InterContinental Hotel, Geneva
Expert reviews
“If you’d like to brush shoulders with some international pooh-bahs, then book a room at the InterContinental, Geneva’s go-to spot for high-level peace talks and news conferences.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Geneva.
What guests liked
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
InterContinental is an elegant hotel is located at an ideal location which is only a few minutes away from the nearby airport terminal. The hotel gives a magnificent view of mount Blanc along with the whole city from its top floors. It is closely knitted to all the prime locations including the United Nation and CIGC congress center.
Talking about what the hotel offers, it has a massive interior with spacious suites and rooms for the guests. There’s free Wi-Fi within the premises of the hotel which is centrally air-conditioned.
The amenities offered by the hotels are premium featuring access to 5000 and more digital newspapers on your tablet or smartphone. It provides you with quality cuisine which is distinctive in taste. From international to seasonal, quality food is served at all times. The restaurant has an exclusive wine collection along with a great poolside view to enjoy your meal.
One can find multiple bars featuring various drinks and live music sessions. One can peacefully enjoy their reading with a glass of great wine by the bar.
The hotel also has a spa which gives multiple massages ad beauty treatments for all the guests. The hotel has an outdoor pool which is open free of cost for all, along with the pool there are recreational centers. One can spend the warm summery days in the peaceful aura of the hotel ad have a splendid time.
The airport is not more than a five-minute drive away from the hotel.
Location
Recent guest reviews
19 August 2025
Lobna made my stay truly special at InterContinental Geneva
I truly enjoyed my stay at InterContinental Geneva; it was one of the best experiences I’ve had. I would like to especially thank Lobna for her high professionalism, her constant warm smile at the reception, and her continuous support with every request we made. I sincerely wish her all the best and continued success
26 July 2025
Perfect in all areas
Staff a ten out of ten
Nothing to dislike
2 July 2025
Trading on former glories, one or two staff ok, but rest of them arrogant
Not a lot, breakfast perhaps
No aircobditioning in common areas Pool closes at 7pm Pool restaurant finishes too early Was ignored by staff when enquired about the main restaurant, maybe not dressed to their liking
5 June 2025
Passable
The stay was ok but it is not 5 stars hotel
Location and very expensive
14 April 2025
I wouldn’t come back again as the money paid worthless
It is a bit far from city centre and nothing close to the hotel
8 April 2025
A great stay
Clean, comfortable, positive staff
Nothing
28 March 2025
Poor
Nothing in particular except staff
24 January 2025
Bad
the staff only
everything there you have to pay even the parking also our laundry for cleaning we paid 500 F around 2000 AED 🤯
27 December 2024
Love to stay
Good location
Toilet table is too small
26 December 2024
Exceptional
Amazing breakfast! Many Gluten Free options, bakery, classic english breakfast but also cheese
21 October 2024
Passable
location, necessary room upgrade, staff
no breakfast included, original room assignment
20 October 2024
Always a go to, comfy, convenient, great facilities, great food and service.
All good, always like IH in Geneva.
Nothing all good.
23 August 2024
Exceptional
The best location
13 August 2024
A home away from home in one of the nicest neighborhoods in Geneva
A vintage yet extremely comfy and well maintained building, the Intercontinental Hotel Geneva is a place that stands out in History, having welcomed both great events and great people over the past six decades. It's always a pleasure to stay there and be greeted by the exceptionally friendly and dedicated staff. Bravo and keep up the good work!
Nothing could have been better.
19 July 2024
really good stay
really friendly staff and yummy hotel breakfast ,theres a bus station right next to the hotel so its easy to go around. we only ordered ubers though and everything was close there are bidets in the bathrooms!!!a special and important feature
19 July 2024
Exceptional
Impeccable service, fantastic views, quality environment
Everything was amazing, nothing to criticize
30 June 2024
Amazing!
All
Nothing maybe the eggs with cream but you can order without
28 June 2024
Pleasant
Great customer service.
Waited too long to get a room after a 10 hour overnight flight.
15 May 2024
Thank you, Intercontinental Geneva, for the wonderful upgrade and exceptional service that made our
To the wonderful staff of the Intercontinental Geneva, My wife and I would like to express our deepest gratitude for making our six-month wedding anniversary truly unforgettable. Your generous upgrade was an unexpected and delightful surprise that added an extra layer of magic to our special day. From the moment we arrived, we were treated with warmth and exceptional service. Every detail was perfect, and the luxurious accommodations exceeded our expectations. Our stay at the Intercontinental Geneva will forever hold a special place in our hearts. We are already looking forward to returning to your beautiful hotel for future celebrations. With sincere thanks, AMINE BOUDRAA
4 May 2024
Exceptional
I really enjoyed staying here. All staff are super friendly and helpful!
1 May 2024
10/10 experience
excellent breakfast , Excellent staff , very clean , very big , nice spa ,nice people and staff , very helpful staff.
14 December 2023
Fabulous
Awesome breakfast, amazing staff, great hotel overall.
4 December 2023
Very nice!
The breakfast was Wonderful!
Don't have indoor swimming pool and the sauna closes at 9PM. Rooms could have more space.
