Geneva or Montreaux
 

We are flying into Geneva and have one night there on our inward and outward journeys, late July or early August. Which place is the better to stay in - Geneva or Montreaux?
Any info on good hotels would be appreciated too. Thank you.

Hi Yvonne11,

If you like staying in a real city, you should stay in Geneva. But if you prefer a smaller town, you should stay in Montreux.

How much do you want to spend on a hotel? My favorite is the Victoria in Glion, above Montreux. Another good one is the Eden Palace au Lac.

Have fun!

s

When I saw your post I immediately thought of the Victoria in Glion. It has been a few years but I remember our room and the view from the top floor of this fine hotel. It was all good.

It depends what you are doing the next day. Do you need to be in Geneva for an early flight or something?

That said, I much prefer Montreux or Vevey! I love those towns and have spent quite a bit of time there. Geneva doesn't do much for me (a cold business-like feel to it imo).

Thank you all for your advice. I must admit that I have been looking at the Eden Palace au Lac in Montreux, but will check out the Victoria in Glion.

I would pick the first hotel because I really like to be right in town, and being right on the lake would be absolutely heaven. Glion is not walking distance (right?).

Glion sits up above Montreux (on the way to Rochers de Naye).

Geneva gets a bad rap, it is worth spending an evening there. Plus, if you have an early flight in or out, it is a 6 minute ride to the airport from the central station, with trains coming every 10 minutes. Couldn't be more convenient.

However, I agree with everyone that Montreax or Vevey would give you the sense that you saw another neat European village, whereas Geneva is just a big business town (reminds me of Milan in that way).

We stayed at the Eden Palace--it was great--beautiful setting and the cleanest bathrooms I've even seen. Request a balcony overlooking the lake if you can get it.

Hi all,

Well I've walked from Glion to Montreux a few times -- but it wasn't pretty, lol! Especially in August --

Anyway, there is a funicular from Glion that runs every 15 minutes and takes you smack to Territet. Or you can take the train, but it only runs every other hour or so.

If you don't stay at the Victoria, try to get up there for a drink on their terrace at least. Views are smashing.

s

Thank you all for your advice. I think I will stick with the Eden Palace. I did think about the Du Port in Villeneuve until I saw your comments on the place Swandav.
Also the Eden Palace have come back with a pretty good price for the rooms we require. Again your help is much appreciated.

I'm glad it was helpful. You'll really enjoy it I bet!

s