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Ideally located destinations in the heart of Europe
Intercontinental distances Flight times to Geneva (GVA) or Zurich (ZRH) airport
Moscow 3.45
Montreal 7.15 New York 7.55
Los Angeles 11.20
Beijing 10.55
Switzerland
Tokyo 12.30
New Delhi 8.40 Dubai 6.40
Hong Kong 12.55 Bangkok 11.45 Singapour 12.40
Sao Paolo 11.25
Sydney 22.00
Johannesburg 10.40
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Basel 2.10
Bienne 1.15
Zurich 2.10
2.10 Hamburg
Stockholm 2.35
Neuch창tel 0.50 0.50
Amsterdam 9.00 1.30 Berlin 1.25
Brussels 6.25 1.15
Frankfurt 1.05 5.30
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Switzerland
Madrid 2.00
Barcelona 10.00 1.15
Lucerne 2.15 2.20
Vienne
Canton of Vaud
London 8.35 1.40
Paris 3.50
Brussels
Bern 1.05 1.15
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9.25
Prague 1.40
12.40
Milan 1.00
3.15
Rome 1.25
6.40 Athens 2.50
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Lausanne
Montreux
Lyon / Barcelona
Lugano 4.05 5.00 Turin / Rome
Geneva 0.45 0.40
Milan
Sion 1.05
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All practical information at a glance
Area 3,212 square km (1,240 square miles) Capital Lausanne Number of inhabitants in 2011 721,561
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VAT 8 % on 01.01.2012 Police The emergency number is 117. It can be dialled free of charge from all telephone booths in Switzerland. Hospitals There are hospitals in all larger towns of the Lake Geneva Region. The CHUV (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois), which is located in the north of Lausanne, is the largest hospital in the Canton of Vaud.
By plane (Geneva International Airport) or train (TGV Paris – Lausanne or Cisalpino Milano – Montreux – Lausanne), the area is easily accessible. In addition, all destinations within the region itself are surprisingly close to each other: from the towns on the lakeshore you need less than an hour to reach the sunny resorts in the Alps or the Jura. Approximate journey times departing from Lausanne
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The Canton of Vaud: in the heart of Europe
A privileged location in the center of Europe, modern hotel facilities and leading-edge infrastructure are only some of the assets the Canton of Vaud in the heart of the Lake Geneva Region offers to its international clientele. Connected to the capitals by Geneva Airport, as well as by a dense rail and road network, the Canton of Vaud boasts a great diversity of destinations allowing visitors to travel in less than an hour from a conference room of a large Riviera hotel to the relaxed atmosphere of an Alpine resort or to the bucolic setting of the Lavaux vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Table of Contents Destinations at your service Lausanne Montreux Riviera Villars, Les Diablerets, Leysin Nyon-Morges Yverdon-les-Bains
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Destinations at your service Lausanne, Montreux Riviera, Villars and the other destinations in the Canton of Vaud are ideal for professional events. They meet the criteria of a discerning international clientele thanks to their quality hotels, modern infrastructure and their vast and varied tourist, gastronomic and cultural offers.
