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Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Geneva

Quai Turrettini 1, 1201 Genève, Switzerland (show on map)

Mandarin Oriental, Geneva, holds a fascinating place in history as the former “Hôtel du Rhône,” the very first luxury hotel built in Europe following World War II. Opened in 1950, its design by Swiss architect Marc J. Saugey was revolutionary for its time, featuring a unique, accordion-style modular structure that prioritized modern efficiency and comfort.

Today, the property masterfully blends its mid-century heritage with contemporary elegance. Renowned designer Adam Tihany has been instrumental in refreshing the public spaces, infusing them with a sophisticated mix of Art Deco influences and signature Asian accents. A standout technical feature is the sliding cabinets in the guest rooms, which allow staff to discreetly replenish minibars from the hallway without ever needing to enter your room.

The hotel is perfectly positioned on the right bank of the Rhône River, offering serene water views while keeping you at the heart of the city’s action. You are within a short walking distance of the historic Old Town, the iconic St. Peter’s Cathedral, and the high-end boutiques lining the Rue du Rhône.

For those interested in culture, the hotel’s central location makes it easy to visit major landmarks like the Palais des Nations—the European headquarters of the United Nations—or the Patek Philippe Museum. Whether you’re there for the world-class dining, such as the authentic Japanese cuisine at SACHI, or simply to enjoy the riverfront scenery, the hotel remains a legendary landmark in Geneva’s hospitality scene.

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“The elegant, but pricey, Mandarin Oriental is located in the charming and quiet Saint Gervais neighborhood on the right bank of the River Rhône. It offers luxurious rooms, impeccable service, and three restaurants, including the top-notch contemporary Indian establishment, Rasoi by Vineet Bhatia.”

Shortlisted in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Geneva, Switzerland.

Lonely Planet review:

“Occupying a prime waterfront position, the striking Mandarin Oriental Geneva does not fail to live up to the exceptionally high bar set by the sister properties of this internationally recognised brand.”

Forbes review:

“Mandarin Oriental, Geneva is listed as one of the Swiss city’s Historical Heritage landmarks — it was originally the Hotel du Rhône, the first luxury hotel built after World War II.”

Telegraph review:

“This was the first hotel to be built in Europe after the Second World War. Much of its early modernist, Art Deco style was preserved when it was renovated by the Mandarin Oriental group under Adam D Tihany, creating an elegant hotel fit for the 21st century.”

Guest rating

4.4 out of 5.0

Ranked 7th in Geneva


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What guests liked


Value for Money

85.73 %

Ranked 5th in Geneva


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


Location

Recent guest reviews

1.0
Ravi

2 June 2026

If you would like a 3 star hotel that is over priced look no further !

Honestly nothing

This hotel is so far below the standard of other Mandarin oriental hotels The rooms in the pictures are highly misleading at the top of booking as they are all suites The bed was very uncomfortable and the room although this moved us next door to a. Slightly bigger room was more like a 3 star The hotel is massively overpriced and changed our stay to la reserve where the hotel was of a high standard Very disappointed and will not be returning to this hotel

2.5
Michael

28 May 2026

Disappointing

Room 776 disappointing Needs urgent updating No correct plugs for plug-in for todays computor equipment Electrics turn the lights all off from the bedside but if anyone wanted a small light on not to disturb partner NOT POSSIBLE EXTREEMLY BAD OLD FASHIONED and not acceptable for up to date standards Staff Good Breakfast Good Ottolengi not a good choice for in house main resteraunt

AS ABOVE

3.0
Salah

7 March 2026

Passable

We booked a Junior Terrace Suite King in the period of January 14-19, 2026. The suite had a very bad smell throughout the stay (sewage smell). The front desk was informed many times and nothing was done about it. I filed an official complaint to the hotel management and they promised to refund the charge of one night through Booking.com. However no refund was made till now. The hotel management stated that the problem is from Booking.com, as the hotel management did all the formalities for the refund. Salah Alhumood

2.0
Ryan

26 December 2025

Beautiful, but way way too expensive

Nice room. Spacious. Quiet. Friendly staff.

Ridiculously expensive. Probably 2x London. And while beautiful, not even close to worth it. I highly recommend 20 other places in Europe first.

2.0
Yankah

10 November 2025

it was very underwhelming

on arrival the concierge made a whole scene about our room foldable bed not yet ready and how it may be too small for my two children i had to argue that i had booked the write room he wanted to charge extra 2,000 CFA i refused he later said it was miscommunication basically it was an awful experience from the beginning

1.0
Meryem

16 August 2025

Very very bad and unsafety

There is nothing to like it

The rooms were dirty, corridor lights at 576 room was off, it was looking sacry, breakfast was very bad , the items that should be in the room already , was not there , and we wanted toothbrush two times

3.0
Reza

7 April 2025

Not worth the money

Very bad for the money. The room was so small and average looking. The break fast was like a take away dinner. And I spent 1200 usd per night for this.

