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Best starting point to the Alps

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Unique panorama of the region, the Alps and Mont-Blanc – Europe’s highest mountain at 4,810 m (15,776 ft.) – one hour away from Geneva

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Free public transport for hotel customers

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Switzerland’s highest concentration of inter-national hotel chains and deluxe hotels

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Geneva’s breathtaking views provide the perfect background for a wide variety of unforgettable experiences. Serving as the ideal starting point to the Alps, this cosmopolitan boutique town also offers a vibrant cultural life and fine dining at its many restaurants. Renowned as the cradle of luxury watchmaking, Geneva’s exclusive boutiques offer a unique shopping experience. The city’s important humanitarian role has also earned it the rightful title of “Peace Capital” and it’s no wonder that this is the place where business leaders from all over the world come to meet. Geneva is a place with multiple charms that will never disappoint. Let yourself be swept away!

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PERFECTLY LOCATED IN THE HEART OF EUROPE, GENEVA IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE BY AIR, RAIL AND ROAD.

/ GETTING TO GENEVA IS EASY, LEAVING SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE

/ IN THE HEART OF EUROPE/ FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT WITH ACCOMMODATION IN GENEVA

At hotels, hostels and campsitesWhen check-in, visitors will receive the Geneva Transport Card which enables them to use public transport – buses, tramways, taxi-boat (Mouettes) – free of charge during the entire duration of their stay.

At the airportVisitors can retrieve an 80-minute ticket in the airport baggage hall for a free bus or train ride to Geneva.

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6 minutes from the airport to the city centre

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Free public transport for hotel customers

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More than 1,440 flights from 140 destinations per week to Geneva’s international airport – a hub to Europe’s main low-cost carrier

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More than 570 trains per day transit through Geneva, including high-speed connections to Paris and Milan

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10 The city provides easy access to Mont-Salève with gorgeous views of Geneva and countless opportunities for outdoor sports.

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The Jet d’Eau – The impressive 140-metre high water jet and Geneva’s famous landmark is closely connected to the city’s watchmaking history.

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The Old Town, with its charming alleys and St Peter’s Cathedral, is Switzerland’s largest historic town.

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The birthplace of fine watchmaking Experience the city’s sparkling heritage from its museums and workshops to the Flower Clock and the luxury boutiques.

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The Reformation Wall The imposing monument found in the Parc des Bastions pays tribute to the four main protagonists of the Reformation.

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The Palais des Nations, which houses the European headquarters of the United Nations, has earned Geneva the title of Capital of Peace.

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CERN, the impressive Globe of Science and Innovation that represents the Earth, is a leader in world science.

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Discover Geneva’s extraordinary history, from its important reformation and humanitarian role to its impressive watchmaking heritage, in four exclusive museums.

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Carouge and its Sardinian architecture invites visitors to enjoy the city’s bohemian atmosphere, with its magnificent terraces and many trendy bars.

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The Quartier des Bains, a European platform for modern art, hosts the MAMCO, the Centre d’Art Contemporain and many other prominent galleries.

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Chamonix – Mont-Blanc

Chamonix is well worth seeing! From this mountain village, visitors can take the cable car up into the realm of eternal snow.

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Ride your E-bike effortlessly

Ride around Geneva’s stunning countryside and enjoy the refreshing sensation of nature.

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BREATHTAKING VIEWS AND ICONIC MOUNTAINS ALL AROUND.

/ THE PERFECT BASE FOR EXPLORING THE ALPS

Only one hour away from the Mont-Blanc Europe's highest mountain at 4,810 m (15,776 ft.)

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Peaceful countryside with gorgeous vineyards and picturesque villages very close to town

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Geneva's stunning lakeside with the Jetd'Eau, the city’s famous landmark

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Numerous daily excursions to world-famous sites

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Gruyères – Golden

The home of Switzerland’s favourite Gruyère cheese is also the country’s most beautiful medieval village. Discover the real Switzerland. Keytours Seasonal timetable keytours.ch

A memorable boat fishing trip

With a private boat, enjoy an unforgettable fishing experience on Lake Geneva.

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A cosy cruise on the lake

Float Inn's customisable sailing excursions also offer all the comfort and luxury of the best hotels.

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Envision it, rent it, drive it

Drive one of the year's most beautiful cars through the stunning landscapes of the Lake Geneva region. Why not enjoying the Grand Tour of Switzerland? It’s a 1,600 km road trip where you can explore to your heart's content.

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Glacier 3000

Fun sports and breathtaking views at an altitude of 3,000 metres. Skiing, hiking, summer sledging or sitting comfortably in the Botta 3000 restaurant, visitors will love being on the summit.

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A spectacular 360° panoramafrom the top of the Cathedral tower

At the highest point of the Old Town, the Cathedral tower offers a breathtaking panorama.

