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Geneva
Hotels
Our choice of Geneva's
best character hotels.
As a popular convention
centre Geneva hotels are often booked up quickly, particularly if they
are close to the financial and fashion areas. The Hotel
Des Bergues lies in close proximity to these districts and also offers
stunning views of the Jet d'Eau and the Mont Blanc.
Hotel
Beau Rivage *****
Quai Du Mont Blanc, Geneva
It almost doesn't matter where you stay in Geneve, the city is
that cool. But as long as you're there, you may as well stay in a cool
play like Beau Rivage. It's on Lake Geneva, plus it's got a great view
of the Alps and Mont-Blanc. It's been open since 1865 and is considered
one of Switzerland's most romantic properties... (more)
Hotel
d'Angleterre *****
Quai Du Mont Blanc, Geneva
The Hotel d'Angleterre has a lake-side position, great views of
Lake Geneva to Mont Blanc, dates back to 1872, and is renowned for its
Swiss hospitality... (more)
Hotel
Des Bergues *****
Quai Des Bergues, Geneva
Founded in 1834, the Hotel des Bergues was the first hotel in
Geneva. Ever since, world statesman, princes and kings have found this
five star hotel a home from home. Housed in a magnificent neo-classical
building, it aims to raise hospitality to an art form, combining modern
efficiency and traditional service... (more)
Essential
Geneva
Quick guide
to Switzerland's city.
Geneva
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Introduction
Just
a stone's throw from the French border, Geneva is the most chic and cosmopolitan
of all the Swiss cities. Its alpine location and proximity to the River
Rhone provide some awesome views. Geneva has played a key role in the
development of international relations and is home the headquarters of
the World Health Organisation and the International Red Cross.
Top
8 Sights
1. Palais Des Nations - Residence of the European headquarters
of the UN. Many world leaders have met in this architecturally impressive
building.
2. Pont Du
Mont-Blanc - Stand in the centre of this bridge and gaze in awe at
the snowy summit of Mont Blanc, with the added bonus in the summer months
of admiring Europe's tallest fountain, Jet d'Eau.
3. Musee Rath - Archaeology and contemporary art exhibitions feature
in Swiitzerland's first fine art museum built in the early nineteenth
century.
4. Monument De La Reformation - Huge granite statues pay homage
to protestant figures such as Calvin and Knox while there are also memorials
to Zwingli and Martin Luther.
5. Hotel De Ville - Inside the town hall is the Alabama Hall where,
in 1864, countries signed the Geneva convention, paving the way for the
International Red Cross.
6. Cathedrale St Pierre - Climb the north tower of this incongruously-shaped
church for a panoramic view of the city. Fascinating archaeological excavations
lie underneath the Cathedral.
7. Place Neuve - Geneva's central square, home to the Musee Rath
and the Grand Theatre (opera house).
8. Musee d'Art et d'Histoire - Here lies the largest collection
of Egyptian art in Switzerland, 17th century weapons and a room of alpine
landscapes in the mother of all culture museums.
That's
Entertainment
1. Le Baroque - Yuppie types frequent this lavishly decorated bar.
2. Arthur's - Popular multi-level club spinning house music to
a packed crowd.
3. Griffin's - Dress smartly for live rhythm and blues during week
nights.
4. Le Lion d'Or - Local celebrity chefs spice up their seasonal
menus with a variety of delicacies.
Essential
Info
Currency - The unit of currency is the Swiss
Franc (SF) divided into 100 centimes. There are 1.50 SF to the US dollar,
about the same to the euro and 2.40 SF to the pound sterling.
Weather
- Summers are generally warm but winters are cold and often damp. Highest
temperatures average 25C in the months of July and August.
Airports
- Cointrin Airport (3 miles NW of city centre) Buses run at regular
intervals to the city centre with a journey time of 20 minutes. Trains
run every 15 minutes to the city's main station Gare Cornavin, taking
approximately six minutes.
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