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Swissotel Geneve Metropole
34 Quai General Guisan
Geneva, 1204
Nightly Rates (354.35 - 2,998.38)
5 Star
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Property Description |
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A luxurious and elegant hotel built in 1854 on the city's ancient fortifications. Completely renovated and modernized, it offers its guests an extensive range of services to render their stay most enjoyable and rememberable. Located in the heart of the city's business and shopping district with a splendid view over Lake Geneva. The only luxury hotel on Lake Geneva's left bank. The hotel is ideally situated in the heart of the business and commercial district. It overlooks the lake and its famous fountain the "Jet d'eau" and is just a short stroll from the English Garden and the shores of the lake. |
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Amenities |
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AM/FM Alarm Clock
Babysitting/Child Services
Bar/Lounge
Business Center
Coffee Maker in Room
Concierge
24 Hour Front Desk
Express Checkout
Hairdryers Available
Mini Bar
Modem Lines in Room
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
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No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Pets Allowed
Parking
Restaurant
Room Service
Safe Deposit Box
Shops/Commercial Services
Skiing
Fitness Center or Spa
Television with Cable
Laundry/Valet Services
VIP Rooms/Services
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Room Information |
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General Information
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The hotel includes 115 rooms and 13 suites. Our rooms have been entirely renovated to respond to the highest expectations of the business or leisure traveller. Guest room features include: multi-line phones with modem connection, in-room fax machine, CD/DVD player, Lavazza espresso machine.
Guest Rooms
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All of the 115 guest rooms are unique and tastfully decorated. Some of them have an incomparable view of Lake Geneva and its famous fountain the "Jet d'eau". All rooms include: mini-bar, tea/coffee maker, safety deposit box, cable television, video, Radio, direct dial telephone, PC connection, beauty products, hairdryer and bath robes.
Suite
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The Swiss??tel offers a wide variety of suites: 6 Junior suites, 6 deluxe suites and one Senior suite situated on the 4th floor overlooking Lake Geneva. All suites include: mini-bar, expresso machine, cable television, video, Radio, direct dial telephone, PC connection, fax, beauty products, hairdryer and bath robes.
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Rate Disclaimer |
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Indicative rates for search purposes only; check for specific rate when making a reservation. |
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Miscellaneous Information |
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Swiss Francs is the native currency.
Check in time is 2PM
Check out time is 12PM
Time Zone is GMT+1
Opened in 1854
Renovated in 1980, newly decorated in 1997Year renovated is 2000 for the bedrooms and 2002 for the conference rooms
128 rooms.
0 suites.
5 floors.
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Directions |
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Located 1 km from the hotel
The only luxury hotel on Lake Geneva's left bank. The hotel is ideally situated in the heart of the business and commercial district. It overlooks the lake and its famous fountain the "Jet d'eau" and is just a short stroll from the English Garden and the shores of the lake.
Geneva-Cointrin - 4 miles/7.5 km
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Guarantee Policy |
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Valid credit card required guaranteeing reservation. |
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Cancellation Policy |
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By 6PM the day before arrival to avoid charges |
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Restaurant Information |
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Le Grand Quai
This fine dining restaurant is a true jewel of the Belle Epoque. At "Le Grand Quai", guests can enjoy international culinary delights for breakfast, lunch and dinner in an elegant and refined setting. During the summer month, enjoy the covered terrace is open for lunch and dinner.
Bar
For a spohisticated evening, we invite you to discover ur piano bar: comfortable leather seats and soothing music in a typical Geneva's atmosphere. One of Geneva's elite favorite rendez-vous.
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Meeting Facility |
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Salon Berlioz
Located on the Ground Floor Reception: up to 90 pp Banquet: up to 50 pp Auditorium: up to 60 pp
Salon Liszt
Located on the Ground Floor Reception: up to 50 pp Banquet: up to 30 pp Auditorium: up to 20 pp
Salon Wagner
Located on the Ground Floor Reception: up to 200 pp Banquet: up to 100 pp
Salon Wagner / Berlioz / Liszt
The 3 meeting rooms can be combined to one room for: Reception: up to 350 pp Banquet: up to 220 pp The following facilities supplied on request: Speaker's platform, movable dance floor, Sound equipment, Slide projector, Overhead projector, Screen 210 cm x 210 cm, Tristandard U-Matic video recorder, Tristand VHS video recorder, TV monitors, LCD projector, ISDN facilities, other audiovisual equipment can be provided on request, technical assistance.
Jura
Located on the 5th floor, magnificient view of Geneva from the roof top terrace Reception: up to 100 pp Banquet: up to 60 pp Auditorium: up to 80 pp
Saleve
Located on the 5th floor, magnificient view of Geneva from the roof top terrace Reception: up to 100 pp Banquet: up to 60 pp Auditorium: up to 80 pp
Arlequin
Reception: up to 120 pp Banquet: up to 70 pp Auditorium: up to 50 pp Classroom: up to 30 pp
Verdi
Located by the restaurant Le Grand Quai, this entirely renovated room is ideal for Board meetings (royale table up to 15 people)or private lunches and dinners. Reception: up to 40 pp Banquet: up to 15 pp Auditorium: up to 20 pp Classroom: up to 15 pp
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Recreation Information |
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Scenic boat cruises on the lake
Lake Geneva offers virtually unlimited possibilitie for entertainment. Motorboats, know loacally as Mouettes, cross the lake or make trips along the parks on the shores of Lake Geneva. Larger boats take you on somewhat longer trips which show you the castles and stately homes in the countryside near Geneva. And then there are the large steamboats that cruise on a fixed schedule from one end of the lake to the other, stopping at towns and villages along the shores. Count at least half day for such a trip. Enthusiasts of old sailing boats will love the Neptune. Built in 1904 to transport stones from the other end of the lake. It has recently been restored and can be hired by groups for a trip on the lake.
18 hole Golf Course
Located 7 km from the hotel
The Alps, Summit of Europe
In less than two hours you can be in Chamonix at the foot of the famous Mont Blanc and other alpine peaks attainable by public transportation. The Diablerets Glacier can be reached by various picturesque routes and climed by cable-car. Zermat and the majectic Matterhorn can also be visited in one day. In short, the fabulous world of everlasting snow is at Geneva's doorstep.
Tennis
Ask Concierge for information
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Jet d'Eau
The famous water fountain is the symbol of Geneva. The original Jet d'Eau was completed in 1891 and reach 90 m (270 ft), a height which has been increased to 140 m (460 ft). During the summer month, the Jet d'Eau operates every day, except in case of very bad weather. At night it is illuminated, creating a stunning sight from the center of town.
Place Neuve & Henry Dunant/Red Cross
On the Place Neuve is the statue of General DUfour, on of only four generals the Swiss army has had since 1815. Not far from there is a bust of Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross. It is situated on the exact spot where in earlier times the guillotine stood. Visit also the Red Cross Museum.
Monument of the Port Noir
Exactly on this spot, the Swiss trops disembarked in 1814 in order to guarantee Geneva's peaceful entry into the Swiss Confederation.
English Garden
Take a walk in this beautiful garden and relax from a whole days work, it is located in front of the hotel. During summer, you can admire the flower clock, another symbol of Geneva, know all over the world.
Old Town
The historical charm of the Old Town has been carefully preserved. It is dominated by the Cathedral Saint-Pierre constructed in the 12th and 13th centuries. Next to the cathedral is the Auditoire, the church in which Calvin taught and John Knox was minister.
Palais des Nations
Visit the United Nations, located in the Ariana park.
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