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Geneva accommodations

Geneva accommodations welcome you to a destination nicknamed “The Peace Capital”. Known for its fountain, flower clock, lakeside baths / parks, gardens, castles, medieval houses, museums, monuments, concert halls, music venues, scenic views, marinas, chocolate, fondue and watchmaking, Geneva is located in Switzerland’s remote west. Bordering France at 1,230 feet above sea level, Geneva is surrounded by the Bernese Alps and the Jura Mountains. French is the city’s official language. About 3 hours from the Swiss capital of Zurich, Geneva is complimented by 45-mile long, 8.7-mile wide, 1,020-foot deep Lake Geneva, which is home to a number of fish species ranging from walleye to  largemouth bass. Prior to the 16th century, Lake Geneva was named Lac Léman, which was revived in the 18th century, and remains the lake’s official French name to this day. 60% of Lake Geneva belongs to Switzerland and 40% belongs to France. Geneva main attractions include Jet d’Eau de Genève (iconic fountain), L’Horloge Fleurie (iconic outdoor flower clock), Bains des Pâquis (public lakeside bath houses / winter saunas), Broken Chair (tourist attraction – wooden chair sculpture), Cathédrale Saint-Pierre Genève (cathedral), Kiosque des Bastions (green space – restaurant, bar, giant chess boards, botanical garden, lounge chairs, playground), Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de Genève (botanical garden), Parc La Grange (lakeside park – theater, summer concerts, rose garden, scenic views), Auberge de Savièse (Swiss restaurant), Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle (natural history museum), Parc Mon Repos (lakeside park – walking / bike paths, playground, seasonal outdoor events), Musée d’Art et d’Histoire (museum), Reformation Wall (stone wall monument honoring Protectant Reformation and founders including John Calvin), Brasserie Lipp (French restaurant), Patek Philippe Museum (Patek Philippe / Swiss watchmaking museum), Café du Soleil (Swiss restaurant), Place du Bourg-de-Four (Geneva’s oldest square – high-end shops, cafes, fountains, patios), Bois de la Bâtie (nature park – zoo, local wildlife, playground, splash pad, sports fields), Victoria Hall (concert hall – built 1890s), Parc aux animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie (zoo), Restaurant Kung Fu (Chinese restaurant), Chat Noir Club (live music bar), PAV Bar (bar & grill), Église Russe (Russian Orthodox church), Audio Club (disco club), Tavel House (medieval house / local history museum) and Trip Trap Secret Floor (escape room center).  Northeasterly along Lake Geneva‘s nearly 100-mile shoreline, points of interest include Chillon Castle (lakeside castle – 4 great halls, underground vaults, exhibitions, events), The Olympic Museum (Olympic athlete / architect museum / athletics track), Palexpo (exhibition / trade center), Statue de Freddie Mercury (lakeside bronze Freddie Mercury statue), Casino Barrière Montreux (casino), Port de Thonon les Bains (marina), Esplanade de Montbenon (lakeview park – William Tell statue, small fountain), Source Cachat – Evian (tourist attraction / natural spring drinking water – bring an empty water bottle if you would like to try it), Golden Pass Railway (classic railway coach – upscale countryside travel experiences), Le Coucou Montreux (restaurant), Sauvabelin Tower (wooden tower – 302 spiral steps, viewing platform), Château de Nyon (12th-century fort / museum – armor exhibits, paintings, porcelain), The Eagles of Lake Geneva (zoo), Genève-Plage (lakeside park – large swimming pool, restaurant), Parc de Mon Repos (19th-century landscaped park – villa, seasonal café, indoor pool, playground), Port de Sciez (marina), Bioparc Genève (zoo), Koko Sushi (Japanese restaurant), Castle Voltaire, Hermitage Foundation (19th-century house / art museum – restaurant, gardens, temporary art exhibits), Boullard Musique SA (music / instrument store), Château de Prangins – Swiss National Museum (18th-century estate / Swiss history museum – kitchen garden, orchard, exhibits), Collection de l’Art Brut (avant-garde art museum), Bar Satellite (beer hall – board games, foosball, live music), Auberge de Luins (restaurant), Château de Rolle (castle), Lavaux Vinorama (vineyard), Tristan Carbonatto Chocolatier Sàrl (chocolate shop), Fly-Xperience (paragliding), Golfparc Signal de Bougy (golf course) and Golf Club Domaine Impérial (golf club). Geneva’s main airport is Genève Aéroport, also known as Geneva Airport and Cointrin Airport. Although Geneva does not have a rapid transit subway system presently, the “Léman Express II” 13-mile underground light rail line is estimated to open around 2045. Good to know is that Uber rideshare does operate in Geneva. Naturally, renting a car might be something to consider, especially if planning to explore Lake Geneva’s shoreline or farther. Geneva airport car rental agencies include Sixt. Geneva’s professional football club is Servette FC, which plays at Stade de Genève on the city’s south side.  Beyond the lake area, several ski resorts can be discovered in nearby France to include Grand Massif Domaines Skiables, Massif de Balme, Espace Nordique des Confins, Station de Samoëns – Domaine du Grand Massif, Station de Manigod, Les Carroz, Flaine 1600 2500 and Domaine de Ski de Fond de Beauregard. 56 miles from Geneva, Mont Blanc, the Alps highest mountain at 15,766 feet, is home to Mont-Blanc Natural Resort (ski resort) along with a number of nearby accommodations to include Heliopic Hotel & Spa, Plan B Hotel, Auberge Du Bois Prin, RockyPop Chamonix – Les Houches, Chalet Hotel Les Campanules and Big Sky Hotel. When visiting Mont Blanc, be sure to check out the nearby charming resort commune of Chamonix, which is home to Burger ”Poco Loco” (hamburger restaurant), MBC Chamonix Microbrewery, Cool Cats (hot dog restaurant, JOIA by Pizzeria Des Moulins (pizza restaurant), La Maison Carrier (French restaurant), Atmosphère (restaurant), Munchie (Asian fusion restaurant), MUMMA (restaurant), ARCUS Coffee (brunch restaurant), Bizes (barbecue restaurant), La Fine Bouche (restaurant), Jeanie Chamonix (restaurant), Yak (Japanese restaurant), Albert 1er Restaurant (fine dining restaurant), INTERSPORT – Chamonix Centre – Michel Croz (ski rental service) and more. Additional ski resorts in the Mont Blanc area are Domaine du Tou and Station La Flégère. Back in Geneva, keep in mind that, although the city is home to the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), Switzerland is not part of the European Union (EU). Although it is not part of the EU, Switzerland does participate in the Schengen Agreement, which largely abolishes internal border checks, yet allows for police to cross borders in pursuit. The Schengen Agreement, as applied to Switzerland, also stipulates that short stays may not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period. Driving between Geneva and France generally is seamless. Geneva electrical outlets require special plug types (Types C and J), so it’s recommended to pack adapters for any electrical devices. Although English is spoken in Geneva, especially in tourist places, learning at least some French, and even Italian, before visiting can be helpful. Geneva’s currency is the Swiss Franc, cars travel on the right-hand side of the road and the legal drinking ages are 16 years old for beer/wine and 18 years old for liquor. Geneva top events include Geneva International Film Festival, Paléo Festival de Nyon, Montreux Jazz Festival, Caribana Festival, Vernier sur Rock, Swiss National Day, ‎Bol D’or Mirabaund and Geneva Motor Show. Geneva accommodations are some of Central Europe’s best. Before we get to Geneva accommodations, let’s take a look at some more background information on the area to help you along the way.

