Hotel Les ArmuresvsMandarin Oriental, Geneva
Hotel Les Armures and Mandarin Oriental, Geneva are both recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Geneva is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel Les Armures. Mandarin Oriental, Geneva ranks #1 in Geneva with praise from 12 publications including Oyster, Time Out and Forbes Travel 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
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