Hôtel Métropole Genève

From the MET Rooftop seating, look out over the lake at sunset.

A week here, month by month

The Metropole would be my Left Bank base for shopping and lakeside walks. Before booking, I would confirm which dining services are open.

Book direct The hotel website

Is it for you?

As a couple, I would look at the Garden Deluxe and Rive-Gauche Shopping, for a night with a 10% Globus voucher.

I’d ask for
An upgrade to the next category, if available.
Worth knowing
The package includes 2pm check-out; I would ask for the cancellation deadline in writing before confirming.
The Garden Deluxe

Like a regular

The redesigned blue room with sofas and armchairs

8 min readHow we write the guide

  1. Stay a little longer

    Stay More Save More offers 15% off from 3 nights, 20% from 5 and 25% for stays of more than 7 nights. Cancellation is free until 14 days before arrival; the discount cannot be combined with other promotions.

  2. The hammam shower

    In Garden Deluxe, I would request the shower with its hammam function, available on request. Confirm the assigned room’s equipment when booking, especially if this is the reason for choosing it.

  3. City tax on these offers

    Shopping, My Family and Stay More Save More include VAT and service. The city tax listed for these offers is separate: CHF 4.25 per adult per night, added to the offer’s bill.

What the Metropole is

Metropole is a 5-star superior hotel on Geneva’s Left Bank, facing Jardin Anglais. It dates to 1854 and has 102 rooms and suites. Rue du Rhône and the Old Town are a few minutes’ walk away.12

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Lumina Guide 2027

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The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them

What do Hôtel Métropole Genève’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.

  1. Location

    9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. One guest describes a privileged location; another values restaurants within walking distance.

  2. Room

    7 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. One guest values the spacious room and king-size bed; another describes small, awkwardly arranged rooms.

  3. Staff and service

    One guest describes attentive hospitality throughout the stay; another reports forgotten orders during service.

  4. Breakfast

    One guest finds breakfast excellent; another describes a buffet below expectations for this category.

  5. Price

    One guest finds the price consistent with the offer; another considers the value for money poor.

How we count
Hôtel Métropole Genève in numbers
WhatGuests’ scoreGuests who mention itHappy
Location8.73789%
Room6.63165%
Staff and service7.15370%
Breakfast6.0850%
Price–825%

66 guests said so on Google, from 1 November 2024 to 27 September 2026. Includes meals and visits without an overnight stay. The other hotels are assessed on the same 5 themes. 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 among Geneva hotels:

Price: for 2, the night of 26 December 2026, from 510 CHF on Google Hotels on 3 November 2026.

What a night costs, period by period

The minimum rises from May to mid-August. For Geneva without the summer bill, I would start with dates between November and February.

PeriodCHF a night
6 November 2026 to 28 February 2027442–709
1 March to 2 May 2027534–757
3 May to 20 August 2027672–998
21 August to 14 October 2027502–740

One night for 2 adults, at the lowest seller on Google Hotels; room category, meals and taxes unspecified. Prices from Google Hotels, 3 November 2026.

The Metropole, in 2019

The entrance and an aerial view of the hotel in films published in 2019.

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The façade and entrance in the January 2019 filmHotel Metropole Geneve · 22 January 2019Watch on YouTube
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The Metropole façade from above in the July 2019 filmHotel Metropole Geneve · 15 July 2019Watch on YouTube

Where to pause

The lake and Jet d’Eau panorama from the terrace

The city from MET Rooftop

The panoramic terrace overlooks the Jet d’Eau, Jardin Anglais and Saint-Pierre Cathedral. The offer brings together creative cocktails, tapas, and Swiss and international gins; service is seasonal, so check your stay dates.12

Good to know before you book

  • During the restaurant and bar refurbishment, the planned alternative is Hospitality Lounge, with complimentary drinks and sweet and savoury refreshments throughout the day, plus 24-hour room service. Get written confirmation of the services operating and any effect of works on your stay dates.1

  • Confirm that the air conditioning is working and ask for a quiet outlook. A review dated 20 June 2026 reports a cooling-system failure; one dated 16 January 2026 describes traffic noise in a 2nd-floor room.1

  • Confirm which gym is available during your stay: a review dated 28 September 2025 describes access to an off-site facility, roughly a 10-minute walk away.1

  • The 4 rooms with natural light accommodate up to 180 participants, depending on layout. Corporate events can include private lunches and dinners.1

  • Before you choose your dates, see what a night costs in Geneva, month by month.

