Travel & Hotel

Flight

Geneva

Guests are encouraged to stay in the city of Lausanne, which is a 40-minute drive or 50-minute direct train ride from the Geneva airport. Guests departing from New York or Washington, DC will likely find the Geneva airport to be the most convenient travel option.

Flight

Zurich

Guests are encouraged to stay in the city of Lausanne, which is a 2-hour, 20-minute drive or 2-hour, 40-minute direct train ride from the Zurich airport. Guests departing from Boston, Chicago, or western US cities will likely find the Zurich airport to be the most convenient travel option.

Travel Note

Where to stay

Guests are encouraged to lodge in the city of Lausanne, a vibrant Swiss cultural hub with museums, events, and charming restaurants stretching between Lake Geneva and a medieval cathedral and old town atop the hill. Lausanne is a wonderful home base for day trips to explore Switzerland and is situated close to all relevant venue locations, each conveniently accessible via Swiss transit or Uber. Specific hotel recommendations are listed below.

Hotel

Alpha-Palmiers

This hotel is centrally located in Lausanne, near the train station, all public transit needed to get around the city, and a short walk to the city center. Pros: a bit larger than the average Swiss hotel, has modern amenities and a beautiful central garden. Cons: it's located on a quaint cobblestone incline which is climbable with heavy roller bags, although some huffing and puffing may be required. To automatically apply a 5% discount, book directly using the URL below: https://byfassbind.com/hotel/palmiers-by-fassbind/

Hotel

Agora Swiss Night

The Agora Swiss Night is a contemporary hotel situated in the Sous Gare neighborhood, surrounded by tree-lined streets and Belle Epoque architecture. It is located near the train station and all public transit is needed to get around the city. Pros: location, great value, and a beautiful breakfast room with a breathtaking view of the lake. Cons: the rooms are on the smaller side, but will be adequate for an extended stay. To automatically apply a 5% discount, book directly using the URL below: https://byfassbind.com/hotel/agora-swiss-night-by-fassbind/

Hotel

Carlton Lausanne Boutique Hotel‎

The Carlton is a boutique hotel in a historic building located in the tree-lined Sous Gare district, a 3-minute metro ride from the train station and a 3-minute metro ride from the lake (though you'll probably enjoy the stroll). Pros: historic building, well-appointed rooms, included breakfast when booked with discount code. Cons: the rooms are on the smaller side and this is likely the priciest hotel option. To take advantage of the group rate which includes complimentary breakfast, book using the URL below and apply discount code CARLTON1 https://www.carltonlausanne.com/en/