Beau-Rivage Neuchâtel SA

The 66-room Beau-Rivage Neuchâtel is right on the lake, a short walk from the historic heart of Switzerland's watch-making capital—and an hour from the Geneva airport. The hotel has an enviable location and a historic pedigree, though rooms are more contemporary than classic. The restaurant and bar, with lake views, are worth visiting even if you aren't staying at the hotel.