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Powered By TripAdvisorBuilt in 1854, the Hotel Metropole Geneve is a sumptuous blend of classic and modern. The careful renovation has retained the stunning façade, which now fronts a contemporary, boutique-style interior. Enjoy exemplary service at this five-star hotel, winner of three elite World Luxury Hotel awards. Its location on Geneva’s left bank puts you at the heart of the city’s famous shopping district, and a short walk from the landmark Jet d’Eau fountain. Dine at one of four fabulous restaurants, and take in the stunning rooftop terrace with unbeatable views of the city and the lake.
- Order a martini in the Mirror Bar, one of the city’s hippest spots
- Dine on exquisite Italian cuisine at Gusto
- Work out on the bikes and fitness machines in the state-of-the-art gym
- Take in the lovely views from one of the hotel’s 111 guestrooms and 16 suites
- Use the concierge service for a detailed guide to the city, and for recommended best boutiques to visit
- The scenic, ideal location is just five minutes from Old Town, filled with charming cafes, museums, restaurants, and historical sights
- Enjoy a ride around the city and lake with the hotel's electric bikes
Hotel Metropole Geneve offers Swiss hospitality at its finest. The six event rooms ensure its position as the city’s number one meeting place. Appreciate world-class design, faultless amenities, and flawless service, whether you are on business, or traveling for pleasure.
Hotel Amenities
Accommodations
Overlooking the famous Rue du Rhône, or facing Lake Geneva, the hotel’s 111 guestrooms and 16 suites are distinctively and creatively designed. Some have lakeside views, and all have Nespresso machines and lavish marble bathrooms. The spacious suites are chic and modern — check into the gorgeous Lake Geneva Suite for sumptuous style. For a four-poster bed and your own private kitchen, book the Presidential Suite and live like a celebrity.
Be pampered with exemplary service from the hotel’s attentive staff, including concierge service to assist with reservations and recommendations.
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Take your pick of culinary experiences at Hotel Metropole Geneve, from top-class Italian cuisine in Restaurant Gusto to fine French cooking at La Brasserie du Parc des Eaux-Vives, just five minutes from the hotel. Afterward, choose between the Mirror Bar, a famous Geneva hotspot, or the MET Rooftop Lounge for an aperitif or a nightcap during the summer.
Gusto – Enjoy alfresco dining on the patio on Place de la Metropole. Chef Alessandro Cannata conjures up delicious homemade pasta and main courses, including Mediterranean scorpion fish and wonderful Italian desserts.
Mirror Bar – Try inventive cocktails or order a glass of wine at this vibrant and cozy bar, a favorite with the locals. Order from the delicious snack menu, including caviar.
MET Rooftop Lounge – This summer lounge is the place to take in stunning views with a glass of Champagne or a cocktail. Choose from a menu that includes tapas dishes, mezzes, and Asian treats, and check out the DJs from Thursday to Saturday.
La Brasserie du Parc des Eaux-Vives – Just five minutes from the hotel, this is a Genevan institution and a must-do dining experience. Taste exquisite French/Genevan cuisine in an 18th-century mansion set in a manicured park.
Activities at Hotel Metropole Geneve
Test your fitness at the state-of-the-art gym, with equipment including free weights, a treadmill, bicycles, and a multi-exercise machine. For an exercise in the fresh air, jog along the four-mile promenade by the lake or borrow the hotel's electrical bikes. On your return to the hotel, order a reviving drink at the bar and enjoy a long soak in your elegant and spacious bathtub.
Beyond the luxurious confines of Hotel Metropole, the city of Geneva awaits. Head into the winding, cobbled streets of the Old Town, now classed as a national heritage site, for its charming bars, cafés, and antique shops. Walk up the 157 steps of the main tower of the Cathedral of St Pierre for wonderful views of Lake Geneva and the surrounding mountain ranges. Shop for anything — but especially for famous Swiss watches. For culture, explore a host of interesting museums in the city, among them the 14th-century Maison Tavel and the Patek Philippe Museum. For more active fun, swim or sail in the lake, especially during summer, while in winter, the ski slopes of the Alps await.
