Hôtel Angleterre Lausanne
One of the oldest in the Lake Geneva region, standing since the 18th century. This is where Lord Byron stayed in 1816 and finished The Prisoner of Chillon, just steps away from the actual Château. And later, the École hôtelière de Lausanne quietly started its journey in the Lutetia building.
The Hôtel Angleterre has lived many lives. Once called Logis d’Ouchy, then Hôtel de l’Ancre, and finally Hôtel d’Angleterre in 1868, it became the must-stop address for poets and scholars on their way to Rome. After decades of decline, it was brought back to life by the Sandoz Foundation, with a meticulous renovation that revealed a medieval well beneath the hotel.
Today, it’s a peaceful four-star escape with just 75 rooms across distinct pavilions. No grand statements. Just peace, light, and the timeless beauty of Lake Geneva.
This article is part of the Hotel Stories series by Maora and is based on personal impressions and photography. All rights reserved ©