The Novotel Geneve Centre stands at 19 Rue de Zurich, in the lively Pâquis area between the station and the lake, and it is a four-star hotel with 206 rooms. It is one of the best-equipped hotels in the district for families and groups, with five room types from standard doubles to executive rooms with a private terrace, superior suites and family rooms with two double beds. Facilities include a full-service spa with facials and massages, a sauna, a steam room, a hammam and a solarium, a 24-hour gym, a playground, a bar and a Gourmet Bar restaurant serving French dishes with healthy and family options. Rooms are air conditioned and have free Wi-Fi, a smart television, a minibar, a kettle and a safe, and cribs are free on request. Guests receive a free public transport perk, and the hotel holds a Green Key sustainability certificate.
Location and getting around
Cornavin station is about six minutes away on foot and the Mole tram stop four, so the trains to the airport, Lausanne and the mountains are close. The Pâquis baths are nine minutes away, the Rue du Rhône about eleven and the Jet d’Eau and Saint-Pierre Cathedral around seventeen.
The United Nations is a short drive away and the airport about fourteen minutes by car. Restaurants are within two minutes of the door. Covered parking is available for a daily fee, with an electric charging station and a height limit, so drivers should check that their vehicle fits.
Rooms and facilities
The executive rooms with a terrace and the superior suites are the choice for extra space, while the family rooms suit four. Rollaway beds are not available, so choose the room type for your group when you book. Breakfast is a buffet and is charged separately, with children aged fifteen and under eating free, and spa treatments need a reservation. Pets are accepted for a nightly fee. Early check-in and late check-out carry a charge and depend on availability, and city tax is collected per person per night at the hotel.
Who it suits
Families, business travellers and visitors who want a modern, well-equipped hotel with a spa and a gym close to the station rather than in the old town. It is a practical base for day trips by rail and for conferences at the nearby international organisations. The Pâquis area has many restaurants from Lebanese to Thai, though it is busier and less polished than the lakeside streets. Free cancellation is offered on selected rates only, so compare options before you pay.
Why stay here
- ✓206 air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Family rooms and executive terrace rooms
- ✓Spa with hammam, sauna and steam room
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Gourmet Bar restaurant
- ✓Playground
- ✓Covered parking and electric charging
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Good questions
How far is the Novotel Geneve Centre from the station?+
Cornavin station is about six minutes on foot, and the Mole tram stop is four minutes away.
Does the hotel have a spa?+
Yes, a full-service spa with a sauna, steam room and hammam, plus a 24-hour gym. Massages need a reservation.
Is it good for families?+
Yes. There are family rooms with two double beds, free cribs on request, a playground, and children aged fifteen and under eat free at breakfast.