Which room I would book

The Urban ClassicUrban Classic22–24 m²A king-size bed and city outlook. Includes a shower and Japanese toilet; it is the most compact current category.View the room The Garden DeluxeGarden Deluxe25–28 m²A king-size bed or twin beds, facing Jardin Anglais. The occupancy of 3 means 2 adults and a child. A shower with hammam function is available on request.View the room The Lake DeluxeLake Deluxe25–28 m²Faces the lake and gardens. The bathroom can be open or enclosed, with a shower or bath; connecting rooms are available.View the room The Traveller DeluxeTraveller Deluxe28–36 m²Renewed interiors and the option of an adjoining room. Includes a king-size bed or twin beds and a shower bathroom.View the room The Boutique Junior SuiteBoutique Junior Suite40–46 m²For up to 3 adults, with a workspace and an outlook over the city or Jardin Anglais. Beds can be king-size or twin.View the room The Traveller Junior SuitesTraveller Junior Suites42–44 m²The occupancy of 3 means 2 adults and a child. Includes a Japanese toilet; for an extra room, request the adjoining arrangement offered for this category.View the room The Nomade SuitesNomade Suites48–51 m²For up to 3 adults, with a king-size bed, shower or bathtub, and an adjoining-room option. Worth comparing when the third guest is an adult.View the room The Suite 1854Suite 185449 m²A top-floor corner suite, with a separate lounge and city and lake views. The bathroom has both a shower and bath.View the room The Suite Rive-Gauche deskSuite Rive-Gauche63 m²A separate lounge and blue-and-green interiors. Accommodates up to 3 adults, with a bath, shower and bidet.View the room The Suite AtalanteSuite Atalante80 m²On the 4th floor, overlooking the Jet d’Eau and Jardin Anglais. Includes a separate lounge, king-size bed and the option of a connecting room.View the room The Suite CalvinSuite Calvin165 m²A through-suite overlooking Pont du Mont-Blanc and Jardin Anglais. Includes a dining room, separate lounge, and bathroom with a bath, shower and sauna.View the room

Getting here

AddressQuai du Général-Guisan 34, 1204 Genève

The main entrance on Quai du Général-Guisan remains accessible during works. Valet service with a parking garage is available; confirm the parking charge and handover arrangements before arrival.12

Reviews of Hôtel Métropole Genève

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Guest voices

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A son staying behind at the hotel

During a family weekend, a guest’s 16-year-old son felt unwell and could not join the visit to Geneva. The review thanks staff for looking after him while the family went out.

Google · 2025-01-16Read on Google
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Rest after the flight

After a transatlantic flight, a guest arrives in the morning expecting only to leave luggage. Staff manage to assign a room straight away; the rest changes the start of the trip.

Google · 2025-12-18Read on Google

Before you travel

How much is a night?

One night for 2 adults: 15 November 2026, CHF 587; 15 February 2027, CHF 578; 15 July 2027, CHF 718. Room category, meals and taxes unspecified. Prices from Google Hotels, 3 November 2026.

What type of room can I book at Hôtel Métropole Genève?

Choose Urban Classic, 3 Deluxe categories, 2 Junior Suite categories and 5 suite types. For beds and family space, confirm the full category name rather than relying on “Deluxe”.1

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hôtel Métropole Genève?

Check-in starts at 3pm and check-out is by noon, subject to the terms of the selected booking.1

Does Hôtel Métropole in Genève offer any business services?

The meeting spaces have been redesigned: 4 rooms with daylight, high-speed Wi-Fi and flexible layouts, for up to 180 participants. For an event, agree the room, setup and dining services actually available.1

Still choosing

Il Four Seasons des Bergues sul lungolago

Four Seasons Hotel Des Bergues

Book an evening at IZUMI: on the terrace in summer, in the library in winter.

The pool terrace facing Lake Geneva

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.

The outdoor pool in the grounds, with Lake Geneva and the Alps

La Réserve Genève

At La Réserve, I would give one evening to Cantonese cooking at Tsé Fung.

The Junior Suite Lake View sitting area at InterContinental Geneva, with the lake beyond the windows

InterContinental Geneva

This is the international district, convenient for the UN and farther from the centre.

The Bellevue Suite bedroom, with the Jet d’Eau beyond the balcony door

Hôtel d’Angleterre

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

The hotel façade at dusk, its sign lit in the Old Town

Hôtel Les Armures

At the restaurant, a moitié-moitié fondue.

The lounge with the fire lit and the murals of the city

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.

An open French window onto the balcony, with the lake and the Jet d’Eau

Beau-Rivage Genève

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

Mandarin Oriental Geneva beside the Rhône

Mandarin Oriental Geneva

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

The Woodward on Quai Wilson, with the harbour and the Jet d’Eau behind

The Woodward

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

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix façade on Quai du Mont-Blanc

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.

Castello del Sole between fields, park and lake

Castello del Sole

A private beach and parkland on Lake Maggiore.

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The lake at sunset from the MET Rooftop seating
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The redesigned blue room with sofas and armchairs
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The lake and Jet d’Eau panorama from the terrace
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The Urban Classic
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The Garden Deluxe
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The Lake Deluxe
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The Traveller Deluxe
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The Boutique Junior Suite
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The Traveller Junior Suites
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The Nomade Suites
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The Suite 1854
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The Suite Rive-Gauche desk
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The Suite Atalante
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The Suite Calvin
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The room’s curtains and tables
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Refreshments and a game in the room
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Armchairs and parasols on the panoramic terrace
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An armchair with cushions beside the windows
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