Grand Hotel du Lac Vevey

Grand Hotel du Lac sits directly on the shore of Lake Geneva in Vevey, in the canton of Vaud. The lake is outside the window, and the rooms that face it have balconies or terraces so you can sit above the water rather than look at it through glass.

Every room comes with a flat-screen television, a writing desk, a minibar, and an in-room safe. Complimentary Wi-Fi runs throughout the building. Upgraded rooms add a balcony or terrace; suites open into a separate living area with a sofa. The highest-tier suites go further, with a kitchenette and dining area — a practical arrangement for guests staying several nights.

The hotel runs several places to eat and drink under one roof: a formal restaurant, a casual bistro, a tapas bar with outdoor seating, and a tea room, as well as a lobby lounge. An outdoor pool and a gym are also on the property.

The nearest train station, at La Tour-de-Peilz, is a nine-minute walk from the hotel. The Musée Suisse du Jeu — Switzerland's museum dedicated to games — is eight minutes on foot in the other direction. Mont Pèlerin, the hill that rises above the lake, is eleven kilometres away.