Lavaux Terraced Vineyard, UNESCO World Heritage
Lausanne The Olympic capital Located on the rail routes to Milan and Paris, Lausanne, the Olympic capital, boasts an extraordinary number of hotels. Featuring the third largest conference centre of Switzerland, the city also offers a huge range of cultural, sports and leisure activities, which makes it a privileged business tourism destination. After a long day of work, our guests appreciate the friendly atmosphere of a medium-sized town offering the proximity of Lake Geneva and scores of star-studded restaurants. www.lausanne.biz
Facts & Figures
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Montreux Riviera A unique setting For more than a century, the Lake Geneva Riviera has been attracting high-end customers. They not only appreciate the special micro climate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thanks to which visitors can combine, on one single photograph, palm trees on the lakeside quays, the lake and the eternal snow in the Alps â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but also the great variety of accomodations ranging from palaces to family boarding houses. A modern conference centre, an eclectic cultural offer, an internationally reputed jazz festival and rich architectural heritage complete the list of reasons why this destination is ideal for seminar or meetings. www.montreuxriviera.com
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Villars-Gryon The balcony of the Alps This stylish resort at an altitude of 1,300 metres enjoys a spectacular view of the eternal snow on the Alps and the Mont-Blanc massif. Easily accessible by car and by train, Villars-Gryon offers a vast range of hotel facilities. A golf course, a swimming pool, an extensive ski area and 300 kilometres of marked hiking trails allow everyone to choose the activity they feel like doing. www.villars.ch
Les Diablerets High-altitude seminars Glacier 3000 and its Restaurant Botta, which was designed by the famous Swiss architect, is a fully equipped seminar venue. After a fruitful day’s work in this extraordinary high-altitude setting, participants will be able to enjoy the quiet charm of Les Diablerets village, which has developed a wide range of recreational and sports activities for all seasons. www.diablerets.ch
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Aigle-Leysin-Col des Mosses In the heart of a white amphitheatre This destination offers an Alpine centre with an important capacity, as well as a number of high-quality facilities and a wide range of logistics services in an exceptional setting. Among Leysin’s original attractions is the revolving restaurant Le Kuklos and the Tobogganing Park, a unique fun site where our guests are guaranteed to spend relaxing or unforgettable, adrenaline-filled moments. www.leysin.ch
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Nyon-Morges Between lake and Jura The towns of Nyon and Morges are only 25 minutes from Geneva International Airport. Their hotel and logistics infrastructure make them first-rate choices for seminars or business outings. This region, which combines the amenities of Lake Geneva with the preserved nature of the nearby Jura, also entices its hosts with its considerable cultural, sports and recreational offer. www.nyon-tourisme.ch
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Nyon, departure of a Belle Epoque cruise
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Thermal Centre / Yverdon-les-Bains
Yverdon-les-Bains Town of water and history Facts & Figures
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Yverdon-les-Bains, city of water and history, provides the ideal setting for the organisation of events thanks to its central location, its modern seminar structures (Marive can receive up to 900 guests, the medieval castle up to 200) and its hotel facilities around the spa centre. This charming town in the heart of a region with scores of â&#x20AC;&#x153;greenâ&#x20AC;? activities also offers team building activities for all tastes.
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Hotels* The destinations offer top-rate hotel facilities. This is reflected by a vast and varied range of hotels from family boarding houses to palaces. The accommodation quality of these hotels meets the demanding criteria of an international clientele. * Selection criteria: Business/Groups Hotels 5, 4 and 3 star hotels with 25 rooms and more; member of Swiss Hotels and GastroSuisse. Detailed list on p. 30-32.
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Beaulieu Lausanne In the heart of the city
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In the Olympic capital, the Beaulieu Lausanne exhibition and conference centre is tailored for large-scale events. This ideally located contemporary building has a surface area of 50,500Â square metres, thirty-four conference rooms, as well as Switzerlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest theatre. Every year, some twenty thematic shows attract over 600,000 visitors. The building is currently being renovated and modernised in order to boost the largest exhibition centre in the Canton of Vaud.
The Swiss Tech Convention Center, Lausanne The future of international conferences
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The Swiss Tech Convention Center of the Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) will open its doors in late 2013. The modular system is the main feature of this centre. It is intended for conferences, seminars and business conventions and equipped with ultramodern technology. Its auditorium with 3,000 seats can be transformed into a banquet hall in a few minutes by retracting the steps simply by pressing a button. As to the basement of the centre, it can take the shape of a giant hall or can be separated into 15 independent rooms.
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Conference and exhibition centre The Canton of Vaud has 3 conference and exhibition centres that are large enough for large-scale events. Their infrastructure is adapted to the organisation of international conferences with several thousand participants.
2m2c Montreux Music & Convention Centre An exceptional venue
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On the shores of Lake Geneva, this centre of 18,000 square metres is located next to palaces and the Montreux Casino. The “2m2c”, as its brand name, is totally modular and multifunctional. It is divided into two main buildings: the Miles Davis is used primarily for events with up to 1,200 people, while the Auditorium Stravinski, which is renowned for its acoustics, can receive 3,500 persons, such as during the Montreux Jazz Festival, which sees a plethora of artists of world renown each year.
