Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva
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Lonely Planet review
It was ridiculed for years as Geneva's ugly duckling, albeit a duckling with five stars and a Noga Hilton label. But since the Kempinski luxury hoteliers got their hands on it, the place has soared in the style stakes.
Ode to design is what this eight-storey, 1980s block screams. A mirage of glistening glass balconies and reflective windows, the freshly gutted interior is a slick mix of contemporary furnishings and soft grey and slate-blue lake-inspired hues. Something of a one-stop shop, the vast low-ceilinged lobby doubles as boutique shopping mall, while a theatre and nightclub rock the basement. But it is Floor 2 where the real action is: Watch the city's iconic Jet d'Eau gush sky-high in Le Lounge; hang out over breakfast, coffee or lunch on teak decking in Le Grill; or sip cocktails with a hip pre-clubbing set in Le Bar. Apart suites have their own private lift for bodyguards - ensure your PA briefs the hotel on what flowers, chocolates, art works and books you like prior to arrival.
Services & facilities
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Guest services
- Room service (24 hours)
- Tour assistance
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Tours/ticket assistance
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Housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
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- Nightclub
- Poolside bar
- Bar/lounge
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Cards accepted
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American express
- Jcb international
- Diners club
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Wi-Fi/internet access
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed internet
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Pets
- Pets allowed
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Family
- Babysitting or childcare
- Suitable for children
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Shop
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
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Spa
- Spa services on site
- Hair salon
- Beauty services
- Health club
- Steam room
- Massage - spa treatment room(s)
- Full-service health spa
- Sauna
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Swimming pool
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Swim-up bar
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Parking
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Secure parking
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Outdoor space
- Patio
- Rooftop terrace
- Garden
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Transport/transfers
- Limo or town car service available
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Kids club
- Children's club
- Supervised childcare/activities
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Non-smoking
- Smoke-free property
- Designated smoking areas
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Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Luggage storage
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Air Conditioning
- Air-conditioned public areas
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Concierge
- Concierge services
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Accessibility
- Elevator/lift
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Bureau de Change/ATM
- Currency exchange
- Atm/banking
Description
Location. Located in central Geneva, Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva is near the airport and close to Paquis Baths, Geneva City Hall, and CICG Congress Centre. Nearby points of interest also include Jet d'Eau Fountain and Saint-Pierre Cathedral.
Hotel Features. Dining options at Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva include 3 restaurants. A swim-up bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge are open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The hotel serves buffet breakfasts (surcharges apply). Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, a health club, a sauna, a steam room, and a children's club. The property's full-service health spa has body treatments, massage/treatment rooms, facials, and beauty services. This 5-star property has a 24-hour business center and offers a meeting/conference room, secretarial services, and technology support staff. Complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access is available in public areas. This Geneva property has 1076 square meters of event space consisting of banquet facilities, a ballroom, and exhibit space. For a surcharge, the property offers a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request). Wedding services, concierge services, limo/town car service, and tour/ticket assistance are available. Guest parking is limited, and available on a limited first-come, first-served basis (surcharge). Additional property amenities include a rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. This is a smoke-free property. A total renovation of this property was completed in June 2010.
Guestrooms. 412 air-conditioned guestrooms at Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva feature iPod docking stations and minibars. Accommodations offer city, lake, or courtyard views. Beds come with premium bedding. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, bidets, makeup/shaving mirrors, and designer toiletries. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. In addition to desks and complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer multi-line phones with voice mail. Plasma televisions have premium satellite channels, DVD players, and TV Internet access (surcharge). CD players, complimentary bottled water, and safes are also provided. Guests may request in-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and extra towels/bedding. A nightly turndown service is offered and housekeeping is available daily.