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Lausanne – Montreux – Chillon

From the capital of the Olympic movement to Chillon's medieval castle: a visit to the Swiss Riviera is a must.

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Chaplin & much more

Enter the world of Charlie Chaplin in the new museum dedicated to his life and work. Then enjoy the magnificent views of Switzerland, the Alps, and Lake Geneva.

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An unexpected getaway to Mont-Salève, just a few minutes away from the city

Take a short ride on the Mont-Salève cable car for a spectacular view of the whole Geneva region.

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A unique cruise for some prime sightseeing on Lake Geneva

The best way to admire the most beautifulsites on Lake Geneva.

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/ THE ESSENTIALS

/ LUXURY WATCHES

/ EXCLUSIVE SHOPPING

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Create your own personalised Swiss watch

An exclusive introduction to watchmaking in the heart of Geneva.

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The Alpina & Frederique Constant Manufacture Tour

Take a tour in the unique and exclusive world of Swiss watchmaking.

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Assemble your own Swiss army knife

Knife assembling & carving classes.

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Immerse yourself into the fantastic world of Swatch

Discover the symbol of Swiss watchmaking creativity.

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Skiing and shopping on the same day:at the foot of the Alps, everything is possible

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The birthplace of Haute Horlogerie Geneva is home to the world's best watchmaking manufacturers

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A unique concentration of flagship stores and multi-brand boutiques

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World-class venue for important fine art and jewellery sales by leading auction houses

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Geneva Watch Tour: a unique journey through the heart of luxury watchmaking

Discover the secrets of Genevan know-how on the Art of Watchmaking tour and let the flower power take you away with the famous Flower Clock. Also available as private tour. geneve.com

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Geneva’s famous shopping mile, close to the lakeside

80 exclusive and elegant boutiques line the world-renowned Rue du Rhône.

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VISIT THE WORLD’S MOST RENOWNED CENTRE OF LUXURY WATCHMAKING AND EXPERIENCE SHOPPING AT THE BEST POSSIBLE LOCATIONS.

The Patek Philippe Museum: unique in the world

500 years of watchmaking history includingan important collection of horology.

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Guided tour of the United Nations European Headquarters

Discover this centre of multilateral diplomacy and admire monumental works of art.

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Have you ever walked on luminous blocks?

Take a walk on a multilingual cluster of luminescent blocks welcoming you to the city.

Place du Molard Year-round geneve.com

The Broken Chair, a monumental symbol against the use of landmines

Visit the impressive Place des Nations and its emblematic “Broken Chair”, a symbol against landmines.

Place des Nations Year-roundgeneve.com

A unique introduction to humanitarian action

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum takes you on a moving journey into the heart of humanitarian action.

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A fun ride on a Segway to the UN's international district

Discover the UN and all its internationalorganisations on a Segway.

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A universal symbol for research, knowledge and innovation

The Universe of Particles’ exhibition at CERN’s landmark, the Globe of Science and Innovation, is an immersive interactive journey into the heart of matter.

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UNHCR - At the forefront of humanitarian action

Understanding the vital commitment of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

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Maison de la Paix and its restaurant in the heart of the international district

Situated on the roof of Maison de la Paix, and with a large, exotic wood terrace, Le Restaurant offers a 360-degree view of International Geneva, Lake Geneva and the mountains.

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THE ULTIMATE INTERNATIONAL CITY, WHERE THE TIDES OF FREEDOM FLOW.

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The birthplace of the Red Cross and home to the unique museum of humanitarian action

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Home to the United Nation's European Headquarters as well as to major international and non-governmental organisations

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A multicultural environment with over 40% foreigners from all continents

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Symbol of the campaign against landmines, the Broken Chair is located at the Place des Nations

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The history of the human mind

The Martin Bodmer Foundation, one of the world’s most significant private libraries.

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MEG, one of Switzerland’s most important ethnographic collections

European Museum of the Year Award 2017

Exhibitions at the Ethnography Museum Geneva address the diversity and richness of cultures around the world.

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Full to the brim with culture and nightlife

Home to MAMCO and several galleries that host high-end exhibitions, the Bains district is a European platform for modern art.The hip bistrots and trendy bars add tothe neighbourhood's buzzing nightlife.

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GENEVA’S MANY HIDDEN GEMS WAIT TO BE DISCOVERED.

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Many sporting and special events, including 15 music festivals

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40 museums to discover in Geneva

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4 museums unique in the world

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The Bains district and its many galleries: a European hub for contemporary art

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Escalade celebration: immerse yourself in the history of 1602

In 1602, the Duke of Savoy's troops met with resistance from the people of Geneva. More than 400 years later, the city continues to celebrate this event. The Escalade gives the city a new look with parades and bonfires.

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A magnificent concert hall

The Victoria Hall, mainly dedicated to classical music, also hosts organ concerts and performances by renowned jazz musicians.

