Hotel d'AngleterrevsMandarin Oriental, Geneva
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Geneva scores significantly better than Hotel d'Angleterre. Mandarin Oriental, Geneva has a TripExpert Score of 96 with approval from 12 sources including The Telegraph, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
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
Mandarin Oriental, Geneva 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 Traveler
83.8
"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 Telegraph
9.0
"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.
Oyster
Luxury
"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