| Hotel Masson 1820 Montreux-Veytaux Sac Léman, Switzerland |
Tel: 021/963 81 61 |
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| Situated in Veytaux in a
calm, green setting near Lake Geneva and the wooded hills that surround it, the Masson is
the oldest hotel in the Montreux area.
With its three stories and its 32 overhanging rooms, it could be mistaken for an opulent residence of the bourgeoisie in the last century. Built between 1829 and 1832 by Jean François Masson, it originally consisted of a vast dwelling, a coach house and a press house. Turned officially into a residential hotel in 1855, it was surrounded by a vineyard which was turned into a garden in 1931. The barn, stable and woodshed were demolished in 1872.
From 1873 until 1906, the hotel was run by Jean François Masson's daughter, Elise, and then by her husband, Charles Albert Rolli. Jean Baptiste Genelin (1913), Marthe Spalinger (1925) and Charles Frederic Bar (1930) then ran the hotel in succession, until Rene Jacquier took over in 1947 and ushered in a new family tradition. All of the owners, past and present, have endeavored jealously to maintain the traditional appearance of the premises. Today you will still find the high ceilings and old, meticulously crafted parquet floors that once creaked under the footsteps of many a Russian aristocrat, the historian Jules Michelet, the philosopher Edgard Quinet, the Swiss painter Eugene Burnard and the celebrated French poet Victor Hugo.
Captivated by the authenticity of the historical decor, accentuated by floral paintings, antique furniture and paintings by old masters, guests at the Masson will enjoy their stay in exquisite comfort, as every room is equipped with bathroom, telephone and color television. At the Masson, combining the charm of the past with the comforts of the present in a particularly cozy environment is a daily ritual. |
Hotel Masson
Beaurtiful antique furnishings adorn the rooms.
Relax on the balcony and enjoy the great view!
Enjoy delicious meals in our dining room. |
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