Best hotels in Geneva
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If you’re planning a trip to the picturesque city of Geneva and are looking for the best hotels to stay in, this is the article for you.
In this article, we cover some of the top-rated hotels in Geneva, from charming boutique hotels to luxury five-star hotels.
Whether you’re seeking a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or are visiting on a business trip, there’s a Geneva hotel that’s perfect for you.
There is no shortage of Geneva hotels – read on to discover our pick of the the best hotels in Geneva.
Summary of the best hotels in Geneva covered in this guide
5 star Geneva Hotels
Due to the banking and business nature of the city, there are several 5 star hotels in Lake Geneva and in the city centre.
The following luxury hotels in Geneva will provide excellent facilities, a centrally located stay with a high level of customer service.
Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva
This luxury Geneva hotel is a short 10 minute walk from the central Cornavin train station and just a few minutes walk to a bus stop for Mont Blanc.
The hotel is set in an historic, early 19th century building on the shores of Lake Geneva. If you like luxurious furnishings, lake views and everything you need on your doorstep, this is the perfect 5 star hotel for you. It will suit solo travellers, couples and families.
Rooms:
The rooms at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva combine classic French elegance with modern comforts. The hotel offers a range of rooms and suites, with many featuring spacious layouts, large windows, elegant furnishings and views of Lake Geneva, the city or the hotel’s courtyard.
Room amenities include a flat-screen TV, complimentary premium WiFi, an in-room safe and a refrigerated private bar. A coffee machine is also provided, while guest personal assistants and multilingual concierge services are available to help with your stay.
A selection of spacious suites features separate living and sleeping areas, making them particularly suitable for families and longer stays. The largest suites can accommodate considerably more than five guests, depending on the configuration.
Amenities:
This 5-star Geneva hotel offers several restaurants and bars, including the Michelin-starred Il Lago, as well as the rooftop Japanese fusion restaurant IZUMI. Other facilities include a 24-hour fitness centre, Spa Mont Blanc and a stunning heated indoor infinity pool with a separate vitality pool.
The hotel also offers concierge and guest personal assistant services, valet parking and assistance arranging babysitting services for families.
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The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix
One of the most luxurious hotels in Geneva, the newly renovated Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix is situated in the centre of the city just a five minute walk from Geneva Old Town.
The Cornavin train station is a seven minute walk from the hotel.
This is a stunning hotel whose chequered floors, ceiling chandeliers and marble lobby will make you feel as if you are staying in a palace. It is suitable for all travellers.
Geneva Switzerland hotels don’t get much better than the opulent Hotel de la Paix.
Rooms:
The elegant rooms feature a large double bed, a seating area with a sofa or armchair and a desk. Spacious bathrooms include a rainfall shower, while some also feature a separate bathtub.
The rooms are elegantly decorated and feature a minibar, Illy coffee machine and complimentary WiFi. Depending on the room category, guests can enjoy views of Lake Geneva, the Rhône River, the city or the hotel’s courtyard. Selected rooms and suites also feature balconies with seating and views towards the lake.
Amenities:
The hotel features Living Room Bar & Kitchen, serving international cuisine, as well as The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge. Other facilities and services include a 24-hour front desk, room service, daily housekeeping, valet parking and a fitness centre.
Babysitting services are available for an additional charge, and extra beds or cots can be arranged for children, subject to availability and the applicable room category.
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Hotel d’Angleterre
If you are searching for hotels near Lake Geneva, you won’t get much closer to the lake than The Hotel d’Angleterre which sits on the edge of the lake. It is a short walk to the Geneva city attractions, and Cornavin train station is 700 metres away on foot.
This luxury hotel is highly rated for its customer service and, upon arrival, guests will receive homemade chocolate, fresh fruits and a welcome drink.
It is thoughtful touches such as this that makes the Hotel d’ Angelterre one of the best 5 star hotels in Geneva and it is suitable for all travellers.
Rooms:
Each room at Hotel d’Angleterre Geneva is individually decorated, with luxurious furnishings and elegant design details. The décor combines classic French style with contemporary touches and artwork.
Rooms feature a king-size or queen-size bed, a seating area in selected room categories, a flat-screen TV, desk, complimentary WiFi and soundproof windows. Additional amenities include a coffee machine or kettle, minibar and safe.
