Bel'EsperancevsHotel d'Angleterre
Both hotels are rated very highly by writers. Overall, Hotel d'Angleterre is the choice of most reviewers compared to Bel'Esperance. Hotel d'Angleterre ranks #4 in Geneva with recommendations from 8 sources such as Michelin Guide, Time Out and Condé Nast Traveler.
Bel'Esperance
1 rue de la Vallee, Geneva 1204, Switzerland
From $161/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Frommer's
"Appealingly located at the gateway to Old Town, close to the lake, this is a decent, completely unpretentious budget hotel managed by the Salvation Army." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"At last, a budget place worth writing home about! Just as we were losing faith in expensive Geneva, the 41-room Hotel bel Esperance shone at us like a beacon of hope." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This two-star hotel is a two-second flit to the Old Town and offers extraordinary value for a pricey city like Geneva. Rooms are quiet and cared for, and those on the 1st floor share a kitchen." Full review
Hotel d'Angleterre
17 Quai du Mont-Blanc, Geneva 1201, Switzerland
From $423/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"This hotel is without a doubt the epitome of elegance."
Oyster
Luxury
"Hotel d’Angleterre is one of Geneva’s grand dames, popular among diplomats and well-heeled travelers for its gorgeous views and opulent accommodations." Full review
Star Service
"This place is not the usual old-world behemoth, but rather an upmarket boutique-hotel in an enviable location at the center of hotel row." Full review
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Female travelers can request special accommodations with extra door locks, female staff members, and makeup mirrors in the baths.
Condé Nast Traveler
"Set on the picturesque banks of Geneva's Lake Leman, every room in this family-run boutique hotel offers fairytale views over the lake or Jet d'Eau, Switzerland’s largest fountain." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Located with postcard-perfect views of Geneva’s iconic Jet d’Eau and the French Alps glimmering across Lake Geneva, Hotel d’Angleterre is one of the most unusual properties in the city." Full review
Time Out
"Combines traditional luxury with contemporary flair. The décor is almost exhausting in its detail...food is top notch in quality and eye-watering in price." Full review
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Each room is designed differently and yours could feature original artworks, marbled floors, elaborate chandeliers and heavily patterned wallpaper – be sure to request a room style you favour when booking.
The Telegraph
9.0
"This grand hotel stands proud on Geneva’s lakefront, and has been welcoming royalty, heads of state and celebrities through its opulent doors since 1872." Full review
Fodor's
"Impeccable taste, total discretion, and a passion for detail mark this stylish boutique hotel where thematic decorations stretch from African to Baroque." Full review
Frommer's
"Elegant and tasteful, this boutique hotel is the smallest of the grand palace hotels that line the edge of the lake, beside the waterfront promenade of Geneva." Full review
Michelin Guide
"With only 39 rooms and 6 suites...the accommodations have been rather substantially modernized, with the Louis XV or English manor house décor updated with a more contemporary look." Full review