Where are the best hotels to stay in Geneva?

Geneva is a place of peace and relaxation. Visiting Geneva? You’ll also have the chance to contemplate a breathtaking panorama, with Lake Geneva and the mountains in the distance. As one of the five most expensive cities in the world, choosing the ideal hotel remains a difficult task. Geneva is home to many luxury hotels, but there are also some less expensive ones… if you have the right addresses to hand! One thing’s for sure, you won’t be disappointed by the quality of the establishments in our selection.

Where to stay in Geneva? Our selection of the best hotels

1 La Réserve Genève Hotel, Spa and Villas

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Location: 301 route de Lausanne, 1293 Geneva, Switzerland

Category: Excellence/Atypical

Highlights:

• Ideal for families
• Warm atmosphere
• Very pleasant staff

Hotel description: With its many saunas, hammams, swimming pools and treatment rooms, the hotel is all about relaxation and well-being. If you are with your family and would like to relax, the hotel offers a free child-minding service from 9am to 6pm. Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, the hotel offers a free private shuttle (boat) to the city centre in summer. The restaurant serves gourmet French and Chinese dishes to delight your taste buds.

2. Eastwest Hotel

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Location: Rue des Pâquis 6, Les Pâquis, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland

Category: Good value for money

Highlights:

• Comfortable room
• Friendly staff
• Very good location

Weak points :

• Lack of choice in the buffet

Hotel description: Ideal for a romantic break or a business trip, the hotel offers comfortable, modern rooms equipped with a work area as well as a TV and internet connection. Located close to the shopping and business districts, you will be seduced by this hotel’s discreet luxury and charm. The restaurant serves refined cuisine using fresh produce from the local market. If you want to make the most of a romantic dinner, there is an open-air patio for those looking for something more intimate. You can also take advantage of the sauna and fitness room.

3.hotel d’Angleterre

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Location: Quai du Mont-Blanc 17, Geneva 1201 Switzerland

Category: Excellence

Strong points:

• Friendly staff
• Gourmet restaurant
• Charming rooms
• Very good location with view of Lake Geneva

Hotel description: Situated on the shores of Lake Geneva, the hotel has some rooms with a view of the famous jet d’eau. All rooms are beautifully decorated and have a special charm. The Hotel d’Angleterre is the perfect blend of British character and Swiss hospitality. There is also a concierge service and room service to make your stay as pleasant as possible.

4.Hilton Geneva Hotel & Conference Centre

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Location: 34, Route François Peyrot, 1218 Geneva, Switzerland

Category: Good value for money

Highlights:

• Located next to the airport
• Family friendly
• Comfortable rooms
• Well-being area and pleasant swimming pool

Weak points :

• The sauna and hammam are not co-ed

Hotel description: Ideal for families, the hotel offers a wellness area with an indoor swimming pool and gym. The wellness area also includes a whirlpool and a hammam. Rooms are modern and equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TV and comfortable armchairs. The hotel’s restaurant, Olivo, offers refined Italian cuisine with a bar and breakfast buffet. In summer you can enjoy the sun on the terrace.

5.Hôtel Beau-Rivage

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Location :13, Quai du Mont-Blanc, Les Pâquis, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland

Category: Excellence

Strong points :

• Friendly staff
• Spacious and elegant rooms
• Very good location

Weak points :

• Breakfast

Hotel description: If you are looking for a romantic break, the Hotel Beau-Rivage in Geneva offers a warm welcome in luxurious surroundings. The hotel is ideally located close to the UN Palais des Nations and the business district. It features spacious rooms with refined decor. In summer, you can relax in the atrium and on the terrace overlooking the lake. The hotel’s restaurant, Le Chat Boté, has been awarded 1 star in the 2015 Michelin Guide and will delight you with its original dishes.

6 – Armour

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Location: Rue Puits-St-Pierre, 1, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland

Category: Excellence

Highlights:

• Elegant rooms
• Ideal location
• Very friendly staff

Hotel description: Located in the centre of Geneva’s old town, this hotel is an old building dating back to the 17th century. It offers luxurious and warmly decorated rooms. Each room has its own marble bathroom, air conditioning and sumptuous furnishings. The hotel, located close to St Peter’s Cathedral, will immerse you in this crazy historical atmosphere. The restaurant matches the luxury of the rooms, offering classic French gourmet cuisine. The hotel also has a carnotzet, which serves cheese specialities such as fondue and raclette.