The Mandarin Oriental, Geneva stands at 1 Quai Turrettini, on the waterfront of the Rhône just where the river leaves the lake, and it is a five-star hotel with 178 rooms. The setting puts you on the right bank with the shops of the Rue du Rhône about five minutes away, Saint-Pierre Cathedral and the Flower Clock about eleven, and the Bel-Air tram stop three. The hotel’s restaurants are a draw in themselves: Ottolenghi serves Mediterranean cooking, SACHI offers Japanese omakase, and the MO Bar is a lively place for an evening drink. The spa has treatment rooms, a hammam, a sauna and a steam room, and a health club is open around the clock. Complimentary bikes are available for guests, rooms have free Wi-Fi and yoga mats, and an electric car charging station is on site. It is a polished choice for travellers who want a luxury base in the middle of the city.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on the river, on the edge of the shopping district, and you can walk to most of the central sights. The Patek Philippe Watch Museum is about twelve minutes away, Cornavin station about nine and the Jet d’Eau about twenty, though a tram or the free bikes shorten the trip.
Geneva airport is around twenty minutes by car, and the hotel can arrange a transfer from the station for a fee. Covered parking and valet parking are available for a nightly charge, which helps if you are driving in from France or heading to the mountains.
Rooms and facilities
Room categories differ in size and outlook, so ask for the view you want when you book and check what each category includes. Breakfast is a buffet and is charged separately, at a price that reflects the hotel, so compare rates with and without it. Children aged twelve and under eat free at breakfast and up to two can stay free in existing beds. Babysitting is available for a charge. The spa is for adults only. Dogs are welcome, up to two, with restrictions that the hotel can explain.
Who it suits
Couples, business travellers, special-occasion guests and families who want a high level of service and are happy to pay for it. It is a good base for the old town, the watch shops and the lake promenade, and for evenings at the hotel’s restaurants. City tax is collected per person per night at the hotel, and rates rise during major conferences and watch fairs, so book early for those dates. Free cancellation is offered only on selected rates, so check the terms before you pay.
Why stay here
- ✓178 rooms and suites
- ✓Ottolenghi restaurant
- ✓SACHI Japanese omakase
- ✓MO Bar
- ✓Spa with hammam, sauna and steam room
- ✓24-hour health club
- ✓Complimentary bikes
- ✓Electric car charging
Good questions
Where is the Mandarin Oriental, Geneva?+
At 1 Quai Turrettini, on the Rhône where the river leaves the lake. The Rue du Rhône is about five minutes on foot and Cornavin station about nine.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available but is charged separately on many rates. Children aged twelve and under eat free at breakfast.
Does the hotel have parking?+
Yes. Covered self-parking and valet parking are available for a nightly charge, and there is an electric car charging station.
