"A Belle Époque landmark overlooking Lake Geneva, the French Alps and Lausanne’s Olympic Park, this grand property dates to 1861 and combines historic grandeur—Marble ballrooms, Murano glass chandeliers, parquet floors and stained-glass domes—with modern amenities. The 168 rooms sit within 10 acres that include a sprawling Guerlain spa with saunas, hammams, heated and thermal pools and tennis courts, and its dining offerings feature a restaurant led by Anne-Sophie Pic that holds two Michelin stars. Wrought-iron balconies with canary-yellow awnings invite guests to sip local chasselas while taking in views of the nearby UNESCO-listed Lavaux terraces." - Adam H. Graham