We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Lake Geneva, France. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated March 2024.
Relaxing atmosphere. Unique. Great views. Popular among couples. Le Mirador Resort & Spa is a 5-starluxury hotel with panoramic views over Lake Geneva, the Alps, and the Rhone Valley. Located high on Mont-Pèlerin, it offers gourmet cuisine and an exclusive spa area. All rooms have a private terrace or balcony. The Mirador Spa by Alpeor features a panoramic, heated indoor pool and a wide range of treatments, including massages, body and skin care, and beauty treatments. The fully equipped medical centre is specialised in regeneration and cosmetic dentistry. Le Mirador's modern, air-conditioned rooms all have remote lighting controls and a multi-language plasma TV. There is also a marble bathroom in every room. The two hotel restaurants feature a terrace facing Lake Geneva and the Alps. Le Patio serves international cuisine with local organic produce. The Hinata offers delicious declination of sushi, maki and other sumptuous Japanese food. Guests can relax at Le Piano Bar, or enjoy a cocktail on the terrace. A shuttle and limousine service are also available at the Mirador Resort & Spa.Show full description
The most unique and authentic small luxury hotel in Lake Geneva.
Charming. Historic property. Cosy rooms. The unique Hôtel Les Armures hotel housed in a 17th-century building in the heart of Geneva's old town boasts a unique historic atmosphere, charming rooms and fine cuisine. Within a 10-minute walk you can reach the shopping district, the lake-front promenade and the main museums. The hotel offers you luxurious yet unpretentious accommodation and excellent dining. Guests will sleep within walls steeped in history beside the adjoining St. Pierre Cathedral. Guest rooms are all air-conditioned and lavishly furnished, feature marble bathrooms, thick bathrobes and the latest technology including free wireless internet access and satellite TVs. Café Hôtel Les Armures is a city landmark and Geneva's oldest coffee house, a popular spot among locals and a must-see for visitors. The restaurant serves classic French gourmet cuisine while in the cellar the Carnotzet offers cheese specialities including Raclette and Fondue. Hôtel Les Armures has been a magnet for foreign dignitaries wishing to discover the true soul of this international city. Hôtel Les Armures has welcomed such famous guests as presidents Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter and John F. Kennedy.Show full description
The most charming, historic and romantic small luxury hotel in Lake Geneva. WOW!
Superb interior design. Great views.Opened April 2021. Conveniently set in the centre of Geneva, The Woodward - an Oetker Collection Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a fitness centre, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. Guests can make use of a bar. At the hotel, rooms have a desk. Each room includes a safety deposit box, while selected rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also offer lake views. All units will provide guests with a minibar. The Woodward - an Oetker Collection Hotel offers a terrace. The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Speaking German, English, French and Italian, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Gare de Cornavin, Jet d'Eau and United Nations Geneva. The nearest airport is Geneva International, 5 km from The Woodward - an Oetker Collection Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
I think this is the most WELL DESIGNED small luxury hotel in Lake Geneva. It also has outstanding views.
Great value. Comfortable beds. Enjoy the atmosphere of a private home in the heart of Geneva, in this haven of discreet luxury, a few steps from the lake and close to the shopping and business area. The Eastwest Hotel represents the harmonious combination of a stunning contemporary décor, eastern and western traditions and modern technology, in a subtle play of light and shade. Elegant and comfortable rooms, all equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning/heating, a pleasant, functional working area with a broad-band and wireless internet access, an interactive cable TV with a large flat screen and a Nespresso coffee machine contribute to an atmosphere of ultimate luxury. The Eastwest's restaurant serves inventive cuisine inspired by fresh market products in a refined and intimate setting, looking out onto an open-sky patio. The lobby bar offers a selection of original cocktails. Guests can relax in the sauna or get active in the fully equipped fitness area of the Eastwest Hotel.Show full description
Delightful property. Nice style. Great views. Popular among couples. Situated in Vevey, 5.6 km from Train station Montreux, Grand Hotel du Lac - Relais & Châteaux features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a garden and a terrace. With a restaurant, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel offers a sauna and room service. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk. The rooms are fitted with a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box, while some rooms also boast a balcony and some have city views. At Grand Hotel du Lac - Relais & Châteaux all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Grand Hotel du Lac - Relais & Châteaux offers a spa centre. The area is popular for hiking and skiing, and car hire is available at the hotel. With staff speaking German, English, Spanish and French, advice is available at the reception. Lausanne Railway Station is 21 km from Grand Hotel du Lac - Relais & Châteaux, while Palais de Beaulieu is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is Geneva - French Sector, 84 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This is likely one of the most BEAUTIFUL boutique hotels in Lake Geneva.
