Built in 1915 and representing an important part of the historical heritage of Lausanne, the Lausanne Palace & Spa features gourmet restaurants and exclusive spa facilities. It was named Gault Millau Hotel of the Year 2011. Situated in the heart of the business and shopping district, this elegant 5-star hotel offers panoramic views of the city, Lake Geneva, and the Alps. Some rooms in the Lausanne Palace & Spa have views of Lake Geneva, while others look out over the Old Town of Lausanne. All feature spacious marble bathrooms. The Lausanne Palace’s leisure facilities include the CBE Concept Spa & Cosmetics and the Aveda Beauty Centre, spreading over 2,100 m². The latter features an indoor pool, a hot tub, a hammam, a sauna, fitness equipment, and a Pilates centre. Massage treatments and balneotherapy are also available. The gourmet restaurant La Table d’Edgard was awarded 1 star by Michelin and 17 points by Gault Millau. Guests of the Lausanne Palace can also dine in the Japanese restaurant The Palace Sushi Zen, the French brasserie Le Grand Chene, and the Mediterranean restaurant Coté Jardin, which features a summer terrace. 3 bars can also be found in the hotel.