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Bel'EsperancevsMandarin Oriental, Geneva
Both properties are endorsed by writers. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Geneva ranks significantly higher than Bel'Esperance. Mandarin Oriental, Geneva comes in at 96 with praise from 12 publications including Lonely Planet, Concierge and The Telegraph.
Bel'Esperance
Frommer's
EuroCheapo
Lonely Planet
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
Mandarin Oriental, Geneva
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Gayot
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
Oyster Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
Quai Turrettini 1, Geneva 1201, Switzerland
From $344/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Fine moire fabrics, precious woods and marble panels set the tone in this luxury Art Deco hotel on the banks of the River Rhone."
Concierge "This "stylish hotel with modern amenities" on the Rhône has Adam Tihany designed public spaces that include a "dramatic, sweeping staircase."
Jetsetter "A stay at Mandarin Oriental Geneva places you in the heart of Geneva, walking distance from Cité du Temps and Batiment des Forces Motrices. This 5-star hotel is within close proximity of..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler83.8
"This "stylish hotel with modern amenities" on the Rhône has Adam Tihany–designed public spaces that include a "dramatic, sweeping staircase"." Full review
Star Service "This was the first commercial hotel built here after World War II, and despite its somewhat removed location and decidedly modern style it is still a front-runner in the race for Geneva's top honor." Full review
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DVD players can be delivered upon request in addition to toys and books for children.
Gayot "The Mandarin Oriental Hotel du Rhone, Geneva was the first hotel built in Europe following the end of World War II."
The Telegraph9.0
"This was the first hotel to be built in Europe after the Second World War. Much of its early modernist, Art Deco style was preserved when it was renovated by the Mandarin Oriental group." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Mandarin Oriental, Geneva is listed as one of the Swiss city’s Historical Heritage landmarks — it was originally the Hotel du Rhône, the first luxury hotel built after World War II." Full review
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With views over the Rhône River, the spa lets you choose from a variety of body treatments, facials and massages.
OysterLuxury
"Travelers looking for luxury in the heart of Geneva will find it at Mandarin Oriental, Geneva, a posh hotel overlooking the Rhone." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Superior rooms are classically furnished and slightly larger than River View rooms, spacious Mandarin rooms are all out plum and purple." Full review
