Hotel on stilts on Lake Neuchâtel
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Practical information
From design to the great outdoors: a breathtaking view of the lake and the Alps.
The Hotel Palafitte was established in 2002, on the occasion of the 2002 National Exhibition, a temporary cultural event, to meet the additional demand for five-star accommodations.
Initially installed for 18 months, these pavilions were meant to be relocated after Expo 02. However, the 40 pavilions designed by Lausanne-based architect Kurt Hofmann have found a permanent place on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, a lake with wild landscapes and enchanting panoramas; since then, these pavilions are the only 5* rooms on stilts in Europe.
Each pavilion consists of a spacious room and a private terrace, with direct access to the lake for the overwater bungalows. Inside, cutting-edge technology and sophisticated home automation reign. 68 m2 of comfort and services.
But the magic lies elsewhere: the breathtaking view of the lake and the Alps and the sweet sensation of feeling alone in the world.
If you visit at the end of September, take part in the Wine Harvest Festival, the most popular celebration in the canton of Neuchâtel. All information can be found on their website.
A unique experience in Switzerland!
The Hotel Palafitte was established in 2002, on the occasion of the 2002 National Exhibition, a temporary cultural event, to meet the additional demand for five-star accommodations.
Initially installed for 18 months, these pavilions were meant to be relocated after Expo 02. However, the 40 pavilions designed by Lausanne-based architect Kurt Hofmann have found a permanent place on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, a lake with wild landscapes and enchanting panoramas; since then, these pavilions are the only 5* rooms on stilts in Europe.
Each pavilion consists of a spacious room and a private terrace, with direct access to the lake for the overwater bungalows. Inside, cutting-edge technology and sophisticated home automation reign. 68 m2 of comfort and services.
But the magic lies elsewhere: the breathtaking view of the lake and the Alps and the sweet sensation of feeling alone in the world.
If you visit at the end of September, take part in the Wine Harvest Festival, the most popular celebration in the canton of Neuchâtel. All information can be found on their website.
A unique experience in Switzerland!
Hotel Palafitte
Route des Gouttes d’Or, 2
2000 Neuchâtel, Suisse
Tel : +41 (0)32 723 02 02
Fax : +41 (0)32 723 02 03
From 355 CHFRoute des Gouttes d’Or, 2
2000 Neuchâtel, Suisse
Tel : +41 (0)32 723 02 02
Fax : +41 (0)32 723 02 03
Pricing details
Rates 2024, from CHF 355 per night for two in a Rivage pavilion (built on stilts at the edge of the lake, with a lake view). The night for two,
⊹ in a Rivage pavilion, between CHF 355 and CHF 800 depending on the season
⊹ in a Lacustre pavilion, between CHF 500 and CHF 970 depending on the season
The Hotel Palafitte 5* and its 38 pavilions also offer a Romantic Getaway package to fully enjoy the experience of this unique hotel in the world:
Night in a Lacustre or Rivage pavilion, buffet breakfast at the Table de Palafitte or continental breakfast in the pavilion, fruit platter and flower bouquets, bottle of champagne in the pavilion, Mille Saveurs menu (4 courses, drinks not included).
Rates 2024 for 2 people:
CHF 730.- in a Lacustre pavilion and CHF 850.- in a Rivage pavilion
Note: All prices are provided for informational purposes only and must be confirmed directly with the establishment.
Comments
By car, access via the A5 motorway Geneva-Lausanne-Yverdon-Neuchâtel (exit no. 14 Neuchâtel-Monruz) or via the A1 Zurich-Berne-Neuchâtel (exit Neuchâtel-Maladière, direction Neuchâtel-Monruz).By train, 4 hours from Paris, 1h30 from Zurich or Basel, 1h15 from Geneva and 30 minutes from Bern.
