Muslim-Friendly Hotels in Geneva
The Geneva Muslim-friendly hotel guide focuses on halal dining, prayer access, family suitability, and source quality while keeping uncertain details in review.
Geneva
Hotel Tiffany
Situated on a great location on the left bank of the river Rhone, the Hotel Tiffany is very close to the lake and the city center. Not as flashy and glamorous as the lakeside palaces, it still has its own charm with its stained glass and art nouveau flourishes and paintings. Considering its style, one would expect the prices here to be steep but pleasantly that is not so. The hotel is housed in a building rising 5 storeys. Leather clad armchairs and a summertime sidewalk café give an interesting touch to the hotel. The midsize bedrooms are soundproofed and have spacious bathrooms. The rooms in the attic hold their own fascination with their wooden beams, sloping walls and rooftop vistas.
Geneva
Hotel Modern
Ideally located in the centre of Geneva, just a stone’s throw from the central train station, bus station, Lake Geneva and Jet d’eau, the 3-star Hotel Moderne offers comfort at affordable rates. The hotel building is a rectangular 7-storey white structure. A breakfast room is within a low-lying glassed in extension. The hotel rooms are clean, modern and often sunny and ehave standardized furnishings. Soundproof windows cut out the noise of the traffic. The bathrooms though small are well maintained with up-to-date plumbing and clean showers. Breakfast is the only meal served by the hotel’s restaurant. However, on the premises there is an Italian and Japanese restaurant as well under separate management. Babysitting facilities and laundry and dry cleaning services are offered by the hotel.
Geneva
Hotel Beau-Rivage
Set up by the Jacques-Mayer family in 1865, the dignified and sophisticated Beau-Rivage is situated on the banks of Lake Geneva. Today the hotel is run by descendents of the same family. The hotel has hosted the rich and famous; from Sarah Bernhardt, the Empress Elizabeth (Sissi) of Austria, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to more recently Sting and Catherine Deneuve. All amenities for the modern traveller are provided in each room; two telephones and five direct lines, modem points or fax. Extensive conference facilities are available for the business traveller as well.The chef of the restaurant Le Chat-Botte oversees the banquet facilities. Le Patara, the chic Thai restaurant is in this hotel. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea and cocktails in L’Atrium Bar.
Geneva
Hotel President Wilson
Priceless antiques adorn this palatial lakeside hotel situated in the heart of the city. The 225 rooms and suites drip with luxury and style fit for a king. The ultra-luxurious suite, the Royal Suite occupies a whole wing of the building. The rooms are air conditioned with fax/modem points. Some of the rooms are non-smoking. A boon for the business traveler, this hotel has conferencing and banqueting facilities for up to 1,200 people, along with a business center. There’s entertainment galore and plenty of verve with live concerts being held in the lobby lounge tearoom. You are spoilt for choice with the array of cuisines served in the hotel restaurants. Enjoy a Lebanese meal at L’Arabesque or indulge yourself with dishes from the world over at Spice restaurant. The terrace garden surrounding the pool is the best place for an informal meal. Guests can also enjoy the use of the small gym and the spa.
Geneva
Hotel d'Angleterre
Experience Swiss homeliness in opulent surroundings in this intimate 5-star hotel which dates back to 1872. The 45 room hotel located near Cornavin station on the banks of Lake Geneva has played host to numerous successful business clients and celebrities. Mystery and magic combine with contemporary charm to ensure each guest’s stay here is a unique experience. Each room is individually decorated with plush furnishings and is fitted with fax lines and modem points. There are private balconies with some of the rooms. Wireless Internet facility is available throughout the hotel. For the health conscious, the hotel has a fitness centre with sauna.
Geneva
Hotel La Reserve
Modelled in neo-classical style along the lines of the many private villas that circle Lake Geneva, the buildings of the hotel are no more than 3 storey high. Quiet elegance and tranquility mark this hotel which is a government rated 5-star one. White walls, red-tile roofs and 8 acres of surrounding landscaped gardens that burst forth into a frenzy of tulips every year, make for a quaint, charming ambience. The accent of this hotel is on well being and tranquility. The hotel is located on the shores of Lake Geneva. It is just 3 kms from the airport and 5 kms from the city centre. Most of the rooms are either park facing or Lake facing. Luxury has not been spared to make the spacious hotel rooms comfortable for the guests. The rooms are soundproofed. Fax machines are available. The bathrooms are large and either tiled or marble clad. After a hectic day of sightseeing or business, one can relax and unwind in the bar lounge with live music by a DJ. A choice of three restaurants caters to a vast selection of tastes. The best Asian food in all of Geneva is served in the fine Chinese restaurant Tse-Fung, which is decorated in red lacquer and rich olive green silk.
