Hotel Beau-Rivage GenevevsHo??tel Central
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Hotel Beau-Rivage Geneva ranks significantly higher than Hotel Central. Hotel Beau-Rivage Geneva scores 88 with positive reviews from 8 reviewers like Fodor's, DK Eyewitness and Forbes Travel Guide.
Hotel Beau-Rivage Geneve
13 quai du Mont Blanc, Geneva 1201, Switzerland
From $567/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide
"An elegant refuge from the modern world."
DK Eyewitness
"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."
Star Service
"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.
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Run by the Mayer family for four generations, the Beau-Rivage is a 19th-century jewel dripping in opulence." Full review
Hideaway Report
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
Forbes Travel Guide
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.
Fodor's
"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
The Telegraph
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
Frommer's
"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
Michelin Guide
"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
Ho??tel Central
2, rue de la Rotisserie, Geneva CH-1204, Switzerland
From $93/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Kitchenette
- Dry Cleaning
Frommer's
"Confusingly located on the fifth, sixth, and seventh floors of a prominent building erected in 1924, this hotel has been a haven for cost-conscious visitors to Geneva since 1928." Full review
Fodor's
"Indonesian wood, warm terra-cotta, intense pastel greens and blues, and exotic flowers reflect the Gangsted family's ties to Bali in this friendly, low-cost hotel."
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"Enter an ordinary office building (next to an expensive men’s clothier in Old Town), take the elevator to the fifth floor and you’ll be surprised to find the family-run Hotel Central." Full review