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Château d'Ouchy

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Château d’Ouchy is a four-star, 49-room castle hotel beside Lake Geneva in Lausanne’s Ouchy quarter.

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What's on here

Why go

  • Cooking in full view of diners at 57° Grill.
  • A hotel where leading figures of the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne stayed.

Good to know

Bridal suiteNon-smoking roomsSuitesFamily roomsHOTEL CLASS4 of 5 starsClassicHistoric HotelAllergy-free roomBathrobesAir conditioningPrivate balconyRoom serviceSafeMinibarFlatscreen TVEnglish, French, Spanish, GermanPaid public parking on-siteFree High Speed Internet (WiFi)SaunaPoolRestaurantAirport transportationBusiness Center with Internet AccessBanquet room

Good for

  • couples Bridal suites.
  • families Family accommodation.
  • business Business centre with internet access and a banquet room.

Rooms

Room categories
Four categories; 49 rooms
Suites
Three individually styled suites
Other room types
Bridal suites, family rooms and non-smoking rooms
Room features
Air conditioning, room service, safe, minibar and flatscreen TV
Additional room features
Allergy-free room, bathrobes and private balcony Availability may vary by room.

Amenities

  • pool Outdoor pool for guests in summer.
  • spa Sauna; Boudoir du Château offers massages, treatments and relaxation rituals.
  • parking Paid public parking on-site.
  • Wi-Fi Free high-speed internet.

Restaurants and bars on site

  • 57° Grill — meat, fish and shellfish cooked at 57°.
  • Hotel bar — cocktails, spirits, a billiards table and Tres Hermanos cigars.

Location

  • Place du Port, 1006 Lausanne, canton of Vaud, Switzerland.
  • Airport transportation is available.
  • English, French, Spanish and German are spoken.
  • Contact: +41213313232.

What you see

  • Rooms overlook Lake Geneva or the hotel gardens. The hotel also has views of the Vaudois Alps.

With kids

  • Family rooms are available.

Interesting facts3

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  1. The keep also served as a granary.

    Château d'Ouchy - Wikipedia
  2. 1445

    In 1445, residents of Aran, Chatagny and Grandvaux helped strengthen the fortifications in return for shelter within the castle grounds.

    Schloss Ouchy - Wikipedia
  3. 1693

    In 1693, blackberries were reported growing in the former great hall.

    Schloss Ouchy - Wikipedia

History

During the later conversion, Mercier cleared the ruins but retained and modernised the surviving tower. With architect Francis Isoz, he built the neo-Gothic hotel from 1889 to 1893.

  1. c. 1170A tower was built on the lakeshore for the Bishop of Lausanne.
  2. 13th c.The tower became a fortified residence for bishops.
  3. c. 1283The tower was expanded with a curtain wall and service buildings.
  4. early 14th c.A great hall was documented in the palace and tower.
  5. 1536After Bernese forces conquered Vaud, the castle served as a prison.
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  1. 1609A fire largely destroyed the central tower and fortifications.
  2. 1885The canton of Vaud sold part of the estate to Jean-Jacques Mercier.
  3. 1889–1893Mercier and architect Francis Isoz rebuilt the site as a neo-Gothic hotel, retaining and modernising the surviving tower.

Shorts

How to get there

  • TrainOuchy M2 station is across the street from the hotel.

Sources: Château d'Ouchy - Wikipedia · Lausanne - Wikivoyage (sleep) · Château d'Ouchy - Lausanne, Suisse · Château d'Ouchy - Lausanne, Suisse · Château d'Ouchy - Lausanne, Suisse · Schloss Ouchy - Wikipedia · Château d'Ouchy - Wikipedia · Castello di Ouchy - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where
Place du Port, 1006, Lausanne

Questions and answers

Which languages are spoken at Château d’Ouchy?

English, French, Spanish and German.

How can I contact Château d’Ouchy?

+41 21 331 32 32.

Who owns Château d’Ouchy?

It belongs to the Sandoz Foundation hotel group.

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