1.0
Abdullah

30 January 2025

Never again

If you are used to 5 star luxury service, stay away from this property. Here are some reasons: 1- Only one of us had a welcome drink on arrival. My wife was asked to wait for her welcome drink at the room because it had to be delivered by Room Service, but we actually never received it. 2- Their Le Clef d’Or concierge can’t even secure a table at their own restaurant 3 nights in a row. They instead recommended bottom of the barrel restaurants. My Uber driver recommended far better options. 3- Housekeeping were attentive and helpful when needed but we found a used lipstick bottle under the nightstand from a previous stay. 4- We were seated on a table at the “MO Bar” that was not cleaned after the people who sat there before us. It literally had crumbs on it. There were french fries on the floor and the menu they gave us was wet. 5- On my way in and out of the property, the front desk either had no staff at all or staff that pretend to be too busy for a greeting and eye contact. They seem so uninterested, you can almost hear them praying for guests not to stop by. 6- While the property is located by the river, it is actually at the worst point of the river and is the furthest away from downtown than the other 5 star luxury brands on that same street. Not what I expected when I booked, and I don’t expect to book again.

3.0
Pankaj

30 December 2024

Not a patch on other MOs

Location & very helpful and courteous staff

The rooms were cold, bathroom floor was icy cold with no heating; food was not good at all.

5.0
Sarah

19 July 2024

Very good

The location, the hospitality, the bathroom, the quality , the breakfast

5.0
Apostolos

9 July 2024

Great hotel at the center of Geneva

Very good location at the center of Geneva. Exceptional service. Sumptuous breakfast buffet. Well-appointed rooms with lots of amenities.

Fitness center a bit small, but ok for a short visit.

5.0
Jan

6 July 2024

Exceptional

All

3.5
Ricardo

2 July 2024

Good location

Good location , nice modern decoration on the main areas

some rooms out dated special the ones looking to the back side of the hotel , the staff of the breakfast restaurant needs to be upgrade to a hotel of 5 stars, this is Mandarin not any other hotel ..

5.0
Muhammad

13 June 2024

Amazing hotel lovely and efficient staff. Food is great

The staff are amazing always very efficient and ready. The food is amazing , location is great. I had a issue with a double booking and a lady called Giovanna from guest services looked into it and sorted out the problem , so the guest is always first in this hotel.

The property is very dated the facilities, lighting , decor of room really needs to be updated. Its a great hotel but for the price you pay the room is not up to standard.

5.0
Maryam

7 June 2024

Exceptional

Prime location with extremely friendly and helpful staff.

4.0
Bader

3 June 2024

Very good

The location

It’s a bit old

4.5
Jan

3 June 2024

Fabulous

Nice room quiet place

Poor breakfast

4.5
Jan

3 June 2024

Fabulous

Comfy accomodation

Quality of breakfast and Service at The restaurant

3.5
Bader

25 May 2024

Pleasant

Nice location

It’s a bit old they need an upgrade

5.0
Abdulaziz

23 May 2024

Exceptional

everything was perfect in this hotel, i would highly recommend it especially for families

nothing

5.0
Idia

5 April 2024

Worth every Swiss Franc!

The staff was amazing and I truly felt welcomed. It’s very upscale but I was made to feel at home. The hotel itself is just extremely beautiful, clean, and luxurious. I would stay there again and again!

4.5
Mrs

15 March 2024

Efficient

Location, staff, food,

Nothing

4.5
Lea

12 March 2024

Delightful!

Amazing selection at Breakfast and the Satchi restaurant is fab!

5.0
Eli

11 March 2024

Excellent!

Great breakfast. Amazing room. Best service.

4.5
Geoffrey

2 March 2024

Excellent

The quality. The first moment that you stepped inside the building it oozed quality from the furnishings to the staff

Distance from the centre!

5.0
Nada

24 February 2024

Great hotel with excellent service

Every thing ,location ,service ,helpful staff

Nothing

4.5
Abdulaziz

25 January 2024

Exceptional

The mattress was a little too hard for me.

4.0
Jamilah

20 January 2024

Very good

Location

The rooms is small

3.5
Farid

18 January 2024

Good

The location is amazing.

The rooms are old

4.0
Haya

14 January 2024

Comfortable

- location is nice: very close to the shopping streets and lake. - breakfast: i like the option of having your breakfast in the room (free of charge) - variety of food: if you like asian food like me, this is a plus! I cant have European food 24/7. - the Valet and room service staff are friendly.

- rooms are very small. - paper thin walls. You can hear everything going on in the nearby rooms and hallway. - front desk don’t really smile and greet you when you enter and exit or walk by the desk (only when we checked in)

5.0
Nasser

1 January 2024

Exceptional

Everything was perfect

Nothing

5.0
John

24 December 2023

Elegant Perfection in so many ways. A Swiss Watch of a Hotel

Excellent staff, friendly Concierge and Team. Consistent service. Smiles always . Tastefully and very thoughtfully designed and presented. Everything was fresh and new. The lady who prepares and sets out the breakfast presentation is world class. Well done to her. Great location.

