Geneva Vacations

Central Geneva hotel with unique swinging appealHotel Cornavin offers an idyllic location in central Geneva, just a few steps away from the train station. This chic hotel offers 164 comfortable rooms furnished with modern design. With its convenient location in the city, guests can easily reach banks, commercial establishments not to mention the scenic lake nearby. The hotel also features a large pendulum hanging from the ninth floor and swings right at the ground floor of the property. Guests enjoy a panoramic view of Geneva while enjoying breakfast on site. Highlights Central location within 15 minutes of most top attractionsFour panoramic rooms and breakfast room offer views of Geneva and Jet d'EauOne of the world's largest pendulums Rooms All 162 rooms include a safe, mini-bar, television, Wi-Fi (fees apply) and large closets. Rooms were renovated in 2006 in streamlined minimalist style fitting the smaller spaces. Curved mirrors and a glass partition around the bathroom add fun and funky design elements. Rooms facing the train station have soundproof windows but guests still might want to request a room on the other side of the hotel. Four panoramic rooms provide views of the city and Jet d'Eau. FeaturesFloor-to-ceiling windows flood the eighth-floor breakfast room with sunlight. Guests can work out in the small fitness room in the basement. Other features include bar/lounge, business center, concierge desk, and laundry facilities. Public parking is available 50 metres away from the property. Transportation Geneva International Airport (2.9 mi/4.7 km)Gare de Cornavin (0.3 mi/0.5 km)Free Geneva Transport Card for use on public transportation

Four-star hotel near Lake Geneva offers many conveniences This four-star hotel lies within a five-minute walk of Lake Geneva and offers lake views from its top-floor rooms. The 153-room property is part of the Manotel chain, which emphasizes style but not at the expense of substance or service. Portobello & Co. rises far above the usual hotel restaurant fare by pairing premium olive oils with creative seasonal cuisine. Highlights Lac suite and Superior rooms offer views of Lake GenevaFive-minute walk to Lake Geneva, 10 minutes to Cornavin train stationFree Wi-Fi accessPortobello and Co. restaurant pairs creative seasonal fare with premium olive oils Rooms The 153 rooms and suites include a safe, mini-bar, high-speed Internet (fees apply), free Wi-Fi, and an interactive flat-screen television with on-demand programs, web radio, and video games. Standard rooms are on the smaller side, ranging from 215 to 269 square feet. Superior rooms are the same size but feature views of Lake Geneva. Executive rooms (322 to 376 square feet) include upgrades like a living room with sofa bed, Etro bath products, bathrobe, and furnished terrace. The panoramic top-floor Lac suite (591 square feet) has a kitchenette, living room, dining corner, and two furnished terraces with stunning views of Lake Geneva. Features The sunlit Portobello and Co. restaurant pairs premium olive oils with creative seasonal cuisine at lunch and dinner. A typical menu might match olive oil Arizzi from Italy with stewed lamb with curry. Breakfast buffet is served daily. Eight'in Bar serves light fare and cocktails from lunchtime through late evening. An onsite fitness center allows guests to get active when they need. Transportation Geneva International Airport (5 mi/8.2 km)Gare de Cornavin (0.6 mi/1 km)Free Geneva Transport Card for use on public transportationCar service available for airport transfers Nearby attractions Palais des Nations (0.9 mi/1.5 km)Jardin Anglais (1.4 mi/2.3 km)Jet d'Eau (1.5 mi/2.4 km)Musee d'Art et d'Histoire (1.7 mi/2.8 km) Business Two function rooms accommodating 15 to 200 peopleBusiness center with free use of three computers, high-speed Internet, and printer Policies and Fees City tax 3.60 CHF per person/night payable at checkout.