The Gallic Allobrogian people first fortified the border town of Geneva to fend off the neighboring Celtic Helvetians. In 121 BC, however, the town fell to the Roman Republic. Julius Caesar once referred to the town as Genava, possibly in reference to the Celtic word genawa- / genu- (“mouth” / estuary), while referencing the Italian port city of Genoa (Genova). Under the Late Roman Empire, Geneva became Christian and acquired its first bishop circa the 5th century. The Diocese of Geneva, a Latin Church ecclesiastical jurisdiction / diocese, merged with the Diocese of Chambéry around this time. In the century prior, the town had been connected to the Bishopric of Vienne. Medival Geneva was known as pagus major Genevensis or Comitatus Genevensis (Middle Latin language) and later the Genevois province of Savoy. During the Middle Ages, the County of Geneva was ruled by a Holy Roman Empire “count”. In the late-14th century, however, the town was granted self-governance by way of a charter, albeit at the hands of the House of Savoy, a royal, Franco-Italian house. The 15th-century’s, newly formed Grand Council of Geneva instituted a “oligarchic republican” government. The Protestation Reformation reached the city early in the following century. Savoy rule was overthrown and Geneva allied itself with the Swiss Confederacy, or the Old Swiss Confederacy, a loose confederation of independent states. French theologian and pastor John Calvin, who inspired Calvinism, became the city’s spiritual leader in 1541. Calvin’s Geneva is sometimes referred to as “Protestant Rome”. After Calvin, Catholic France moved in by the 18th century. The Swiss banking system is rooted in the Great Council of Geneva, which outlawed the disclosure of information concerning the European upper class circa 1713. Due to the French crown’s persecution of his controversial writings, François-Marie Arouet, also known as Voltaire, sought refuge in Geneva, where he resided at Les Délices between March 1755 and late-1760. Catholic France’s presence was at odds with the Geneva townspeople. A conflict between upper-middle class merchant burghers and lower-middle class “natives”, who were principally watchmakers, was the Geneva Revolution of 1782. Having been excluded from voting or serving in office, natives, along with immigrant “habitants”, broke into the municipal armory and armed themselves on February 5, 1781. To assuage the impending rebellion, the Genevan Small Council voted to grant voting rights to 100 “natives” and 20 “habitants”, which was reneged over a year later by the Genevan Small Council, naturally sparking further revolutionary insinuations. Ultimately, with support from the Kingdom of France, the city-state of Bern and the Kingdom of Sardinia, the burghers exiled 21 prominent revolutionaries, who were followed-out by around 500 other natives / habitants, first to the Swiss town of Neuchâtel, where they were again exiled, and then to Waterford, Ireland. Shortly after the 1782 revolution, Geneva was annexed in 1798. At the end of the Napoleonic Wars, France lost Geneva, which joined the Swiss Confederation on May 19, 1815. Separation of church and state commenced in 1907, and from there Geneva began to flourish.

