Features
What to expect: Known as the Pearl of the Swiss Riviera, this turn of the 20th century hotel oozes sumptuous elegance. It was built in 1906 in a mix of styles with a heavy Art Nouveau leaning and absorbed the 1837 Hôtel du Cygne. From the grand lobby, with marble floors and chandeliers, a grand stairway sweeps up to reception and the Grand Hall. A hushed air greets a mixed clientele of global stars and statesmen. Amenity highlights: The splendor of the Grand Hall and banqueting salons, like the Art Deco La Coupole across the road from the main hotel, combine seamlessly with the latest in spa comfort in the Amrita Wellness center. Guests relax in the pools, steam baths, and relaxation room, or opt for a shiatsu or other specialized treatment. A battery of restaurants turn out everything from refined French dishes to sirloin steak. Insider tip: Star-spotters are at home here during the summertime Montreux Jazz Festival, as this is the hotel of choice for an international line-up of music stars who converge on the town for one of the world's top music extravaganzas.
La Palmeraie - A buffet breakfast is offered among the diminutive palms that give this airy restaurant its name. Located off the grand hall on the first floor, La Palmeraie offers lake views through its floor-to-ceiling windows. Even on a cloudy day, the glass ceiling fills it with natural morning light. La Brasserie du Palace - Timber floors and square wooden tables lend La Brasserie the easy-going feel of a local bistro. In one section tables are draped in tablecloths and finery for a more elegant dining touch. The south-facing restaurant gets plenty of natural light and the scattering of plants provide a tranquil touch. Food and drinks are available all day and range from garden salads to Swiss classics like Zurich-style veal. Pasta, club sandwiches, and a special Amrita Wellness menu fill out the options. Jaan - The Montreux Palace's flagship first-floor restaurant serves a refined French cuisine with the occasional subtle Oriental touch from Cambodia. The boneless roast Vendée pigeon, for instance, comes with parsley besprinkled polenta and a sauce lightly spiced with cumin. Harry's Bar - A snappy New York ambience reigns in this low-lit nocturnal locale. Night owls can accompany cocktails with a late night meal, with anything from Chinese dishes through to sirloin steak. Live jazz adds to the ambiance from Monday to Saturday. La Rose d'Or - Next door to the Jaan restaurant, La Rose d'Or is a bright little piano bar where warm timber colors dominate. Chips and similar snacks are available to accompany drinks. La Terrasse du Petit Palais - Across the road from the main hotel building, small round tables are set upon a terrace bursting with flowers and offering views directly over Lake Geneva. Favored by guests especially on summer evenings, the terrace restaurant offers a salad buffet and a range of grilled fish and meat options.
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