The best hotels in Geneva

Among the best hotels in Geneva, I would choose the Four Seasons for a weekend on foot and La Réserve for a longer family stay. If the Old Town is the focus, I would take Les Armures; at La Réserve, I would plan each outing into the centre.

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The lawn and trees of Villa du Lac beside its glass facade and boats on the lake.
The Villa du Lac garden at La Réserve Genève

Which to choose

HotelSuitsThe tripWorth knowing
Four Seasons Hotel Des BerguesAn Italian dinnerIl Lago, with Italian, French and Swiss winesChildren’s pool and steam-room hours are 10am–noon and 2–4pm
Hotel President WilsonA treatment without leaving the hotelLa Mer spa, open daily from 11am to 8pmThe Spa Suite with sauna and steam is reserved for dedicated packages
La Réserve GenèveTime for the spaSauna and hammam at Spa NescensThe boat to Geneva runs from April to September, weather permitting
InterContinental GenevaParents wanting separate sleeping space for their childrenIn the Family Suite, the sitting room becomes the children’s sleeping areaFrom Les Nations it is about 10 minutes uphill on foot; the InterContinental stop is suspended
Hôtel d’AngleterreTravellers wanting dinner facing the waterAt Le 17, Josper-grilled cooking facing Lake GenevaClassic Queen rooms face the courtyard: check the room’s outlook
Hôtel Les ArmuresCouples who want a generous bedThe Prestige: 28 m², a 200 × 200 cm king bed or 2 twinsThe wellness area in the rear building is for guests over 18
Hôtel de la CigogneDinner without a fixed sittingThe restaurant serves continuously from noon to 10pmFor a workout, use the partner Holmes Place club outside the hotel
Beau-Rivage GenèveTravellers choosing a suite for the Jet d’EauThe Junior Suite Lake View Panorama has balconies facing the fountainLe Chat-Botté is closed for renovation, with a return announced from 2027
Mandarin Oriental GenevaA city break built around foodA Mediterranean dinner at OttolenghiThe 30 m² Superior faces the garden or the city
The WoodwardTime for a swim and a drinkThe indoor pool, then a cocktail at Bar 37Junior Suites face the courtyard: choose another category for an outlook
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la PaixFamilies wanting 2 separate bedroomsThe 141 m² 2-Bedroom Lakefront Suite sleeps up to 5The spa requires an appointment

The hotels

Geneva, Switzerland

Hotel President Wilson

On Lake Geneva’s quay, the President Wilson pairs dinner at Bayview with an outdoor pool for the warmer months. I would start with a lake-facing room.

Why choose it:
Lebanese cooking at Arabesque
Who for:
Travellers choosing a stay for La Mer treatments
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Bellevue, Geneva

La Réserve Genève

At La Réserve, I would keep an evening for Cantonese cooking at Tsé Fung.

Why choose it:
La Petite Réserve welcomes children from 6 months
Who for:
Parents travelling with very young children
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Geneva, Switzerland

Hôtel d’Angleterre

At the d’Angleterre I would choose the Bellevue Suite: 70 m² with a balcony on the lake.

Why choose it:
Live music at Leopard Bar, 6 nights a week
Who for:
Travellers wanting an evening in the hotel after dinner
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Geneva, Switzerland

Hôtel de la Cigogne

On Place Longemalle, La Cigogne’s lounge has murals of the city. The lake and Old Town are a short walk away.

Why choose it:
A Family Suite with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a sitting room with a fireplace
Who for:
Families wanting time together between outings
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Geneva, Switzerland

Beau-Rivage Genève

Beau-Rivage opened in 1865 on Quai du Mont-Blanc.

Why choose it:
The Heritage Suite’s frescoed ceilings
Who for:
Travellers spending part of their stay watching the lake from their room
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Geneva, Switzerland

Mandarin Oriental Geneva

The Rhône runs beneath the windows: I would choose a River View room to see it from upstairs.

Why choose it:
Dinner at SACHI’s Omakase counter
Who for:
Travellers trying different cuisines during the same stay
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Geneva, Switzerland

The Woodward

On Quai Wilson, 21 of The Woodward’s 26 suites look over the lake.

Why choose it:
L’Atelier Robuchon’s 2 Michelin stars
Who for:
Travellers combining swimming and destination dining
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Geneva, Switzerland

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix

The de la Paix opened on Quai du Mont-Blanc in 1865: the lake and Jet d’Eau lie beyond its windows. Start with the Lakefront Junior Suite for its balcony.

Why choose it:
La Vallée, with a hammam and Welnamis bed
Who for:
Families wanting separate bedrooms on the lakefront
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For which trip

Four Seasons Hotel Des Bergues: Il Lago Geneva, dinner Four Seasons Hotel Des Bergues: IZUMI Geneva, menus and tables Hotel President Wilson: Bayview Geneva menu Mandarin Oriental Geneva: Ottolenghi Geneva, at the table Mandarin Oriental Geneva: SACHI Geneva, at the table

Frequently asked questions

Which rooms would I consider for separate children’s bedrooms?

At the Four Seasons1, the 95 m² Two-Bedroom Executive Suite sleeps up to 5 adults, or 4 adults and a baby.

Which hotels include a public transport card?

The d’Angleterre2 gives guests a public transport card for their stay. The InterContinental3 also includes a public transport pass for the whole stay.

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Where we read it
  1. 1 Four Seasons, connecting suites
  2. 2 d’Angleterre, location and directions
  3. 3 InterContinental Genève, arrival and transport
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