
The restaurant of the Hotel Des Trois Couronnes with its grand panorama terrace offers refined French and Mediterranean cuisine in a romantic setting. Guests of the Puressens Spa may take pleasure in a variety of light, healthy snacks and fresh juices at the Spa Lounge. Private banqueting rooms are available.
At the Puressens Spa, a wide range of treatments are offered using the finest products and the latest technologies in one of the most beautiful and intimate settings. Furthermore the spa features an indoor swimming pool with underwater music, a jacuzzi, a steam bath, a sauna, a baroque-style fitness room, massages and a beauty centre.
The Hotel Des Trois Couronnes is only 45 minutes away from Geneva International Airport.Show full description
Superb breakfast. Comfortable beds.Opened February 2022. Villars Palace has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Villars-sur-Ollon. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, nightclub and a kids' club.
Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options.
The hotel features a wellness area with a sauna and a hammam. You can play tennis at Villars Palace, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling.
Train station Montreux is 31 km from the accommodation, while Chillon Castle is 27 km from the property. Geneva International Airport is 120 km away.Show full description
This luxury hotel has a highly rated breakfast, super comfortable beds and outstanding views.
Historic. Great location. The Château d'Ouchy is a renovated medieval castle with an original donjon (keep) in a scenic location in Lausanne, directly on the shores of Lake Geneva. Guests can enjoy the restaurant 57° Grill, the cosy bar, the outdoor pool, the modern leisure area with sauna, hammam and a treatment room called "Le Boudoir" by flyspa, as well as the terrace facing the lake.
Rooms are air-conditioned and feature a TV, seating area, minibar, and a bathroom with bathrobes and slippers. . Show full description
Beautiful. Historic. Cosy rooms. The Beau-Rivage Palace has built a reputation for being one of Europe's favourite hotels for its service and high quality.
Located in 4 acres of parkland, on the banks of Lake Geneva in Lausanne, the elegant belle époque buildings of the Beau-Rivage Palace command breathtaking views across the lake to the majestic French Alps beyond.
Sumptuous architecture, antiques and fine reproductions steep guests in the glorious past in both public and private spaces. On the other hand, guests feel instantly at home, thanks to the warm and attentive staff, which includes Switzerland's only female chief concierge. . Show full description
Comfortable beds. Just 50 metres from the Nyon Train Station, Base Nyon is a hotel & serviced apartment building in the centre of Nyon. Each apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a Nespresso coffee machine and free WiFi. You can also find an up-to-date fitness centre and a restaurant on site.
There is a king-sized bed in every unit, a 40” Internet HDTV, a rain shower and fully organic natural beauty products can be found in the bathroom. A bike storage and a laundry room are available as well on site. Bicycles can be rented at the reception
The Base Balcony & Bar offers views of Lake Geneva & the French Alps. You can order a breakfast bag with freshly prepared pastries, organic fruit juices, coffee and tea.
There is a supermarket situated 50 metres away from Base Nyon, which is open from 5:30 to 22:00. Numerous bars and restaurants can be reached within a 5-minute walk.Show full description
Great location. Great breakfast. In the heart of the old city centre of Nyon and on the shore of the Lake Geneva, the family-run Maison du lac boutique hôtel by HappyCulture with a Mediterranean-style interior features the Casa Lulia with a summer terrace. Free Wi-Fi is available. Secured parking lot is available for a surcharge
All soundproofed and air-conditioned room offer a castle or lake view, and come with cable TV and a DVD player, as well as a minibar and a safety deposit box. Each unit includes an en-suite bathroom with a shower or a bathtub, and provided with a hairdryer. Some rooms also have a balcony or a seating area with a sofa.
Guests can start their day with a buffet breakfast with homemade pastries and a wide selection of Betjeman & Barton teas. Italian specialities and a carefully chosen selection of Italian wines can be enjoyed in the à-la-carte restaurant.
There is also a bar with leather sofas on site, where daily newspapers and magazines can be found. Secured parking lot is available for a surcharge.
The Real Hôtel is an 8-minute walk from the beach and a 2-minute walk from the pedal boats rentals and cruise tours. The medieval Nyon Castle can be reached in 5 minutes on foot, while the Golf Club du Domaine Impérial is 5 minutes away by car.