Location
Just a few steps from Lake Geneva on Rue du Rhône, the Hotel Metropole Geneve is in the heart of Geneva’s shopping district, just minutes away from the gorgeous Old Town (a national heritage site) and its attractions such as the Horloge fleurie (flower clock).
Address
Quai General Guisan 34, Geneva, Switzerland
Transportation
- Airport
- Geneve-Cointrin is 4 mi / 7 km away.
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Friendly staff, great location, but I would not stay here again.
Sat Jun 21 2025 08:26:39 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by JennaH11184
Its a beautiful facilty in a great location and the staff is very friendly and kind. We stayed for 4 nights/5 days in a traveler's suite and had another nice room for our family of 5. For what we paid per night, the rooms were smaller than expected and while there are thermostats which make you believe there is air conditioning, which is also stated on their website, there is no air-conditioning, only a fan setting to blow the air. Even on 16c, the temperature stays the same and it is pretty much the same throughout the entire building, even warmer in the bathrooms. During our extended stay it was about 87 to 90f outside and coming inside to the room was hard to cool off and it was hard to sleep at night. We asked the front desk on our second morning and they said something about a law and put a stand-up fan in one of our rooms. There is no top sheet on beds, only the thick comforter which also doesnt help when there isn't AC. The door to one of our rooms did not lock when shut and can be opened at anytime by anyone. We didnt want to complain and felt very safe in the hotel, so we didn't worry about it. The breakfast staff were mostly friendly but the breakfast food was not good. Very few options, the exact same every single morning which got old after the second breakfast. Hard to get them to give you a cup of coffee and the last day the cucumbers were not edible. It's hard to leave a negative review, especially when the staff was friendly and after being in such a beautiful town, but for the price you pay to stay in this hotel, management could do so much better. I would never have reserved knowing there was no AC in the month of June. But I am thankful for the kind staff and I k3now that those things are outside of their control.
Hotel currently undergoes major renovation; not recommended to stay before they finish
Tue Apr 22 2025 16:57:20 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Frederic K
Currently in the middle of a major reconstruction, no lobby during renovation, converted a meeting room into an interim lounge with water & coffee but no service, rooms without a view due to scaffolding, no curtains in the room, construction workers can look unprotected into the room; waited for my room until 17:00. Eventually received a cocktail voucher for the Rooftop Bar from a friendly and committed young colleague at the reception. Young guy managing the entrance to the rooftop bar then messed it up again, arrogant attitude, then needed to go back and forth to check available seats in the bar, which appeared to be a bit more than half full. Drink was ok. Nuts were offered in an open bowl. Other hotels do this more hygienic. Was reminded of my experience in the rooftop bar from the late afternoon when I came back after dinner and loud basses were heard until late night. Would give them another chance after they finish their renovation but currently wouldn’t recommend staying there.
A great place for a couple of days
Sun Mar 16 2025 23:14:09 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Waimate01
We paused in Geneva for a couple of days on our way to Meribel, just to take the edge off the jet-lag. In deciding where to stay, it really wasn't clear which side of the lake would be best for us, and we ended up thinking that whichever side we chose, we'd be spending plenty of time on the other side anyway. And that's exactly what happened. The Metropole is a great location opposite a park and close to the old town. Plenty of cafes nearby. Most surprising aspect was the road noise -- there wasn't any.
Recognition of exceptional talent!
Thu Jun 27 2024 11:50:40 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Gil M
This one gentlemen, our maitre d, server (Gabriel Vaugnoux) was above and beyond…, the quality of service was outstanding, immaculate, his manners were supreme as if he was greeting a king, Give this man some recognition, he’s a gift! Gil M
Old fashioned hotel
Sun Jun 16 2024 01:52:23 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by KS-34119
The hotel is right at the center and next to the lake. Some rooms are refurbished. Overall, the hotel is rather old fashioned and price per night does not justify the service or location. Roof top bar has a good view but limited menu card. Rooms with lakeside view are noisy. Personnel is friendly and speaks English as well.
