Le Flon Lausanne, Switzerland
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ClassicOutside the door
Belle Époque lakeside palace
Marble columns encircle the lobby, where traditional Swiss grand hotel service meets sweeping views across Lake Geneva.
“Its facade is mirrored in Lake Geneva, and this Art Deco hotel has a black-and-white-floored lobby encircled by marble columns.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Two-Key Swiss hospitality shaped by old-world precision, Clefs d'Or concierges, and multi-lingual service.
Remarkable
Subterranean Roman-inspired baths spanning 2,100 square meters, partnered with Cinq Mondes and Biologique Recherche.
Remarkable
A grand institution continuously welcoming guests and hosting city milestones since 1915.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
This monument of a hotel stands high on Lausanne’s terraced hillside streets, with the city-center financial district just out the front door...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Terraced streets place downtown shops and Place Saint-François out front, with paths leading directly down into the Le Flon district.
The rooms
Rear-facing rooms open onto private balconies facing Lake Geneva and the Alps, paired with deep armchairs and black-marble bathrooms.
Pool, hammam and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated indoor pool rests under an illuminated star ceiling, flanked by dark mosaic hammams and a fitness studio.
The spa
Treatment suites host Cinq Mondes rituals around deep soaking tubs, and glass solariums open directly to garden greenery.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Chef Franck Pelux serves two-Michelin-starred French tasting menus over the lake, and Parisian brasserie classics anchor the ground floor.
How it began
Inaugurated in 1915, this Belle Époque landmark was conceived as a grand social anchor on Lausanne's terraced hillside streets.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.