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Maison Tavel, the museum of daily life in Geneva

The 14th-century Maison Tavel tells of Geneva’s urban history and domestic life.

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MAMCO, Switzerland’s largest modern and contemporary art museum

With a collection of 4,000 art works, MAMCO presents internationally renowned artists in the heart of the Bains district.

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Private Tour - Carouge and its bohemian atmosphere

Meet the artisans, artists and other personalities who give Carouge, a small town within the city, its unique charm.

Geneva Tourism Year-round, reservation mandatorygeneve.com

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Carouge’s market and appetising local products

Just a few minutes from the city centre in a Mediterranean village atmosphere, Carouge's charming market offers all the local specialities.

Marché de Carouge Every Wednesday and Saturdaycarouge.ch

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Gourmet Cruise on Lake Geneva: a truly exceptional event

A subtle mix of lake delights and gastronomy. A feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds.

Compagnie Générale de Navigationsur le lac Léman (CGN)Seasonal timetablecgn.ch

2H

Cheese fondue cooking class

A truly delightful experience in an authentic chalet in the heart of the city. Prepare your fondue and then taste it in an unforgettable atmosphere of Swiss folklore.

Edelweiss RestaurantYear-round, reservation mandatorygeneve.com

Private Tour - Geneva Food Tour : The best of Switzerland in one mouthful!

Taste Swiss specialities such as fondue, «Valaisanne plate» and chocolate in renowned restaurants of the local culinary world.

Geneva Tourism Year-round, reservation mandatorygeneve.com

3H

1H15

Guided visit of a Master Chocolatier’s workshop

The Chocolaterie Stettler invites you into its workshop to discover the history of chocolate and the secrets of how it is made.

Chocolaterie Stettler Year-round, reservation mandatorychocolaterie-stettler.ch

1H

Tantalise your taste buds

Discover a world of gourmet delights in Geneva’s award-winning restaurants.

Geneva Tourism Year-roundgeneve.com

Globus ***delicatessa

The perfect Deli Bar to enjoy gourmet moments in a trendy atmosphere.

Globus Year-round, Monday to Saturdayglobus.ch

Exclusive Swiss Wine Tour

A unique guided tour to discover Geneva's exceptional vineyards.

Winemax Year-roundwinemax.ch

TASTE GENEVA’S AWARD-WINNING WINES AND EXQUISITE LOCAL DELICACIES.

/ HAUTE CUISINE AND HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCTS: A PERFECT BLEND

The gourmet capital of Switzerland with 60 award-winning restaurants

1

Switzerland's third largest wine-producing canton

2

1,329 restaurants serving quality cuisine

3

In line with Geneva's multicultural character, the city offers a great variety of international restaurants

4

ACTIVITY DURATION FREE ADMISSION

FREE GENEVA PASS INCLUDED IN THE GENEVA PASS

Geneva Wine Trail: the longest vineyard walk in Switzerland

Discover Geneva’s grape varieties with three different itineraries through the heart of the largest wine manufacturing Canton in Switzerland.

OPAGE Year-roundgeneveterroir.ch

5H FREE

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The Reformation Wall, a monumental and true emblem of Geneva

In the middle of the beautiful Parc des Bastions, the famous Reformation Wall portrays the major reformers with giant statues and bas-reliefs.

Reformation Wall Year-roundgeneve.com

Dive into the secrets of old Geneva

St Peter’s Cathedral, archaeological site and the city’s foundations.

St Peter's Cathedral Year-roundsite-archeologique.ch

For foodies only

Don't miss Chocolatier Rohr. Try their "Petits Calvin" chocolates and sip on a Calvinus beer in the Old Town.

Old Town Year-roundgeneve.com

The Russian Orthodox church and its sparkling golden onion domes

Visit the shiny Byzantine-Muscovite masterpiece.

The Russian Orthodox Churchgeneve.com

A CITY OF WORLD CITIZENS LIVING IN HARMONY.

/ GENEVA, THE SPIRIT OF OPENNESS

The museum of the religious movement that changed the face of Europe

The museum, located in a majestic residence next to St Peter’s Cathedral, presents the fascinating history of the Reformation from its origins to the present day.

International Museum of the Reformation Year-roundmusee-reforme.ch

1H GENEVA PASS

Private Tour - The Reformation & Calvin

Enjoy a private tour about Calvin and the protestant Reformation. The fascinating story of a man and a movement.

Geneva Tourism Year-round, reservation mandatorygeneve.com

2H

A place where the world's cultures and religions are all respected

1

Known as the "Protestant Rome", the city played a pivotal role in the history of the Reformation

2

Numerous notable sacred places

3

An important stop on the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela

4

1H30

In the footsteps of the Reformation

A captivating walking tour in the Old Town to discover the fascinating story of the Reformation movement.

