Hotel Les ArmuresvsHotel d'Angleterre
Both Hotel Les Armures and Hotel d'Angleterre are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Hotel d'Angleterre is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Les Armures. Hotel d'Angleterre comes in at 91 with approval from 8 reviewers like Frommer's, Condé Nast Traveler and Michelin Guide.
Hotel Les Armures
1 Rue Puits-St-Pierre, Geneva 1204, Switzerland
From $1,140/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Situated in the heart of the old town, this 17C residence has a certain charm. It has old stone walls and wooden beams, as well as some superb painted ceilings."
Oyster
Luxury
"Hotel Les Amures is a quaint luxury boutique with a fabulous location in Old Town." Full review
Star Service
"Midway between Parc des Bastions and the lake (about five minutes), this hotel occupies a charming 17th-century stone building in the old city, fronted by a charming seasonal terrace cafe." Full review
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Rooms overlooking the street are the most requested, but a few suites on the top floor have glimpses of the lake.
Fodor's
"Original 17th-century stonework, colorful frescoes, painted beams, and tapestries adorn the lobby and some rooms in this low-key luxury hotel near the cathedral." Full review
Frommer's
"You may find yourself rubbing shoulders with celebrities here." Full review
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For the best view, request a room overlooking the quiet, shaded square with its ancient fountain.
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Its 28 rooms and four junior suites are refurbished in a luxe, modern style with downy beds, Nespresso machines, painted ceilings...service levels are as you'd expect for a hotel accustomed to hosting" Full review
Michelin Guide
"This 17C residence has a certain charm...it is also intimate, romantic and resolutely contemporary in style. Offering a completely different atmosphere, the restaurant is an authentic tavern" Full review
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