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
23 March 2024
Pleasant
Fantastic staff across the board. Great breakfast and super door team
Room was not sound proof, could hear the next door resident
4 March 2024
Could be better if you’re paying for a luxury 5 star hotel
It’s a beautiful property which is well connected to the bus terminal
Location is slightly off the central area so kinda 20 minutes by bus Bathrooms are TINY - so if you’re travelling with family / elderly it’s a huge issue Pool - it’s an outdoor pool when we all know the weather in Switzerland is cold. Meaning the pool can only be used for 3 months in a year and we couldn’t use it (like many others) Cost is top end but it’s not a luxurious property and this is based on our stay in hundreds of hotels while travelling 20-25 countries till date
16 February 2024
Great, short stay in Geneva
Amazing staff that are extremely helpful; we had a problem with the wifi and they went above and beyond to help us fix it. Breakfast was very good. Room is comfortable. Overall had a very nice stay here
Location isn't very close to city center; however, there are frequent busses that are free and take you directly to the center very easily. Ask for a bus pass that will help you get around
11 February 2024
My Intercontinental Geneva stay had ups and downs but was enjoyable with room for improvement.
I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Intercontinental Geneva, and I must say, my experience was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I arrived, the staff went above and beyond to ensure I felt welcomed and valued. The gym facilities were top-notch, allowing me to maintain my fitness routine while away from home. The grand lobby exuded elegance and sophistication, setting the perfect tone for my stay. After a long day of meetings, unwinding in the sauna and hammam was pure bliss. And let’s not forget the breakfast spread – absolutely delicious and offered a wide variety of options to suit every palate. Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The Intercontinental Geneva truly exceeded my expectations, and I look forward to returning in the future. In addition I would like to thank Paula/Laura at reception for a smooth and gracious check in process.
While my stay at the Intercontinental Geneva had many positives, there were some aspects that fell short of expectations. Firstly, the size and bareness of the room left much to be desired. Additionally, the view from my room was disappointing. I also found the lack of basic amenities in the bathroom to be inconvenient. Furthermore, considering the price paid, I did not feel the hotel offered good value for money. Moreover, the concierge service was not as helpful as I had hoped, particularly when I needed assistance arranging a taxi while stranded in the city without data on my phone. Additionally, there were delays in receiving my luggage after check-in, as the concierge desk took a considerable amount of time to send it to my room. These factors detracted from an otherwise pleasant stay experience.
25 January 2024
Fabulous
Clean space
Value for money
22 January 2024
I would still go back.
The room was excellent and especially with the upgrade!! Definatley coming back there!
The closing time of the bar
31 December 2023
The staff made it excellent! Lobna, Celia and Ella were amazing! Really made our stay.
Amazing staff, beautiful property.
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
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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.
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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.
25 August 2023
Very good staff throughout the hotel especially Vincent and reception team
Well designed
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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.
30 July 2023
Exceptional
Awesome, especially the breakfast
27 July 2023
Great hotel; exceptional pool and superb breakfast.
The room was great; the upgrade to suite was very generous; the swimming pool was exceptional, as was the breakfast. The staff was very courteous and pleasant.
Morning breakfast restaurant was overwhelmed with the demand - so the waiting times for the orders was longer than one would like.
25 July 2023
Excellent
Every part of the hotel stay
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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
20 July 2023
Exceptional
Everything from the staff till the location
Nothing
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.
9 July 2023
It was a great experience, the family loved it
Specious rooms, great service, friendly staff
It’s a little away from the city center, but they provide you with free public transportation cards for the whole stay, that helps (if needed)
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
7 June 2023
good location and staff are friendly and helpful.
best staff at counter.
10 May 2023
Excellent comfort
Spacious and comfortable
Nothing
26 March 2023
Very good
Loved the bed!!!
No airport shuttle.p
22 March 2023
lovely cozy place
it’s near most attractions , clean & cozy feels like home .
it’s far from manor but it’s okay it made me walk a lot .
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
3 December 2022
Exceptional
top class. all good
no complains
14 November 2022
Was a veery good deal in terms of price/value.
Very nice, clean and spacious room. Staff is very accommodating and efficient. Very good gym, sauna and steam room.
For the 5-star hotel with excellent lobby and nice rooms the bathroom is a bit too modest and ascetic... Would be nice to stuff it with more shampoo and the body wash - had to ask to bring some.
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.
31 October 2022
Very good
The coffee at breakfast was COLD!!!
6 October 2022
Outstanding service from the staff
The staff were exceptional. The very highest quality of service. They could not have been more friendly and welcoming - particularly Sara and Victoria in the restaurant as well as all the door men. The food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) was excellent. The bedroom was perfect in terms of set up and comfort. Overall it was a very enjoyable stay.
Nothing.
16 September 2022
Pleasant
comfortable the staff
the hotel need Furniture renovation specialty the bathrooms
16 September 2022
Pleasant
the lobby breakfast
the bathroom and furniture very old
15 September 2022
So So
overall it is a nice hotel, check in was very pleasant, pool is fantastic !
the experience is not as you can expect from a 5* hotel. I took the executive / junior suit room and it’s very simple. photos look much better from reality… blank walls, no decoration, room structure is so so. reaching the staff on the phone was not easy, took few times to get the in room dining. housekeeping didn’t put new shampoo & soap at when making up the room at second day.
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
1 May 2024
10/10 experience