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Beau-Rivage Palace, Lausanne, Switzerland
Once upon a time� Victor Hugo, Camille Saint-Sa�ns, Charlie Chaplin, Coco
Chanel, Gary Cooper, Sacha Guitry, Hirohito, Nelson Mandela, Hussein de Jordanie�
Stars in the history of the century, who have in common the fact that they
walked up on the marble and velvet of the Beau-Rivage Palace. And this is no
accident. Closely linked to the development of the little port of Ouchy, the
history of the hotel starts in 1857.
First years. Its huge lounges, with their
18th century frescos, were, from the very start, the scene of sumptuous balls
and dinners. The exceptionally beautiful surroundings, the luxurious room
furnishings and the highest standards of service soon gave the hotel an
international reputation. And such was its almost immediate popularity that it
quickly came to the point where the hotel had to expand.
In 1864, construction was started on an annexe, Le Chalet.
Then in 1908, in response to an ever-increasing demand, construction of the
Palace was entrusted to the architects Jost, Bezencenet & Schnell. Their concept
of a building that was exuberantly neo-baroque, with later art deco flourishes,
is linked to the Beau-Rivage a rotunda of classical simplicity.
There was no question, of course, of saving on quality. The central dome of the
main dining room is by Dickmann.
The Zurich painter, Haberer, created the fresco in the Rotonde. The bronze
chandeliers and ornamental wall lights were supplied by Thi�baud of Paris.
The stylist Chiara was responsible for the design of the glass panels which
decorate the lift and which are identical to those in the Paris Ritz.
Neo-baroque is known for its highly ornamental decorative styling which
certainly gave great pleasure to the hotel guests of that period.
Rooms
Superior
Like all the guest rooms at the Beau-Rivage Palace, these rooms have their own
ambiance and personality united by ultimate luxury. The Comfort rooms,
overlooking the gardens, feature the latest trends in equipment and technology.
The average size of this room category is 28 m2.
Free Internet
Free WiFi throughout the hotel
Cable and satellite television, Pay TV
Minibar
Jacuzzi (in most of the rooms)
Welcome products Bulgari Th� Rouge
Remote control blinds and lighting
In-room safe
Fax line and fax upon request
Wide choice of pillows
Room service 24 hours a day
Dry cleaning
Professional hairdryer
Views of the lake
Like all the guest rooms at the Beau-Rivage Palace, the Superior rooms have
their own ambiance and personality united by ultimate luxury. The Superior
rooms, overlooking the lake or the Port d�Ouchy, feature the latest trends in
equipment and technology. The average size of this room category is 32 m2.
Presidential suite
It is one of the three presidential suites of the Beau-Rivage Palace, an
exceptional space. In shades of mainly red and green, the Royal Suite immerses
its guests in a sumptuous world where time seems to have stopped.
Chandeliers, mouldings, majestic curtains, parquet, oriental rugs, Empire
furniture, a white marble bathroom with jacuzzi and gold taps: it is the very
definition of the most refined luxury at the heart of the hotel. Equipped with a
terrace encompassing the lake and the Alps and state-of-the-art equipment, it
provides tokens of absolute comfort at the same time.
Total area 140 m�
Large salon with a guest toilet
Bathroom with Jacuzzi conceived for two persons and a separate shower
Modem with wireless Internet access (Wi-Fi)
Cable and satellite television, Pay TV
I-pad available
Minibar
Welcome products Bulgari Th� Rouge
Remote control blinds and lighting
In-room safe
Balcony
Fax line and fax
Following the complete refurbishment of the hotel and the creation of one of
Europe�s most beautiful spas, the Beau-Rivage Palace embarked on a new chapter
in its history in the spring of 2009, putting Anne-Sophie Pic in charge of its
gourmet restaurant.
Anne-Sophie Pic has dropped anchor on the shores of Lake Geneva whilst remaining
in charge in Valence, the birthplace of her eponymous restaurant.
Her long-awaited arrival at the Beau-Rivage Palace is first and foremost the
result of the natural connection between two great institutions and their shared
values:
A long and prestigious history
A unique, refined art of living
A culture of excellence
Whilst the Maison Pic is celebrating its 120th anniversary and upmarket gourmet
dining, with three generations awarded the famous three stars in the Michelin
Guide, Anne-Sophie Pic, the youngest member of the dynasty, has decided to
become the first to practise her art outside its walls.
In opening a new restaurant in Lausanne, Anne-Sophie Pic�s aim was to imbue the
Beau-Rivage Palace with the spirit of the Maison Pic, which has inspired her
family for four generations.
�For the restaurant at the Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne, a magnificent hotel
whose culture of excellence I share, I have devised an � la carte and two set
menus that convey family, love, nature, the freshness of a berry picked as you
walk along a path, the powerful scent of mushrooms on the edge of a wood and the
memory of the aromas of the family kitchen and culminate in a simple,
pleasurable and authentic experience.�
Anne-Sophie PIC
Guided by her desire to share and be generous, Anne-Sophie Pic has created two
�Emotions� menus that she reinvents with each passing season, based on her own
inspirations.
The �Pic Collection� menu, in turn, offers a range of traditional family dishes
� classic recipes that are all about passing on taste and values down through
the generations.
Cinq Mondes
To set up its spa, the Beau-Rivage Palace chose for its partner the prestigious
Parisian label CINQ MONDES specialising in spa treatments.