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Bex Salt Mines Exploited since 1684, the Bex Salt Mines are still active today. There is a seminar room, as well as a restaurant in the “bowels” of the earth. Glacier 3000 (Les Diablerets) Located at an altitude of 3,000 metres, Glacier 3000 has been designed for various events, such as evening meetings, product launches, press conferences or incentives. Rolex Learning Center (Lausanne) A new era in architecture. Its infrastructure is ideal for seminars and meetings based on research and science.
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Champ Pittet (Yverdon-les-Bains) The castle is situated on the edge of Lake Neuchâtel in the heart of Switzerland’s largest lakeside marshlands. The site offers an idyllic setting for seminars. Arboretum (Aubonne, Morges) Set in the heart of unspoilt nature, the Arboretum plants trees for scientific study and for species protection. A venue conducive to business meetings in quiet surroundings.
Portes des Iris, Vullierrens, Morges
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Seminars The Canton of Vaud offers seminar rooms with modern and adapted infrastructure suitable for small committee meetings in a relaxed setting or for larger conferences.
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Castle of Yverdon-les-Bains This imposing fortress in the city centre was built by the House of Savoy in 1260. It lends itself wonderfully well to conferences or presentations. The Casino of Morges Located in Morges and boasting a magnificent terrace opposite the landing stage, the casino can accommodate seminars of up to 180 participants in its beautiful â&#x20AC;&#x153;Belle Epoqueâ&#x20AC;? room.
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Espace Horloger – Museum of Watchmaking (Le Sentier) Joux Valley, the cradle of watchmaking, presents the history of watchmaking in the museum Espace Horloger in Le Sentier. Roman site (Avenches) Aventicum is a former capital of Roman Switzerland. Today, this historic site of national importance boasts imposing vestiges, such as the Roman arenas. Romainmôtier The abbey church of Romainmôtier nestles in the verdant countryside and is one of the oldest Romanesque churches of Switzerland. Church services, concerts and banquets are held in Maison du Prieur.
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Alpine Coaster (Les Diablerets) Race down a banked-corner slope at 40 km/h opposite snow-capped peaks! This is possible with the Alpine Coaster, the sled-on-rails structure at Glacier 3000 in Les Diablerets. Toboganning Parc (Leysin) “Snow tubing” is the name of this new sport for fans of “freestyle”, an original concept comparable to bobsleigh with its banked corners. Hot-air ballooning (Château-d’Oex) To admire some fantastic scenery, what better idea than an unforgettable ride in a hot-air balloon.
GoldenPass – Montreux-Lucerne The GoldenPass train line connects Montreux to Lucerne via Château-d’Oex, Gstaad and Interlaken. Travel in a panoramic train across the Alps. Gruyères At the foot of the Pre-Alps, the charming medieval village of Gruyères attracts visitors with its picturesque architecture. The village lent its name to the entire region and to its tasty cheese. Zermatt Zermatt nestles at the foot of the Matterhorn, the world’s most photographed mountain. This resort is the very symbol of Switzerland with its high, sublime and authentic Alps.
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Activities Team building, excursions, relaxation, extreme sports, gourmet getaways, cultural visits or discovering the Swiss folklore heritage: the Canton of Vaud offers a vast array of activities to keep busy between two conferences or after a meeting.
TEAM BUILDING
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Snow Fun Games The bus will take you towards Les Diablerets, and the cable car will transport you to Glacier 3000 at an altitude of 3,000Â m. Team sport competitions are organised in the form of Olympic Games. Chocolate workshop Possibility to organise an introductory course on how to make chocolate and how it is processed: moulding, desserts, chocolates and truffles. Nautical activities In an idyllic setting, an experienced team proposes an introduction to nautical sports, which allow the development of collective values through personal effort.
