Are pets allowed at the hotel?

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out is until 11:00. Guests are required to contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange check-in.

What is the hotel's location in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Geneva, within a 10-minute drive of the United Nations European Headquarters and Shopping Area Geneve. It is 0.1 mi from the City Center Shopping Area and 0.6 mi from the Museum of Art and History.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The hotel offers cribs for infants at a fee of CHF 40.00 per night and rollaway beds at the same fee. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Hotel Central Geneva

Average nightly price at Hotel Central by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$131
February	$133
March	$140
April	$149
May	$153
June	$150
July	$141
August	$129
September	$144
October	$145
November	$144
December	$139

What guests think

At Hotel Central, reviewers consistently praise the ultra-central Old Town location and friendly, helpful staff, noting clean, budget-friendly rooms that suit short stays while pointing out compact layouts, very small bathrooms, and some dated fittings.

Noise from the street, thin walls, and occasional construction are recurring drawbacks, with earplugs sometimes provided. Air conditioning and room configuration vary between rooms; a few mention unusual entrances via the bathroom and intermittent maintenance issues. Overall, expect a simple, centrally located base with kind service and good value for Geneva.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic within a mixed-use building, with reception on upper floors accessed by lift and a few entrance steps. There is no on-site parking and amenities are limited, with no kitchen or regular breakfast service.

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giulio

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A due passi dal centro storico e dal lago, bus n.10 diretto dall'aeroporto,in zona piena di negozi,questo hotel rappresenta un'ottima soluzione per brevi soggiorni.La reception (8-18)è molto gentile ed efficiente(p.e. non avendo la sveglia telefonica mi hanno fornito di un orologio-sveglia),ma le camere avrebbero forse bisogno di una rinfrescata. Molti apprezzato il voucher per usufruire del trasporto pubblico,che è stato inviato via e-mail,così da poterlo utilizzare già all'arrivo.

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Nathalie

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Well located. Walking distance to the old town, the lake, the stores and other attractions. No parking but free pass for bus tram and train whom are easily accessible. 25 minutes bus ride from the airport. Some rooms are very small…

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Christopher

Apr 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was great and the location was great. The hotel itself was awe full. The hotel shares a 6 story building with businesses. The hotel is on the 4th, 5th and 6th floors. My wife and I each had one suitcase - we barely fit in the elevator. It was so small and claustrophobic. Our room was on the 5th floor. The hotel has a no-smoking policy however the hallways reeked of smoke and the smell of smoke seeped through the walls at night. The hotel does not have staff present at night and the guests just cannot self-govern themselves. The walls were paper thin. No exaggeration. The were two sets of earplugs in small boxes that were labeled, “Enjoy a good night even with our central location.” The bathroom was incredibly small and a century old. The shower pan was about 20” x 20”. It was hard to turn around inside the shower without hitting a wall or the plastic curtain. This is the small shower I have ever seen. It was horrible. The toilet seat could not remain open without holding it. Men have to sit down to urinate or hold the disgusting lid open with you hand. This should be listed as a1/2 star hostel not a hotel. Again- the staff was nice and the location was great. The hotel should be condemned or give to squatters to destroy.

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Cheryl

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was for 3 persons and it had 2 bathrooms which was nice. The sofa bed was not very comfortable. The hotel has a few steps to go up and the hotel lobby is on the 6th floor, accessible by a lift. The steps are inconvenient when carrying luggage.

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Marlene

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Dejligt lille hotel lige i centrum af Geneve. Hyggeligt værelse med masser af atmosfære. Det er ikke muligt at tilkøbe morgenmad, da hotellet ikke har køkken. Kun få hundrede meter fra hotellet ligger Coop med den lækreste morgenbuffet.

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Bryan

May 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was in a good location. No parking and rooms are simple. Easy check in and no problems.

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Susan

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We chose this hotel for its central location close to old city and its affordability. They offered to set up our room as 2 singles or a double. Our room was simple but clean. We had 2 very basic bathrooms which worked well for us. The staff were super helpful and friendly. We needed a key or code to gain access to the elevator to rooms, felt safe. This is not a 5 star luxurious place, but we were very satisfied with the accommodations and location. Nice view from balcony too.

