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Fairmont Grand Hotel GenevavsHotel Beau-Rivage Geneve
Both Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva and Hotel Beau-Rivage Geneva are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Beau-Rivage Geneva is the choice of most reviewers compared to Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva. Hotel Beau-Rivage Geneva is ranked #6 in Geneva with praise from 8 reviews including Frommer's, Fodor's and Hideaway Report.
Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
Forbes Travel Guide
19, Quai du Mont - Blanc, Geneva CH - 1211, Switzerland
From $305/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
"This palatial hotel is a one-stop shop for travelers, with contemporary guest rooms, more than a dozen chic boutiques... and one of Geneva's trendiest nightclubs, the Java." Full review
"Ode to design is what this eight-storey, 1980s block screams... something of a one-stop shop, the vast low-ceilinged lobby doubles as boutique shopping mall." Full review
"Once again a top Geneva outpost, edging out the InterContinental with an overall higher style quotient, and the lakeside setting and slightly superior service are also worth noting." Full review
"From the restaurants, lounge, and bar a view opens onto the lake with the Alps as a backdrop. The decor manages to be both contemporary and rather cozy." Full review
"Better to focus on the sleek contemporary sleeping rooms, the on-site retail, and service befitting its five stars." Full review
Luxury
"A luxurious lakeside hub with easy access to the Old Town’s museums, cafes, and restaurants. Amenities are plentiful, as the hotel has three gourmet restaurants." Full review
4 Stars
"As you enter Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva, you are keenly aware of the angled glass façade that makes you conscious not only of your own reflection but that of Lake Geneva behind you." Full review
Hotel Beau-Rivage Geneve
Michelin Guide
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Lonely Planet
Hideaway Report
Forbes Travel Guide
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
13 quai du Mont Blanc, Geneva 1201, Switzerland
From $567/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
"An elegant refuge from the modern world."
"Geneva’s oldest family-run hotel, poised on the edge of the lake, close to all major attractions with views of the famous jet d’eau."
"This 1865 classic enjoys a privileged location and posts justifiably extravagant rates." Full review
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Amenities include air-conditioning, well-furnished sitting areas, double glazing, flat-screen TVs, CD players (DVDs upon request), minibars, safes, and phones with data ports and voice mail.
Top choice
"Run by the Mayer family for four generations, the Beau-Rivage is a 19th-century jewel dripping in opulence." Full review
94.0
"Classically elegant family-owned hotel dating from 1865, overlooking Lake Geneva a short stroll from the central shopping and business zone." Full review
4 Stars
"Founded in 1865, Beau-Rivage, Geneva is one of the rare luxury hotels in Switzerland that’s managed by the direct descendants of its founder." Full review
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Technology inside the rooms has also been updated considerable, with personal iPads on which to order room service or to use for various other requests.
"The gracious, history-rich landmark still offers views of Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc, and the Jet d’Eau and an elegant belle-époque vibe, but now it's awash in rich fabric, bold colors." Full review
9.0
"Founded in 1865 and now run by the fifth generation of the Mayer family, this upscale, historic hotel has played host to celebrities ranging from Eleanor Roosevelt to Sting." Full review
"Provides its guests with 21st-century amenities and impeccable service, while retaining a unique atmosphere that's evident from the moment you step into the elegant five-story open lobby or the suites" Full review
"It’s among the most luxurious hotels in town, set right on the shores of Lake Geneva, overlooking the city’s famous Jet d’Eau...the relatively humble Executive rooms remain faultless in their comforts" Full review