Very stylish. Lovely property. Lovely interior design. Just a 3-minute walk from the Old Town, the English Garden and from Lake Geneva, the elegant Hôtel Longemalle offers you air-conditioned rooms equipped with period furniture, an HD LED TV and free WiFi. The hotel is located in the pedestrian area. You can take advantage of concierge services. Buffet breakfast can be enjoyed in the hotel's dining room, on the terrace or in your own room. The hotel's new Lebanese restaurant is open daily between 12:00 and 22:00. The Hôtel Longemalle is situated in the heart of Geneva’s business, shopping and banking district, on the edge of Geneva's Old Town.Show full description
This might be the most stylish small luxury hotel in Lake Geneva.
Historic. Just 200 metres from Lake Geneva and 600 metres from the Main Train Station and the Old Town, Swiss Luxury Apartments offers spacious apartments plus hotel services such as a daily maid service, a 24-hour room service and concierge services. Free WiFi and wired internet are provided. High-tech devices in each apartment include a dedicated cell phone with free roaming, a Bose headphone and speaker, a wireless charger, a PS4 games console and a giant flat-screen TV offering more than 100 channels. You will also find a fully equipped kitchenette with a Nespresso machine, a wine fridge and a dining area. The open-plan living area offers comfortable sofas. Other exclusive services offered as an unlimited and free on-site laundry service, done by the staff. Full body treatments and private coaching are available for a surcharge. Private parking and a fridge service are available on request.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Elegant. Popular among couples. Surrounded by a beautifully landscaped park of 10 acres, on the shores of Lake Geneva, the luxurious 5-star La Réserve Genève Hotel & Spa offers you indoor and outdoor pools and 4 restaurants and a bar. All rooms in the La Réserve Genève Hotel & Spa feature hardwood floors, luxurious fabrics and are air-conditioned. Free WiFi is also provided. The spa area is spread across 2,500 m² and facilities include a hammam, saunas, steam baths, a fitness centre and 17 treatment rooms. Access to the spa area is not permitted for children under 14 years and a daytime (09:00 to 18:00) childcare centre is available free of charge at the hotel. Indoor swimming-pool is accessible to children every day from 2pm to 4pm. French and Chinese cuisine, as well as light dishes are served in the gourmet restaurants, featuring inviting terraces. A pool-side restaurant Le Lodge operates during the summer months, offering Mediterranean cuisine. For a more relaxed atmosphere, day or night, come and unwind in the Bar-lounge. Les Tuileries Train station is 300 metres away from the hotel and guests can reach the centre of Geneva within a 12-minute train ride. In summer La Réserve also offers a free private boat shuttle to the centre. In addition guests receive the free Geneva City Pass which offers free use of all public transportation in Geneva.Show full description
Charming. Superb breakfast. Comfortable beds. Built in mid-18th century, the Hotel D'allèves offers a quiet location in the centre of Geneva. It is only 5 minutes' walk from the train station and 100 meters from Lake Geneva. Free Wi-Fi is available. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar, safe, and a bathroom with a hairdryer.Show full description
Great value. The 4-star superior Hotel Bristol is situated in the centre of Geneva, facing the quiet Mont Blanc Square and only at a few steps away from the lake and the main train station. The award-winning gourmet restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine, and guests benefit from free WiFi and free use of the spa area. The Bristol Hotel offers spacious and soundproofed rooms with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a Nespresso coffee machine. A free bottle of water is provided on arrival in all rooms. The elegant Côté Square restaurant features in the Gault Millau Guide with 15 out of 20 points and one toque. The daily breakfast buffet includes champagne. The Bristol Hotel offers 24-hour room service. The spa area includes various saunas, a hot tub, a hammam, a colour therapy lounge, and a fitness room. Access is free for hotel guests. Massages can be booked upon request as well. A free pass for Geneva's public transport (including airport train) is provided on arrival. The airport is only a 10-minute train ride away. A public car park is provided within 200 metres from the hotel.Show full description