Home to over 200,000 “Genevans”, Geneva is Switzerland’s second-most populous city behind Zurich. Geneva is the Republic and Canton of Geneva’s capital. Although Geneva’s municipal area spans a mere 6 square miles, the city’s ranked as the world’s forth-most expensive city for expatriate employees. Historically, the Swiss banking system has been renowned for its levels of low risk and high privacy. Geneva has a number of tall buildings, though the city is not known for its skyscrapers. At 300 feet, Pictet Tower is the tallest building currently. Geneva’s main Christmas market is Noël au Quai. Defined by a temperate climate, The Peace Capital experiences warm summers and cool winters. Average summer high temperatures average around 80 °F, while winters stay around 40 °F.  Light frosts are common during winter nights. Snowfall is typically minimal within the city, though the distant, snow-capped mountains make for dramatic scenery. Additional points of interest are Institute et Musée Voltaire, Grand Théâtre de Genève, University of Geneva and Collège Calvin (Geneva’s oldest public secondary school – founded 1559 by John Calvin). Local foods include longeole (traditional pork sausage with cumin), malakoff (fried cheese ball), bircher muesli (breakfast cereal made with cream and lemon juice), rösti (potato fritter), fondue and chocolate. Popular drinks are white wine, craft beer, coffee and hot chocolate. Switzerland’s national drink is Rivella (soft drink since 1952 produced from milk whey). With some background information on the area, we’re ready for Geneva accommodations that are sure to inspire.

 

 

 

Les Armures

Rue Puits-St-Pierre

Patek Philippe Museum

Housed in a 17th-century building, Les Armures has charming rooms, fine cuisine, air conditioning, lavish furnishings, marble bathrooms, thick bathrobes and free WiFi, as well as Geneva’s oldest coffee house. Tavel House (local history museum), Restaurant Les Armures (Swiss restaurant), L’ancien arsenal (museum), Antiquaires (Swiss restaurant), Archaeological Site of St. Pierre Cathedral (archaeological museum), St Pierre Cathedral, International Museum of the Reformation (Protestant museum), Closet Genève (clothing store), Società Dante Alighieri (organization), passage de Monetier (historical landmark), Coiffeur de la Cité (hairdresser), Au Petit Comestible (Italian grocery store), La Cittadella (Italian restaurant), La Favola (Italian restaurant) and more are in the vicinity.

