Suite of the Week: Coco Chanel at Lausanne Palace

The Coco Chanel Suite at the Lausanne Palace is a luxurious homage to the iconic fashion designer, who lived in the hotel for several years during her frequent stays in Switzerland.

Suite of the Week: Coco Chanel at Lausanne Palace
Credit: Lausanne Palace

In this week’s "Suite of the Week," we step inside the Lausanne Palace to discover the Coco Chanel Suite, a luxurious homage to the iconic designer who lived in the hotel for several years.

“Coco Chanel rarely left her room at the Beau-Rivage, staying on her balcony and enjoying the view of the lake and mountains".

Chanel's refined aesthetic largely inspired the suite’s design, with its serene palette of sky blue and cream tones. Located on the 5th floor, the suite features a magnificent balcony offering stunning views of Lake Geneva.

The balcony of Coco Chanel's suite
The balcony of Coco Chanel's suite, Credit: Lausanne Palace

Spanning 170 m², it boasts a spacious living room with a decorative marble fireplace, a cosy plasma TV corner, and a dining table perfect for dinners and receptions.

The living room in Coco Chanel's suite
The living room in Coco Chanel's suite, Credit: Lausanne Palace
The dining table in Coco Chanel's suite
The dining table in Coco Chanel's suite, Credit: Lausanne Palace

The master bedroom includes a contemporary bed, while an adjoining office space and a 24 m² dressing room with an English shower enhance the suite’s luxurious charm.

The master bedroom in Coco Chanel's suite
The master bedroom in Coco Chanel's suite, Credit: Lausanne Palace
Coco Chanel's suite dressing room
Coco Chanel's suite dressing room, Credit: Lausanne Palace

The cream-coloured marble bathroom is complete with a bathtub, dressing table, and separate toilet.

Coco Chanel's suite bathroom
Coco Chanel's suite bathroom, Credit: Lausanne Palace

Additional amenities include a minibar, a safe, and the option to connect to a Deluxe Lake room.

In terms of price, at the time of writing this article, one night costs approximately CHF 4,350 (€4,500); this is a bargain compared to the starting price of €40,000 per night for the Coco Chanel Suite at the Ritz Paris.