Highly elegant. Unique. Offering panoramic views of the lake and Mont Blanc, this luxurious, elegantly renovated 5-star hotel is located right on the shore of Lake Geneva. The UN headquarters, the financial district and the Rue du Rhone can be reached in a short walk. Hotel D’Angleterre’s spacious, air-conditioned rooms feature an elegant furnishings and luxurious bathrooms with bathrobes and slippers. Facilities include a flat-screen TV, an iPod docking station, and soundproof windows. Interconnecting rooms are available on request. Guests of the D'Angleterre are welcomed with a drink, homemade chocolate, and fresh fruits. Services include 24-hour room service and twice daily maid service. The stylish Windows restaurant serves Swiss and international gourmet cuisine. It offers direct views of the lake, with Mont Blanc in the background. In the elegant Leopard Bar, guests can relax in front of the fireplace and enjoy live music on 6 days a week. Cornavin Train Station is 700 metres away, and Cointrin Airport can be reached in a 15-minute drive.Show full description
This might be one of the most ELEGANT luxury hotels in Lake Geneva.
Stylish. Ideally situated in Geneva, Hotel D Geneva features a buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a fitness centre. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Hotel D Geneva provides some units with lake views, and each room includes a kettle. At the accommodation the rooms have bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near Hotel D Geneva include Gare de Cornavin, Jet d'Eau and United Nations Geneva. The nearest airport is Geneva International Airport, 5 km from the hotel.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Cosy rooms. Great location. Hotel Angleterre & Résidence is located on the shores of Lake Geneva facing the Alps, and is just 5 minutes by car or metro from the centre of Lausanne. The fitness centre is open daily between 06:30 and 22:00, and the outdoor pool is open on sunny days, usually from May to September. Spread over 6 pavilions dating from the 18th, 19th and 21st centuries, this unique hotel features contemporary décor within walls steeped in history. Free WiFi access is provided, and irons and ironing boards are available at the reception free of charge. Apart from fine dining in the hotel's L'Accademia Italian restaurant, guests of the Angleterre & Residence can enjoy preferential access to the Beau-Rivage Palace's gastronomic restaurant.Show full description
Elegant. Unique. Great views. Designed by the renowned interior architect Pierre-Yves Rochon, the elegant Four Seasons Hotel Geneva is set in a historic building from 1834, directly at the shores of Lake Geneva. All rooms at Four Seasons' are characterised by a unique luxurious style with classic French furnishings and offer views of the city, the garden or the lake. The fine dining restaurant Il Lago serves Italian cuisine and local products and features wines of Italy, France and Switzerland. At the Bar des Bergues, guests can enjoy drinks in a fine atmosphere. Buffet breakfast with a hot dish is available. The spa area includes an indoor infinity-edge pool and a fitness room. Massages are available on request, also in the rooms. Four Seasons Hotel Geneva provides a wide range of business services, a multilingual concierge, valet parking in the garage and free WiFi. Children's amenities are provided as well as a babysitting service. The hotel is located in the centre of Geneva, a 10-minute walk from the train station and just beside the Mont Blanc Bus Stop.Show full description