5.0
Fahad

22 December 2023

Perfect staycation

The rooms were perfect, the location and services.

4.0
Isabel

16 November 2023

A hotel I would recommend

It’s confortable, well located with very pleasant service

4.0
Catherine

4 November 2023

Very good

5.0
Mardy

26 October 2023

The Gem of Geneva!

The service and courtesy of the staffs are top notch. When we checked in, Tom from Front Desk was amazing. He was so efficient and fast in our check in process, hence we were able to rest in our cozy rooms much faster. In addition Tom kindly enrolled me to the Mandarin Club wirh certain attractive benefirs. The Concierge Desk lady - sorry I did not catch het name tag - was also very helpful in recommending and making reservation to a popular cheese fondue restaurant not fsr from Mandarin Geneva. While we checked out this afternoon, Adrien from Front Desk was very helpful and efficient. Last but not the least was the Car Valet and Porter team. They are magnificent! Thank YOU MO Geneva in making our short vacation a memorabke one!

The view from our room was not particularly pleasing. The hotel indeed shows some age in its electronics and digital capability. Please kindly refurbish. Thank you.

4.0
Rabeeh

26 October 2023

Good service. Only.

Quality of servic

The breakfast room. Small, overcrowded amd understaffed. Decoration and quality more reminiscent of a Novotel than a Mandarin Oriental. Where are the Hong Kong standards ?

5.0
Rania

20 October 2023

Exceptional

Everything

Nothing

5.0
Gregory

30 September 2023

Excellent.

Location and amenities were great with room overlooking the river.

Nothing.

4.5
Felipe

28 September 2023

Wonderful

Location, staff, restaurant and bar were excellent. The hotel, while classic, is to our liking and the staff was exceptionally warm, friendly and helpful at all times. Of my stay, I think the staff marked a big difference.

It is expensive

5.0
Isabel

20 September 2023

An extremely pleasant hotel

It is a beautiful hotel but I particularly appreciate the warm welcome

Nothing

4.0
Gavin

16 September 2023

Very good

Staff exceptional. Rooms immaculate and comfortable as they should be for this price point.

A hotel like this should really have a pool/spa. Also, food was great however not a huge selection, for people with allergies.

4.5
Furqan

13 September 2023

A splendid stay in Geneva

Location, room service and the staff were amazing!

The rooms were a bit small.

5.0
Sergei

30 July 2023

Exceptional

Everything. Just amazing stay and services. Bed sheets quality is amazing

Nothing

3.5
Hamad

10 July 2023

Even though in the beginning my experience wasn’t great, I had a good time

I liked how the staff are very helpful and accommodating .

I booked the room with garden view, but was shocked to see pipes and a wall. Told the staff about it they were helpful and cooperative but mentioned that there was “no real garden”. I was about to leave and book a different place but they told me that the only thing they can do is move me to a higher floor with a slightly better view. Overall, I did not expect that a hotel like Mandarin oriental would deceive its visitors in this way.

5.0
Dina

10 July 2023

Exceptional

Our stay with the kids was just Fantastic The service + food People very friendly

It was great

5.0
Manayer

3 July 2023

Exceptional

Welcoming , clean , very cozy , air conditioner, very friendly and helpful, try hard to please the visitor , breakfast is so delicious

nothing , everything is perfect

5.0
Alessandra

1 July 2023

Wonderful comfort

Everything but particularly the kindness of the staff

3.5
Fahad

28 June 2023

Pleasant

Hotel needs an update A bit outdated . It’s nothing like the new mandarin hotels .

4.5
Louis

20 June 2023

Fabulous

The location was excellent and the staff were very helpful and attentive to all needs. The restaurants at the hotel are very nice as well.

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kids' meals (additional charge)
  • - Kid-friendly buffet
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Packed lunches
  • - Car hire
  • - Heating
  • - Allergy-free room
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • - Pet basket
  • - Pet bowls

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Business centre
  • - 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
  • - Invoice provided

Activities

  • - Sauna
  • - Fitness centre
  • - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Cycling
  • - Hammam
  • - Beauty services
  • - Facial treatments
  • - Hair treatments
  • - Manicure
  • - Pedicure
  • - Haircut
  • - Hair colouring
  • - Hair styling
  • - Body treatments
  • - Steam room
  • - Spa/wellness packages
  • - Back massage
  • - Neck massage
  • - Full body massage
  • - Fitness
  • - Yoga classes
  • - Fitness classes
  • - Personal trainer
  • - Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • - Bicycle rental

Outdoors

  • - Terrace
  • - Outdoor furniture

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Trouser press (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Entertainment & family services

  • - Board games/puzzles
  • - Strollers

Parking

  • - Parking garage
  • - Electric vehicle charging station
  • - Accessible parking

Transport

  • - Public transport tickets
  • - Airport pick up (additional charge)
  • - Airport drop off (additional charge)

Accessibility

  • - Wheelchair accessible
  • - Toilet with grab rails

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key access
  • - 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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