Dinner at La Cigogne
Restaurant de la Cigogne serves without a break from 12pm to 10pm, with a list of more than 240 wines.1
Hôtel de la Cigogne
At La Cigogne, on Place Longemalle, the lounge fire is lit on winter evenings beneath murals of the city. Its 49 rooms are all different, a short walk from the lake and the Old Town.
A week here, month by monthI would choose La Cigogne for a few days on foot between the lake and the Old Town, with dinner downstairs: from 4 to 11 January 2027 a night for 2 starts at CHF 358. For a holiday built around a spa and a pool, I would look at a larger hotel.
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The Suite with a fireplace
I would ask for a Suite: 55 m² for up to 3, with a 160 cm bed or 2 singles. For 4 I would book the Family Suite instead, 70 m² with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
January nights
From 24 to 30 January 2027 nights run from CHF 362 to CHF 375, each taken on its own. The night of 18 May 2027 reaches CHF 820; in spring I would try a few dates before choosing.
The car and the dog
Valet parking costs CHF 49 a day, and a dog CHF 15 a night. The square is pedestrian: on arrival you call at the bollard and the valet takes the car.
Dinner included
Half board starts at CHF 230 per person, with breakfast and a dinner at Restaurant de la Cigogne: a starter, a main and a dessert. I would take it for the first evening.
What La Cigogne is
It suits anyone who wants to see Geneva on foot and come back in the evening to a lounge with the fire lit. I would choose the 55 m² Suite, with a fireplace in the sitting room; the Classic starts at 25 m².12
There is no spa or pool in the building: for the gym there is the Holmes Place club a short distance away. Anyone planning a wellness day will be happier elsewhere.1
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What we found reading the hotel’s own pages, one thing at a time.
Location
Place Longemalle · lake
Rooms
25–70 m²
Food and social life
Restaurant de la Cigogne
Wellness
Partner gym
The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them
What do La Cigogne’s guests say? They write it in their reviews, even those who only came for a drink or dinner: we read every one and tell the 5 things that matter, from the location to the bill.
Location
Nearly every guest who mentions it is happy with it. Guests write about the pedestrian square in the very centre, a short walk from the lake and the Old Town; it takes a while to reach by car.
Room
7 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests like the charm of the rooms, each one different; more than one finds them dated, with a small bathroom.
Staff and service
8 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests remember the doormen and the front desk; some have come back for years, and some would return for the restaurant alone.
Breakfast
6 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests are divided on breakfast: some find it well made, others would like more choice.
Price
Few guests write about the price, and most of them find it high for rooms they would like renewed.
How we count
| What | Guests’ score | Guests who mention it | Happy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | 8.5 | 110 | 95% |
| Room | 6.9 | 84 | 69% |
| Staff and service | 7.6 | 186 | 78% |
| Breakfast | 6.1 | 42 | 60% |
| Price | – | 25 | 28% |
264 guests said so on Google, from 12 March 2013 to 6 October 2026. The other hotels are the ones weighed for a stay in Geneva: for each we read its latest 500 Google reviews with text, or all of them where there are fewer, as of 20 October 2026. The score is the average of what they say, from 0 if they speak of it very badly to 10 if they speak of it very well. Where only a few mention something, the score stays close to the guide’s average: a handful of voices does not make a reputation.
The hotels we weigh it against in Geneva:
- Hôtel Les Armures
- Hotel d'Angleterre Geneva
- Four Seasons Hotel Des Bergues
- Mandarin Oriental, Geneva
Price: for 2, the night of 8 January 2027, from 358 CHF on Google Hotels on 20 October 2026.
What a night costs, period by period
From 20 October 2026 to 2 April 2027 a night runs from CHF 358 to CHF 589, each taken on its own. From 20 May to 14 September 2027 it rises to CHF 414–556; I would choose winter.
| Period | CHF a night |
|---|---|
| 20 October 2026 to 2 April 2027 | 358–589 |
| 3 April to 11 May 2027 | 371–705 |
| 12 May to 19 May 2027 | 473–820 |
| 20 May to 14 September 2027 | 414–556 |
Each figure is the lowest price for 2 adults of one night taken alone, whatever the room. The calendar runs to 14 September 2027; 18 May 2027, at CHF 820, is the dearest night.
From Place Longemalle to the stork bar
The façade on the square, the lounge with its fireplace, a suite, the cathedral from the window and the bar.