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Colin Volume

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

This hotel was in a shopping complex, & I did have a few problems trying to find the entrance. I also had a few issues trying to connect my laptop with the WIFI. But in the end I managed to get access to the WIFI The staff were really helpful with the room being cleaned in the morning, but without the pressure to get out early

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Daniel

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is in a good area, the rooms where expected based on the stars. However, the access is quite difficult since the front door got us stuck and the staff was not very helpful. Overall based on the reviews everything else was as expected.

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Alejandro

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location! Hotel in 6th floor. Our room very clean and spacious

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally clean and housekeeping is praised, though a few guests reported issues such as mold, drainage problems, or leftover debris on balconies.

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Siu Yuen

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is good. Close to the city center. Walking time is 10 mins. The hotel is close to a meter parking lot where space is easily found. Staff is friendly. The room is small. Bathroom is small and not clean. Only 1 power socket is provided. Basin and taps not fixed. Bath drain clogged.

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Emma

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean and well kept. The hotel is steps away from all shops and tons of good options. Balcony was very nice.

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Katherine

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and the bed very comfortable. The staff was very helpful and the housekeeping ladies were very kind. I would have liked a tea pot for a morning cup, but everything was wonderful.

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Craig John

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was cleaned daily. The staff were fantastic; always pleasant and so helpful. A great base to explore the old town of Geneva, and you may qualify for the Geneva Travel Card which allows free travel on public transport around the Canton of Geneva.

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karin

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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Susan

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We chose this hotel for its central location close to old city and its affordability. They offered to set up our room as 2 singles or a double. Our room was simple but clean. We had 2 very basic bathrooms which worked well for us. The staff were super helpful and friendly. We needed a key or code to gain access to the elevator to rooms, felt safe. This is not a 5 star luxurious place, but we were very satisfied with the accommodations and location. Nice view from balcony too.

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Naomi

Oct 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Open door to see a toilet. Shower is at least a 12 inch step up-very dangerous. Tap in sink and shower not installed properly. Shower has mold. Tiny little bugs everywhere. Asked for quiet room and told there were earplugs in the room. Only good thing was location.

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Paul

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location. Clean

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Alejandro

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location! Hotel in 6th floor. Our room very clean and spacious

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Joshua

Jul 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The location was great, and the staff was wonderful. Our only issue was someone had smoked on our balcony, and the used cigarettes were left on the ground on the balcony.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and often compact with very small bathrooms, dated elements, and in some cases an unusual entry through the bathroom. Family units can be more spacious (sometimes with two bathrooms) and some have balconies or views, but noise from streets or thin walls is common.

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Emily

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

An excellent location at a good price. The rooms were smaller and the walls thin for noise. But was perfect for what we needed which was a spot to sleep in centre city.

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Milagros Victoria

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location. The room is very small for two people, bathroom is tiny but overall its a great experience because of the location and the convenience, very close to train stations.

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Penny

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Generally pretty good! Location couldn't be better, and though the room was small, it was fine as a solo traveller, and the bed was very comfortable. It was also good value for central Geneva.- All big positives, and I'd be happy to return. It was helpful to receive the tourist travel card before getting there, so could be used to travel to the hotel from the airport. Thank you. A few minor details were not quite so positive: I arrived just after 18.00 when the main entrance is locked, so couldn't get in at first! Fortunately people came out shortly after I arrived, so let me in. I didn't like being woken up the first morning by insistant knocking on the door by staff wanting to service the room. (Reception gave me a 'do not disturb' sign for the other 2 nights, but I had to ask for that.) Anyone with mobility limitations should note that the shower is very tightly squeezed into the bathroom with a steep step into and out of it, and stepping out could be a slip hazard. These are minor details, and the positives definitely outweighed the negatives!

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Norman

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. Location is central Geneva on the edge of the old city and points of interest. Restaurant downstairs in the office building was very friendly but only had croissants for breakfast. Room did not look like it had been updated since 1950. Entrance door was into the bathroom. Shower was tight. Good hot water. I guess this is what one gets for the price in Geneva.

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Romuald

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good basic hotel in central location, room size and standard met our expectations. Unfortunately, our friend's room in the same hotel on the same floor was extremely small with barely a room for one bed.

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Cheryl

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was for 3 persons and it had 2 bathrooms which was nice. The sofa bed was not very comfortable. The hotel has a few steps to go up and the hotel lobby is on the 6th floor, accessible by a lift. The steps are inconvenient when carrying luggage.

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Pernille

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and close to transport and centre with shopping. Supermarket 2min walk. Room very clean and bright but the shower and toilet very very small. Noise coming from street but to be expected as in centre (ear plugs in room) however ok when doors shut. Friendly staff.

