Hôtel du Port

Steps from Lake Geneva's public beaches, this harbor-front hotel preserves a modestly scaled Belle Époque structure underneath contemporary additions. Fifty to one hundred fifty guests celebrate in a glass-walled pavilion that fronts the water, waves visible behind guests as they feast. The architecture defers to the landscape; the lake provides the spectacle. A stone terrace extends into a private beach cove where ceremonies can unfold at the water's edge. It suits couples who want natural drama without architectural theater.