26 November 2023
Exceptional
Location, room and facilities and excellent service
Did not find anything bad during my stay
16 November 2023
Fabulous
Location, spacious and clean room, responsive staff
9 November 2023
I WILL BE BACK!
Everything
N/a
7 November 2023
Great perfect hotel luxury service
The staff was amazing very kind helpful and respectful I have traveled a lot been in many hotels but this hotel was the best never ever seen staff like them. The breakfast was great quality and presentation and the area for it. Awesome hotel I would like to visit again.
Nothing
27 October 2023
I had a lovely experience
room service and the friendly staff. Also the water glasses in the foyer which was refreshing after a long day
16 October 2023
It was as expected. Nice.
It was as expected. Nice.
24 September 2023
Exceptional
A very fine place to stay. Food is excellent. Views unbeatable. Staff very attentive. Could not be nicer.
There is nothing to complain about. One knows the cost of staying in a top of the line hotel.
13 September 2023
Fabulous
all are good
the Lebanese food was not so good
9 September 2023
Exceptional
The hotel is elegant and classy Loved the staff and how professional they act and treat people.
Nothing.
28 August 2023
Excellent overall
Lovely hotel with superb interior design and excellent overall facilities and services.
The bathroom design in the standard room has several faults that could be easily corrected. Hard to believe that this is still unsolved.
27 August 2023
Passable
The hospitality and the staff all perfect . Regarding the location nice and quite
The food then I complained to the concierge no action. Bathroom toooooo old
25 August 2023
Very good staff throughout the hotel especially Vincent and reception team
Well designed
Nothing
25 August 2023
Beautiful hotel in a lovely area with fabulous staff.
Staff were most attentive and friendly. Facility was beautiful.
Pool is not (private) for hotel guests only.
14 August 2023
Stylish hotel with nice views on the lake. Recommendable.
Great location. Outstanding architecture and style. Room with splendid views - except for two giant cranes working in the opposite building.
11 August 2023
The staff are frindly specially the girl from Algeria in the reception she was so friendly and helpful
Every thing was amazing
No thing
10 August 2023
very good
pool with hot water like jacuzzi kids play room luxury hotel and nice personel
2 August 2023
Overall, very good!
I loved how close it is to the United Nations Headquarters, the pool, and the overall artsy vibe of the hotel. The food at the restaurant downstairs, particularly the breakfast they offer, was absolutely delicious.
The mini-bar is way too overpriced, but the daily complementary tea in your room is a nice touch. One of the employees had a "mean French girl" attitude, butchering my last name every single time she saw me and then laughing about it, which I did not appreciate - it's not a difficult surname to pronounce, and if it was genuinely hard for her to do so, I'd rather she just stopped trying... That said, the rest of the employees I've met during my stay there were extremely professional and courteous, though.
24 July 2023
Very good
Rooms were spacious, the staff members were friendly and eager to serve us. The swimming pool was good for my kids and they like it
The location is far from the center, it is good location if you have a car. The price is expensive for a hotel that is away from the attractions
12 July 2023
Very enjoyable apart from lack of access to pool. The storm had passed by morning so not sure wdidn?
Room service was good, room very cool on an extremely hot night!!
Pool was closed due to thunderstorm.
1 July 2023
Highly recommend but for the $600 I paid per night they should give complimentary breakfast and movie channels.
Free use of business center, internet, pool & 24hr gym, free water and a bath in the room. Staff were fantastic, breakfast and restaurants and room service were fantastic. Not too close to the city so no loud traffic or crowds noise. Taxi always wait there.
Hotel walls were too thin, you can hear your neighbors using the toilet or shower as the pipes groans and the rain against the windows at night is loud and wind makes the windows groan. No free movies and no free breakfast, you have to pay.
30 June 2023
Overall it was good.
check in was easy .
the front desk at times would ignore and not answer .
20 June 2023
excellent
customer friendly staff
location away from center
26 March 2023
Very good
Loved the bed!!!
No airport shuttle.p
27 February 2023
we loved the hotel , amazing food at the bar , friendly staff . We felt at home away from home.
Friendly staff , very warm welcome . The hotel is also 20 mjn walk from the lake .
Beautiful lobby area .
10 January 2023
Fabulous
Staff
Location
10 November 2022
Great stay in a very impressive hotel
This was my first time staying at this hotel. The reception staff were friendly but perhaps a bit new and did take a bit of time to check me in but made up for it by being warm and welcoming. Also there wasn't a line to check in when I arrived and I was seen to immediately. The hotel decor is lovely, and the lobby is welcoming with a lot of space to lounge around, have a drink and wait for a friend. Location wise its great - about 10 min to the airport. I had a suite on the 17th floor and had amazing views of the city and the lake. The rooms are bright and airy and spacious and well appointed. I was very impressed with the vegetarian and vegan options in the room service menu, which were more extensive than most of the other hotels I've stayed at.
A minor area of improvement would be that there could be usd charging points by the bedside. You get this at the four seasons now which is great as plugging your phone in overnight next to your bed is something we all need to do these days.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hammam
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Massage chair
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (seasonal)
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Board games/puzzles
- - Indoor play area
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Transport
- - Public transport tickets
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
- - Visual aids: Braille
Pool and wellness
- - Heated pool
- - Pool bar
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available

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17 October 2025
Disappointed. Would not return.