Astra Hotel

This Edwardian hotel rises from Lausanne's central plaza in a style of restrained opulence—limestone façade, brass fixtures, interior balconies overlooking the atrium. Fifty to one hundred fifty guests occupy a ballroom whose clerestory windows admit even light across coffered ceilings. The architecture prioritizes proportion and material honesty; you sense the building's age in its solidity. Service remains cordial without fussiness. It appeals to couples who respect craft and see elegance as a function of restraint.