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Lausanne Palace and Spa
Lausanne, Switzerland · Independent · High Luxury
Lausanne Palace and Spa opened on June 19, 1915, in the center of Lausanne, Switzerland. Its most distinctive claim rests with the Olympic movement: the Palace served as the private residence of three consecutive International Olympic Committee presidents in succession, Juan Antonio Samaranch from 1980 to 2001, Jacques Rogge from 2001 to 2013, and Thomas Bach from 2013 to 2025. That unbroken run coincides with Lausanne's formal recognition as the Olympic Capital since 1994, tying the hotel directly to the administrative heart of world sport.
- 140 rooms
- Opened 1915
- Neighborhood: Centre
- Rooms from 323 sq ft (30 m²)
About Lausanne Palace and Spa
- Opened 19 June 1915, the Palace has served as the private residence of three consecutive International Olympic Committee presidents: Samaranch, Rogge and Bach.
- Its first guest was James Gordon Bennett Jr., son of the New York Herald founder, and it is considered the last great Swiss palace hotel to preserve the Belle Epoque golden age.
- It was built on the site of the demolished Belvedere hotel, razed in 1911, combined with the Beau-Site building.
- Entry-level rooms start at 323 sq ft (30 m²).
History
Opened on 19 June 1915 in the centre of Lausanne, the Palace served as the private residence of three consecutive International Olympic Committee presidents — Juan Antonio Samaranch (1980–2001), Jacques Rogge (2001–2013), and Thomas Bach (2013–2025) — in the city recognised as the Olympic Capital since 1994.
The setting
2-minute walk to Lausanne-Flon train. 1.8 km from Lake Geneva.
Restaurants and bars
- La Table du Lausanne Palace — Restaurant · Chef Franck Pelux · Two MICHELIN Stars
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
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