Within feet:

• • • Patek Philippe Museum
    • St. Pierre Cathedral
    • Geneva Town Hall
    • Victoria Hall

Within 5.3 miles:

• • • European Council for Nuclear Research

Within 10.8 miles:

• • • Domaine de Divonne Casino

Les Armures is  miles from Geneva International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $860

 

 

 

Geneva Marriott Hotel

1 Chemin Du Ruisseau, 1217

Parc de l’Etang

Geneva Marriott Hotel features a fitness center, private parking, a terrace, a restaurant, a bar, a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, free WiFi, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, safety deposit boxes, hairdryers, electric tea pots, kitchenettes and American, vegetarian or gluten-free breakfast. Bentley Genève – Groupe Chevalley (car dealer), Pizzeria La Pala (pizza restaurant), Denner Discount (discount supermarket), Barber House (hairdresser), Beau site grill (chophouse restaurant) and more are in the area.

Within feet:

• • • Parc de l’Etang
    • Zône nature du Marais
    • Parc de Poussy
    • Yatouland

Within 1.6 miles:

• • • International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum

Within 3.8 miles:

• • • Villa Diodati

Geneva Marriott Hotel is within feet from Geneva International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (King Studio Suite): $765

Cost per person (four people): $191

 

 

 

Hotel Beau Rivage Geneva

13, Quai du Mont-Blanc

Leman Theatre

With panoramic lake and mountain views, free WiFi, a French, Michelin-rated restaurant, a Thai restaurant, a peaceful atrium, a summer lakeside terrace and an airport limousine transfer for an additional cost, Hotel Beau Rivage Geneva is close to Jardin (French restaurant), Le Spa by Sisley, Le Bar, Cottage Café, Brunswick Monument (monument), Balades Théâtralisées (tourist attraction), Bateaux Terrasses (Mediterranean restaurant), Cheese Boat Geneva (restaurant), Bemajo (bar), Rotonde du Mont-Blanc (historical landmark) and more.

Within feet:

• • • Leman Theatre
    • Bains des Paquis
    • Flower Clock
    • Parc La Grange

Within 1 mile:

• • • United Nations Tour

Within 4.9 miles:

• • • CERN

Within 10.4 miles:

• • • Divonne-les-bains thermal center

Hotel Beau Rivage Geneva is 2.5 miles from Geneva International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $766

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fraser Suites Geneva

Rue de la Rotisserie 3-5

St. Pierre Cathedral

Offering free WiFi, luxurious furnishings, well-equipped kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, living areas with sofas, hairdryers, free L’Occitane toiletries, a 24-hour fitness center, a 24-hour reception, a business center, laundry facilities and dry cleaning service, Fraser Suites Geneva is in the vicinity of Victorinox (store), BOSS (clothing store), Just Bubble (bubble tea store), Kisaku (sushi restaurant), Au Berceau D’or (baby store), La Boursière (salad shop), Brasserie Lipp (French restaurant), Marché de la Fusterie (market) and more are in the area.

Within feet:

• • • St. Pierre Cathedral
    • Shopping Area Geneve
    • Victoria Hall
    • Jet d’Eau

Within 1 mile:

• • • Palazzo

Within 2 miles:

• • • Stade de Geneve

Within 9.4 miles:

• • • The Hamlet of Santa Claus

Fraser Suites Geneva is 2.6 miles from Geneva International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $376

 

 

 

Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva

33, Quai des Bergues

CERN

Set in a historic 1834 building at the shores of Lake Geneva, Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva has classic French furnishings, city, garden and lake views, an Italian fine dining restaurant, a bar, a buffet breakfast, a spa, an indoor infinity-edge pool, a fitness room, a multilingual concierge, valet parking, free WiFi and babysitting service. IZUMI (Japanese restaurant), Il Lago (Italian restaurant), Casanova (Swiss restaurant), Muller’s Factory (crêperie), Franck Namani Geneve (boutique), Bucherer (watch store), Hadoro (boutique), Montres SA (watch store), Côté Square (haute French restaurant), Ailleurs hairdressing (hair salon), Sweetzerland Chocolatier (chocolate shop), Wall Street Café Genève (bar) and more are in the area.

Within feet:

• • • Flower Clock
    • Geneva Town Hall

Within 4.9 miles:

• • • CERN

Within 6.2 miles:

• • • Salève Ski Mountain

Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva is 2.5 miles from Geneva International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $1,504

 

 

 

Hotel d’Allèves

Rue du Cendrier 16

Flower Clock

Hotel d’Allèves offers free WiFi, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, mini-bars, safes and hairdryers. Nearby you’ll find Mama Corleone (pizza restaurant), Masculin Center Genève (beauty salon), Zhong Tong (Chinese restaurant), La Boutique du Goût (tea store), Photo Pour Tous (photographer), David Bourdenet – Boulangerie et Pâtisserie (bakery), InstitutWarmi (beauty salon), Boutique Jessica B. (haute couture fashion house), Qibi Bergues (takeout restaurant), Salon de coiffure Le Barbier (hair salon), VOODOO (cocktail bar) and more.

