The Wellness Holiday Boutique's review of Chenot Palace Weggis

If you're looking to take a break from the noise, focus on your health, and reset both body and mind, Chenot Palace Weggis in Switzerland is one of the most effective, and luxurious, places to do it. Set on the shores of Lake Lucerne, at the foot of the Swiss Alps, this elegant retreat blends high-level medical diagnostics with holistic healing and delivers it all in a calm, stunning lakeside setting.

I came to experience their signature 6-day Advanced Detox Programme, and while I’d heard great things about the Chenot Method, I wasn’t quite prepared for just how powerful and life-enhancing the experience would be.

Getting There: Effortless Travel & Arrival

Getting there was incredibly straightforward. I flew into Zurich and was met by my driver for a scenic 45-minute transfer to Weggis. It was October, and the autumn colours framing the lake and mountains were postcard-perfect.

As we pulled up to the grand Belle Époque building, I already felt calmer. I was welcomed with a detox drink and given my own weekly planner. Everything was also available on the Chenot app, so I could check my daily schedule at any time. I had a quick tour of the spa and then settled into what would be a deeply nourishing and restorative week.

The Chenot Method

Developed over 50 years, the Chenot Method® blends Chinese healing traditions with Western science to restore energy, eliminate toxins, and support long-term wellness. Each programme is tailored through diagnostics, nutrition, and targeted therapies to achieve full mind-body rejuvenation.

At Chenot Palace Weggis, three distinct programmes cater to different wellness goals:

• Advanced Detox: Aimed at those looking to cleanse and rejuvenate both mind and body.

• Recover and Energise: Ideal for individuals dealing with stress, burnout, and fatigue.

• Prevention and Ageing Well: Designed for those who want to enhance their body's resilience and maintain youthful vitality.

  
  

Each programme offers a personalised approach to help guests achieve their health and wellness objectives.

First Impressions: Calm, Private, and Precise

Chenot Palace has a quiet confidence to it. It doesn’t need to dazzle - everything is intentional, clinical in the best way, and built to support healing. There’s a spacious indoor pool, a private beach with paddleboards, outdoor loungers with lake views, and even an underground tunnel leading to a lakeside relaxation area.

There was a welcome evening for guests, complete with mocktails and a chance to meet the team and fellow guests. It set a lovely tone - everyone was there for their own reasons, but all with a shared goal of feeling better. Many had been before, some were extending their stays. That said a lot.

My Room: Understated Luxury with Lake Views

I stayed in a Double Deluxe Room in the historic original building. It was elegant and serene, with a balcony overlooking the lake and mountains—an ideal spot to wind down in the evenings.

Chenot pays close attention to comfort: there’s a pillow menu, a mini-bar stocked with different waters, and two sets of robes and slippers, one for spa use and one for your room. Even the in-room bag they provide is thoughtfully packed for daily treatments. It’s all designed so you don’t have to think - just focus on your wellbeing.

My Detox Programme: Advanced, Tailored, and Deeply Restorative

The Advanced Detox Programme is built around the Chenot Method, which combines Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western diagnostics to stimulate the body’s own healing process.

My week began with comprehensive diagnostics: medical and nutritional consultations, energy screening with copper handles (a first for me!), and a full body composition and lifestyle biomarker assessment. The results shaped my programme for the week.

My Daily Detox Treatments Included:

• Hydro-aromatherapy baths and phyto-mud wraps

• Hydro-jet therapy – alternating warm and cold jets to stimulate circulation

• Chenot Energetic Massages – a combination of cupping and massage to unblock meridians

• Cryosauna sessions – I managed 3 minutes by the end of the week!

• Neuro-acoustic therapy and photobiomodulation to restore circadian rhythms

• Intermittent vacuum therapy and a few extras, including ZField Dual and Lymphatism, to support detox and body contouring

  
  

I felt looked after from every angle. Each treatment flowed seamlessly into the next, and the therapists and doctors constantly checked in to adjust things based on how I was responding.

The Spa and Fitness Facilities

The spa is spacious, tranquil, and high-tech without feeling clinical. Between treatments, I used the jacuzzi, steam room, and quiet lakeside areas to relax and reflect.

During my consultation, I shared that my lower body was feeling weak, and the physio team recommended Neurac therapy - a suspension-based workout that corrected imbalances and eased tension. I was also introduced to the anti-gravity treadmill, where I ran 6km at just 20% of my body weight! It was surreal, effective, and genuinely fun.

The Chenot Diet: Plant-Based Detox in Style

As part of the detox programme, I followed the 850-calorie-per-day plant-based menu. While it might sound restrictive at first, the meals were thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and surprisingly satisfying. Each day began with a light breakfast of fresh fruit and detox tea, followed by a three-course lunch and dinner that featured seasonal vegetables, grains, and purées. Traditional coffee was replaced with barley or chicory alternatives and between meals, soothing broths were offered to help curb hunger and support digestion.

The aim of the programme is to give your body a break, cutting out sugar, salt, caffeine, and processed foods, while supporting natural detoxification and cell regeneration. I took things slowly and approached each meal mindfully. By mid-week, the initial hunger had subsided, and I noticed a real shift in how I felt: lighter, clearer, and more energised.

One of my favourite spots to unwind was the tea lounge, a quiet corner of the hotel where herbal blends crafted by the in-house tea sommelier were always available. It became a peaceful ritual and a lovely way to pause between treatments.

Personal Takeaways and Final Results

By the end of the week, I felt… different. Lighter, more focused, and definitely more in tune with what my body was telling me. My meridian test results had improved, my energy levels were up, and I left with a printed report of all my markers plus personalised recommendations for continuing the detox at home.

One surprising result came from the minerals and heavy metals test, which showed elevated levels of aluminium and silver. The doctor explained this might be linked to cosmetics and frequent phone use—an eye-opening moment that’s prompted some changes since returning home.

Who is Chenot Palace Weggis For?

This is the place for anyone who:

• Feels burnt out or chronically stressed

• Wants to detox in a safe, medically supervised setting

• Is curious about preventative health and longevity-focused treatments

• Needs a structured space to reset and recharge

  
  

Whether you're looking to deeply cleanse or gently kickstart a healthier lifestyle, Chenot Palace Weggis offers the tools, space, and support to help you do it - quietly, thoughtfully, and beautifully.

Find out more about Chenot Palace Weggis here or call to speak to one of our specialists on +44(0) 203 886 0082