Charming. Historic. Cosy rooms. In a quiet street in the heart of Geneva’s Bohemian quarter near the Grand Theatre, the Tiffany Hotel featuring a wellness area and a library, is only a short walk from Lake Geneva . Free Wi-Fi is available. Hotel Tiffany is decorated in an Art Nouveau style and offers rooms with individual air conditioning, double-glazed windows, and an interactive flat-screen TV. On request, tea and coffee making facilities are provided. The restaurant Tiffany invites guests to enjoy the ambience of a chic brasserie. Creative cuisine based on fresh products is served. The bar is decorated in the style of a traditional English club and serves a wide range of carefully selected wines. Guests can also use the Tiffany Hotel’s wellness area with a fitness room, a sauna and a hammam. Many shops and boutiques are nearby. Cornavin Train Station is 1.5 km away and can be reached with a direct tram line stopping only a few steps away.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great breakfast. The Hotel Rotary Geneva - MGallery can be found in the centre of the city, only a 5-minute walk from the Cornavin Train Station and a 3-minute walk from Lake Geneva. The 4-star superior boutique hotel offers free WiFi in all areas. The air-conditioned rooms come with a 43" flat-screen TV and a minibar. There is a fireplace. Two complimentary bottles of water are provided upon arrival. Homemade French dishes including fresh and seasonal products are served in the L'Artisan restaurant. Other places to relax include the hotel bar and a fireplace. Guests at the Hotel Rotary Geneva - MGallery have free access to a fitness centre and a sauna. A free card for Geneva Public Transport - bus, tram, boat "Mouette" and the train to the airport - will be sent to you by email. Public car park 5 minutes' walk from the hotel.Show full description
Opened January 2023. Located in Geneva and with PalExpo reachable within 2.8 km, Adina Apartment Hotel Geneva provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a sauna and a spa centre. The accommodation offers room service and luggage storage space for guests. At the hotel each room is fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Adina Apartment Hotel Geneva features certain rooms with mountain views, and each room comes with a kettle. At the accommodation every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. Languages spoken at the reception include Arabic, German, English and Spanish. Gare de Cornavin is 3.7 km from Adina Apartment Hotel Geneva, while United Nations Geneva is 3.8 km away. The nearest airport is Geneva International Airport, 1 km from the hotel.Show full description
Historic. Beautiful. Located in the heart of Geneva close to the UN's Palais des Nations, Hotel Beau Rivage offers panoramic views of Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc. Free Wi-Fi is available. The Beau Rivage's Le Chat Botté restaurant provides French cuisine and is rated with 1 star in the 2015 Michelin Guide and with 18 out of 20 points in the 2012 Gault Millau restaurant guide. There is also the chef's private table in the kitchen for up to 8 guests. Guests can relax in the peaceful atrium and, in summer, on the lakeside terrace. The business and shopping area and Cornavin Train Station are only a 5-minute walk away. An airport limousine transfer is available at an additional cost. Each room at Beau-Rivage Geneva is unique in its decoration and colors, hence the photos presented do not represent all the rooms in the category.Show full description
Charming. Featuring period furniture in all rooms of its historic building, Hôtel de la Cigogne offers you an elegant atmosphere for your stay in the centre of Geneva, right on the charming Longemalle square next to the Old Town, the English Garden and Lake Geneva. The restaurant serves gourmet seasonal cuisine in its Belle Epoque ambiance. Room service is available 24 hours a day. A continental breakfast is served. All rooms in the Hôtel de La Cigogne are air-conditioned and feature HD Led TVs and free WiFi. You can take advantage of concierge services and valet parking.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great value. Completely renovated in 2016, Home Swiss Hotel is situated a 10-minute walk from the centre of Geneva, in the neighbourhood of the Geneva University and the Musée Rath. Cornavin Train Station is a 15-minute walk away, and guests receive a free pass for public transport. All rooms have an en-suite bathroom and cable TV. Home Swiss Hotel can be reached within a 20-minute bus ride from Geneva Airport. The Palexpo fairgrounds and the UN can be reached by tram within 15 minutes.Show full description
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