Lausanne

The sybaritic spa, umbrella-canopied terraces, meandering footpaths, and a hovering staff make it easy to understand why some guests stay the season. — Fodor's

Peaceful, dignified and charmingly old-fashioned, the Carlton is like the townhouse of a well-to-do grandmother. — The Telegraph

A private courtyard with glass pavilion receives guests and dispenses them to quarters furnished in styles ranging from contemporary historical to garden-party floral. — Fodor's

Inside, the rooms are slick and comfortable, decorated in tones of cream and brown. The grounds include an outdoor swimming pool and spa area with hammam and sauna. — Time Out

A handily located lodging for the historic centre of Lausanne, this hotel has 33 comfortable if plain rooms. — Lonely Planet

The Royal Savoy Lausanne, an imposing Art Nouveau structure with turrets that rise between gigantic listed pines, is a sleek affair in shades of grey. — The Telegraph

Inside, the rooms are decked out in what you could call ‘modern-chalet’ – wood floors and furniture, blankets with swiss flag motifs, cow print chairs, red and white bathrooms. — Time Out

Behind this historical facade you'll find a courtyard hotel of modern proportions. — Fodor's

Just steps from some of Lausanne’s flashiest hotels is this homely alternative, a charming set of individually decorated rooms run by a charismatic host. — The Telegraph

This stalwart of Lausanne’s hotel scene enjoys one of the best locations in the city. — The Telegraph

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This smart small hotel is ideally placed for the city's lively Flon district nightlife. — Lonely Planet

The owners of this friendly lodging spent more than a decade in the United States, so the language barrier is nonexistent. — Fodor's