In no particular order, here is a snapshot of why I really loved my wellness week at Chenot Palace Weggis, located on the stunning shores of Lake Lucerne in Switzerland. I opted for the 7-night, 6-day Recover & Energise Programme, and it turned out to be a truly transformational experience. This blog post highlights the key aspects of my stay, with a more detailed review and a day-by-day account coming soon on my website. Chenot Palace Weggis is not just a wellness haven; it's an incredible hotel with top-notch facilities and exceptional service.

Do contact me if you are interested in visiting Chenot Palace, either here at Weggis or their other property (Gabala) in Azerbaijan. I hope to return to both the Swiss property at Weggis, but also try out Gabala as a compare and contrast stay.

Fast Facts for Chenot Palace Weggis

Address - Hertensteinstrasse 34, 6353 Weggis, Switzerland
Website - https://www.chenotpalaceweggis.com/
Group Website - https://www.chenot.com
Contact - info@chenotpalaceweggis.com
Instagram - @chenotpalaceweggis @chenot_official @chenotpalacegabala
Nearest airport - Zurich International (ZRH) 65km
Opened - 2020
Number of rooms / suites - 97
Programmes - Advanced Detox, Recover & Energise, Prevention & Ageing Well
Indicative Cost - 7 nights CHF 5,300 - 6,900 (£4,700 - £6,200, $6,000 - $7,800, €5,500 - €7,200) plus accommodation

(1) Stunning Location on Lake Lucerne

Chenot Palace Weggis is situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Lucerne, offering breathtaking views and a serene environment that enhances the wellness experience. I was there at the end of March/start of April, so lake swimming wasn’t for me, but the way the hotel has been connected to the lake shore by the under-road tunnel is exceptional. After dinner, at sunset, I loved to walk through the tunnel to the lake to enjoy some me-time.

(2) Comprehensive Wellness Programs

The Recover & Energise Programme I participated in was meticulously designed to rejuvenate both body and mind, with a combination of treatments and activities tailored to individual needs. It was perfectly blended between therapy and relaxation, and the timing was very carefully crafted to still allow me to do other things like yoga and stretch classes.

(3) Luxurious Accommodations

The rooms and suites are spacious, elegantly decorated, and equipped with all modern amenities to ensure a comfortable and relaxing stay. They are located across four buildings (Le Petit Mansion, La Grand Mansion, La Grand Maison, & Le Petit Maison). My room (an Executive, 453) was on the top floor of La Grande Maison, built partly into the eaves of a modern extension, with a great front/lake facing terrace, as well as access to a huge rear facing (mountainside) shared terrace. Read all about it in my full hotel review, this was more than a room with a view, just exceptional!

(4) State-of-the-Art Spa Facilities

The spa at Chenot Palace Weggis features cutting-edge technology and a wide range of treatments, including hydrotherapy, cryotherapy, and various massage techniques. There was the indoor pool with an outside sunbathing terrace (which was being used in the last few days of my trip), and adjacent to the pool was a thermal suite, with another front-facing relaxation room. This had a sauna, steam room, ice bucket with chilled water, foot baths, and showers. In every spa area there was always water or tea, and lots of fluffy white towels.

(5) Personalized Treatment Plans

Each guest receives a customized treatment plan based on a thorough initial consultation, ensuring that the wellness journey is tailored to specific health goals. There are consultations at both the start of the week and again at the end to discuss all the results that came from the various tests. I added in molecular testing and some other therapies, for a wider view of my overall health. The results were transformational and insightful, so worth doing.

(6) The Chenot Diet

The hotel offers gourmet meals that are both delicious and nutritious, designed to complement the wellness programs and promote overall health. Other than a fast day, where you take only water, broth (lemongrass or mushroom), or tea across a 24 hour period, the daily diet was based on 650 calories across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Food really was exceptional (all plant based, which was perfect for me as a vegetarian) and all dietary requirements (and also any dislikes) were fully taken into account. The main dining (with various rooms, but in particular the stunning lake view terrace room) was an option as well as room service. I only opted for room service on the night of my fast, but the service and presentation was completely on point. Food was delicious throughout the week, amazing in fact.

(7) The People: Expert Staff and Practitioners

The team at Chenot Palace Weggis includes highly trained and experienced professionals who provide exceptional care and guidance throughout the stay. From my welcome at reception, and the explanation of the process and facilities, throughout the week the staff made this such an exceptional experience from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble, and they were a perfect blend of friendliness with professionalism and efficiency.

(8) Daily Activities and Things to Do Around Weggis

A variety of daily activities, such as yoga, meditation, and fitness classes, are available to enhance the wellness experience and keep guests engaged. As well as the spa facilities on site (all included as part of any standard package) there was of course an exceptionally well appointed gymnasium, with all the latest equipment including an altitude room for training too. Although I didn’t seem to have lots of free time, I liked to walk around the lake and the local area, as well as doing something I wanted from the off, which was to take the Rigi Kulm train to the top of the mountain facing the resort, then coming back by cable car. Such a nice environment, and the day I picked to visit the mountain (with reception assistance in booking train tickets and transport etc.) was just the perfect day.