Geneva Tourism Year-roundmusee-reforme.ch / geneve.com

2H FREE

FREE

FREE

0H30 FREE

ACTIVITY DURATION FREE ADMISSION

FREE GENEVA PASS INCLUDED IN THE GENEVA PASS

GENEVA PASS

0H30

Calvin Auditory: a witness to Geneva’s major reformers and their most important sermons

Visit the small Gothic chapel that perfectly embodies the sobriety of Calvinist philosophy.

Calvin AuditoryYear-round, weekdays onlygeneve.com

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Book the ultimate destination for some luxury relaxation

The 400 m² deluxe spa area "La Mer Spa" at Hotel President Wilson is the ideal place to be pampered and enjoy some exclusive treatments.

Hotel Président Wilson SPA Year-roundhotelpresidentwilson.com

Enter a heaven of well-being

Try out the luxurious spa of La Réserve Hotel for an unforgettable experience.

Hotel La Réserve SPA Year-roundlareserve.ch

Where excellence meets innovation in medical treatments

Clinique des Grangettes offers the perfect combination of efficient medical care, comfort and relaxation.

Clinique des GrangettesYear-roundgrangettes.ch

L. Raphael, the temple of beauty

Enjoy a pure moment of relaxation in the heart of Geneva and enjoy the science of beauty.

L.Raphael Temple of BeautyYear-roundl-raphael.com

A clinique where experience goes hand in hand with innovation

Clinique Générale Beaulieu, one of the country’s best private clinics, constantly strives for top quality standards.

Clinique Générale Beaulieu Year-roundbeaulieu.ch

WHERE WELL-BEING AND HEALTH ARE SERIOUSLY TAKEN CARE OF.

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Immerse yourself in a world of magic

Bain-Bleu Hammam & Spa is a bathing complex offering indoor and outdoor pools, steam baths and relaxation areas.

Bain-Bleu Hammam & Spa Genève-Plage Year-roundbain-bleu.ch

A world-class establishment

The famous yet human-sized Hôpital de La Tour is a private hospital located a few minutes from the city centre.

Hôpital de La Tour Year-roundla-tour.ch

Enjoy 50 verdant parks and gardens in proximity to the lake

1

Geneva ranks among the top 10 cities in the world for its exceptional quality of life

2

Many internationally renowned private schools and 10 private, high comfort clinics

3

Luxurious SPAs a delight-filled Geneva experience

4

A unique institution

Clinique La Colline is a multidisciplinary medical and surgical establishment, based on comfort, hospitality and technology, that puts an emphasis on skills and high standards.

Clinique La Colline Year-roundlacolline.ch

ACTIVITY DURATION FREE ADMISSION

FREE GENEVA PASS INCLUDED IN THE GENEVA PASS

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Hôtel Calvy Ruelle du Midi 5 +41 22 718 16 16 calvy.ch 31

Hôtel Comédie Rue de Carouge 12 +41 22 322 23 24 hotel-comedie.ch 26

Hôtel Cristal [design] Rue Pradier 4 +41 22 716 12 21 fassbindhotels.ch 78

Hôtel des Horlogers Route Saint-Julien 135 +41 22 884 08 33 horlogers-ge.ch 32

Hôtel Drake Longchamp Rue Butini 7 +41 22 716 48 48 hdlge.ch 156

Hôtel Excelsior Rue Rousseau 34 +41 22 732 09 45 excelsiorgeneve.ch 54

Hôtel International et Terminus Rue des Alpes 20 +41 22 906 97 77 international-terminus.ch 63

Hôtel Jade Manotel Rue Rothschild 55 +41 22 544 38 38 manotel.com 47

Hôtel Les Nations SA Rue Grand-Pré 62 +41 22 748 08 08 fassbindhotels.com/hotel-les-nations-485 71

Hôtel Longemalle (under renovation in 2018) Place Longemalle 13 +41 22 818 62 62 longemalle.ch 58

Hôtel Moderne Rue de Berne 1 +41 22 732 81 00 hotelmoderne.ch 55

Hôtel Montana Rue des Alpes 23 +41 22 732 08 40 hotel-montana-ge.ch 37

Hôtel Pax Rue du 31-Décembre 68 +41 22 787 50 70 hotel-pax-geneva.ch 34

Hôtel Rousseau Rue Rousseau 13 +41 22 732 50 60 hotelrousseau.ch 25

Hôtel Sagitta Rue de la Flèche 6 +41 22 849 81 00 hotelsagitta.ch 42

Hôtel Strasbourg Rue Pradier 10 +41 22 906 58 00 hotelstrasbourg.ch 51

Hôtel Suisse Place Cornavin 10 +41 22 732 66 30 hotel-suisse.ch 62

Ibis Genève Centre Lac Rue de Berne 26 +41 22 849 20 20 ibis.com/9577 122

Ibis Genève Centre Nations Rue du Grand Pré 33-35 +41 22 919 20 30 ibis.com/8069 216