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Ashley

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in a bunk bed room without a toilet. It was perfectly nice and comfortable. Beware the bunk bed was quite squeaky with any movement, so just be aware of that. Otherwise, our stay and room were great.

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Paul

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Tiny room. Didn't like entrance through bathroom. Bed had to be against the wall. very difficult to get in and out of bed.

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Susan

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We chose this hotel for its central location close to old city and its affordability. They offered to set up our room as 2 singles or a double. Our room was simple but clean. We had 2 very basic bathrooms which worked well for us. The staff were super helpful and friendly. We needed a key or code to gain access to the elevator to rooms, felt safe. This is not a 5 star luxurious place, but we were very satisfied with the accommodations and location. Nice view from balcony too.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly and helpful, with staff offering luggage storage, clear directions, and public transport cards. A few note limited reception hours or less help at times.

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Rachel

Feb 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Budget hotel. Nothing fancy. BUT clean safe terrific location and REALLY helpful staff. If you are passing through and want a more interesting location than an airport Ibis give this a go.

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Iryna

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff who let us store our luggage during the midday hours and gave us needed directions.

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Karen

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in old town area with easy access from bus or tram stops. Lots of great places to eat within easy walking distance. The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We had booked the last available room and although it wasn’t ideal for us it was clean and convenient for our one night stay.

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Christopher

Apr 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was great and the location was great. The hotel itself was awe full. The hotel shares a 6 story building with businesses. The hotel is on the 4th, 5th and 6th floors. My wife and I each had one suitcase - we barely fit in the elevator. It was so small and claustrophobic. Our room was on the 5th floor. The hotel has a no-smoking policy however the hallways reeked of smoke and the smell of smoke seeped through the walls at night. The hotel does not have staff present at night and the guests just cannot self-govern themselves. The walls were paper thin. No exaggeration. The were two sets of earplugs in small boxes that were labeled, “Enjoy a good night even with our central location.” The bathroom was incredibly small and a century old. The shower pan was about 20” x 20”. It was hard to turn around inside the shower without hitting a wall or the plastic curtain. This is the small shower I have ever seen. It was horrible. The toilet seat could not remain open without holding it. Men have to sit down to urinate or hold the disgusting lid open with you hand. This should be listed as a1/2 star hostel not a hotel. Again- the staff was nice and the location was great. The hotel should be condemned or give to squatters to destroy.

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Grace

Apr 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location- lots of shopping and restaurants near by, in a safe feeling part of the downtown so made walking back in evenings more comfortable. Hotel itself is very rudimentary. Clean but not updated as room condition was very old and quite small. Photos are much nicer than in person. Recrossed is very small, staff were very kind. Note office hours start at 10am (door was closed and sign said opens at 10am when we tried to check out early to catch our train) but it worked out and we were able to make the train on time.

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Michelene

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and really good value for our room. Staff were very helpful too. Transport cards were an unexpected bonus! – saved us a lot of money going around Geneva.

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Craig John

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was cleaned daily. The staff were fantastic; always pleasant and so helpful. A great base to explore the old town of Geneva, and you may qualify for the Geneva Travel Card which allows free travel on public transport around the Canton of Geneva.

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Charlotte

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were super friendly! Hotel is in a great location with a variety of different style rooms.

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samantha

May 31, 2023

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Great affordable place in Geneva, staff were extremely helpful, staff sent a check in message to my phone prior to arrival to confirm details and provide bus passes that we did not receive through the Expedia booking. Due to our backpack size we took a taxi from the airport for 40 CHF but could have easily taken the train and walked to the location. Stayed in a bunk bed room with a shower in the room and shared bathroom. Room was great for my husband and I, very clean. Room had an open window as well as a fan and tv. The shower was small for my 6”4 husband but was fine for me. Very happy with our stay. Geneva was overall expensive with limited grocery options and limited opening hours for stores. There is a grocery store very close to the hotel. Walking distance to train, old town, and waterfront. The accommodations had nothing to do with our general experience in Geneva. We were very happy staying at Hotel Central. Staff were amazing would stay here again if I needed to return to Geneva.

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Daniel

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is in a good area, the rooms where expected based on the stars. However, the access is quite difficult since the front door got us stuck and the staff was not very helpful. Overall based on the reviews everything else was as expected.

