Evian-les-Bains, France
Renovated
2015
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Heritage Wellness ResortOutside the door
Belle Époque palace
This hillside palace opened during the grand spa era, blending historic mineral water traditions with expansive Alpine leisure.
“Built in 1909, Hôtel Royal’s palatial design was inspired by the glamour and luxury of turn-of-the-century spa resorts.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Built in 1909, the Belle Époque palace retains original ceiling frescoes by Gustave Louis Jaulmes.
Remarkable
Thermal baths combine heated outdoor hydrotherapy pools, a snow room, and local mineral water rituals.
Remarkable
A 47-acre lakeside parkland estate with an 18-hole championship golf course and clay tennis courts.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Rest of France and Monaco
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Forbes Travel Guide.
It retains its Belle Époque grandeur even as it’s kept pace with the times; in its present incarnation it’s a tasteful mix of classic and contemporary elements.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Centennial trees shade the hillside grounds above Évian-les-Bains, while Lausanne sits directly across Lake Geneva.
The rooms
Rooms open onto private balconies facing Lake Geneva, appointed with restored 1909 rosewood furniture and marble bathrooms.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated outdoor infinity pool looks across Lake Geneva, and an indoor swimming pool sits beneath arched colonnades.
The spa
Hydrothermal rituals draw on the mineral water's natural cycle, and relaxation lounges look out across the parkland and lake.
Dogs stay too.
Le Bar
Set under a cascading light installation, the curved marble bar serves cocktails against panoramic views of Lake Geneva.
The palace-inspired resort still retains the era’s grandeur, while a 2015 renovation introduced a more contemporary feel to its 150 rooms and suites.
At the table
Michelin-starred Les Fresques serves seasonal regional dishes under historic ceiling frescoes, and brasserie dining extends onto panoramic terraces.
How it began
The hotel was built in 1909 for King Edward VII, who reserved a suite but died before he could visit.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.