About this hotel
General information
A Belle Époque palace that opened in 1906, Fairmont Le Montreux Palace stands in the heart of Montreux on the shore of Lake Geneva. Over the past century it has welcomed European royalty and aristocracy, scientists, artists, statesmen and athletes; Sarah Bernhardt and Richard Strauss were regulars, and Vladimir Nabokov lived here for sixteen years. As in its early days, a park of fountains, lawns and winding paths spreads before the façade, while a promenade of flowerbeds and palms runs along the lake.
Inside, careful lighting, a palette of red, blue and pale yellow and antique details keep the spirit of the early twentieth century alive alongside modern comfort. The windows frame the deep blue lake, the Alpine peaks and the Château de Chillon celebrated by Byron. The hotel has been recognised by Condé Nast Traveller, Travel + Leisure and Bilanz. Twelve event rooms hold up to 1,200 guests, with a business centre, shops and parking.
Location
The hotel is in central Montreux, on the shore of Lake Geneva, about an hour by road from Geneva International Airport and around two hours from Zurich Airport.
Spa
Willow Stream Spa has indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, steam rooms and indoor whirlpools, plus a private VIP Suite with a hammam, shower and massage room.
Sports & leisure
Montreux offers tennis, golf, riding, mountain hiking, water sports, and balloon and helicopter flights. The town also has a lively cultural calendar, best known for the Montreux Jazz Festival.
For children
Babysitting is available on request.
Restaurants & bars
Dining at the palace revolves around jazz and the lakeside terrace.
- Montreux Jazz Cafe — relaxed restaurant decorated with personal belongings of festival founder Claude Nobs; a broad menu, Swiss wines and aperitifs
- La Terrasse du Petit Palais — summer terrace serving grilled dishes, small plates and drinks
- La Palmeraie — daily breakfast buffet
- Funky Claude’s Bar — cocktails, snacks and live music late into the night
- The Lounge — light lunches and dinners, morning coffee or a glass of champagne by the fire, open until midnight
Rooms
The 236 rooms and suites mostly face the lake and most have balconies. The décor follows the Belle Époque: red, blue and pale yellow tones, antique touches and considered lighting.
Air conditioning, TV, telephone, minibar, safe, writing desk, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers.
Fairmont City View Room
A modern room in blue and soft grey tones with a king-size or queen-size bed, a work desk, a walk-in shower and city views; up to three guests.
Fairmont Lake View Room
A contemporary room in colours drawn from Lake Geneva, with a queen-size bed or twin beds, a walk-in shower, a work desk, an integrated sound system and views of the lake and the Alps.
Superior Lake View Room
A king-size bed, a balcony facing the lake and the Alps, a work desk and a spacious bathroom with a separate shower and bath.
Deluxe Lake View Room
King-size or twin beds, a bathroom with a bath and views of the lake and the Alps; most rooms have a balcony, and up to three guests can stay.
Signature Lake View Room
A large room with a king-size or twin beds, a lounge area, a balcony facing the lake and the Alps, and a bathroom with a separate shower and bath; up to three guests.
Junior Lake View Suite
An open-plan suite with a king-size or twin beds, a sofa bed and a large balcony overlooking the lake and the Alps.
Signature Lake View Suite
A bedroom with a king-size or twin beds, a separate living room and a private balcony facing the lake and the Alps; up to three guests.
Panorama Lake View Suite
Dedicated to Freddie Mercury and Montreux Jazz Festival founder Claude Nobs, with photographs of both: a king-size bed, a bathroom with a jacuzzi and a private terrace over the lake and the Alps.
Bellevue Suite
A king-size bedroom, a marble bathroom and a living room with large sofas and a chess table, plus a balcony facing the lake and the Alps. It connects to a twin room, giving 110 m² for up to four guests.
Quincy Jones Suite
A bedroom and a separate living room in contemporary décor, a marble bathroom with a jacuzzi, a Bang & Olufsen sound system and two private terraces; up to four guests.
Presidential Suite
A traditional suite with a king-size bedroom and dressing room, a separate living room, dining for eight, a marble bathroom with shower and bath, and a large terrace overlooking Lake Geneva and the Alps.
Penthouse Suite
A seventh-floor suite reached by a private lift: a bedroom with a dressing room, a living room with a fireplace, a lounge, a fully equipped kitchen and a terrace with 360° views of the lake and the Alps. Two further bedrooms with their own bathrooms can be added, for up to six guests.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.