Geneva
Hotel Edelweiss Manotel
Not too far from Lake Geneve, the Edelweiss Manotel is true value for money. The warmth and cosiness of an authentic Swiss chalet can be experienced here. The 42 en suite rooms in this hotel are furnished in typical alpine décor with rustic mountain furniture and are provided with telephone and mini-bar. The evenings are sure to be full of surprises at the Swiss style restaurant replete with entertainment and folk music. A stay in this hotel will make you feel you are in the Alps. A small business centre caters to the guests on business. Internet access is also provided. With all the snugness and warm hospitality you can appreciate an experience never felt before.
Geneva
Novotel Geneve Centre
This hotel is a member of a France based chain. Located in Geneva’s commercial centre it is a reliable government rated 4-star hotel. The lobby is stylishly decorated with marble trimmings. The Novotel Geneve Centre was originally a Ramada 5-star hotel hence has bedrooms larger than one would expect at a usual Novotel. Each bedroom has a writing table, a must for business travellers along with a convertible sofa/bed.
Geneva
Hotel Lido
Spread over five floors in a building just 2 blocks from the railway station, this hotel was built in 1963 and has since undergone renovations many times. This government-rated two-star hotel is simple and modest and easily affordable for the budget traveler. Pristine bathrooms with tub/shower combinations come attached with every room. The hotel also has an elevator and a breakfast room. Laundry service is also provided.
Geneva
Hotel des Tourelles
Twin towers flanking the edge of the hotel’s façade have given its name. This government-rated two-star hotel offers good value for money. This hotel has simply furnished rooms with high ceilings and in some cases balconies with a view of the Rhone. Small refrigerators are also installed in each room. Decorative marble fireplaces in some of the rooms add a touch of warmth. The staff is ever ready to help and is charming as well. The bathrooms are neat and clean and contain showers. The only meal served here is breakfast. The only downside of this hotel is the traffic noise from the busy riverside avenues nearby. This can be remedied by shutting the double glazed windows which act as a soundproofing barrier.
Geneva
Le Richemond
Wallow in the lap of luxury in one of Geneva’s most established and extravagant hotels. This hotel, run by the Armleder family since 1875 was extensively renovated in 2007 and has 98 rooms including 31 suites. Opulence is the keyword here and hotel guests get every penny worth of what they spend. Five business rooms cater to up to 500 people. Snacks and light meals can be taken at Le Cottage, situated in the tranquil surroundings of the Brunswick Gardens or you can savour Italian cuisine in the restaurant Sapori. The bar and lounge serve a wide array of cocktails and drinks. This is one of Geneva’s most fashionable places and you’re likely to meet anyone who is someone. The hotel facilities also include a spa and limousine service.
Geneva
Best Western Strasbourg & Univers
Set in a building which is over a hundred years old and constructed by an entrepreneur originally from Strasbourg, this hotel has undergone many renovations in its interior as well as its exterior, giving it a fresh and new look every time. Wooden surfaces and pastel shades give a contemporary look to some of the bedrooms while others are done up in a traditional style. The rooms on the lower floors are more spacious. Fine linens in each bedroom add to the comfort of the guests. Compact tiled bathrooms with decent plumbing are attached with every room.
Geneva
Hotel Central
For the traveller on a shoe-string budget, this hotel is a good option. Centrally located, it lives up to its name, being just a couple of blocks away from everything. The hotel is housed in only three floors of a building. The rooms are furnished with bare minimum essentials. The sixth floor reception area is adorned with carved antiques from Bali. These are souvenirs brought back by the hotel’s Danish born owner who used to manage a hotel there. Accommodations are a bit cramped here. Be prepared for minute rooms with two-tiered bunk beds. Maximum utilization of space has resulted in toilets being built in alcoves off the hallway. Larger rooms are available, but at a cost.
Geneva
Hotel Bernina
In this hotel you can find relatively comfortable accommodations at reasonable prices. Though certainly not luxurious, this hotel has clean, soundproofed, high-ceiling sunny rooms with basic minimum furniture. The lobby furniture is as practical as an airport lounge. A Pizza Hut outlet is on the ground floor.