Within feet:

• • • Flower Clock
    • Shopping Area Geneve
    • Patek Philippe Museum

Within 4.4 miles:

• • • Annemasse Train Station

Within 10.4 miles:

• • • Domaine de Divonne Casino

Hotel d’Allèves is 2.4 miles from Geneva International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $358

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swiss Luxury Apartments

Rue Philippe – Plantamour 6 – 8, Paquis, 1201

Jardin des Alpes

Swiss Luxury Apartments boasts daily maid service, 24-hour room service, concierge services, free WiFi, dedicated cell phones with free roaming, Bose headphones and speakers, wireless chargers, PS4 game consoles, flat-screen TVs, fully-equipped kitchenettes, Nespresso machines, wine fridges, unlimited free on-site laundry service, full body treatments and private coaching for a surcharge and private parking and fridge service upon request. Hotel Beau Rivage Geneva is in the area.

Within feet:

• • • Jardin des Alpes
    • Square du Mont-Blanc
    • Parc Jardin Anglais
    • Promenade des Lavandières

Within 1.2 miles:

• • • Parc Bertrand

Within 1.3 miles:

• • • Geneve-Plage

Within 7 miles:

• • • Monts Jura

Swiss Luxury Apartments is 2.4 miles from Geneva International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Two-Bedroom Apartment): $1,279

Cost per person (six people): $213

 

 

 

Adina Apartment Hotel

Route de Meyrin 125, 1219

Geneva International Airport

Providing concierge service, a fitness center, free WiFi, a restaurant, a bar, a 24-hour front desk, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, kitchens, safety deposit boxes, hairdryers, city views, electric tea pots, continental breakfast and a sauna, Adina Apartment Hotel is close to Geneva Marriott Hotel.

Within feet:

• • • Geneva International Airport
    • Parc de l’Etang
    • Zône nature du Marais
    • Parc de Poussy

Within 1.1 miles:

• • • Parc Soubeyran

Within 1.6 miles:

• • • International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum

Within 3.8 miles:

• • • Villa Diodati

Adina Apartment Hotel is within feet from Geneva International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Two-Bedroom Apartment): $504

Cost per person (five people): $100

 

 

 

Wonderlandscape Guest House

17, route de Colovrex, 1218

Parc des Délices

Set in a historic 18th-century farmhouse, Wonderlandscape Guest House has free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, a fully-equipped kitchen and a garden. EOS Création florale (florist), Pizzeria Cocco SA (pizza restaurant), Yemeni House (deli), Michel Coiffure (hair salon), Le Grand Sac’à Pain (bakery), Change Migros (currency exchange service), Denner (discount supermarket), Proxi Grand-saconnex (supermarket), Sandwicherie La Place (restaurant), Délice Ange’Vin (French restaurant), I Sapori Restaurant (Italian restaurant), Brasserie associative de l’Agneau à Trois Pattes (brewery), Le Coin du Pain (restaurant), RJ Training (gym), Ferme Sarasin (restaurant) and more are within range.

Within feet:

• • • Parc des Délices
    • Parc des Burgondes
    • Parc des Maronniers
    • International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum

Within 2.4 miles:

• • • Jet d’Eau

Within 2.7 miles:

• • • Geneve-Plage

Within 8 miles:

• • • Ramaz Ski Lift

Wonderlandscape Guest House is within feet of Geneva International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Junior Suite): $353

Cost per person (three people): $117

 

 

 

Le Jour et la Nuit

Avenue du Mervelet 8

International Red Cross Red Crescent Museum

Featuring stylish and spacious rooms, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, terraces, city views, hairdryers, separate living areas, grocery delivery upon request, a garden with terrace and barbecue facilities and shuttle service upon request, Le Jour et la Nuit is near Shibata (Japanese restaurant), Trembley Park, Atelier Scandalo Coiffure (hair salon), Balexert (shopping mall), Colladon Parc (restaurant) and more.