Ibis Genève Centre-Gare Rue Voltaire 10 +41 22 338 20 20 ibis.com/2154 64

Ibis Styles Genève Carouge (opening March 2018) Route de Saint Julien 3 +41 21 637 24 74 ibis.com/6863 119

Ibis Styles Genève Gare Place Cornavin 8 +41 22 906 47 00 ibis.com/8899 52

Ibis Styles Genève Mont Blanc Rue de Berne 15 +41 22 909 86 00 ibis.com/9915 33

Ibis Styles Palexpo Route François-Peyrot 28 +41 22 545 45 45 ibis.com/A8F3 115

Résidence Cityzen Rue Sismondi 10 +41 22 908 02 00 cityzenhotel.com 11

Résidence du Grand-Saconnex Route de Ferney 175 +41 22 710 27 57 auberge-gs.ch 15

Torhotel Genève Rue Ami-Lévrier 3 +41 22 909 88 20 torhotel.com 20

Ibis Genève Aéroport Chemin de la Violette 10 +41 22 710 95 00 ibis.com/3535 109

Ibis Petit-Lancy Chemin des Olliquettes 8 +41 22 709 02 00 ibis.com/7289 88

Hôtel Bel'Espérance Rue de la Vallée 1 +41 22 818 37 37 hotel-bel-esperance.ch 39

Hôtel Carmen Rue Dancet 5 +41 22 329 11 11 hotel-carmen.ch 38

Hôtel Central Rue de la Rôtisserie 2 +41 22 818 81 00 hotelcentral.ch 35

Hôtel de Genève Place Isaac-Mercier 1 +41 22 908 54 00 hotel-de-geneve.ch 39

Hôtel des Balances Route Suisse 33 +41 22 755 37 68 hotel-des-balances.ch 13

Hôtel des Tourelles Boulevard James-Fazy 2 +41 22 732 44 23 destourelles.ch 22

Hôtel Le Prince Rue des Voisins 16 +41 22 807 05 00 hotel-leprince.ch 23

Hôtel les Arcades Place Cornavin 14-16 +41 22 715 48 00 hotel-arcades.ch 28

Hôtel Lido Rue Chantepoulet 8 +41 22 731 55 30 hotel-lido.ch 29

Hôtel Rhodania Rue Paul-Bouchet 5 +41 22 731 47 20 geneva-hotel.ch/rhodania 30

Ibis Budget Genève Aéroport Avenue Louis-Casaï 30 +41 22 710 46 36 ibis.com/5653 204

Ibis Budget Genève Petit-Lancy Chemin des Olliquettes 6 +41 22 709 02 20 ibis.com/7291 92

Ibis Budget Genève Palexpo Route François-Peyrot 28 +41 22 545 46 46 ibis.com/A8F3 112

Not graded Appart'Hôtel - Résidence Dizerens Rue Dizerens 7a +41 22 809 61 11 residencedizerens.ch 60

Not graded Auberge Communale de Carouge Rue Ancienne 39 +41 22 342 22 88 hotelcarouge.ch 14

Not graded Auberge de Confignon Place de l'Eglise 6 +41 22 757 19 44 auberge-confignon.ch 14

Not graded Auberge Port Gitana Route de Lausanne 314 +41 22 774 31 48 port-gitana.ch 6

Not graded Bed and Breakfast La Coudre Route des Coudres 200 +41 22 960 83 60 bnb-lacoudre.ch 9

Not graded Hôtel Aida Avenue Henri-Dunant 6 +41 22 320 12 66 hotel-aida.ch 14

Not graded Hôtel Auberge d'Hermance Rue du Midi 12 +41 22 751 13 68 hotel-hermance.ch 7

Not graded Hôtel de la Cigogne Place Longemalle 17 +41 22 818 40 40 cigogne.ch 52

Not graded Hôtel de l'Aviation Chemin des Coquelicots 18 +41 22 341 12 32 laviation.ch 10

Not graded Hôtel des Alpes Rue des Alpes 14 +41 22 731 22 00 hotelalpes.ch 28

Not graded Hôtel et Residence St-James Rue Versonnex 3 +41 22 849 91 00 st-james.ch 51

Not graded Hôtel La Colombière Route de Ferney 171 +41 22 761 49 00 la-colombiere.ch 4

Not graded Hôtel Le Cerf-Volant Chemin des Sapins 7 +41 22 798 07 57 cerfvolant.ch 12

Not graded Hôtel Le Manoir Chemin Armand-Dufaux 22 +41 22 752 21 50 - 9

Not graded Hôtel Pension Silva Rue Jean-Robert Chouet 7 +41 22 749 18 10 hotel-silva.ch 41

Not graded Hôtel Résidence Cité-Verdaine Rue du Vieux-Collège 5 +41 22 312 01 20 cite-verdaine.ch 52

