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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Recent guest reviews
19 July 2024
Wonderful experience.
Beautiful and charming hotel. Every detail (linens, towels, robes, complimentary toiletries, decor) was wonderful. The staff was friendly, pleasant, helpful, and extremely responsive. The associated cafe was delicious and the morning breakfast was fantastic. Even room service exceeded our expectations.
15 July 2024
Wonderful say. Would come here again
Location was perfect. Small boutique hotel. Staff very helpful. Beds super comfortable. Breakfast was great. Would recommend this hotel
Nothing
12 July 2024
Elegant, updated hotel in the heart of the old town.
Great location in old town. Beautifully updated.
Nothing.
12 July 2024
Wonderful time in Geneva
Location was perfect. Small quaint boutique hotel. Breakfast was perfect. Definitely can recommend
Loved it all
1 July 2024
Fabulous location, facility within Old Town of Geneva which provides a six star experience.
Charming boutique hotel located in heart of Old Village. Staff courteous, friendly and extremely accommodating. Within walking distance to Lake, restaurants, shopping, etc. Restaurant one of oldest in Switzerland and deserves its reputation for authentic Swiss food and superb service. Would recommend to anyone! If we could, we would give Les Armours six stars.
Nothing except shower/tub could use a handicap railing.
30 June 2024
We chose to stay at a lovely luxury hotel for our final three days in Europe. This was it!
Hotel Les Armures is exceptional in every way. It's located in the old center of Geneva, which is perfect...though take a taxi if you have luggage since the historic center was built on a hilltop and it's a hike seriously uphill or up cobbled stairs from the lake level parts of the city. But it's the right place to stay. Inside, it's a beautifully designed and decored hotel....boutiquish in size. Front desk is always staffed and you can't walk in or out without hearing "Bonjour." Entire staff was friendly, always helpful and kind (especially Daria at the front desk). Our room was luxurious and seemed like new (best shower in six weeks in Europe). While we never once saw a maid, every day while we were at breakfst our room was immediately and quickly cleaned. At night, while we were out at dinner, our bed was turned down with chocolates awaiting. Breakfast was a delight and so convenient--maybe just include it in your reservation. The hotels restaurant is right around the corner and rated one of the best in Geneva (we can confirm). This is a rare hotel that is doing everything right.
Nothing was wrong here. No problems or issues. We loved it.
25 June 2024
Exceptional
The hotel is a restful oasis of quiet in the historic heart of Geneva. Guests are welcomed by a friendly and helpful staff. An excellent restaurant in the same building offers traditional cuisine.
room price
23 June 2024
An excellent place to rest and see the city.
The hotel is centrally located in the old town surrounded by history and wonderful restaurants and cafes. The staff were outstanding, Special shout out to David and Thom. Room was beautifully decorated and had everything we could ask for. The breakfast was excellent too.
22 June 2024
Great boutique hotel
Perfect location, located in the old town and close to the centre Staff friendliness The room quality was excellent and the hotel is decorated with a lot of taste Btw the restaurant is excellent too
None to be fair…
17 June 2024
Exceptional
Location and comfort
17 June 2024
Small but perfectly formed.
Absolutely stunning hotel with excellent staff, 9/10 for attention to detail. The only Hotels I've stayed that would be better would be some of the five-star hotels in the big chains like the Ritz-Carlton group, but in Switzerland and this time of year you'd be talking multiples of the price we paid to stay here. Genuinely brilliant boutique Hotel. Location was probably the best of any city stay hotel I've been to. Thanks to Tom especially for his help with booking tickets etc. Hotel restaurant was also a genuine treat with the traditional Swiss Fare explained by good waiting staff. Well worth booking for your first night in my opinion.
Rooms are adequate in relation to size for two 6 footers like myself and my wife but no more. That said this is a boutique hotel right at the old town and advertised as such.
13 June 2024
Good for 2 nights
Great staff and location
Small rooms,air conditioning not cold
2 June 2024
Excellent week-end
La situation le calme
26 May 2024
A perfect experience
What a lovely stay! Everything was PERFECT: 1. Had booked for one night the standard bedroom and then the suite for the second night. Upon arrival they informed us we had been upgraded for the suite for the first night as well so we would not have to make a bedroom change. 2. The hotel is so perfectly located, right in the middle of old town. If you like fondue, you cannot miss their restaurant. 3. Their staff was attentive, professional and efficient. They even left a card, a box of chocolates, cookies and fresh fruits in the bedroom for my husband’s birthday. 4. The confort and cleanliness of the room. All and all a place to not miss when in Geneva, definitely my go to for my next stay!
Nothing, only that I could not stay longer.
26 May 2024
A perfect experience
What a lovely stay! Everything was PERFECT: 1. Had booked for one night the standard bedroom and then the suite for the second night. Upon arrival they informed us we had been upgraded for the suite for the first night as well so we would not have to make a bedroom change. 2. The hotel is so perfectly located, right in the middle of old town. If you like fondue, you cannot miss their restaurant. 3. Their staff was attentive, professional and efficient. They even left a card, a box of chocolates, cookies and fresh fruits in the bedroom for my husband’s birthday. 4. The confort and cleanliness of the room. All and all a place to not miss when in Geneva, definitely my go to for my next stay!
Nothing, only that I could not stay longer.
21 April 2024
We really enjoyed our stay here and will be returning. you get what you pay for.
Wonderful hotel, stunning room and facilities with a great location in the town centre.
Difficult to get into the restaurant next door as part of the hotel.
22 March 2024
Exceptional
Heating to high
21 March 2024
It is value for money.
The location is perfect. Very close to main district , shopping area, lake and restaurants.
5 March 2024
Lovely property and staff, terribly hot room
The property is ideally located in the Old Town. It is tastefully designed. The staff were professional, warm, welcoming and helpful. The restaurant was a great traditional Swiss spot, very popular, with a good atmosphere, and well trained staff. The fondue was huge!
It was very unfortunate how hot the room was and there was seemingly nothing that could be done. It was a maximum of 10 degrees outside in the day time (would have been much lower at night) and yet the room was searing hot at 24 degrees due to overuse of central heating. The air con didn’t work (apparently a Swiss regulation given the time of the year), the window opened onto a noisy road. We were given a fan but when we turned the lights off the plug sockets turned off. Eventually after a number of visits by the staff with me in my pyjamas, we got the fan to work. We slept very badly due to the noise and heat. This was a great shame given the property is quite £££.
2 March 2024
Exceptional
Excellent staff.
29 February 2024
Enjoyable and relaxing hotel
The room The friendly staff at reception and restaurant specially (Jiromme) The breakfast The location and proximity to the shopping area
20 February 2024
Will definitely return
So comfortable and very attentive staff.
A few things weren’t working properly, perhaps maintenance need to pay closer attention.
15 February 2024
Wonderful break, would definitely book again
High quality room, attentive staff
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15 February 2024
We’ll be back …
Very friendly personnel. Lovely room. Clean and cosy. Feeling at home abroad.
Can’t find a thing.
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
21 July 2024
Boutique hôtel with vieille ville charm
Very clean and elegant hotel with great service. Small but mighty. It’s so central so location is perfect and nighttime walks were delightful. The staff were always greeting you or offering help if needed.
Not a view in the room we ordered.