The Geneva International Airport is located a 20-minute drive from the property. The Nyon Train Station is a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Good breakfast. Great value. Popular among women. Offering panoramic views of the Dents du Midi Mountains, the Grand Hôtel des Bains Superior offers free access to the Spa Centre of Lavey-les-Bains, which has the warmest thermal water in Switzerland. All rooms come with free Wi-Fi and free private parking is available. The Spa Centre is directly connected to the Grand Hotel.
The elegant rooms at Grand Hotel des Bains feature cable TV, a safe, and a bathroom with bathrobes and hairdryer. Some rooms also overlook the park.
All facilities, including the indoor and outdoor pools, can be used free of charge throughout the day. A wide range of health beauty treatments is available as well.
The "La Table des Bains" restaurant overlooks the pool and offers you starters and desserts in buffet style, as well as fish and grilled dishes prepared in the show kitchen. Restaurant Chalet des Bains features traditional Swiss specialities like raclettes and fondues, as well as grilled dishes and pizzas from the wood-fired oven. A terrace in the shade of trees invites you to dine outside in summer. A wide range of cocktails and other drinks can be enjoyed in the bar.
Additional activities and services on site include billiard (free of charge), bike rental, pétanque and a business centre.
Lavey-les-Bains Place Bus Stop is just 70 metres away, and Saint-Maurice Train Station is 4 km away.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. This 4-star superior hotel enjoys a unique location amidst an 18,000 m² park with direct lake access and panoramic views of Mont Blanc and features a restaurant with 2 terraces, 2 bars and a heated outdoor pool. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are available.
All the air-conditioned rooms at Hotel La Barcarolle are south-facing and have private balconies or terraces with lake views.
The restaurant Le Huit serves seasonal dishes and grilled specialties, that can also be enjoyed on the terrace in summer.
From May to September, guests can relax at the beach bar, and the picturesque Promenthoux beach is a 5-minute walk from the property.
The centre and the train station of Nyon are a 5-minute drive away and Geneva airport can be reached within 20 minutes by car. . Show full description
Elegant. Historic. Built in 1915 and representing an important part of the historical heritage of Lausanne, the Lausanne Palace is an elegant 5-star hotel in the heart of the business and shopping district. It features 4 restaurants, exclusive spa facilities, and panoramic views of the city, Lake Geneva, and the Alps.
Some units in the Lausanne Palace have views of Lake Geneva, while others look out over the Old Town of Lausanne. All feature spacious marble bathrooms and a complimentary minibar.
The Lausanne Palace’s leisure facilities include the Spa and the Aveda Beauty Centre, spreading over 2,100 m². The latter features an indoor pool, a hot tub, a hammam, a sauna, fitness equipment, and a Pilates centre. Massage treatments and balneotherapy are also available. Guests can also access the Yogi Booster Bar free of charge.
The gourmet restaurant La Table du Lausanne Palace was awarded 2 stars by Michelin and 18 points by Gault Millau.
Guests of the Lausanne Palace can also dine in the Japanese restaurant The Palace Sushi Zen, at La Brasserie du Grand Chêne, and in the Mediterranean restaurant Coté Jardin, which is open every day and features a summer terrace, and offers buffet and à la carte dining.
Geneva Airport can be reached within 40 minutes by car.
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- Guests of the Lausanne Palace can also dine in the Japanese restaurant The Palace Sushi Zen, at La Brasserie du Grand Chêne, and in the Mediterranean restaurant Coté Jardin, which is open every day and features a summer terrace, and offers buffet and à la carte dining." becomes "Guests of the Lausanne Palace can also dine in the Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant Matcha Picchu, at the Brasserie Grand Chêne, and have breakfast or lunch at the restaurant Coté Jardin, which is open every day and features a summer terrace.Show full description
Elegant. Great value. Popular among women. The 4-star superior The Glacier Hotel has been run by the same family since more than 40 years and is situated right in the heart of the picturesque village of Les Diablerets. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
It features a restaurant, a bar, a swimming pool, a sauna, a sanarium and conference facilities. On request and against a surcharge, guests can also indulge in a relaxing massage.
