Montreux
Short break to Montreux
2nts flight&hotel from £218
Location: Montreux, Lake Geneva Region
The world-famous resort of Montreux is located in the heart of the Swiss Riviera. It boasts a beautiful lakeside location, a mild climate and , of course, the famous Chateau de Chillon, one of the best preserved medieval castles in Europe. Its diverse scenery, with palm trees on one side of the lake and snow-capped mountains peaks on the other, has attracted visitors since the 19th century. Trains take visitors to the summits of the surrounding mountains or you can take a steamboat on Lake Geneva to explore the other resorts along this famous lake. Transfer Time: 1h20
Key facts
Highlights:
- Chillon Castle
- Numerous boat cruises
- Walking
- Wine Tasting
- Visit Glacier 3,000
- Montreux Jazz Festival 05-19 July 08
4* Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Montreux
The newly renovated Belle-Epoque hotel enjoys a central location just opposite the railway station and close to the lake shore with great views of Lake Geneva and the mountains. Rencently renovated and refurbished throughout the hotel offers 140 rooms with balcony or terrace, lounge, restaurant, bar, large panorama terrace. Most rooms have wooden floors, air-conditioning and all have ensuite facilities, hairdryer, safe, radio, cable-TV and telephone. Standard rooms face the town while superior rooms overlook Lake Geneva.
5*+ Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Montreux
The beautiful 'Belle-Epoque' Montreux Palace is one of the top hotels in the country and enjoys a lovely location on the shores of Lake Geneva. Facilities include 235 luxuriously furnished rooms, Belle-Epoque lounge, four restaurants, piano bar, cocktail bar, night club, garden, covered lakeside terrace, outdoor swimming pool, large wellness centre - 2,000sqm dedicated to fitness, beauty, health and relaxation. All rooms offer bath, shower, wc, hairdryer, cable-TV, radio, telephone, minibar, safe, wirless LAN, modem connection, voice mail, air conditioning. Standard rooms have a mountain view, superior rooms are larger with lake view.
3*+ Hotel Helvetie, Montreux
A superior 3-star hotel with friendly service, situated in the centre of Montreux, the Hotel Helvetie is only 200m from the lake. Facilities include 60 rooms, comfortable & cosy lounges, bar, restaurant, flowered terrace on 6th floor with views across Lake Geneva, lift. All rooms have bath or shower, wc, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, telephone, fax / modem connections, minibar.