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Location

Exceptionally central near the Old Town, lake, shopping, and public transport, making it easy to walk around Geneva. The central setting can be noisy and a few found the entrance tricky to locate.

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Philip

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The name Hotel Central says it all. Mid way between the old town and the waterfront. A main tram line just down the block. Cant say enough about the staff.

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Gordon

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Pleasant staff, great location

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Matt

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location for the main shopping district and exploring old town Geneva

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Milagros Victoria

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location. The room is very small for two people, bathroom is tiny but overall its a great experience because of the location and the convenience, very close to train stations.

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Karen

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in old town area with easy access from bus or tram stops. Lots of great places to eat within easy walking distance. The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We had booked the last available room and although it wasn’t ideal for us it was clean and convenient for our one night stay.

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Kayley

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Older property, no frills, but the location is great

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Pernille

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and close to transport and centre with shopping. Supermarket 2min walk. Room very clean and bright but the shower and toilet very very small. Noise coming from street but to be expected as in centre (ear plugs in room) however ok when doors shut. Friendly staff.

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Craig John

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was cleaned daily. The staff were fantastic; always pleasant and so helpful. A great base to explore the old town of Geneva, and you may qualify for the Geneva Travel Card which allows free travel on public transport around the Canton of Geneva.

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Laurie

Sep 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

location was great in the old part of the city. It was easy to walk to the lake, cathedral, restaurants, coffee. THe room was definitely "compact' but worked great for our needs. It is quite noisy at night, so the provided earplugs were a nice touchl

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Richard

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Excellent location in Old Town near train and bus lines. Easy 10 minute walk to Lake Geneva Promenade or 15 minutes to Grand Theater for Opera.

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Dining

On-site dining is limited or absent (no kitchen and typically no breakfast or coffee service), but there are many nearby options. A kettle or microwave appeared in a few rooms, though hot drinks in-room are not consistent.

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ana

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excelente ubicación, muy buena atención, amables, excelente desayuno

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Lori

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Out stay was pleasant. Very boisterous people at 4:30 am! And NO morning coffee. This would not be too much to ask for $265! We enjoyed walking around the water and 180 restaurant. Charlotte and Jeremy there were very friendly and the Beef Wellington was spectacular!

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Norman

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. Location is central Geneva on the edge of the old city and points of interest. Restaurant downstairs in the office building was very friendly but only had croissants for breakfast. Room did not look like it had been updated since 1950. Entrance door was into the bathroom. Shower was tight. Good hot water. I guess this is what one gets for the price in Geneva.

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Karen

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in old town area with easy access from bus or tram stops. Lots of great places to eat within easy walking distance. The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We had booked the last available room and although it wasn’t ideal for us it was clean and convenient for our one night stay.

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Emma

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A very unique compact double walking straight into the bathroom before the bedroom to maximise space Disappointing no tea or coffee in room Understand no air con as old building so had doors to Juliet balcony open but was very noisy as works happening right outside Reception friendly, helpful with city pass and map and spoke English we appreciated Found I had a lot of messages prior to and on the day to ask about arrival time after replying each time I found this a lot as was a busy work trip and this was a stopover to experience Geneva before coming home Great central location I would stay again but hope the points can be taken

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Emma

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean and well kept. The hotel is steps away from all shops and tons of good options. Balcony was very nice.

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Danilo

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

fue perfecto para hospedarse un par de días, contaba con todo lo necesario y teníamos un hervidor eléctrico en la habitación el cual nos fue muy útil. Había un microondas, pero me hubiese gustado tener un lugar para poder cocinar.

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Marlene

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Dejligt lille hotel lige i centrum af Geneve. Hyggeligt værelse med masser af atmosfære. Det er ikke muligt at tilkøbe morgenmad, da hotellet ikke har køkken. Kun få hundrede meter fra hotellet ligger Coop med den lækreste morgenbuffet.

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Marty

May 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel for a short stay. In busy area so unable to keep windows open at night for noise in neighborhood. Wish we’d had small coffee pot

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theresa

Jun 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing location right on main canal right by the train station and a major boat taxi area. However, AC not working & it was 28° in the room. Brought us a fan said it would be hours before repair person could come. Finally after begging for another room or a partner hotel we were moved to a building 5 min walk away. Second room was Amazing! AC was great. Breakfast was included and had some options.

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8	9	10	11	12 $115	13 $177	14 $127
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29 $140	30 $166

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