Fairmont Le Montreux Palace

Hotel Overview

Fairmont Le Montreux Palace is situated on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, overlooking the Alps. Built in 1906, this Jewel of Belle-Époque architecture offers a traditional and elegant atmosphere, and a personalised and attentive service in true Swiss style.

Location

  • Just one hour by direct train from Geneva-Cointrin International Airport.

  • Two minutes walk from Montreux train station

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From the A9 motorway take the Montreux exit Follow signs City Centre / Convention Centre of Montreux. Follow the road down to the lake and turn left Fairmont Le Montreux Palace is about 500 metres along this road.

From Geneva:

  • Head towards Lausanne on the A1 motorway.
  • Take the Lausanne interchange to the A9 direction Simplon.
  • Exit at Montreux, go down to the lake and turn left.
  • Fairmont Le Montreux Palace is about 500 meters along this road.

From Lausanne:

  • Take the A9 motorway in the direction of Simplon, exit at Montreux, go down to the lake and turn left.
  • Fairmont Le Montreux Palace is about 500 meters along this road.

From Zürich:

  • A1 motorway in the direction of Bern-Basel-Dietikon to the Geneva - Lausanne - Neuchâtel sign, motorway A12, interchange direction Vevey, motorway A9, Montreux exit, go down to the lake and turn left.
  • Fairmont Le Montreux Palace is about 500 meters along this road.

Rooms

Fairmont Le Montreux Palace has 235 rooms and suites, most of which overlook the lake, and thus offer a fabulous panorama of the vigour and freshness of nature, all drenched in light. Most of the rooms have a balcony or veranda--ideal spots to take advantage of the first rays of sunlight or the warm summer nights. Spacious and light, decorated in warm colours such as burgundy, royal blue or eggshell, the rooms have an elegant and classical feel. A few pieces of antique furniture--desk, chest of drawers or wardrobe--enrich a decor recently renovated in the Belle Époque spirit. Yet behind the sophisticated atmosphere lurk all the conveniences of the modern world: Public Wireless LAN connection, air conditioning, telephone with voice messaging, modem connection, cable television with Pay-per-View. Our hotel is no stranger to high technology! Fairmont Le Montreux Palace offers 7 different room types for their guests accommodation.

Fairmont Room 

  • Fairmont rooms are our traditional guestrooms, with elegant, comfortable decor. 
  • Both smoking and non-smoking Fairmont rooms are available. 
  • Bed Type: two Twin, one Queen  Size: from 20 sq. m (215 sq. ft.) 
  • View: Some rooms offer a city view

Fairmont View Room

  • Fairmont Lakeview Rooms are comfortable rooms with a lovely view of Lake Geneva, pay television, modem, voice mail, fax machine, balcony and a large bathroom.  
  • Bed Type: one Queen bed or two Twin
  • Size: 25 sq. m. (270 sq. ft) 
  • View: Spectacular lake views

Deluxe Lakeview Room

  • Deluxe Lakeview Rooms are comfortable spacious rooms with a lovely view of Lake Geneva, pay television, modem, voice mail, fax machine, balcony and a large bathroom.  
  • Bed Type: one King bed or two Twin
  • Size: 30 sq. m. (323 sq. ft) 
  • View: Spectacular lake views

Signature Room

  • The Signature Lakeview room is a luxurious open-concept room with sleeping and sitting area. 
  • It offers a lovely view of Lake Geneva and the Alps and a large bathroom and balcony.
  • Bed Type: one King or two Twin beds 
  • Size: approximately 35 sq. m (376 sq. ft.) 
  • View: Spectacular lake views 

Junior Lakeview Suite

  • The Junior Suite Lakeview is a luxurious open-concept room with sleeping and sitting area. 
  • It offers a lovely view of Lake Geneva and the Alps, a large bathroom and balcony.
  • Bed Type: King bed  
  • Size: 35 sq. m. (376 sq. ft.)
  • View: Lake View

One Bedroom Suite

  • The One Bedroom Suite is a spacious suite with bedroom and separate living room. 
  • The suite is air-conditioned and offers stunning views of Lake Geneva and the Alps from the balcony.
  • Bed Type: King 
  • Size: between 37 sq. m (398 sq. ft.) 
  • View: Stunning views of Lake Geneva and the Alps

Corner Suite

  • The Corner Lakeview Suite is a spacious suite with bedroom and separate living room. 
  • The suite is air-conditioned and offers stunning views of Lake Geneva and the Alps from the balcony. 
  • Bed Type: one King bed
  • Size: 45 sq. m. (485 sq. ft.)
  • View: Stunning views of Lake Geneva and the Alps

