Fairmont Le Montreux Palace

So I am excited to write a review about this place as more than a hotel this was a complete package.. How is it? You can have an amazing view of the Swiss Alps while having breakfast if you are on business visit. If you want sometime for leisure than you can enjoy a swim in the pool with seam and sauna. If this is again u don't want grab a coffee and sit next to the lake and spend the entire day peacefully. Trust me Fairmont Le Montreux will not disappoint you.

We had an excellent experience in Fairmont Le Montreux Palace. The hotel is stunning with Belle Epoque charm, spacious rooms, and postcard perfect views of Lake Geneva. The staff was warm, professional, and attentive throughout our stay, making us feel truly welcomed. The spa facilities and lake promenade access added to the luxury. The only thinh which I can ask for is that the hotel should provide pick-up and drop-off till the railway station which is hardly 400 meteres.

We had a wonderful stay at this excellent hotel. We stayed there for 2 nights. The location is simply fantastic. Our room had a balcony with a breathtaking view of Lake Geneva – a true highlight of our trip. The room was very spacious, extremely comfortable, and equipped with everything we needed. It was also spotlessly clean. The bathroom was large and convenient as well. The staff were friendly, courteous, and efficient, always ready to help with a smile. One of the best parts of our stay was sitting on the balcony, enjoying the view of the lake and the beautiful promenade below — pure relaxation. Breakfast was excellent, with a rich and fresh selection to start the day right. In short, we wholeheartedly recommend this hotel and hope to return soon!

Well, given the recent reviews, I expected less but was pleasantly surprised that: A. No renovations going on on our floor (6th) B. Beautiful , quiet view of lake Geneva C. Attentive staff from checkin, spa and concierge. D. My wife and I are active hikers, and the concierge recommendation of col de Jaman with a train down was excellent E. It’s a beautiful hotel in a tranquil location F. Everything is walking distance (including train station) We will be back!!

Sad to write this as this was my 4th stay but given this visit it will be my last. Really lost its sparkle and some things really not ok for a hotel of this quality. Construction going on at the hotel was extremely disruptive this time (last time would hardly know it was going on). The room next door to mine was being renovated so very loud. Banging crashing and hammering from pre 9am to late afternoon. So no chance of a holiday lie in or napping in the room during the day. Scaffolding stopped next to my balcony and a lot of dust blew off it and at times debris and tape from it. Not pleasant or safe. Was cleaned up once a day by housekeeping but doesn’t help if you wanted to sit out there. Dust also blew off it into the room if you opened the door, it was nice weather so would have been nice and if happened during the day, was only cleaned up next morning so made room grimy. Lack of privacy also an issue as from in the room and from the bed I could see workmen and if I could see them, they could see me. I did think about asking for a room change but I figured they know what the disruption is and still put guests in so staff must think it’s acceptable. It really isn’t though for a hotel of this quality to have such disruption. Also unpleasant walking through corridors with work ongoing so exposed wires and strong smell of paint and I think glue. Air con didn’t seem to be working, had on lowest setting but room still boiling, did report but no change. A few other little things didn’t work as well like USB on bedside as an example. Odd for rooms that have just been refurbished. Staff on previous visits were attentive but not intrusive but that line was crossed a few times I felt, especially been called for nothing urgent when I had do not disturb button active. Spa treatments were excellent but one staff member in spa was snappy with my father. He asked for a robe (every visit been fine to collect a robe from spa) and staff member snapped he should use one from his room! Who wants to use a damp robe smelling of chlorine from the pool later in their room? Or have to go back to room instead of straight down to spa to get robe when can just get one in spa. Spa food was awful. A lot of bugs in the salad. Reported and they took affected dish off the bill. I have a condition that makes me allergic to environmental triggers. I reacted to the linens so asked for them to be boil washed without scent/chemicals and I was very pleased the hotel accommodated. However mid week my robe was changed to a regular one, I didn’t realise and used it and became unwell again. Housekeeping replaced it when I reported but no explanation as to why it was changed for one that I said I reacted to. Disappointed that happened as I felt allergies weren’t taken seriously. All in all very disappointed and was glad to leave. This visit will be our last (did have another stay booked for later in the year but will of course be cancelling). I’m really sad as this was a favourite place when staying in Switzerland.