The first floor in summer
From May to September, a heated outdoor pool and a lounger on the terrace; access is free for hotel guests.5
Hotel President Wilson
From May to September, at the President Wilson the pool terrace looks straight onto Lake Geneva. I’d spend the afternoon there and keep the evening for dinner at Bayview.
The lake in front of me, Bayview for dinner and a swimsuit ready for the pool: I’d enjoy the President Wilson between May and September. For a winter holiday with a daily swim, I’d choose a hotel with an indoor pool.
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The lake-facing room
I would ask for the Deluxe Lake View: 35 m² with a king or 2 twin beds. Here I would spend on the view before moving to a larger room.
A week in December
For 19–25 December 2026, nights searched separately range from CHF 522 to CHF 567. The dearest night in the calendar is 9 November 2026 at CHF 1,102; I would try a few dates before settling on the first.
Parking and the airport transfer
I would allow CHF 40 per day for on-site parking or valet. The airport limousine, available on request, costs CHF 180 each way; I would add it to the trip’s budget.
An evening at Bayview
I would keep a Tuesday-to-Saturday evening for Bayview, with dinner from 7pm to 9pm. For lunch I would choose Wednesday–Saturday, 12pm–1.30pm; on Tuesday I would arrive with the rest of the day to spend outside.
What Hotel President Wilson is
Rooms start at 35 m², facing the city, part of the lake, the pool or Lake Geneva itself. I would choose a Deluxe Lake View before moving up a category: here, the first thing I would pay for is outside the window. For more space, Junior Suites reach 65 m² and the Executive Leman 100 m².
From May to September, guests swim on the first-floor terrace with access included in their stay. In other months I would keep time for the La Mer spa: treatments run 11 am–8 pm, and dedicated packages include a Spa Suite with a sauna and steam room.
I would book Bayview for dinner, Tuesday–Saturday; lunch starts on Wednesday. The following evening I would switch to Lebanese cooking at Arabesque, open every night. Glow Bar leaves more room for spontaneity, 9am–midnight.
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Location
Quai Wilson · Lake Geneva
Rooms
12 categories · rooms from 35 m²
Food and social life
Bayview · Arabesque
Wellness
La Mer spa · summer pool
The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them
What do Hotel President Wilson’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
9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests enjoy the lake outside the hotel and walks along the waterfront.
Room
5 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests enjoy the space and views; others describe dated furniture and awkward sockets.
Staff and service
8 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. One guest recalls pool staff remembering their name; another describes small touches for their wife’s birthday.
Breakfast
7 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests like breakfast, and the brunch is praised for its variety; a few would like more juices and a better cappuccino.
Price
Many guests find the rooms dated for such a high rate; one says the package with dinner at Bayview was worth the cost.
How we count
| What | Guests’ score | Guests who mention it | Happy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | 8.3 | 99 | 89% |
| Room | 5.9 | 101 | 52% |
| Staff and service | 7.5 | 195 | 76% |
| Breakfast | 6.6 | 53 | 66% |
| Price | – | 34 | 15% |
276 guests said so on Google, from 5 May 2023 to 18 October 2026. 276 Google reviews with text, 5 May 2023–18 October 2026, covering stays, restaurants, brunch and spa visits. 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.
Price: for 2, the night of 29 November 2026, from 501 CHF on Google Hotels on 19 October 2026.
What a night costs, period by period
For 13 November 2026 to 3 April 2027, nights searched separately range from CHF 501 to CHF 806. For summer I would weigh the room price alongside the time you want at the pool, when the terrace becomes part of the day.
| Period | CHF a night |
|---|---|
| 20 October to 12 November 2026 | 516–1,102 |
| 13 November 2026 to 3 April 2027 | 501–806 |
| 12 April to 6 May 2027 | 526–906 |
| 7 May to 14 September 2027 | 714–932 |
Google Hotels minima for one night searched alone for 2 adults, read on 19 October 2026; room type, meals and taxes are unspecified. The calendar reaches 14 September 2027. For the single night of 12 January 2027, the seller reading showed CHF 592 from the lowest seller and CHF 594 in the hotel-site listing.
Before you go
From the lake to breakfast, via the summer pool.
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How I would spend the day
Keep an evening free
Dinner at Bayview Tuesday–Saturday, 7–9 pm; lunch Wednesday–Saturday, noon–1:30 pm.4
An hour for yourself
The La Mer spa opens daily 11 am–8 pm. I would leave the phone in the room and choose a treatment.6
A drink on your own time
Glow Bar opens daily 9 am–midnight, serving light dishes and cocktails.4
Good to know before you book
The pool is outdoors and seasonal, May–September; guests under 16 must be with an adult.5
Some guests describe dated furniture and too few sockets for charging devices.23
On-site parking costs CHF 40 per day; valet is also CHF 40 per day.2
The Spa Suite with a sauna and steam room is available with dedicated spa packages.5
12 categories to know
Arriving in Geneva
| Address | Quai Wilson 47, 1211 Genève |
|---|---|
| Geneva Airport | 8 km |
| Limousine on request | CHF 180 each way |
The hotel does not provide an airport shuttle.2
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Your day
In the morning
Breakfast beside the lake
At Glowing I would choose a table by the windows, with the buffet starting at 6.30am on weekdays and 7am at weekends, before heading onto the quay.
Late morning
Follow the waterfront
I would walk out onto Quai Wilson and let the lake set the direction, giving the first walk some space before turning it into a list of sights.
In the afternoon
A pause for the season
May–September is when I would keep the afternoon for the terrace pool. In other months I would choose a La Mer treatment, with the spa open 11am–8pm.
