The Swiss Metropole Hotel is a luxurious and elegant neo-classical property, built in 1854 on the city's ancient fortifications. The lobby is large and luxurious with a polished marble floor, mirrors and high vaulted ceilings. Beautiful pictures and antique furniture add to the impression of opulence. The 127 guestrooms are decorated in a traditional style, accented with wood panelling, and have modern amenities like CD and DVD players and espresso coffee machines. All are clean and well maintained, as are the en suite marble bathrooms. "Le Grand Quai," a fine dining restaurant, is a true jewel of the Belle Epoque, offering creative international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in an elegant and refined setting. In the summer, guests can enjoy its lovely terrace, which looks across at the beautiful L’Horloge Fleurie and the Jardin Anglais. A Continental buffet breakfast is offered every morning in the elegant brasserie on the ground floor.