Beau-Rivage

Beau-Rivage Review

While luxuriously contemporary where it counts, and with that all-important crisp feel, guest rooms of this gracious, history-rich landmark hotel are awash in swathes of tasseled drape and Louis Something furniture; standard rooms may be less époque but still bask in the vibe, and all rooms (and public spaces) feed off from a grand five-story atrium. Sotheby's Geneva offices are here; there's an elegant bar and world-class Thai restaurant, along with Le Chat Botté, the French restaurant that moves to an upstairs terrace in summer. Savoring a meal on its awning-shaded balcony with cascades of flowers in planters—not to mention lake, mountain, and Jet d'Eau views to die for—continues to be a Best of Geneva experience.