The rooms are spacious and most have a balcony with spectacular views of the mountains.
Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.
The Glacier Hotel is situated next to an ice skating rink during winter. During summer, guests can play tennis on a court in front of the hotel. The closest ski slope is a 5-minute walk away and the ski area Glacier 3000 is a 10 minute shuttle drive away.Show full description
Charming. Cosy rooms. Great location. Hotel Angleterre is located on the shores of Lake Geneva facing the Alps, and is just 5 minutes by car or metro from the centre of Lausanne. The fitness centre is open daily between 06:30 and 22:00, and the outdoor pool is open on sunny days, usually from May to September.
Spread over 6 pavilions dating from the 18th, 19th and 21st centuries, this unique hotel features contemporary décor within walls steeped in history.
Free WiFi access is provided, and irons and ironing boards are available at the reception free of charge.
Apart from fine dining in the hotel's Italian restaurant L'Accademia, guests of the Angleterre & Résidence can enjoy preferential access to the Beau-Rivage Palace's restaurants. . Show full description
Good breakfast. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Situated in Villars-sur-Ollon, 31 km from Train station Montreux, VIU Hotel Villars features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with a sauna, and hot tub, as well as a bar.
All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. The rooms include a safety deposit box, while some rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also feature city views.
A buffet breakfast is available at the hotel.
You can play billiards, table tennis and darts at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling.
Speaking German, English, French and Italian at the 24-hour front desk, staff are ready to help around the clock.
Chillon Castle is 27 km from VIU Hotel Villars, while Musée National Suisse de l'audiovisuel is 29 km from the property. Geneva International Airport is 120 km away.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Comfortable beds. The legendary Romantik Hotel Mont Blanc au Lac built in 1857 on the lakeside of Morges opposite the majestic Mont Blanc, offers you elegant rooms, most of the with superb lake views.
During the summer season you can enjoy the beautiful shaded terrace. The proximity of the water and the serenity of the place provide ideal conditions for relaxing after long day.
The restaurant Le Pavois with its elegant first floor and the informal ground floor offers a variety of fine fish dishes and some specialities from the region, as well as a large choice of regional and international wines.
All guest rooms of the Romantik Hotel Mont Blanc au Lac are air-conditioned. Buffet breakfast is available.Show full description
Rooftop bar. Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa is located in the centre of Lausanne and a 5-minute walk from Lake Geneva. The Fine Arts Museum is 10 minutes away from the hotel.
The hotel comprises of two wings: the Savoy wing occupies an elegant Art Nouveau-style building and all rooms and suites are with lake views or city views. Guests can access the Spa du Royal and 24 hour fitness centre, with breakfast included. The Park wing is located in the heart of a city park and grants rooms with a private balcony, as well as access to the 24 hours fitness centre.
Each of the spacious rooms and suites at the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa are air-conditioned and offer city or lake views, 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. Free WiFi access is available in the entire hotel.
The spa area features an indoor and outdoor pool, 2 private spas, a separate spa area for female guests, a modern fitness room open around the clock, and 8 treatment rooms. A wide range of beauty treatments and massages are available.
The Brasserie du Royal restaurant and terrace, offers cuisine based on Swiss and local products with a Mediterranean flair. The Royal Savoy also features a bar on the terrace, a lobby bar and lounge, a cigar lounge, and the Sky Lounge on the top floor, offering panoramic views of the city, the lake, and the Alps.
The Olympic Museum is an 8-minute walk away, and Lausanne Train Station can be reached in a 10-minute walk. The Délices Metro Stop is located opposite the hotel.Show full description
Located in Yverdon-les-Bains and with Palais de Beaulieu reachable within 35 km, YParc Hôtel provides express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 43 km from Saint-Point Lake, 49 km from Forum Fribourg and 35 km from Creux du Van. The property is non-smoking and is situated 35 km from Lausanne Railway Station.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.
Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at YParc Hôtel.
The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel.
Vennes is 35 km from the accommodation, while Les Croisettes is 35 km away. Bern-Belp Airport is 78 km from the property.Show full description
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