Not graded Hôtel Restaurant de Chêne-Bougeries Rue de Chêne-Bougeries 2 +41 22 348 44 48 - 8

Not graded Hôtel Saint-Gervais Rue des Corps-Saints 20 +41 22 732 45 72 stgervais-geneva.ch 21

Not graded Hôtel Trente-Trois Avenue Louis-Casaï 82 +41 22 3460318 hotel33.ch 39

Not graded Le Cénacle Prom. Charles-Martin 17 +41 22 707 08 30 cenacle.ch 67

Not graded Starling Residence Genève Route des Acacias 4 +41 22 304 03 00 shresidence.ch 89

YOUTH HOSTELS

Youth hostel Geneva Hostel Rue Rothschild 30 +41 22 732 62 60 genevahostel.ch 64

Youth hostel City Hostel Geneva Rue Ferrier 2 +41 22 901 15 00 cityhostel.ch 51

TYPE NAME ADDRESS PHONE WEBSITE BEDROOMS

Beau-Rivage Genève Quai du Mont-Blanc 13 +41 22 716 66 66 beau-rivage.ch 90

Four Seasons Hôtel des Bergues Geneva Quai des Bergues 33 +41 22 908 70 00 fourseasons.com/geneva 115

Grand Hôtel Kempinski Geneva Quai du Mont-Blanc 19 +41 22 908 93 21 kempinski.com/geneva 412

Hôtel d'Angleterre Quai du Mont-Blanc 17 +41 22 906 55 55 hoteldangleterre.ch 45

Hotel de la Paix, a Ritz Carlton Partner Hotel Quai du Mont-Blanc 11 +41 22 909 60 00 ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/europe/geneva 75

Hôtel Métropole Genève Quai Genéral-Guisan 34 +41 22 318 32 00 metropole.ch 127

Hotel Président Wilson 47 Quai Wilson +41 22 906 66 66 hotelpresidentwilson.com 228

InterContinental Genève Chemin du Petit-Saconnex 7-9 +41 22 919 39 39 intercontinental-geneva.ch 333

La Réserve Genève - Hôtel and Spa Route de Lausanne 301 +41 22 959 59 59 lareserve.ch 102

Le Richemond Jardin Brunswick +41 22 715 70 00 dorchestercollection.com 109

Mandarin Oriental Geneva Quai Turrettini 1 +41 22 909 00 00 mandarinoriental.com/geneva 189

Hôtel Les Armures Rue du Puits-Saint-Pierre 1 +41 22 310 91 72 hotel-les-armures.ch 32

Mövenpick Hotel et Casino Geneva Route de Pré-Bois 20 +41 22 717 11 11 moevenpick-geneva-airport.com 350

Swiss Luxury Apartments Rue Philippe-Plantamour 6 +41 22 596 12 00 swiss-luxury-apartments.ch 24

Crowne Plaza Geneva Avenue Louis-Casaï 75-77 +41 22 710 30 00 cpgva.ch 366

Fraser Suites Geneva Rue de la Rôtisserie 3-5 +41 22 525 98 88 frasershospitality.com 67

Hôtel Bristol Rue du Mont-Blanc 10 +41 22 716 57 00 bristol.ch 110

Hôtel Eastwest Rue des Pâquis 6 +41 22 708 17 17 eastwesthotel.ch 41

Hôtel N’vY Manotel Rue de Richemont 18 +41 22 544 66 66 hotelnvygeneva.com 153

Hotel Rotary Geneva - MGallery Collection Rue du Cendrier 18-20 +41 22 908 80 80 hotelrotarygeneve.com 95

Hôtel Royal Manotel Rue de Lausanne 41-43 +41 22 906 14 14 manotel.com 202

Starling Geneva Hotel And Conference Center Route François-Peyrot 34 +41 22 747 02 02 shgeneva.com 496

The Ambassador Quai des Bergues 21 +41 22 908 05 30 the-ambassador.ch 64

Adagio Genève Mont-Blanc Rue Thalberg 4 +41 22 716 40 00 adagio-city.com 102

Domaine de Châteauvieux Chemin de Châteauvieux, 16 +41 22 753 15 11 chateauvieux.ch 13

Home Swiss Hotel Avenue Sainte-Clotilde 7 +41 22 322 95 50 homeswisshotel.ch 45

Hôtel Auteuil Manotel Rue de Lausanne 33 +41 22 544 22 22 hotelauteuilgeneva.com 104

Hôtel Century Avenue de Frontenex 24 +41 22 592 88 88 century.hotel-geneva-center.com 142

Hôtel Churchill Rue du Simplon 15 +41 22 591 88 88 geneva-hotel.ch/churchill 35

Hôtel Cornavin Gare Cornavin 23 bd James-Fazy +41 22 716 12 12 fassbindhotels.ch 164