CASTLES
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Medieval evening at Chillon Castle Slip into the atmosphere of medieval tales for one evening at Chillon Castle. An extraordinary fortress and a princely residence of the 13th century. Evening at Yvorne Castle Maison Blanche How to better develop the art of living, good taste, and secular gastronomy than in the setting of a 16th century manor? The old stone walls blend wondrously well with the contemporary equipment. Evening at Rosey Castle Rosey Castle is a magnificent 12th century winery estate. It is located at Bursins, in the heart of the Lake Geneva Riviera.
NAVIGATION
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Cruise on Lake Geneva with “La Compagnie Générale de Navigation” (CGN) Whether for business of pleasure, visitors aboard one of the CGN’s ships will have the opportunity to enjoy gourmet delights and the unique scenery around Lake Geneva. Cruise on the “La Liberté” galley The “La Liberté” galley is moored in the lake just off Morges. This imposing wooden vessel is 55 metres long and proposes 2-hour motor-driven cruises on Lake Geneva.
SWITZERLAND
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The Swiss Chalet in Lausanne This authentic chalet, which is located in the woods of Sauvabelin, offers a splendid view of the town and of Lake Geneva. The restaurant proposes Swiss culinary specialities. Villars – Swiss Ethno Night Enjoy a traditional folklore evening in an Alpine restaurant which is reached by a private train. Cheese fondue, orchestra and torchlight descent. Night sledding with fondue in Les Diablerets A unique experience followed by a delicious cheese fondue in the high-altitude restaurant “Les Mazots”, then sled descent lit by a frontal lamp.
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Evenings out The range of thematic evenings available in the Canton of Vaud seems infinite. A cruise on a Belle-Epoque boat, a meal in a revolving restaurant high up in the Alps, or a folklore evening around a fondue will guarantee unforgettable memories.
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Evening a the Olympic Museum, Lausanne Evenings at the museum immersed in the magic of the Games. VIP reception, torches and a red carpet on the forecourt for exclusive and festive gala evenings. Reopening in 2013. Montreux gives its best shot at the Casino Welcome to a world of entertainment, dream and pleasure. At the Montreux Casino, guests will discover a magical world with 300 slot machines and 12 gambling tables. Fun and thrills guaranteed. Vullierens (Morges) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Portes des Iris Located in a rural location in the heart of the estate of Vullierens Castle, this enchanting 16th century historic monument has been transformed into an idyllic event venue.
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Athletissima Lausanne July Representing more than 70 countries, 250 top-level athletes meet every year for Athletissima at the Pontaise Olympic Stadium in Lausanne. This athletics meeting, which is a member of the “Diamond League” and was classified number three worldwide in 2010, has acquired world renown over the years.
International Hot-Air Balloon Festival January – February At the International Hot-Air Balloon Festival, more than 80 hot-air balloons from 18 countries provide colourful dots in the sky above Château-d’Oex. Every day, hot-air balloons and airships take on passengers and create an unforgettable aerial ballet.
Nescafé Champs Open Leysin February A not-to-be-missed event for snowboarders! This competition brings together the best of the discipline while allowing ten amateurs to distinguish themselves at the qualifications to play against the world elite. Festive atmosphere on the slopes and in Leysin village until the wee hours.
DANCE Béjart Ballet Lausanne June & December The Lausanne choreographer Maurice Béjart, who founded the Béjart Ballet Lausanne and the Atélier Rudra-Béjart, was a major figure in contemporary dance. His company, which consists of some forty dancers, performs not only abroad but also in Lausanne in the months of June and in December. Prix de Lausanne January / February Every year, this international competition for young artists attracts hopefuls of classical ballet and contemporary dance from around the world. The selection tests and the finals are held at the Palais Beaulieu in the centre of Lausanne. They are open to the public.
Montreux Noël november – December Throughout the month of December, Montreux is the headquarters of the most beautiful and most important Christmas market in Switzerland. The Riviera destination has multiplied Christmas activities in five different locations. Twinkling lights, appealing scents, attractive boutiques and an enchanting atmosphere are guaranteed.
