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Visiting Montreux, Switzerland


Jazz aficionados know Montreux as the home of the famed jazz festival. And where else will you find a statue of Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury? But even those who aren't music fans will find respite in this resort town on the Swiss Riviera: the wineries here are world renowned, the Château de Chillon is an impressive example of a medieval castle and the views of the Dents-du- Midi are breathtaking. Walk on the lake promenade, ride on the rack railway or wander Old Montreux to taste its... more » Jazz aficionados know Montreux as the home of the famed jazz festival. And where else will you find a statue of Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury? But even those who aren't music fans will find respite in this resort town on the Swiss Riviera: the wineries here are world renowned, the Château de Chillon is an impressive example of a medieval castle and the views of the Dents-du- Midi are breathtaking. Walk on the lake promenade, ride on the rack railway or wander Old Montreux to taste its Edwardian flavour. « less
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Traveller Reviews

Suisse Majestic Grand Hotel

4 of 5 stars
Cologne, Germany
12 Jul 2009

The Majestic is one of the old Grand-Hotels with real style. However, it has seen some better years in the past I guess and it is overshadowed by the splendid Palace. If that one is too glamorous for...more

Fairmont Le Montreux Palace

5 of 5 stars
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12 Jul 2009

My wife and I had the pleasure of staying at this once in a lifetime hotel. The hotel is walking distance from the Montreux trainstop. It is an ellegant hotel located directly on lake Geneva. ...more

Hotel Splendid

3 of 5 stars
Hong Kong
11 Jul 2009

The hotel has modern equipments inside the room. It's clean and tidy and I got upgraded to 3 bedroom room again. It's LCD TV and the washroom has auto-detector for lights. But the light went off twice...more

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