This alliance is a perfect match since the Beau-Rivage Palace has always
insisted on blending the hotel�s historical and traditional charm with modern
infrastructure, whereas CINQ MONDES develops unique experiences and first-rate
service with unfailing attention to quality, service and ceremonial.
The Beau-Rivage Palace faces the port of Ouchy and enjoys a privileged situation
in a ten acre park. In this unique setting the Cinq Mondes spa has been designed
to provide relaxation areas such as the �Suite de F�licit� � deux�� including a
private, two �Suites Pluie de Fleurs�� and six massage and beauty rooms. The Spa
also offers various water treatments such as the Tropical rain walk�, the
Turkish bath, the sauna, the jacuzzi, a 15 metre indoor swimming pool and a 20
metre outdoor pool. For those who like to keep fit, there is a fully equipped
room as well as two tennis courts.
Jean-Louis Poiroux who founded CINQ MONDES is a keen fan of Massages,
Aromatherapy and cosmetics, and has spent over ten years criss-crossing the
globe to find the best treatments and massages from all over the world.
Today, CINQ MONDES Spas, �Rituels de Beaut� du Monde ��, bring together a
wonderful palette of well-being treatments and traditions, imbued with quality,
authenticity and ceremonial.
spired by the �Ritual de Soin� du Monde�, Cinq Mondes treatments are based on
true �acupuncture without needles�, a natural manual technique perfected over
the years with our scientific partners. This technique works on the key vital
energy points of the face and body for a targeted action (anti-wrinkle,
relaxation, brilliance�) and to increase the efficacy of the remedies.
We provide a number of treatments classed under different categories:
Well-being rituals and spa treatments �
exceptional treatments �
Bath rituals � and body treatment. Ideal preparatory treatment before a
massage or facial massage, to facilitate total relaxation of the body and mind.
Facial rituals�. Our facial treatment massages include skin cleansing and
individual diagnosis. They are true experiences of beauty and relaxation
combined.
Massage rituals�. Discover the benefits of the best massages in the world for
restoring body/mind harmony.
Beauty of the hands and beauty of the feet �
Slimming and firmness treatment rituals �
Warm wax depilations followed by skin moisturising
But also: eyelash and brow dyeing, make-up, hairdressing.
New at the Beau-Rivage Palace: Chrononutrition �
Based on nutritional balance, chrononutrition is a method developed by Dr
Delabos with Professor Jean-Robert Rapin. It allows any individual (man, woman,
child or elderly person) to regain a perfectly balanced figure, whether it
involves slimming or adding volume, considering that all foods are beneficial if
consumed with respect of the body�s biological clock.
Make an appointment with Patrick Leconte for a personalised assessment.
In order for you to discover our new offer in the Spa Cinq Mondes, we offer you
free access to the pool for each reservation of a 50 minutes treatment at the
hair spa.
New treatment
FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH RITUAL
North African Hammam Ceremony with Aroma-Color Therapy, 20 minutes
Polishing "Papaya Pur�e" Scrub, 20 minutes
"Toist" Fountain of Youth Facial, 80 minutes or Precious "Ko Bi Do" Global
Anti-Age "Fountain of Youth" facial, 80 minutes
The Beau-Rivage Palace offers numerous aquatic areas.
The entrance to the spa sits between the two swimming pools facing each other as
in a mirror: the 20m outdoor pool and the 18m indoor pool.
Nearby the indoor jacuzzi awaits you. Your body and mind continue to relax with
a surprising discovery: �the tropical rain walk� � an experience to awaken all
your senses with countless beads of water coming to caress your skin.
�The tropical rain walk� can be reached from two dressing rooms and is followed
by the sauna and the Turkish bath.
Spa opening hours:
Open from 6:30am to 10pm / treatments from 9am to 8pm
The Bliss Suite gives you a chance to regenerate together and discover a whole
palette of sensations: colours, fragrances and flavours from all over the world.
Explore different programs, such as colour therapy. The room becomes an island
of light to restore well-being and vitality. With its constant attention to
quality and to create a unique experience, the Cinq Mondes spa was conceived as
a journey of the senses. Each detail has been thought out: the atmosphere
lightly perfumed with essential oils in a decor or white and purple.
An 80m� fitness area with a view over the lake and the gardens is at your
disposal along with six treatment rooms and a 60m� �Suite de la F�licit� (Bliss
suite)�.
The �Suite de la F�licit� (Bliss suite) is made for 2 persons and includes:
1 double Japanese bath
1 Turkish bath �Ar�mes et Couleurs � (aromas and colours)� (private)
2 massage tables (and 1 private dressing room)
1 private garden
Their gym is fully equipped with the latest �Life Fitness� technology including
cardiovascular and slimming apparatus (no children under 15 admitted unless
accompanied by an adult)
PERSONAL TRAINER
� Jeremy Peltier, a former high level athlete, is specialised in sports,
nutrition and body shaping.
TENNIS INSTRUCTOR
� An experienced tennis instructor is on call for individual lessons subject to
booking. Our 10 acre park has two tennis courts.
AQUA GYM INSTRUCTOR
� Their aqua gym instructor offers weekly sessions. For more information, please
contact our reception.
YOGA
� In summer, our yoga master gives lessons in the garden, a relaxing setting
conducive to meditation.
Beau-Rivage Palace, Lausanne, Switzerland