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MUSIC Montreux Jazz Festival July Every year, Montreux transforms into the capital of jazz. Tens of thousands of spectators attend the concerts performed in the sumptuous Auditorium Stravinsky and the Miles Davis Hall. In addition, the convivial Festival Off, which is free of charge, attracts a large audience in the streets and on the lakeside quays in this town on the Swiss Riviera. Avenches Opera Festival July A unique setting in the Roman arenas of Avenches, internationally reputed artists, top-quality stage direction and stunning sets attract tens of thousands of spectators on the occasion of the Opera Festival. Rigoletto, Don Juan or La Bohème are just some of the classical works that were presented in the past few years. PalÊo Festival Nyon July Every summer, more than 225,000 music lovers attend the open-air festival in Nyon, one of the largest in Europe. Rock, folk, French chanson, reggae, world music, and street theatre are performed on six different stages, totalling nearly 120 concerts over six days.
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This unique place, where vine can be discovered, is located in the heart of the Lavaux terraced vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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The vintners of the Canton of Vaud have succeeded in creating excellent wines on a relatively small territory. Six of these wines are â&#x20AC;&#x153;appellations AOCâ&#x20AC;? which can be tasted in a hundred cellars. Complete list of cellars open to the public via the web code above.
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A plethora of restaurants awarded with Gault&Millau and Michelin points awaits gourmets in the Canton of Vaud. In addition to these star-studded establishments, there are typical inns and traditional brasseries. Complete list of gourmet restaurants, typical brasseries and mountain restaurants via the web code above.
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Wines & Gastronomy The region offers an infinite diversity of landscapes, breathtaking views, as well as gourmet food of inexhaustible variety. Did you know that this part of Switzerland was among the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most renowned regions in terms of gastronomy?
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Infrastructure of 50,500 sq m, unique in the region and located in the heart of French-speaking Switzerland, comprising a dozen bars and restaurants as well as a parking area for 580 cars. After complete rebuilding of the South Halls in 2011, the North Halls will be refurbished by 2015 in the frame of the project Beaulieu2020.
South Halls Total surface: 11,000 sq m. 2 exhibition halls of more than 5,500 sq m.
Presbytère Reception room: capacity for 20 to 60 people depending on the configuration.
North Halls Total surface: 164,000 sq m. Exhibition halls: 843 sq m to 2,790 sq m.
Cellars The main building has cellars arranged as “Rue des Cantons”. Vaud Cellar (2 levels): 460 seats. Fribourg Cellar: 275 seats. Ticino Cellar: 176 seats. Geneva Cellar: 106 seats. Jura Cellar: 180 seats. Valais Cellar (2 levels): 307 seats.
Conference Centre Main building: 34 modular halls. Hall capacity: 5,400 people Exhibition surface: 10,000 sq m on 3 floors. Théâtre de Beaulieu Capacity: 1,844 seats (parterre: 1,114 and Balcon: 730).
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The Swiss Tech Convention Center, Lausanne Opening in late 2013 The Swiss Tech Convention Center is located on the EPFL campus. It is the world’s first totally automated conference centre. Its infrastructure with ultramodern facilities is flexible and can be transformed into auditoriums with computerised controls. The amphitheatre can be converted into a banquet hall within minutes.
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Possible configurations: Plenary room + dress circle Plenary room: 2,206 seats. Dress circle: 794 seats.
Auditorium closed dress circle + dress circle foyer Auditorium closed dress circle: 458 seats.
Plenary room + Reception foyer Maximum capacity “banquets”: 1,200. Maximum capacity “cocktails”: 2,211.
Ground floor in sub-commission rooms Maximum capacity “theatre”: 1,400 seats. Capacity of rooms: 156-440 seats.
Reduced plenary room + closed auditorium in the stalls Reduced plenary room: 879-1,757 seats. Auditorium below closed dress circle: 183-357 seats.
Open surface ground floor + Business centre Business centre: shared space of 370 sq m. Surface of the exhibition area and open sub-commission rooms: 2,500 sq m. Maximum capacity: 1,400 seats.