Within feet:

• • • International Red Cross Red Crescent Museum

Within 1 mile:

• • • United Nations Geneva1

Within 1.6 miles:

• • • Leman Theatre
    • Victoria Hall

Within 3.4 miles:

• • • CERN

Le Jour et la Nuit is 1 mile from Geneva International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $314

 

 

 

 

 

Floatinn Boat-BnB

Port des Eaux-Vives, en face du 54 quai Gustave-Ador, Eaux-Vives, 1207

Lake Geneva

A unique accommodation on Lake Geneva, Floatinn has a sun terrace, an outdoor seating area, lake views, free WiFi, portholes facing the lake, hairdryers, a bar, a lounge, restaurant services upon prior request, fishing and snorkeling. La Canopée (gym), Isail Geneva Sailing Lessons Sailing School (boat club), L’Escale (live music bar), Baby-Plage (beach), MGirod Bikinis (swimwear store), Eleven Laser (beauty salon), Chou (coffee shop), Tibet Café (restaurant), YES Bootcamp (fitness center), Baba Tandoori (modern Indian restaurant), Safe Meat (steak house), PEARL – Eaux-Vives (bubble tea store), L’Arcade (organic shop), Restaurant Pasargades (Persian restaurant), Hunch – all day brunch (brunch restaurant), ChefMezze (Lebanese restaurant), Da Paolo (pizza restaurant), Les Frangins Eaux-Vives (bar), Gives A Fork – MQ (restaurant), Manu Gelato Eaux-Vives (ice cream shop), Let’s Go Fitness (fitness center), Eat Me Restaurant Geneva, Bottle Brothers (cocktail bar), Sauvage bar (bar), Utopia coffee (coffee shop), Chez Marino (Italian restaurant), Au Coin du Bar (restaurant), Kakinuma (Japanese restaurant), Tosca (Italian restaurant), Restaurant Chez Fouad (restaurant), Le C (bar), Tom Beers (beer store), Crossroads Pub (pub), HONKAKU Restaurant Japonais (traditional restaurant), Pizzeria Dagli Amici (pizza restaurant), Lapaire (cafe), Taqueria Los Cuñados (Mexican restaurant), Le Gobelet d’Argent (restaurant), Quiz Room Genève (recreation center), The Phénix (restaurant), Bluff (pool hall), The Green Van Company (hamburger restaurant), LAZY CAT (espresso bar), Fusion Uramaki Store (sushi takeaway), Fayrouz Garden (Lebanese Restaurant), OleNAILS (nail salon), The 23rd Place – Concept Store (hair salon), The 23rd Place – Concept Store (gym), Attar Restaurant (restaurant), Inglewood Eaux-Vives (hamburger restaurant), Ukiyo Restaurant (Japanese restaurant), Soleil Rouge (bar), Chez Sami Snack (Lebanese Restaurant), Aux Merveilleux de Fred (pastry shop), Boulevard 22 (French restaurant), Black Tap (restaurant), Chez Bacchus – Bar à vins (wine bar), La Bonbonnière Chocolaterie (chocolate artisan), Le Relais de l’Entrecôte (French restaurant), Pub L’Arbalète (pub), Genève (ferry terminal) and more are in the area.

Within feet:

• • • Lake Geneva (only a splash away!)
    • Jet d’Eau
    • Parc La Grange
    • Square du Mont-Blanc

Within 1 mile:

• • • Bertrand

Within 1.2 miles:

• • • Patek Philippe Museum

Floatinn is 2.9 miles from Geneva International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $329

 

 

 

The Hamlet

12-14 Rue Etienne Dumont

Geneva Town Hall

With flat-screen TVs, hairdryers, kitchens, seating areas, dining areas, bicycle rental service, a business center, free WiFi and car rental service, The Hamlet is close to Bacco (tapas restaurant), Bijouterie Grégoire (jeweler), Young Collectors by Phoenix Ancient Art (art gallery), Secret Chamber Escape Game (escape room center), Mango Deck (health food restaurant), Hautlé (bakery), Le 33 Restaurant Chinois, Nehr Casa Nueva (tobacco shop), Geneva Street Food Festival, Patrick Gutknecht Gallery (art gallery), Mulette Coiffure (hair salon) and more.