Hôtel d'Allèves Rue du Cendrier 16 +41 22 732 15 30 hoteldalleves.ch 46

Hôtel Diplomate Rue de la Terassière 46 +41 22 592 87 87 bestwestern.ch/diplomate 46

Hôtel La Cour des Augustins Rue Jean-Violette 15 +41 22 322 21 00 lacourdesaugustins.com 40

Hôtel Le Montbrillant Rue de Montbrillant 2 +41 22 733 77 84 montbrillant.ch 82

Hôtel Restaurant du Parc des Eaux-Vives Quai Gustave-Ador 82 +41 22 849 75 75 parcdeseauxvives.ch 7

Hôtel Tiffany Rue de l'Arquebuse 20 +41 22 708 16 16 tiffanyhotel.ch 65

Le Jour et la Nuit Avenue du Mervelet 8 +41 79 214 73 87 lejouretlanuit-bnb.com 3

Nash Airport Hôtel Chemin de la Violette 11 +41 22 555 57 77 nashairporthotel.ch 150

NH Geneva Airport Avenue de Mategnin 21 +41 22 989 90 00 nh-hotels.com 190

NH Geneva City Avenue Wendt 42-44 +41 22 544 74 74 nh-hotels.com 70

Novotel Genève Centre Rue de Zürich 19 +41 22 909 90 00 novotel.com/3133 206

The New Midi Place Chevelu 4 +41 22 544 15 00 the-new-midi.ch 78

Villa Esprit 3 Chemin de la Blanchette 3 +41 22 793 02 62 esprit3.org 5

Warwick Geneva Rue de Lausanne 14 +41 22 716 80 00 warwickhotels.com/geneva 167

Hôtel Edelweiss Manotel Place de la Navigation 2 +41 22 544 51 51 hoteledelweissgeneva.com 42

Hôtel Eden Rue de Lausanne 135 +41 22 716 37 00 eden.ch 54

Hôtel Kipling Manotel Rue de la Navigation 27 +41 22 544 40 40 manotel.com 62

Hôtel Mon-Repos Rue de Lausanne 131 +41 22 909 39 09 hotelmonrepos.ch 84

Hôtel Ramada Encore Genève Route des Jeunes 10-12 +41 22 309 50 00 ramadaencoregeneve.ch 154

Lake Geneva Hotel Route de Suisse 77 +41 22 907 81 11 lakegenevahotel.ch 100

Novotel Suites Genève Aéroport Av. Louis-Casaï 26 +41 22 710 46 46 suitenovotel.com 86

9HOTEL PAQUIS Rue de Berne 31 +41 22 715 16 00 9-hotel-collection.com/fr 56

Chez Maman Rampe Quidort 2 +41 22 792 89 44 chezmaman.ch 11

Design Hôtel F6 Rue Ferrier 6 +41 22 901 66 66 whotel-f6.ch 40

Floatinn Quai Gustave Ador 55 +41 78 797 51 97 floatinn.ch 6

Geneve Cottage Route de Suisse 190 +41 22 369 00 03 genevecottage.com 17

Holiday Inn Express Route de Pré-Bois 16 +41 22 939 39 39 hiexgeneva.com 154

Hostellerie de la Vendée Chemin de la Vendée 28 +41 22 792 04 11 vendee.ch 36

Hôtel Admiral Rue Pellegrino-Rossi 8 +41 22 906 97 00 hoteladmiral.ch 25

Hôtel Adriatica Rue Sautter 21 +41 22 703 53 83 hotel-adriatica.com 36

Hôtel Astoria Place Cornavin 6 +41 22 544 52 52 astoria-geneve.ch 63

Hôtel Balzac Rue de l'Ancien-Port 14 +41 22 731 01 60 hotel-balzac.ch 41

Hôtel Bernina Place Cornavin 22 +41 22 908 49 50 hbernina-geneve.ch 77

TYPE NAME ADDRESS PHONE WEBSITE BEDROOMS5-STAR

4-STAR

4-STAR

3-STAR

3-STAR

2-STAR

2-STAR

1-STAR

NOT GRADED ACCOMMODATION

5-STAR

TYPE ACCOMMODATION BEDROOMS11 1825

3 406

9 1594

21 1760

7 582

39 2251

2 197

10 296

3 408

Not graded 21 607

Youth Hostels 2 115

TOTAL 128 10041

/ ACCOMMODATION IN GENEVAGENEVA IS PROUD TO OFFER DELUXE AND FIVE-STAR HOTELS, MOST OF WHICH WITH MAJESTIC VIEWS OVER THE LAKE.