The spacious marble bathrooms feature a walk-in shower, while selected room categories also include a bathtub.
Interconnecting rooms are available, making the hotel a convenient option for families. Extra beds and cots may also be available for children, subject to the room category and hotel policy.
Amenities:
The hotel has a 24 front desk, 24 hour room service, on site parking and a twice daily housekeeping service. It has a restaurant and a bar with live music in the evenings.
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4 star hotels in Geneva
4 star hotels in Geneva, Switzerland are of a very high standard. You will find a hotel to suit every travel style and preference.
Hotel Bristol
If you are looking for a hotel in Geneva city centre, the Hotel Bristol is a great option.
This contemporary hotel faces Mont Blanc Square and is just minutes on foot from Lake Geneva and the central train station.
Plus, if you are going to explore Geneva by public transport, the hotel provides a free pass for Geneva’s public transportation system for each guest, including the train to the airport.
Hotel Bristol is best suited for solo travellers or couples and is probably the best 4 star hotel Geneva has to offer.
Rooms:
The colourful rooms at Hotel Bristol Geneva feature stylish, contemporary décor with Art Deco-inspired touches. Rooms offer a comfortable bed, a desk and a seating area or armchair. Amenities include complimentary WiFi, a flat-screen TV and a Nespresso coffee machine. Bathrooms feature a walk-in shower, with some room categories offering additional bathroom facilities.
For guests who would like the convenience of self-catering accommodation, the hotel also offers spacious apartments with kitchen facilities.
These apartments feature separate living and sleeping areas, while the kitchenettes are equipped with facilities such as a refrigerator, microwave and crockery. Family-friendly accommodation options are available, and extra beds or cots can be requested, subject to availability and the applicable room category.
Amenities:
There is an award winning fine dining restaurant, a spa with a sauna and hot tub, a hammam and a gym.
The hotel has a 24 front desk and offers 24 hour room service. Fee paying public parking is available nearby.
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Hotel Longemalle
The Hotel Longemalle is located in Geneva’s pedestrianised shopping and business area so it is more suited to travellers arriving by train or plane.
It is a three minute walk to old town Genera and to Lake Geneva.
This hotel offers bed only, bed and breakfast or half board rates so, with the high cost of dining in Geneva, it could prove to be one of the best value for money luxury hotels Geneva has to offer.
Rooms:
The elegant rooms feature neutral tones and stylish furnishings, with a comfortable double or king-size bed, a seating area or armchair, a desk, minibar, safe and coffee machine. Each room offers complimentary WiFi, a flat-screen TV and a modern bathroom with a walk-in or rainfall shower, depending on the room category.
Selected rooms feature balconies or terraces with seating and views of the city, the Old Town or Lake Geneva.
One of the hotel’s standout accommodation options is the spacious two-bedroom suite, which features a private rooftop terrace with seating and impressive views across the city.
The suite is arranged over multiple levels and includes a staircase, so it may be better suited to families or groups with older children.
Amenities:
Hotel Longemalle offers a 24 hour front desk, room service and a concierge service. There is a gym, a bar and a newly opened Lebanese restaurant.
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Hotel D Geneva
If you want stylish and modern Geneva city centre hotels, the Hotel D is located within walking distance of two train stations. Cornavin is just 300 metres away on foot and the central Gare de Genève-Sécheron is just over one kilometre away.
The hotel is best suited for rail travellers as it does not have free parking on site (though there is fee paying public parking available nearby).
It is also best suited to solo travellers or couples as it does not have family rooms or extra bed capacity. However, it does offer accessible rooms and facilities for travellers with a disability.
Rooms:
The contemporary style air conditioned rooms have a large double bed, a desk, minibar, safe, coffee machine and a flat screen TV.
Each room comes with a kettle and free WiFi with city views although some rooms also offer lake views.
Amenities:
Hotel D Geneva has a concierge and currency exchange service. There is a gym and room service and parking is available.
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Novotel Geneve Centre
The Novotel Geneve provides what travellers expect from the Novotel chain – a sleek, modern hotel with good facilities in a great location. The hotel also provides a complementary public transport pass for each guest.
If you are looking for where to stay in Geneva with the best rail access, this hotel is only five minutes on foot from Cornavin train station.
