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Hotel Information: Since 1865, royalty, diplomats and stars have been dazzled by the five-floor atrium that lies at the core of this corner block hotel. The Mayer family originally built it as their private residence and they still run the hotel today. Tall marble columns, voluptuous statuary, a twinkling fountain and recently restored frescoes greet business people, VIPs, and couples on a romantic getaway. Sotheby's thought highly enough of the hotel to establish its Swiss HQ here in 1987.
Amenity highlights: Guests can choose from seven elegant meeting rooms (including a film-set ballroom) to run meetings and events. The Masaryk room retains the furnishings and porcelain of what was the Mayer family dining room. In 2003, the hotel installed a Cisco Systems high-speed Internet network in all conference rooms, which can hold a total of 1,200 people.
Insider tip: Local gourmands in the know try to book a seat at the chef's table in the sprawling hotel kitchens. Just eight lucky people get to slip through the restaurants and out the back to this fascinating setting. While an army of cooks and assistants cook up meals for the hotel restaurants, the head chef of the Chat Botté restaurant prepares a surprise menu and personally caters to his 'chosen' eight.
Rooms
This hotel has 91 guestrooms, which come in a variety of classes. All are spacious (a minimum of 35 square meters) and most can be connected to adjoining rooms for family or business groups. Furnishings include writing desks and chairs, occasional tables with at least one chair, armchairs, and two bedside tables. Decor and style change from room to room, but the trend is for light colors and antiques. A complimentary basket of sweets is arranged on the occasional table. All rooms have VPN (Virtual Private Network) connections. In most cases lavatories are separate from bathrooms, which offer Lanvin toiletries.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - high speed
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Pay movies
- Fireplace
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Separate sitting area
- Climate control
- Complimentary newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Soundproofed rooms
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - TV
- Multi-line phone
- Internet access - dial-up
- Voice mail
- Minibar
- Remote lighting/drapery/curtain control
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Bathroom telephone
- Bidet
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Handheld shower
- Makeup mirror
- Massage - available in room
- Slippers
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Bathroom scale
- Television - Cable service
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Trouser press
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Welcome amenities
- In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
- Desk
- Clock radio
- Window opens
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Television - Flat-panel
- Wireless Internet access - complimentary
Recreation
Lake Geneva offers an impressive range of summer water sports options, including sailing, boating, water-skiing, fishing, rowing, windsurfing, and even swimming. For those feeling less active, a variety of lake tours are also an option.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Skiing - downhill nearby
- Skiing - cross-country nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Boat launch nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Playground nearby
Property Amenities
The hotel has seven elegant meeting rooms, including a grand ballroom fit for a 19th-century royal drama. The ballroom foyer alone, with its magnificent ceiling fresco and chandelier, is breathtaking. Sotheby's thought highly enough of the hotel as a place to do business to establish its Swiss HQ here in 1987.
Each room is named after a famous event or personality. The Windsor room commemorates the sale at auction by Sotheby's of the Duchess of Windsor's jewels. The Masaryk room is named after the first president of Czechoslovakia, created after WWI in 1918. It retains the furnishings and porcelain of what was the Mayer family dining room. In 2003 the hotel installed a Cisco Systems high-speed Internet network in all conference rooms, which can hold a total of 1,200 people.
- Concierge desk
- Concierge services
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Billiards nearby
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Pool table nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Room service (24 hours)
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Bar/lounge
- Parking (valet)
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking garage
- Parking (secure)
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Business center
- Ballroom(s)
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Banquet facilities
- Exhibit space
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Audio-visual equipment
- Cell phone/mobile rental
- Secretarial services
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Computer rental
- Internet access - wireless
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Porter/bellhop
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Security guard
- 24-hour front desk
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Number of rooms: 93
- Translation services
- Babysitting or child care
- Tour assistance
- Currency exchange
- Medical assistance available
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry facilities
- Shoe shine
- Fireplace in lobby
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Elevator/lift
- Umbrella
- Fitness equipment
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Small pets only
- Pets accepted
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Mandatory Hotel-imposed Fees
The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
- A city tax will be charged
The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
Le Chat Botté - Featuring contempory and creative French gourmet cooking, this is the hotel's main restaurant. The tables can accomodate around 60 diners (with up to 20 in a separate, private room) all illuminated by daylight from the lakeside windows. In summer guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast on the garden terrace overlooking the lake. At lunch and dinner, the ever-changing menu is accompanied by fine wines from a century-old cellar and a selection of rare cheeses to finish off. The chef's table seats up to eight people; places should be reserved in advance. Open Monday through Friday, as well as Saturday evening.
Patara - Considered one of the best Thai restaurants in Geneva, the Patara can seat up to 45 diners. Access is from the hotel or the street. Green is the theme color, complemented by rich wood paneling. Tempting exotic spicy dishes include a chicken and shrimp satay with a green papaya salad. Open for lunch and dinner.
Bar L'Atrium - Just off the atrium is the bar, which continues the grand theme of the atrium itself, with high ceilings, chandeliers, candelabras, mirrors, sculpture-topped fireplace, and whimsical statuary. Guests take up position on high stools at the long marble bar or relax in the plush lounges and armchairs that spread into an terrace looking onto the lakeside boulevard. In the evening a pianist adds a musical note to the hum of cocktail chatter. Light meals and snacks are also available. Open from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Address
13 Quai Du Mont Blanc
Geneva, 1201
Switzerland
Nearest major airport:
Geneva, Switzerland (GVA-Cointrin Intl.)
Area:
Downtown Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
