Astra Hotel, Vevey

Vevey's 4-star Astra Hotel has been under the personal supervision of the Ming family for over 50 years. Located opposite the railway station and just a short walk from the shores of Lake Geneva, the hotel is an ideal base from which to explore Vevey and the surrounding area.

The Astra Hotel features two restaurants and a Brasserie, a snack bar and the cosy Orient Express Bar, which has a theme of railways from a bygone age. It also has a brand new roof top Panoramic Spa overlooking the lush vineyards above the hotel. Its superb facilities include a sauna, solarium, fitness suite and jacuzzi.

The comfortable rooms have all been individually decorated and are well-equipped with a television, telephone, hairdryer, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, safety deposit box and air conditioning. Upgrades to deluxe rooms and Junior Suites are available on request.

Typical meal arrangements when dining at the hotel:

Breakfast: buffet-style continental breakfast, cold items only
Dinner: three-course dinner with a choice of main course

The hotel is a consistent favourite with customers, winning Great Rail Journeys' awards for food and service in 2008 and 2009. In 2010 the hotel won our Gold Award for its outstanding customer service, whilst in 2011 it won the Gold Award for Best Overall Hotel in Switzerland.

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Alps of Lake Geneva in Winter & Spring 2012
Rail journey on the Mont Blanc Express and the Montenvers Mountain Railway

This relaxing rail holiday takes full advantage of our handsome lake setting, whilst fascinating excursions by mountain railway bring us to the most enchanting snow-graced Alpine panoramas.

Departures from February to March
from £1,385
Alps of Lake Geneva 2012

Relax by Lake Geneva and explore the dramatic scenery from our base in the market town of Vevey. Funicular and mountain railways, lake steamers and the excellent rail network bring the sights of the area within easy reach on this leisurely holiday.

Departures from May to September
from £1,528
Lake Geneva & the Jungfrau Express 2012

Our Swiss adventure takes us to some of the country's most famous towns and most beautiful resorts. We travel by rail through mountainous terrain and truely spectacular scenery, and arguably the highlight is the Jungfrau Railway which tunnels through the Eiger to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest station.

Departures from May to September
from £1,328
Christmas Alps of Lake Geneva 2012
Celebrate Christmas on stylish Lake Geneva

A superb combination of memorable Christmas or New Year celebrations in one of our favourite hotels and unforgettable excursions by train as we climb on narrow-gauge and mountain railways to reach the dizzy heights of the frosted Alps.

Departures from December to December
New Year Alps of Lake Geneva 2012
Climb the dizzy heights on the Montenvers Mountain Railway

A superb combination of memorable Christmas or New Year celebrations in one of our favourite hotels and unforgettable excursions by train as we climb on narrow-gauge and mountain railways to reach the dizzy heights of the frosted Alps.

Departures from December to December