Expert reviews
“This intimate, refined 17th-century beauty slumbers against the quiet nocturnal heartbeat of the Old Town. Its 28 rooms and four junior suites are refurbished in a luxe, modern style with downy beds, stone feature walls and exposed wooden beams.”
“Hôtel les Armures is an intimate and historic hotel, located at the top of the Old Town, that was converted from four buildings dating from the 13th to 17th centuries. The guest rooms blend modern furnishings with original decorative details.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Geneva.
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Charming hotel
- Top location
- Excellent Wifi
- Comfortable beds
- Boutique style
All you need to know
Located on 1 Rue Ruits St-Pierre in the Cite district of Geneva, this elegant establishment is a staple of luxury and comfort. The hotel offers guests a perfect living condition in its stylish and luxury rooms, and an ideal setting for guests looking for excitement and thrill in the city.
The beautiful Les Armures hotel is housed in a 17th-century building that is the epitome of beauty and elegance. The hotel provides the perfect feel and atmosphere that will surely make guests feel at home while the friendly staff working in the hotel will make guests feel welcome the moment they step into the hotel.
The hotel boasts a great view of the city while the rooms in the hotel are charming and elegant. The hotel is excellently located close to the city’s landmark buildings and most famous attractions. The hotel itself is a landmark building and is regarded as one of the most beautiful and historical buildings in the city.
The busy shopping district of the city is within a 10-minute walk away from the hotel while the city’s main museums are also within a 10-minute stroll from the hotel premises. The St Pierre Cathedral is located adjoining the hotel building.
The hotel is famous for housing and welcoming a lot of foreign and notable dignitaries over the years. Bill Clinton and John F. Kennedy are two of the US Presidents to have stayed in the hotel’s lovely rooms.
The hotel rooms are well-furnished and well-equipped with amenities and facilities. The hotel offers guests several classic French cuisines and cheese options such as Raclette and Fondue.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
11 February 2024
Super friendly and helpful. Comfortable and welcoming. A home from home.
The property was lovely and the service was excellent a special thank you to Darya on front of house (apologies if spelt wrong) and Roman in the restaurant.
Missing coffee machine and lack of conditioner in the bathroom otherwise it would have been a 10 score.
6 February 2024
Loved the hotel but next time will try a different restaurant
Lovely boutique hotel in a perfect location.
The restaurant had a great atmosphere. Very traditional menu which lacked variety and the food was merely okay.
29 January 2024
Exceptional
A cozy, warm ambiance in a perfect location with a fantastic and kind staff.
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29 January 2024
Very good
Amazing location. They also have a wonderful restaurant in the hotel which is really good for Swiss food.
25 January 2024
Exceptional
cool breakfast and helpful staff
18 January 2024
Exceptional
Excellent hotel - quality in every detail, comfortable, clean, good breakfast and restaurant. Unique staff - attentive, friendly, helps in resolving all issues! Thank you!
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11 January 2024
I will return to the hotel
The bedding Metrics and bed sheets were so comfortable Concierge and Reception are excellent Simple and quiet Resturant
I think the in room fridge needs more variety of snacks and drinks
9 January 2024
Exceptional stay in a very historic hotel
The hotel staff is amazing and the hotel is charming with the decor and history. Location is excellent, easy to walk anywhere is the old town area. Close to restaurants, shopping and the lake. Really recommend the hotel restaurant, great food and very historic
Loved everything
8 January 2024
Charming hotel in a strategic location.
Love it
Nothing
7 January 2024
We left our Heart in the Heart of Geneva
It was just a beautiful room with wonderful architectural features and details. The bed was super comfortable and very large. The location was just incredible. Within walking distance to so many great Swiss restaurants and shopping. A truly magical experience.
The breakfast was delicious and wonderfully set up but we thought that 39 Swiss Francs for a person for breakfast food was a bit too steep. Though it is nice to have a toilet in a separate room from the rest of the bathroom, the inconvenience of having to go back and forth to wash you hands was a wee bit annoying.
6 January 2024
Best place in Geneva
Boutique hotel in Geneva best location. Close to all museums, shops and restaurants. Staff is extremely professional and friendly.
Nothing
12 December 2023
Most memorable stay. Would highly recommend
Everything. Exceptional staff
9 December 2023
Historic property, expertly restored and updated.
Location, facilities & staff
N/A
6 December 2023
Great Stay. Will come back agaib
Great hotel. Lovely rooms, nice and cosy and great staff. The breakfast was ok, I am tricky as I am gluten free so there wasnt a lot of choice for continental breakfast but the food was good and I really enjoyed everything about the hotel.
17 November 2023
Amazing, will stay there again when I go back.
The location is perfect and the restaurant was amazing. Staff were very helpful and hotel was clean and cozy. Perfect location to spend a few days in Geneva.
14 November 2023
Looking forward to next stay!
High end boutique hotel in the old town of Geneva. Classy, without being snobbish and an absolute superb hotel-restaurant just around the corner. Great service so definitely coming back.
12 November 2023
A sophisticated retreat
Location, sophisticated decor, elegant & professional service
7 November 2023
Exceptional
A Classic. Wonderful staff.
6 November 2023
Very enjoyable stay and loved the history in this area
We loved the location and easy walking to most places The hotel was well appointed and enjoyed the sitting room with the quite space The restaurant was amazing and thoroughly enjoyed the whole atmosphere
Everything was good thank you
4 November 2023
Could have spent a few more days at this hotel
It was beautiful and in a great location. Excellent service
1 November 2023
Beautiful stay in old town Geneva!
Amazing location in the heart of old town and easy access to the city center and lake area. Very friendly staff. Access to beautiful gym with sauna, steam room. Very comfortable room, area extremely quiet.
Difficult to get in and out of shower/bath due to large step down.
30 October 2023
Absolutely the best service!!
This small hotel is a gem!! Everything is perfect but the front desk staff was incredible. I got sick and they did everything to make me feel comfortable. I strongly recommend Les Armures
I like everything
25 October 2023
Overall, it is a good hotel. I will choose it again next time I come to Geneva.
· The room is very clean and tidy, making people feel very warm. The various toiletries and towels provided in the shower room are very satisfactory. · The staff at the front desk had a very good service attitude when I checked in. She was also enthusiastic and used a detailed map to introduce me to surrounding attractions and recommended restaurants. · The hotel is located in the old town, so when you walk to Lake Geneva, you can see many interesting buildings and feel the retro atmosphere, which is very suitable for city walking.
For first-time visitors, this place is not very easy to find. The hotel's facade is not particularly obvious. Please don't trust the instructions of Google Maps. It will fool you around... When you see the hotel's restaurant with the same name, turn left and go straight.
21 October 2023
Great Hotel and amazing staff.
The best set up that one could wish for.
The location is good but challenging for other due to the Hill.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Business facilities
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Transport
- - Public transport tickets
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Face masks for guests available
15 February 2024
We’ll be back …
Very friendly personnel. Lovely room. Clean and cosy. Feeling at home abroad.
Can’t find a thing.