Four-star Geneva hotel with unique artful decor Guests will not forget their first impression of Hotel Les Nations. A mural depicting the annual migration of cattle in the Alps covers one side of this seven-story building. This 71-room hotel is popular with business travelers heading to the United Nations and Red Cross offices in the nearby diplomatic district. Leisure travelers can take advantage of the free Geneva Transport Card to reach tourist attractions 15 to 20 minutes away. Suites feature balconies with mountain views. Guests can hire the hotel's beautiful boat for cruises on Lake Geneva. Highlights Seven-story Alpine mural on building facadeSuites features balconies with mountain viewsHotel boat available for hire for cruises on Lake Geneva Rooms Fresh flowers and red fabrics brighten up the mellow yellow room decor. The 67 standard rooms and four suites come with premium mattresses, mini-bar, safe, flat-screen TV with international satellite channels, high-speed Internet and Wi-Fi (fees apply). Some standard rooms feature kitchenettes. The four luxury suites -- up two flights of stairs from the top elevator landing -- include private balconies with mountain views. Features The hotel serves a continental breakfast buffet but has no onsite restaurant. Guests have free access to the nearby Fitness Club Silhouette, which includes a large aerobics studio. Physical trainers are on hand at this 21,520-square-foot facility to help guests. Relax afterward in his-and-hers saunas. A tour desk can help guests book day trips. Small groups (up to five people) can hire the hotel's beautiful mahogany boat for cruises on Lake Geneva. Transportation Gare de Cornavin train station (0.6 mi/1 km)Geneva International Airport (2 mi/3.2 km)Free Geneva Transport Card for use on public transportationCar service available Nearby attractions Palais des Nations (0.7 mi/1.2 km)Musee d'Art et d'Histoire (2 mi/3.5 km)Jardin Anglais (2.1 mi/3.5 km)Jet d'Eau (1.6 mi/2.7 km)

A trip back in time at charming central Geneva hotel An art Nouveau-style entrance and cobblestone square in the lobby lend a charming old Europe atmosphere to this four-star property on Geneva's Right Bank. Guests can reach Lake Geneva within three minutes and Jardin Anglais, Jet d'Eau, and Cornavin train station in 10 minutes. Two-story duplex rooms provide extra space for stretching out.  HighlightsCentral location three minutes from Lake Geneva and 10 minutes from other top attractionsCharming old-world decorDuplex rooms for extra space to stretch outFree Wi-Fi access throughout Rooms The old-world design aesthetic from the lobby carries over to rooms with ornately carved headboards and nightstands, heavy linens, and prints of European art masterworks. The 95 comfortably sized rooms all include a premium mattress, mini-bar, safe, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen television with pay-per-view movies. Duplex rooms include a separate sitting area and two flat-screen televisions.   Features Le Caprice serves French and international fare for lunch or dinner. Guests can kick back with a cocktail and enjoy live piano music in Le Rotary bar. Both venues open a lovely summer terrace in warmer months. Guests can supplement the usual breakfast buffet selections of cold meats and cheeses with eggs, sausage, and other made-to-order dishes. Transportation Gare de Cornavin (0.5 mi/0.8 km)Geneva International Airport (4.7 mi/7.7 km)Free Geneva Transport Card for use on public transportation Nearby attractions Jardin Anglais (1 mi/1.6 km)Jet d'Eau (1 mi/1.6 km)Musee d'Art et d'Histoire (1.3 mi/2.1 km)Palais des Nations (1.6 mi/2.7 km) Business Business centerFree Wi-Fi in rooms and public spaces

Comfortable Geneva hotel for business and leisure staysThe central location of the Bernina Swiss Q Hotel is one of its main assets. Located across from the railway station, guests can travel to areas outside of the city or the city centre. The reception desk at Bernina Swiss Q Hotel has a multilingual staff available 24 hours a day, and business services such as a copy center, fax machines and Internet access. Conveniences such as parking facilities and laundry are available. In-room dining is available during limited hours.  3 Reasons to Stay:Ideally located for visiting the wine-producing villages in the surrounding areasClose to all the Geneva attractions and good public transport links for travelling further afieldBusiness amenities include a copy center, faxes and Internet access  Bernina Swiss Q Hotel RoomsRecently refurbished, all rooms at the Bernina Swiss Q Hotel have en-suite bathrooms and are equipped with daily essentials such as hair-dryers, radios, televisions, direct dial telephones, flat-screen TVs with cable or satellite channels and workspaces. Room types range from standard single to superior rooms, and all rooms have views of the city center. Guests at the Bernina Swiss Q Hotel can enjoy the complimentary Internet access. Rooms at the Bernina Swiss Q Hotel are equipped with either a double bed or twin beds, and there is a turndown service each evening. There safe deposit boxes available.  Things to Do:The English Garden (Jardin Anglais) (0.6 mi/1 km)Cathedrale de St Pierre (0.9 mi/ 1.4 km)Reformation Wall (0.9 mi/1.4 km)Palais des Nations (1.1 mi/1.7 km)Patek Philippe Museum (1.6 mi/2.6 km)