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Hotel President Wilson, a Luxury Collection Hotel, GenevavsHotel Beau-Rivage Geneve
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Hotel Beau-Rivage Geneva scores marginally better than Hotel President Wilson. Hotel Beau-Rivage Geneva ranks #6 in Geneva with endorsements from 8 publications like Hideaway Report, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Hotel President Wilson, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Geneva
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Frommer's
Oyster
Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide
Time Out
47 Quai Wilson, Geneva 1211, Switzerland
From $332/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
"A large, modern building on the waterfront, the President Wilson offers every conceivable comfort."
"It has a no-thrills modern exterior, but one step inside and you'll be seduced by wafting scents from perfumed candles and the high-glitter-cum-slice-of-nature lobby and public salons."
"This hotel is sprawling, extremely comfortable, and plush in a style that includes the kinds of details... that you might associate with a private and very comfortable club in London." Full review
Luxury
"The Hotel President Wilson is a beautiful luxury hotel with an even more beautiful location overlooking Lake Geneva." Full review
"This is Starwood's Swiss bank, and is its only option in this neutral alpine nation apart from a few modest Sheratons and Four Points." Full review
4 Stars
"The whole hotel feels like a loose post-modernist interpretation of the 1950s with compartmentalized, functional and formal spaces." Full review
"This high end hotel offers free Wi-Fi, minibars and flat-screen TVs to compliment its sophisticated rooms have." 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