At dinner
A table at Bayview
At Bayview I would book dinner Tuesday–Saturday, leaving time for the tasting menu and the lake alongside the table.
After dinner
The last drink at Glow
Glow Bar stays open until midnight; I would save it for the last conversation before heading back to the room, with no extra journey to arrange.
Hotel President Wilson reviews
276 Google reviews with text, 5 May 2023–18 October 2026, covering stays, restaurants, brunch and spa visits.
Guest voices
GoogleThe welcome, pool and buffet
One guest praises the service, housekeeping and location. Pool staff remembered their name and where they had sat the previous day. The breakfast buffet impressed them less for its choice of hearty dishes and juices.
Google · 2026-08-20Read the review
GoogleThe lake and a room needing attention
One guest enjoys the lake, Glow Bar, breakfast and friendly staff. Their 1st-floor room needed updating; with no sockets by the bed, they had to charge their phone at the desk.
Google · 2026-08-07Read the review
GoogleThe lake through the windows
One guest describes a beautiful, comfortable room, with a lake view through floor-to-ceiling windows.
Google · 2026-04-16Read the review
Before you ask
What kind of hotel is the President Wilson?
A HotellerieSuisse 5-star Superior hotel on Quai Wilson in Geneva, with 226 rooms and suites on the Lake Geneva waterfront.12
Where is the hotel, and is the area quiet?
At 47 Quai Wilson, on the right bank of Lake Geneva where the lakeside promenade begins; the Bains des Pâquis are nearby. On Google, 2 guests describe the location as quiet, while 1 could hear cars coming and going from the room.2523
How much does a night cost?
Google Hotels, read on 19 October 2026 for 2 adults, showed CHF 586 for 16 November, CHF 567 for 14 December 2026 and CHF 592 for 12 January 2027. These are minima for individual nights searched separately.22
Which room would I choose?
For the lake, I would choose a 35 m² Deluxe Lake View; the Premium has a partial lake view. For space, the Junior Suite reaches 65 m² and the one-bedroom Executive Leman 100 m²; both allow up to 3 guests.14121819
What would I choose for a family?
For a family I would start with the 35 m² Superior rooms; some have connecting doors. The city-facing Executive accommodates up to 3 guests, the lake-facing Executive up to 2.111516
What is the Royal Penthouse?
The Royal Penthouse Floor occupies the entire 8th floor across 1,680 m². It is separate from the bookable Presidential Suite, which has 175 m² and accommodates up to 3 guests.321
Can I swim in winter?
The hotel’s heated pool is outdoors on the first-floor terrace and opens May–September. Access is free for staying guests; those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.56
How does the spa work?
La Mer treatments run daily 11 am–8 pm. Hotel guests can use the gym 24 hours a day. The Spa Suite with a sauna, steam room and relaxation area is available with dedicated spa packages; I would book it alongside the treatment.65
For stays from 29 September 2026 to 31 August 2027, Spa Bliss with a view includes breakfast for 2, a guaranteed lake-view upgrade, a drink voucher for 2, a 50-minute massage and an hour of sauna and hammam access for 2, parking and 4pm checkout. I would compare this package with the room alone before choosing the spa break.24
For hotel guests the pool and the gym are included; treatments are paid separately. Visitors who are not staying can use the pool from May to September, subject to availability: CHF 75 on weekdays and CHF 115 at weekends and on public holidays, with a sunbed, towel and locker. Children aged 6–11 pay CHF 45 or 70; under-5s swim free.56
Where would I have dinner?
Bayview serves dinner Tuesday–Saturday, 7–9 pm, and lunch Wednesday–Saturday, noon–1:30 pm. Arabesque serves Lebanese cooking daily 7pm–11pm. Rive Droite is the summer Mediterranean choice, June–September.489
Where is breakfast, and when is brunch?
Glowing serves breakfast 6:30–10:30 am on weekdays and 7–11 am at weekends. Sunday brunch runs noon–2 pm: CHF 120 per adult and CHF 55 for ages 6–12, free under 6. Mineral water, soft drinks and hot drinks are included.47
When do the bars close?
Glow Bar opens daily 9 am–midnight. So Bar opens Tuesday–Saturday 5:30 pm–1 am and closes during summer.4
How much is parking?
On-site parking is CHF 40 per day; valet also costs CHF 40 per day. The hotel has no electric-car charging stations.2
Can I bring my dog?
Yes: one small pet is allowed per room, and the hotel requires a form covering possible damage.2
How would I arrive from the airport?
Geneva Airport is 8 km from the hotel. There is no airport shuttle; a limousine is available on request for CHF 180 each way.2
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in starts at 3pm and check-out is by noon; the minimum check-in age is 18.2
Can I hold meetings or a wedding here?
There are 13 event rooms. The 899 m² Wilson room accommodates up to 1,000 in theatre layout, 800 for a reception or 700 for a banquet. The hotel also provides its own catering and the Rive Droite terrace for summer events.10
Catering is priced per person: CHF 125 for a lunch or a dinner, CHF 22 for a coffee break.10
What happens on New Year’s Eve?
For New Year’s Eve 2025 the hotel served 2 dinners: at Bayview, with a menu by chef Danny Khezzar, and at Arabesque, with Levantine flavours by chef Michel Daher. For 31 December I would book a table as soon as the menu is out.25
What recurs in the reviews?
One guest recalls pool staff remembering their name and where they had sat the previous day. Others describe dated rooms and awkward sockets; one guest on the 1st floor had to charge their phone at the desk.23
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