(9) Beautifully Landscaped Grounds

The hotel’s grounds are meticulously maintained, offering peaceful gardens and walking paths that are perfect for relaxation and reflection. The only problem I had, which was quite a funny experience afterwards, was getting locked out of my room. As I said above, there was a rear terrace and I went out there on my first day to take in the views. I hadn’t realised that the door would blow closed behind me with a gust of wind, and so I was left out there without the key to get back in. Working my way down the fire escape and trying to get back to reception, I seemed to get trapped in a courtyard garden of the medical facility (with an amazing curved white staircase). I hadn’t realised it was meant to just be an ornamental garden only, but thankfully one of the spa attendants noticed me and was able to let me in. I think I was from then on known as the man who had got trapped in the garden!

(10) Exemplary Service

From the moment you arrive, the staff at Chenot Palace Weggis go above and beyond to ensure that your stay is comfortable and enjoyable. The organisation before, during, and after my stay was impeccable; with service from everyone from reception, the spa, dining room, medical area, gym, yoga practitioners and gym staff were all exceptional and really made my stay.

(11) The ‘My Chenot’ App

I wasn’t sure how treatment and spa planning would work, but on my arrival (having already download the Chenot app on my iPhone) I was able to scan a personalised QR code with them gave me access to my week’s treatment plan on my phone, as well as being able to get all general information including meal times here too. There were various ways you could view the calendar, and optional extras (supplementary treatments) were highlighted separately so you could track extra spending. There was also a very handy (to begin with anyway) resort map, but after a day or so I began to know where everything was, and how this labyrinth of buildings all connected up so well. What looked liked separate buildings connected by walkways on the ground level, was also supplemented by a huge underground expanse too to connect everything together.

(12) Holistic Approach to Wellness

The holistic approach at Chenot Palace Weggis addresses physical, mental, and emotional well-being, providing a comprehensive wellness experience. I loved the fact that this was a detox and review week rather than just weight-loss, and it was so cohesive in terms of how everything was instrinctly linked to my overall wellness, whether this was through diet, exercise, supplements, or spa therapies; as well as focussing on my mental health and wellbeing through relaxation and meditation.

(13) Advanced Medical Consultations

Guests have access to advanced medical consultations and diagnostics, which help to create a deeper understanding of their health and wellness needs. There are a number of these included in each of the wellness programmes, but you are of course able to add in additional tests (like I did with the excellent molecular testing) and all costs are clearly explained up front and shown on your app, so you’re aware of your overall spending. I found that with the package already including 43 diagnostics and treatments, all the key things were already covered and included as standard.

(14) Serene and Tranquil Environment

The tranquil environment at Chenot Palace Weggis is ideal for unwinding and disconnecting from the stresses of everyday life, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the wellness journey. For me this was enjoying all of the inclusive therapies, but also taking part in stretching and yoga classes (all complimentary) and enjoying time outdoors and the stunning lake views. There were so many areas in the resort to relax and perhaps read, listen to music, or as I often do, listen to audiobooks.

(15) Hydrotherapy Treatments

Rejuvenating water therapies to soothe and revitalize. One of (the many) best treatments was the daily hydrotherapy trilogy. First off was the Hydro-Aromatherapy, a warm jacuzzi bath with water jets for you to focus on one particular area (for me I did the stomach) to which would be added aromatherapy oils at both the start of the treatment, then again half way through. Next you would move to a room next door for the Phyto-Mud, where you were covered in a combination of warm and cold marine muds, before being cocooned and wrapped, then submerged into another bath type machine for water massage. After that, moving to another room you would get the warm and cold Hydro-Jet, both to clean off the mud, but also to stimulate the body. Last up, in a different area of the facility, was the signature Chenot Energetic Massage, balancing Chinese medicine with a suction cup machine and an aromatherapy oil deep-tissue massage.

(16) Spa Indulgences

Luxurious spa treatments that pamper and relax. As well as all the hydrotherapy experiences included as part of your package, or indeed just using the thermal and hydrotherapy facilities at your leisure, there was a whole array of supplementary massage and spa experiences for you to book.

(17) Sustainable Practices

Eco-friendly initiatives that enhance the natural beauty of the surroundings. The hotel part of the resort was indeed luxurious and indulgent, but it was also really good to see that there was a focus on sustainability throughout. Chenot Palace was recently featured in Vogue.

Vogue recently started a spa guide, which is a compendium of 100 worldwide best spas and wellness retreats, pulling the information from the expertise of their global editors.

(18) The Organisation & Efficiency

Although Chenot Palace in Weggis has only been in operation since 2020, it runs like a very well oiled machine, and with so many staff in all specific areas of the resort, everyone works together so the whole experience is seamless. It wasn’t at capacity when I was there, albeit I think over 50% occupancy, but it’s clear that this will run with routine Swiss efficiency regardless of numbers, albeit (and I loved this about it) the staff base was from across the globe.

(19) E-Bikes

Actually, having never used an electronic bike before, when I saw the collection at the front of the Chenot Palace reception area, I knew it was something I had to try. They are provided on a complimentary basis for daily use, and after indicating at breakfast time that I would like to try one, when I came back at 10am I was provided with a helmet and given some basic instructions as to how to use them. They were incredibly easy to use, and going up some of the steep hills around the resort I found them effortless. There are all the flat roads around the lake, but I really enjoyed the climb behind Chenot Palace and having a closer look at some of the spectacular mix of houses, from classic Swiss chocolate box wooden chalets to slick modernist concrete minimalism.

My final thoughts on Chenot Palace Weggis, Lake Lucerne, Switzerland

Stay tuned for a more detailed blog and a general hotel review coming soon on my website. Whether you're looking to recover, energize, or simply relax, Chenot Palace Weggis is the perfect destination for a transformative wellness retreat.

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