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Canton of Vaud
Château d’Ouchy
Luxury and Exceptional Service
For travellers in search of a haven
of tranquillity just minutes from the
centre of Lausanne, the Château
d’Ouchy is the perfect choice. The
recently renovated château-hotel,
which is housed in an elegant 19th
century neo-Gothic château, blends
period charm and contemporary
style. Guestrooms feature parquet
floors, lush white linens, and a
restful colour scheme of browns and
creams, all of which make a perfect
setting for enjoying sensational
views of mountains and the lake.
Guests can dine on gourmet Mediterranean
cuisine in the hotel’s restaurant,
or relax in the pool or in the
elegant spa. A private boat, the Etoile
du Léman, is available for cruises on
the lake, and the lobby bar and Sunset
Bar in the gardens are ideal for quiet
drinks. In summer, the Tapas Bar on
the terrace serves tasty Spanish delicacies
and beverages, and a private
wine room is available by reservation
only. Wi-Fi connections are available
throughout the hotel.
Nearby attractions include
Lausanne’s 13th century cathedral
and the Olympic Museum in Ouchy,
and Lausanne’s lively cultural scene
is only a metro ride away. The hotel’s
staff can help organise individual tours
of local vineyards and other sites.
Focus on personalised service
Service helps set Château d’Ouchy
apart. Pablo Pizarro, Manager,
explains, “We have a one to one staff
to guest ratio here. The Château
d’Ouchy is a young and dynamic hotel
which offers guests, including business
travellers, a home away from home.”
The Château d’Ouchy is a member
of the exclusive Small Luxury Hotels
association, a guarantee that guests
can count on a personal touch as well
as luxurious amenities.
Formerly with the Ritz hotel in Paris,
the Cipriani in Venice, and Dubai’s
ultra luxurious Burj Al Arab hotel,
Pablo Pizarro opened the Château
d’Ouchy in 2008 after the hotel had
undergone a four year renovation. He
explains that around 80% of the hotel’s
guests are executive travellers, some
of whom make the Château d’Ouchy
their home for several months.
The Château d’Ouchy and its sister
property, the Lausanne Palace & Spa,
work with a number of international
and local companies and organisations,
including the Swiss tourist office. Pablo
Pizarro urges international travellers
to discover Lausanne’s many charms,
and concludes, “The two best hotels in
Lausanne are the Lausanne Palace &
Spa and the Château d’Ouchy!”
Château d’Ouchy
2, place du Port
1006 Lausanne - Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)21 331 32 32
info@chateaudouchy.ch
www.chateaudouchy.ch
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