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Miles Davis A
Stravinski B
2m2c Montreux Music & Convention Centre Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, the 2m2c offers a total of 18,000 sq m of modular exhibition area, including 2 plenary rooms Auditorium Stravinski and Miles Davis Hall, 17 rooms with an average seating capacity, 12 offices, 2 exhibition halls, 4,500 sq m of foyers and public areas and large terraces with lake and Alps view.
Miles Davis A
7547
Auditorium Stravinski (B5 & B6) Capacity “Conference”: 1,801 seats. Capacity “Stand-up”: 3,500.
15 modular rooms Surface: 70-560 sq m. 12 offices
Miles Davis Hall (A3) Capacity “Conference”: 917 seats. Capacity “Stand-up”: 1,200 seats. 2 average-sized rooms Capacity: 200-350 seats.
Terrace Surface: 1,100 sq m.
Practical information
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Lausanne CATEGORY
7885
ROOMS
BEDS
SEMINAR CAPACITY
www.bpr.ch
168
330
1,205
+41 (0)21 331 31 31
www.lausanne-palace.com
147
199
513
Lausanne
+41 (0)21 614 88 88
www.royalsavoy.ch
200
400
465
Le Château d’Ouchy
Lausanne
+41 (0)21 331 32 32
www.chateaudouchy.ch
50
57
30
Hôtel de la Paix
Lausanne
+41 (0)21 310 71 71
www.hoteldelapaix.net
109
202
380
Mövenpick
Lausanne
+41 (0)21 612 76 12
www.moevenpick-lausanne.com
337
448
1,975
Angleterre & Résidence
Lausanne
+41 (0)21 613 34 34
www.angleterre-residence.ch
75
150
80
Continental
Lausanne
+41 (0)21 321 88 00
www.hotelcontinental.ch
116
181
150
Alpha – Palmiers
Lausanne
+41 (0)21 555 59 99
www.fassbindhotels.com
215
430
584
Nash Carlton
Lausanne
+41 (0)21 613 07 07
www.nashotels.com
44
88
60
Mirabeau
Lausanne
+41 (0)21 341 42 43
www.mirabeau.ch
75
128
60
Agora Swiss Night
Lausanne
+41(21) 55 55 9 55
www.fassbindhotels.ch
142
284
n/a
Hôtel Victoria
Lausanne
+41 (21) 342 02 02
www.hotelvictoria.ch
60
85
n/a
Starling Hotel Lausanne
Saint-Sulpice
+41 (0)21 694 85 85
www.shlausanne.com
154
308
150
Novotel Lausanne
Bussigny
+41 (0)21 703 59 59
www.novotel.com
141
191
200
l’Union
Epalinges
+41 (0)21 654 41 00
www.hotel-union.ch
42
79
40
Tulip Inn Beaulieu
Lausanne
+41 (0)21 646 16 25
www.tulipinnlausanne.ch
59
112
12
Le Rivage
Lutry
+41 (0)21 796 72 72
www.hotelrivagelutry.ch
32
57
130
Aulac
Lausanne
+41 (0)21 613 15 00
www.aulac.ch
84
150
100
Hôtel Bellerive
Lausanne
+41 (0)21 614 90 00
www.hotelbellerive.ch
37
68
n/a
Hôtel City
Lausanne
+41 (0)21 320 21 41
www.fassbindhotels.ch
51
120
n/a
Hôtel Crystal
Lausanne
+41 (0)21 317 03 03
www.crystal-lausanne.ch
40
80
n/a
Hôtel Elite
Lausanne
+41 (0)21 320 23 61
www.elite-lausanne.ch
33
55
n/a
Hôtel des Voyageurs
Lausanne
+41 (0)21 319 91 11
www.voyageurs.ch
33
66
n/a
Régina
Lausanne
+41 (0)21 320 24 41
www.hotel-regina.ch
36
77
n/a
Alagare
Lausanne
+41 (0)21 612 09 09
www.hotelalagare.ch
45
67
n/a
NAME
LOCALITY
PHONE
WEBSITE
sup.
