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across the lake (Sfr20 extra) and are spacious (about 20 sq metres). Up on the 3rd floor
are some lovely junior suites.
Eating
Lausanne's dining scene is laidback. Its best addresses are stylish cafe-bars and bistros
that morph, come dusk, into great places for drinks and tapas.
CAFÉ ST-PIERRE $
| Modern European
( 021 326 36 36;
www.cafesaintpierre.ch
; Place Benjamin Constant 1; mains Sfr20-30, tapas Sfr6-8.50,
brunch Sfr10-23; 7.30am-midnight Tue & Wed, to 1am Thu, to 2am Fri, 11am-2am Sat, 11am-6pm Sun;
)
The very fact that every table is snapped up by noon while waiters buzz between
tables and the telephone constantly rings says it all - this hip cafe-bar rocks! Its interior is
retro, trendy and relaxed, and the cuisine is contemporary European - quiches, pasta,
salad, fish and so on at lunchtime, creative tapas from 7pm and brunch on weekends.
Reserve in advance.
CAFÉ ROMAND $
( 021 312 63 75; Place St François 2; mains Sfr20-30; 11am-11pm Mon-Sat)
Hidden in an
unpromising-looking arcade, this Lausanne legend dating to 1951 is a welcome blast from
the past. Everyone from bankers to punks pours into the broad, somewhat-sombre dining
area littered with timber tables to gorge on fondue,
cervelle au beurre noir
(brains in black
butter), tripe,
pied de porc
(pork trotters) and other feisty traditional dishes. Simple om-
elettes (between Sfr11 and Sfr14), sandwiches (Sfr7) and soups ensure all tastes are
catered for. The kitchen operates all day, rare for this town.
| Swiss
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