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# Multicultural amenities at the Hotel Fairmont Le Montreux Palace

> The Fairmont Le Montreux Palace is a grand Belle Époque five-star hotel on the shores of Lake Geneva in Montreux, Switzerland, known for its multicultural hospitality, Jazz Festival connections, and celebrity suites.

## Destination
Montreux, Switzerland, on the shore of Lake Geneva (Swiss Riviera).

## Getting there
Accessible by the GoldenPass Classic train, with a short walk along the lake shore to the hotel.

## What to see
- **Freddie Mercury Suite** — Top-floor suite with a rooftop terrace, reputedly the scene of legendary parties during the Montreux Jazz Festival.
- **Quincy Jones Suite** — Counterpart suite to the Freddie Mercury Suite, located opposite on the same floor with its own rooftop terrace.
- **Lake Geneva balcony view** — Deluxe Rooms feature small balconies overlooking Lake Geneva and the hotel garden.
- **Multicultural guest floors** — Certain floors are decorated in colourful, classic-original style to cater to Middle Eastern guests, including special arrangements during Ramadan.

## What to do
- **Montreux Jazz Festival** — The hotel hosts legendary Jazz Festival parties in its garden; the hotel is a hub for festival attendees.
- **Funky Claude's Bar** — The hotel's own bar, a lively spot for nightcaps.
- **Montreux Jazz Café** — A funky restaurant on the hotel premises.
- **Weekend brunch** — Described as very extravagant and not to be missed for guests staying over a weekend.

## Good to know
The hotel was built in 1906 and its wide corridors were dimensioned to allow women in wide sweeping skirts to pass each other. Montreux-Vevey Tourisme facilitated the reviewed stay.

## Photos

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    caption: "Hotel bed in the Deluxe Room"
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    caption: "Reflection in the Deluxe Room"
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    caption: "View from the balcony of the Deluxe Room"
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    caption: "Freddie Mercury Suite"
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