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Swissotel Metropole Hotel - Geneva
Hotel Description
Location. The Belle Epoque Swissotel Metropole hotel in Geneva, Switzerland, is one block from Lake Geneva. St Pierre Cathedral is 500 metres from the hotel and the Grand Theatre is one kilometre away. The hotel is one kilometre from Gare de Cornavin station, and six kilometres from Geneva International Airport (GVA). Hotel Features. Built in 1854 on former battlegrounds, the lakeview Swissotel Metropole was a World War II Red Cross base. Refurbished in the 1980s, it maintains its original exterior. Guests go up a grand staircase to the high ceilinged lobby, with chandeliers and grey stone columns.
Le Grand Quai restaurant is decorated in Belle Epoque style with red and gold drapes, trompe d'oeil (eye trick) paintings and a chandelier. It serves traditional French cuisine, and guests can eat on the cobble square outside in the summer. The hotel's lobby bar has a grand piano and leather seating. Sandwiches and wine are served in the contemporary Le Bistropole restaurant.
The hotel's six meeting rooms host up to 350 people. The hotel has a mezzanine level business centre with two PCs and wireless Internet access.
The fourth floor Amrita Fitness Centre has a fully equipped gym with TV mounted exercise bikes.
Guestrooms. The Swissotel Metropole's 127 climate controlled guestrooms feature timber desks, black halogen lamps and coordinated colour schemes. All rooms have wireless Internet access, satellite television, CD/DVD players and Lavazza coffee makers. Other features include complimentary newspapers, minibars and safes. Marble bathrooms offer complimentary toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. In room massages are available on request.
Expert Tip. The lakeview rooftop terrace hosts buffet dinners in the summer. The terrace is worth visiting for its Lake Geneva views.
Check In Time - 2:00 PM
Check Out Time - NOON
Hotel Amenities
Fitness Facility
Hotel Dining
Hotel Bar
Pets Allowed
Room Service
Geneva Area Attractions
Area Attractions: The Jet d'Eau (water fountain) 500 meters The Place Neuve & Henry Dunant/Red Cross 2 Kilometers The English Garden 100 meters Palais des Nations 3 Kilometers Monument of the Port Noir 200 meters Old Town 500 meters
Driving Directions
From Geneva International Airport (GVA): Distance to Swissotel Metropole is six kilometres, approximately 15 minutes' drive.
Getting there. The airport's train station is a 300 metre walk from the Arrivals and Departures floors. Trains link to destinations across Switzerland. All trains stop at the central Geneva Cornavin station, one kilometre from the hotel. Departures are approximately every 20 minutes. Single tickets cost 5 CHF. Bus number 10 runs every 10 minutes to the city centre. Bus number 18 runs every 30 minutes to the United Nations building. Single tickets cost 2.20 CHF. The hotel's closest bus/tram stop is Metropole. Aero Ski Bus serves many French ski stations, and tickets can be purchased at the airport. Taxis wait in the terminal forecourt and cost about 35 CHF to central Geneva. The Swissotel Metropole's airport limousine service costs 120CHF. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. The hotel is on Quai General Guisan, one block from Lake Geneva. Geneva is served by an excellent tram and bus network. Tickets must be purchased in advance from vending machines, and validated prior to boarding. One day passes are available, offering unlimited travel on trains, trams, buses and 'mouette' water taxis. Secure parking is available nearby.
Driving directions. From Geneva International Airport (GVA): Follow signs for Geneva city centre. On seeing the lake, take the road Eaux Vives. After crossing a bridge, turn left. The Swissotel Metropole is on this road.
Hotel Policies & Disclaimers
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. These excellent rates are only available through us. Please do not call the property, as they will not have our discounted rates in their system. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed. Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.
Hotel Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy, hotels.com. Bookings are subject to a 25 USD fee for any CANCELLATION/CHANGE. If Cancellation occurs within the Cancellation Policy period, a charge of one- Night's room rate, tax recovery charges and service fees will be assessed. No refunds will be made for no-shows or early checkouts. Property Cancellation Policy: 24 HOURS.
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Swissotel Metropole Hotel - Geneva