Bellevue Suite

  • The Bellevue Suite has 2 bedrooms and a separate living room. 
  • The suite is air-conditioned and offers stunning views of Lake Geneva and the Alps from the balcony.
  • It features an oversized bathroom with Jacuzzi. Large living room for private entertainment or receptions up to 20 people with balcony overlooking the lake. 
  • These suites offer all the modern amenities: individual climate control, hair dryer, in-room safe, Amrita bath products, bathrobes, high speed and wireless Internet access, in-room movies and DVD Player.
  • Bed Type: one King 
  • Size: 93 sq. m. (1000 sq. ft.)
  • View: Stunning views of Lake Geneva and the Alps

Services

  • 235 rooms and suites with a mountain or lake view
  • Business Centre
  • Four restaurants, including a covered terrace directly on the lakeside
  • Two bars and a nightclub
  • Six belle époque-style meeting rooms, six state-of-the-art function rooms for up to 1200 people
  • Willow Stream Spa 
  • Babysitting
  • Currency Exchange
  • Laundry Service
  • Safety Deposit Boxes

Food & Beverages

When it comes to taste, we have something for everyone! Fairmont Le Montreux Palace has no fewer than four different restaurants. A quick snack or a gourmet meal? A quiet table on the lakeshore or a dinner with jazz music? It's up to you…

Jaan:  Fairmont Le Montreux Palace's modern French cuisine restaurant JAAN opened in July 2002. In 2004, JAAN has received its first Michelin star. The restaurant is located on the upper-lobby level of the hotel with a spectacular view over the French Alps and lake Geneva. JAAN's cuisine is inspired by modern French cooking enhanced by delicate and exotic flavors and scents from Asia. In Jaan, the finest products from the Region's rivers, lake and land are used. The menu card changes each season.The extensive wine list also offers carefully chosen wines by the glass to complement each dish. JAAN 's design is contemporary and minimalist. The large windows of the restaurant have panoramic views over the new gardens of Fairmont’s Le Montreux Palace as well as Lake Geneva and the Alps of the " Haute Savoie ". JAAN has a capacity of 60 seats and is open in the evening from Tuesday through Saturday from 7 pm. Hours Of Operation:  Dinner: from 7p.m. Tuesday through Saturday   Reservations: Reservations are strongly recommended and can be booked online with your room reservation or by calling the hotel directly.

La Brasserie du Palace:  Our gourmet brasserie, decorated in Belle Epoque style, offers a typical cuisine of a Parisian brasserie. The bar offers a wide range of different coffees during the day. In the evening the bar converts into a wine bar, an ideal place to discover the wine specialties of the region. Hours Of Operation: Open from 9 am until midnight, hot dishes served between 11.30 am until 11 pm

La Terrasse du Petit-Palais: The Terrasse is a haven of peace with its unbelievable views over the lake and the Alps. It is open for lunch and dinner in the summer, between May and September. Discover this summer season our fresh salads from our own bio gardens and grilled fish and meat dishes; ice-cream and refreshments are served in the afternoon. Hours Of Operation: Open from 11.30 pm, hot dishes served from 11:30pm until 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm until 10 pm.

Harry's New York Bar:  This sophisticated cocktail bar is the meeting point for international and local. A vast choice of cocktails are served and an à la carte menu which features cuisine from around the world including an assortment of home-made tapas, Thai-style chicken soup, grilled US rib-eye and spaghetti arrabbiata... 

all in an unforgettable environment with live music every evening except on Sunday. The bar, which is part of the group of the Harry's New York bars, celebrated its 20th anniversary in November 2004 and all its fans were present for this unique event! Harry's New York is also a partner of the Montreux Jazz Festival where its members can enjoy jam sessions until the early hours of the morning during the festival.

Hours Of Operation: Sundays to Thursdays: 5 pm - 2 am / Fridays & Saturdays: 5 pm - 3 am

Piano Bar Rose d'Or:  The piano bar La Rose d'Or is adjacent to the JAAN restaurant and is an ideal place for an aperitif, a cocktail or even a nightcap. It has a relaxing atmosphere, attractive surroundings and features nightly entertainment with a live pianist every evening except on Sunday. Hours Of Operation: Open every evening from 5 pm to 2 am.

La Palmeraie:  The restaurant, where you can enjoy your breakfast, offers the perfect setting to start your day; light and airy with magnificent views on the region. Hours Of Operation: Restaurant open daily from 6:30 am to 10:30 am