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Swissotel Metropole in Geneve, Switzerland |
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Swissotel Metropole
34 Quai General Guisan
Geneve, Switzerland 1204
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| Belle epoque splendor by the shores of Lake Geneva
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Amenities | Recreation | Features | Reviews
Swissotel Metropole Amenities
On the fourth floor the hotel offers the compact Amrita fitness center, with exercise machines, weights, and exercise bikes with TVs mounted in front of them. Seven meeting rooms (five on the ground floor and two on the top floor) can be used separately or combined for events catering to up to 350 people. On the mezzanine level behind near the reception area is the Swissoffice, with two PC terminals and other office equipment.
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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.
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Features
What to expect: This grand hotel was built on the site of ancient battlements in 1854 and hosted the likes of Richard Wagner. In WWII the Red Cross took it over. It closed for renovations for five years in 1980 but preserves its original façade. Guestrooms were also renovated between 2000 and 2003. On entering, guests sweep up a staircase to reception. With its high ceilings, faux gray stone pillars, and glittering chandeliers it has a monumental feel that attracts mainly business clients. Amenity highlights: On the fourth floor of the hotel, the Amrita fitness center offers weights and a range of exercise machines and bikes, the latter equipped with TV sets. Six meeting rooms can accommodate up to 350 people on the ground and fifth floors. The Swissoffice provides two PC terminals and other office equipment. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas and guestrooms. Insider tip: In summer, hotel staff open the rooftop terrace for buffet dinners (Thursday to Saturday) to take advantage of the mild weather and spectacular views north across the lake. In the colder months it is worth coming up here to see if the door to the terrace is open, as the views are just as captivating any time of year.
Le Grand Quai - All the splendor of the Belle Epoque awaits diners here whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The walls are enlivened by gentle trompe l'oeil rural scenes, heavy red and gold taffeta drapes hang voluptuously from the ceiling and all lit up by a grand chandelier. In summer tables are also set up outside on the cobbled square. Cuisine is mainly classical French. Bar - This quiet low lit piano bar opens onto the right side of the lobby, separating it from the Le Grand Quai restaurant. Guests plunge into leather armchairs or perch on a bar stool, gently accompanied in the evening by a some melodious tinkling on the grand piano. Le Bistropôle - Opened in May, 2004, this reaturant offers sandwiches and wines by the glass in a contemporary setting.
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Swissotel Metropole Reviews
| Traveler Ratings Summary for Swissotel Metropole
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Overall: 4.67 |
Service
4.67 |
Condition
4.67 |
Cleanliness
5.00 |
Comfort
4.17 |
Recommend
100 % |
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| Nothing to be surpised by |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Almost everithings as expected, I would say the swiss predictability
Reviewed by traveler from Monaco on July 26, 2006 |
| Metropole Hotel, downtown Geneva |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| location is good; service is good; only real drawback is that the rooms are tiny, and whether you get two single beds vs 1 large one there really is no difference: the two singles have no where to go except butted up against each other.
Reviewed by traveler from new york on June 21, 2006 |
| Very comfortable hotel in central Geneva |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| My mother and I found this hotel in the center of the Geneva shopping district extremely accomodating. The service was excellent and my mother enjoyed having both Lake Geneva and the (very tony) shopping district so close, particularly since I had to leave her alone during the day while I attended business meetings. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone travelling for business or lesiure.
Reviewed by traveler from Pittsburgh, PA on May 25, 2006 |
| Excellent choice |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Listen to this--so I go for a run, come in the front door and they have a towel and an ice cold bottle of water for me! Helped me find a local doctor and refused to let me carry my bag up the five steps to the elevator.
Reviewed by traveler from Pittsford NY USA on May 3, 2006 |
| Solid, well maintained hotel in the Geneva Area |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I stayed here for 4 days during the winter. I am a pretty tough critic from all my travel and I was suitably impressed. The only downside was the restaurant. I went there one night because I was too tired too venture out of the hotel. I normally avoid hotel restaurants unless I know of a particular chef there due to high expense and uncreative cuisine. This restaurant wnet even below my normal standards on both points.
Reviewed by traveler from Pacific Palisades, CA on January 21, 2005 |
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