The best hotels Lausanne

Close to the medieval town's friendly restaurants and historic monuments, Swiss Wine focuses on the discovery of Swiss wines, not only through its original decor but above all through its Wine Bar. The cellar can be privatized. Hotel guests benefit from a fitness area with sauna. All rooms are soundproofed and very comfortable. Some include a kitchenette. Breathtaking view of the cathedral from the glassed-in breakfast room. Excellent value for money/location.

A magnificent white building with light gray shutters, this 4-star hotel comprises a main building and pavilions dating from the ^18th, ^19th and ^21st centuries. In 1863, it housed the world's very first hotel school, which has since been moved to the north of the city. The style of the rooms reflects the different stages in the hotel's construction: traditional, with exposed beams, or contemporary, with designer furnishings. A partner of the Beau-Rivage Palace, it offers privileged access to the heated outdoor pool, tennis courts and Cinq Mondes spa.

A beautiful Bernese house, located near the university hospital (the CHUV), the Bear Hotel has comfortable rooms but which deserve a little renovation. The spirit and terrace of the Italian restaurant La Masseria is welcome.