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Festival Voix de Fêtevoixdefete.com

19.03 – 25.03.2018

Festival Antigelantigel.ch

26.01 – 17.02.2018

Geneva Music Festivalville-ge.ch/culture/fm

June 2018

Artgenève 2018artgeneve.ch

01.02 – 04.02.2018

Black Movie Festivalblackmovie.ch

19.01 – 28.01.2018

28th International Fine Watchmaking Exhibitionsihh.org

15.01 – 19.01.2018

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/ COME AND EXPERIENCE YEAR-ROUND TOP-CLASS EVENTS IN A PRIME LOCATION

Bol d'Or Mirabaud Regatta

Europe’s biggest lake regatta with over 500 sailboats and participants from all  over the world.

boldormirabaud.com

16.06 – 18.06.2018

Triathlon international de Genève

An unmissable summer event. The objective is the following: 1.5 km swimming, 40 km bike riding and finally 10 km running.

latourgenevetriathlon.ch

14.07 – 15.07.2018

/ 3,500 EVENTS Whatever the season, Geneva always has tempting offers ready for visitors. Spring and summer are particularly rich in outdoor events, among which the world famous Geneva Festival in August, when the whole lakeside sparkles with a thousand activities. Events international in scope, concerts, festivals – 15 different kinds – conferences, exhibitions: the city knows how to seduce and entertain its guests.

Geneva Festival

The Geneva Festival animates Geneva’s Harbour for everyone’s pleasure. A rich and varied entertainment programme, local and international cuisine, interesting discoveries and one of the biggest fireworks’ show in the world.

fetesdegeneve.ch

02.08 – 12.08.2018

International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights (FIFDH)fifdh.org

09.03 – 18.03.2018

Chocolate Rally

Grab your Chocolate Passport and ride through the city of Geneva to discover its chocolate makers.

salondeschocolatiers.com

06.10.2018

Geneva Street Food Festival gvastreetfoodfest.ch

June & September 2018

La Bâtie Festivalbatie.ch

September 2018

The ''Escalade'' Celebration

For three days, Geneva celebrates the “Escalade” and turns back the clocks to revisit the 17th century. More than 1,000 costumed participants parade on the occasion of Europe’s greatest historic re-enactment.

compagniede1602.ch

07.12-09.12.2018

Open Cellars Daygeneve.com

26.05.2018

Geneva Marathon for UNICEFgenevamarathon.org

05.05 – 06.05.2018

Mapping Festivalmappingfestival.com

09.05 – 13.05.2018

46th International Exhibition of Inventions Genevainventions-geneva.ch

11.04 – 15.04.2018

Ferdinand Hodler Special Exhibitiongeneve.com

20.04 – 19.08.2018

88th International Motor Show

The renowned Geneva International Motor Show is the world’s fifth largest.

salon-auto.ch

08.03 – 18.03.2018

CHI - 58th Geneva International Horse Jumping Competitionchi-geneve.ch

06.12 – 09.12.2018

41st Escalade Raceescalade.ch

December 2018

33rd Monster Energy Supercross Genevasupercross-geneve.com

December 2018

Swiss National Daygeneve.com

01.08.2018

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+41 41 280 98 79

Imperial Style Russia, CIS and Turkey imperialstyle.eu [email protected] Mrs. Anna MargaineRte de Pré-Bois 29 1215 Geneva

+41 22 788 43 64

JTB Switzerland S.A Japan travelplaza-europe.com [email protected] Mr. Hideko ItayaRue de Lausanne 45a 1201 Geneva

+41 22 716 34 00

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+41 44 325 21 27

Miki Travel Japan miki.co.uk [email protected] Mr. Etienne ChappuisRue de Chantepoulet 1 1201 Geneva

+41 22 731 51 44

My Geneva (Travel Design) GCC and Europe my-geneva.ch [email protected] Mrs. Hanane BoeschRue du Nant 34 1207 Geneva

+41 78 890 51 55

One DMC Europe Middle East 1dmcworld.com/europe [email protected] Mr. Souchil Rogbeer Castlewood House, 85 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1DG

+44 7734 604 707

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+41 31 994 15 65

Premium Swiss Travel GCC and China premiumswisstravel.com [email protected] Mr. Luis MichelCh. Nant de Crève-Cœur 17 1290 Versoix

+41 22 782 21 10

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+41 22 731 65 20

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+41 43 210 55 94

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+41 43 810 03 33

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+41 22 920 52 00

Tiantan Horizon China tiantan.ch [email protected] Mr. Kui WangRue Rothschild 35 1202 Geneva

+41 22 731 06 66

Tumlare Geneva Branch All markets tumlare.com [email protected] Mr. Pascal ReratRue de Lausanne 45a 1201 Geneva

+41 22 908 25 60

World Avenues Middle East and Europe world-avenues.com [email protected] Mr. Gamal KhalilRue Ferrier 14 1202 Geneva

+41 22 906 94 00

Worldwide DMC GCC, India and Europe wwdmc.com [email protected] Mr. Anuj KumarRue de Berne 29 Bis 1201 Geneva

+41 22 518 29 92