Within feet:

• • • Geneva Town Hall
    • St. Pierre Cathedral
    • Parc Bertrand
    • Jet d’Eau

Within 4.2 miles:

• • • Annemasse Train Station

Within 5 miles:

• • • Swiss Alps Hiking Area

Within 9.2 miles:

• • • The Hamlet of Santa Claus

The Hamlet is 3 miles from Geneva International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $441

 

 

 

The Woodward

37 Quai Wilson, Paquis, 1201

Parc privé du Château-Banquet

Air conditioning, free WiFi, free private parking, a restaurant, a fitness center, an indoor pool, a sauna, a bar, desks, safety deposit boxes, balconies, lake views, mini-bars, American breakfast, a terrace, bike rental service and German, English, French and Italian speaking staff are included at The Woodward. L’Atelier Robuchon (French restaurant), Port Wilson (marina), La Terrasse (bar), Mikado Sushi (sushi restaurant), Corner Pub (pub), KO-AH Bar & Lounge (Thai restaurant), MOZZA & CO – Mozzarella Bar (Italian restaurant), Statue de Jean Marteau (memorial park), La Pépite (cocktail bar), GoGo Drink’s (liquor store), Sketchiz Karaoke & Games (karaoke bar), Le palmarin (restaurant), Gelateria Fiordilatte (sundae restaurant), Marti Marine (boat rental service) and more are within range.

Within feet:

• • • Parc privé du Château-Banquet
    • Square du Mont-Blanc
    • Flower Clock

Within 1.2 miles:

• • • Patek Philippe Museum

Within 1.6 miles:

• • • Villa Diodati

Within 9 miles:

• • • Fierney Ski Lift

The Woodward is 2.4 miles from Geneva International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Suite Mont-Blanc): $5,980

Cost per person (three people): $1,993

 

 

 

Hotel d’Angleterre

Quai du Mont Blanc 17

Bains des Paquis

Offering panoramic lake and mountain views, spacious rooms, air conditioning, elegant furnishings, luxurious bathrooms, bathrobes, slippers, flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, soundproof windows, interconnecting rooms, welcome drinks, fresh fruits, homemade chocolates, 24-hour room service, twice daily maid service, a stylish restaurant and an elegant bar, Hotel d’Angleterre is near Théâtre du Léman (performing arts theater), Le Grill(restaurant), Spa Valmont (spa), Bronzette (beach pavilion), Monument à l’impératrice Sissi (historical landmark), Rotonde du Mont-Blanc (historical landmark), Chat-Botté (European restaurant) and more.

Within feet:

• • • Bains des Paquis
    • Lake Geneva
    • Victoria Hall
    • Palazzo

Within 5 miles:

• • • CERN

Within 9.9 miles:

• • • The Hamlet of Santa Claus

Hotel d’Angleterre is 2.5 miles from Geneva International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Bellevue suite): $1,696

Cost per person (six people): $282

 

 

 

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix

11 Quai du Mont-Blanc

Victoria Hall

Luxurious fabrics, spacious, elegant and comfortable rooms and suites, air conditioning, mini-bars, coffee machines, free WiFi, Asprey toiletries, lake and square views, an international fusion cuisine restaurant, a Nordic-inspired bar, a fitness center, valet parking and 24-hour room service can be found at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix. In the vicinity are Living Room Bar & Kitchen, Fiskebar (fine dining restaurant), Genève Mont-Blanc (ferry terminal) and more.

Within feet:

• • • Victoria Hall
    • Leman Theatre
    • Palazzo

Within 1.1 miles:

• • • Parc Bertrand

Within 1.9 miles:

• • • Villa Diodati

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix is 2.5 miles from Geneva International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (garden view suite): $897

Cost per person (four people): $224

 

 

 

Appart’City Confort Genève Aéroport Vernier

Chemin de Mouille-Galand 5

PalExpo Arena

Appart’City Confort Genève Aéroport Vernier has a 24-hour front desk, shuttle service, luggage storage, free WiFi, kitchenettes, a buffet breakfast and a business center. Lidl (supermarket), Boulangerie Tea-Room, Parc Chauvet-Lullin (park), Café de l’Etoile, Au Vieux Vernier (pizza restaurant), Swiss Weed (cannabis store), Auberge de la Mairie (restaurant) and more are within range.

Within feet:

• • • Parc Chauvet-Lullin
    • Parc de Poussy
    • Yatouland

Within 1.9 miles:

• • • CERN

Within 3 miles:

• • • PalExpo Arena
    • Patek Philippe Museum

Within 9 miles:

• • • Lelex Ski School

Appart’City Confort Genève Aéroport Vernier is 1.8 miles from Geneva International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $441

 

 

 

 

 

 

So there they are, Geneva accommodations that will help make for an outstanding experience. We hope you have found this information valuable and most of all, that you enjoy your time in Switzerland!