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Good to know before you book
The square is pedestrian: drivers call at the bollard at the entrance and the valet takes the car to the Mont-Blanc car park, at CHF 49 a day.12
Breakfast is extra, except in the offers that include it, such as half board.12
For children aged 3 to 17 an extra bed costs CHF 95; under 2, a cot costs CHF 45, with breakfast free.1
La Cigogne’s 6 categories
Arriving on Place Longemalle
| Address | Place Longemalle 17, 1204 Geneva |
|---|---|
| By car | Bollard at the square’s entrance, then valet |
| From Cornavin station | About 10 minutes by taxi |
| From the airport | About 25 minutes by taxi |
| Check-in | From 3pm |
| Check-out | By noon |
La Cigogne on Place Longemalle
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Your day
In the morning
At the Holmes Place club
For a workout I would walk to the Holmes Place club, a short distance from the hotel.
Mid-morning
Towards the Jardin Anglais
From the square I would walk down to the Jardin Anglais and the lake, a few steps away.
At lunch
On the square’s terrace
From 12pm the restaurant serves without a break; I would have lunch on the Place Longemalle terrace.
At dinner
The wine list
For dinner I would stay at Restaurant de la Cigogne, choosing from more than 240 wines.
After dinner
A glass at the bar
For a last glass I would stop at the hotel bar, cosy inside and with its terrace outside.
La Cigogne reviews
The reviews cover stays, the restaurant and the bar; the counts also include customers who did not stay overnight.
Guest voices
GoogleThe service
After many hotels around the world, writes that the service here was among the very best, right in the centre.
Google · 2026-10-06Read the review
GoogleA cosy suite
Over 4 days found the suite cosy yet spacious, with old-world charm.
Google · 2026-05-17Read the review
GoogleSteps from everything
Values the air conditioning, and the Old Town and the lake a few steps away.
Google · 2026-06-08Read the review
GoogleA dim room
A warm welcome and a refined restaurant; the one complaint is a dim room.
Google · 2026-09-11Read the review
Before booking
What does a night at La Cigogne cost?
Google Hotels, read on 20 October 2026 for 2 adults, shows CHF 358 for 8 January 2027, CHF 378 for 1 December 2026 and CHF 443 for 5 July 2027, each night taken alone, whatever the room. Breakfast is extra.12
Where do I eat, and when?
At Restaurant de la Cigogne, seasonal cooking and more than 240 wines, with continuous service daily from 12pm to 10pm; the bar has a terrace on the square. Balila, the Lebanese restaurant of Hôtel Longemalle next door, keeps the same hours.1
Is there a spa?
No: the hotel has no spa, sauna or steam room. For workouts there is the Holmes Place club a short distance away, the hotel’s partner.1
Is wellness included, and is there a day pass?
With no spa in the hotel there is no day pass. Guests can use the partner fitness club, Holmes Place, a short distance away.1
Which room would you choose?
For 2 I would choose the 55 m² Suite, with a fireplace in the sitting room; with children, the 70 m² Family Suite, with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The Classic runs from 25 to 35 m².12
Can I hold a private dinner or a party?
Yes. The 38 m² Salon de la Cigogne takes 10 to 40 people and costs CHF 400 for half a day or CHF 650 for a day; the restaurant can be reserved for up to 32 people, with a minimum spend from CHF 3,500.12
What do the reviews say?
On Google La Cigogne has 4.4 out of 5 from 489 ratings, on Tripadvisor 4.4 out of 5 from 429 reviews, on Expedia 9.4 out of 10 from 514. On Google 104 of the 110 guests who write about the location praise it; 25 write about the price, and 18 find it high.123
Where do I leave the car?
With the valet, at CHF 49 a day: the square is pedestrian, you call at the bollard at the entrance and the car goes to the Mont-Blanc car park.12
Where is it, and is it quiet?
At Place Longemalle 17, a pedestrian square at the foot of the Old Town, near the Jardin Anglais and the lake. On Google 11 guests find it quiet; 1 heard the city with the windows open.12
What kind of hotel is it?
A 5-star hotel of 49 rooms classified by HotellerieSuisse and a member of Relais & Châteaux, run by a Geneva family for 3 generations; it belongs to the Longemalle Collection with Hôtel Longemalle.123
What facilities are there?
The restaurant, the bar and its terrace, the Salon de la Cigogne for events, a concierge, room service, free Wi-Fi, valet parking and the partner fitness club.123
What is on for New Year’s Eve 2026?
On 31 December dinner is at Restaurant de la Cigogne, which serves every day, without a break, from 12pm to 10pm.1
Is it open all year?
Yes: the Google Hotels calendar has nights on sale in every month from October 2026 to September 2027.1
Which offers are there?
Half board starts at CHF 230 per person, with breakfast and a 3-course dinner at Restaurant de la Cigogne; the Lebanese offer starts at CHF 215 per person, with dinner at Balila.12
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, for a supplement of CHF 15 a night.1
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