Beau-Rivage Palace
Lausanne
+41 (0)21 613 33 33
sup.
Lausanne Palace & Spa
Lausanne
Royal Savoy (Opening in 2013) sup.
sup.
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List of hotels Selection criteria: Business/Groups Hotels 5, 4 and 3 star hotels with 25 rooms and more; member of Swiss Hotels and GastroSuisse. Detailed list on the website: business.lake-geneva-region.ch
Montreux Riviera
7886
ROOMS
BEDS
SEMINAR CAPACITY
www.montreux-palace.ch
236
465
1,200
+41 (0)21 923 32 00
www.hoteltroiscouronnes.ch
53
86
230
Vevey
+41 (0)21 925 06 06
www.hoteldulac-vevey.ch
50
100
320
Le Mirador Kempinski
Le Mont-Pélerin
+41 (0)21 925 11 11
www.kempinski-mirador.com
67
130
130
Royal Plaza
Montreux
+41 (0)21 962 50 30
www.hotel-royalplaza.com
146
190
250
sup.
Eden Palace Au Lac
Montreux
+41 (0)21 966 08 00
www.edenpalace.ch
100
200
320
sup.
Victoria
Glion
+41 (0)21 962 82 82
www.victoria-glion.ch
60
80
120
Astra Hotel Vevey
Vevey
+41 (0)21 925 04 04
www.astra-hotel.ch
100
160
170
Best Western Eurotel Riviera
Montreux
+41 (0)21 966 22 22
www.eurotelriviera.ch
157
270
150
Golf-Hôtel René Capt
Montreux
+41 (0)21 966 25 25
www.golf-hotel-montreux.ch
75
144
120
Grand Hôtel Excelsior Biotonus
Montreux
+41 (0)21 966 57 57
www.hotelexcelsiormontreux.com
70
110
238
Grand Hôtel Suisse-Majestic
Montreux
+41 (0)21 966 33 33
www.suisse-majestic.com
155
278
418
Préalpina
Chexbres-Lavaux +41 (0)21 946 09 09
www.prealpina.ch
50
90
120
Hôtel Lavaux
Cully
+41 (0)21 799 93 93
www.hotellavaux.ch
64
127
66
Villa Toscane
Montreux
+41 (0)21 966 88 88
www.villatoscane.ch
43
70
25
Helvetie
Montreux
+41 (0)21 966 77 77
www.helvetie.ch
60
100
150
Hostellerie Bon Rivage
La Tour-de-Peilz
+41 (0)21 977 07 07
www.bon-rivage.ch
50
100
76
Hôtel de Famille
Vevey
+41 (0)21 923 39 00
www.hotelfamille.ch
61
100
75
Tralala Hôtel
Montreux
+41 (0)21 963 49 73
www.tralalahotel.ch
40
80
20
Hôtel Bon Port
Montreux
+41 (0)21 962 80 70
www.montreux.ch/bon-port.ch
29
59
n/a
Hôtel de Chailly
Chailly-Montreux +41 (0)21 964 21 51
www.hoteldechailly-montrreux.ch
33
59
30
Hôtel Masson
Montreux-Veytaux +41 (0)21 966 00 44
www.hotelmasson.ch
31
60
n/a
Hôtel Splendid
Montreux
www.hotel-splendid.ch
28
59
20
CATEGORY
sup.
NAME
LOCALITY
PHONE
WEBSITE
sup.
Fairmont Le Montreux Palace
Montreux
+41 (0)21 962 12 12
sup.
Hôtel des 3 Couronnes
Vevey
sup.
Grand Hôtel du Lac
sup.