For visitors with cars, parking is available on site for small to medium sized cars (no high tops).
Rooms:
The modern rooms feature contemporary décor, a comfortable bed, a desk and a private bathroom. Amenities include complimentary WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a safe and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Family rooms are available, making the hotel a convenient option for travellers with children.
Superior Rooms offer additional space and a seating area with a sofa, while selected higher-category rooms feature a balcony with seating and city views.
Amenities:
Novotel Genève Centre features a fitness centre and a spa offering a hammam and massage treatments.
The hotel also has a bar and restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping services.
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3 star Best Hotels in Geneva
If you are looking for the best hotels Geneva can offer travellers on on budget, the following recommendations are for you.
Affordable or cheap hotels in Geneva does not mean a compromise on quality or location.
Hotel Astoria
If you are travelling by train and looking for hotels in central Geneva near the rail station, the Hotel Astoria is directly opposite the central rail station.
The multi storey hotel does not have family rooms but it does have rare single rooms so this hotel is best for solos or couples travelling to Geneva on a budget.
Rooms:
The comfortable, air-conditioned rooms feature a double bed, flat-screen TV, minibar and complimentary WiFi.
Each room also has a desk and tea- and coffee-making facilities, while the private bathrooms feature a bathtub with a shower.
Accessible rooms are available for guests with reduced mobility.
The rooms are simply but pleasantly decorated and offer good value for money, particularly for couples looking for centrally located accommodation in Geneva.
Amenities:
Hotel Astoria is home to an on-site pub, one of Geneva’s first British-style pubs. It serves a selection of drinks, as well as an à la carte lunch and dinner menu.
The hotel has a 24-hour front desk in a marble-floored lobby with a communal seating area. Room service is available, and parking is also offered
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Hotel Suisse
The delightful Hotel Suisse is another fantastic option for rail travellers as it is also opposite Cornavin Station. This hotel offers a free pass for Geneva’s public transport network for each guest.
It is a short five minute walk to Lake Geneva or seven minutes to reach the Old Town.
This hotel is one of the best hotels central Geneva has on offer for families. Family rooms are spacious, comfortable and affordable with a bed for each family member (no sofa beds!).
Rooms:
Rooms feature a large double bed, a flat screen TV, kettle, a safe, minibar and a desk. The rooms are air conditioned during the summer.
The hotel has single, double and family rooms, some of which have a balcony with seating and city views. All the rooms have a pale wood floor and large windows which give the rooms a light and airy feel.
Family rooms at the Hotel Suisse are impressive. There is a double bed bordering a living area with sofas and a TV plus a separate room with bunk beds.
This means parents do not have to go to sleep when their children do. Family hotels rooms are rarely this spacious or as well designed.
Amenities:
The hotel offers room service and guests receive discounted parking in a public car park 50 metres from the hotel.
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Kipling Manotel
The Kipling Manotel is located on a quiet street within easy walking distance of Lake Geneva, Geneva’s main attractions and Cornavin railway station, which is less than 400 metres away.
Guests receive a Geneva Transport Card, providing free public transport in Geneva during their stay. Guests can also use selected facilities at the nearby Hotel Royal Manotel, including its fitness centre and restaurant. Children under 12 can eat breakfast free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult, subject to the hotel’s current terms and conditions.
These money-saving benefits, together with the hotel’s spacious family rooms, make the Kipling Manotel a good option for families visiting Geneva.
It is also often one of the more affordable hotels in central Geneva, making it a practical choice for a range of travellers.
Rooms:
The standard rooms are decorated in warm red and white tones and offer comfortable accommodation at an affordable price. Rooms feature a double bed, table and chairs, air conditioning, a kettle, minibar and TV.
The suites offer additional space, with some featuring a private balcony with outdoor seating. Interconnecting, triple and family rooms are also available, with family accommodation sleeping up to four people in a combination of double and single beds.
Amenities:
The hotel has a 24 hour front desk, a small business centre, a bar and room service. There is free WiFi and parking available on site.
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Geneva hotels | Final Thoughts
I hope this guide to the best hotels in Geneva centre and around Lake Geneva has helped you find the perfect hotel for your trip to this bustling and dynamic city.
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