+41 (0)21 966 79 79
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Villars, Les Diablerets, Leysin, Château-d’Oex CATEGORY
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ROOMS
BEDS
SEMINAR CAPACITY
www.royalp.ch
63
126
100
+41 (0)24 492 37 21
www.eurotel-victoria.ch
101
220
123
Villars-sur-Ollon
+41 (0)24 496 38 38
www.hotel-golf.ch
69
130
75
Eurotel Victoria
Villars-sur-Ollon
+41 (0)24 495 31 31
www.eurotel-victoria.ch
160
300
224
Le Bristol
Villars-sur-Ollon
+41 (0)24 496 36 36
www.bristol-villars.ch
110
220
63
Mercure Classic Hôtel
Leysin
+41 (0)24 493 06 06
www.mercure.com
68
136
290
Hôtel Le Cèdre
Bex
+41 (0)24 463 01 11
www.hotel-cedre.ch
42
80
85
Grand Hôtel des Bains
Lavey-les-Bains
+41 (0)24 486 15 15
www.lavey-les-bains.ch
68
115
167
Hôtel Les Sources
Les Diablerets
+41 (0)24 492 01 00
www.hotel-les-sources.ch
48
96
75
Hôtel Résidence Central and Spa
Leysin
+41 (0)24 493 07 07
www.central-residence.ch
104
300
244
Hôtel le Grand Chalet
Leysin
+41 (0)21 493 01 01
www.grand-chalet.ch
30
60
35
Hôtel Lodge Roc et Neige
Château-d’Oex
+41 (0)26 924 33 50
www.rocetneige.ch
55
90
90
NAME
LOCALITY
PHONE
WEBSITE
ROOMS
BEDS
SEMINAR CAPACITY
Hôtel La Barcarolle
Prangins
+41 (0)22 365 78 78
www.labarcarolle.ch
39
72
250
Hôtel Beau-Rivage
Nyon
+41 (0)22 365 41 41
www.beaurivagehotel.ch
50
100
112
Hôtel Réal
Nyon
+41 (0)22 365 85 85
www.hotelrealnyon.ch
30
70
n/a
La Fleur du Lac
Morges
+41 (0)21 811 58 11
www.fleur-du-lac.ch
30
54
30
Hostellerie Le Petit Manoir
Morges
+41 (0)21 804 12 00
www.lepetitmanoir.ch
25
28
32
Best Western Chavannes-de-Bogis
Chavannes-de-Bogis +41 (0)22 960 81 81
www.hotel-chavannes.ch
180
305
492
Hôtel des Alpes
Nyon
+41 (0)22 994 30 00
www.alpes-nyon.ch
53
92
60
La Longeraie
Morges
+41 (0)21 804 64 00
www.lalongeraie.ch
48
96
655
Nouvelle Couronne
Morges
+41 (0)21 804 81 81
www.couronne-morges.ch
43
84
48
Romantik Hôtel Mont-Blanc au Lac Morges
+41 (0)21 804 87 87
www.hotel-mont-blanc.ch
45
80
97
PHONE
WEBSITE
ROOMS
BEDS
SEMINAR CAPACITY
www.grandhotelyverdon.ch
115
176
250
Hôtel de la Prairie – Philippe Guignard Yverdon-les-Bains +41 (0)24 423 31 31
www.hoteldelaprairie.ch
37
52
80
Grand Hôtel des Rasses
Les Rasses
+41 (0)24 454 19 61
www.grandhotelrasses.ch
40
74
105
Hôtel des Mosaïques
Orbe
+41 (0)24 441 62 61
www.hoteldesmosaiques.ch
37
74
60
NAME
LOCALITY
PHONE
WEBSITE
Chalet RoyAlp Hôtel & Spa
Villars-sur-Ollon
+41 (0)24 495 90 90
Eurotel Victoria Les Diablerets
Les Diablerets
Hôtel du Golf & Spa
Nyon, Morges CATEGORY sup.
7887
Yverdon-les-Bains CATEGORY sup.
sup.
7889
7888
NAME
LOCALITY
Grand Hotel des Bains
Yverdon-les-Bains +41 (0)24 424 64 64
Tourist offices & Useful addresses
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Office du Tourisme Venoge – Milieu du Monde T: +41 (0)21 866 64 23 www.tourisme-lasarraz.ch
Montreux-Vevey Tourisme Point i Villeneuve T: +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com
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