Fairmont Grand Hotel GenevaSwitzerland
Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva
Quai du Mont-Blanc 19 CH-1201
Genève, Switzerland
HOTEL INFORMATION
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of Creation
2007
Hotel General Manager
Thierry Lavalley, General Manager
A lover of cultures and civilisations, of relations between humans, of travels and traditions, Thierry Lavalley chose the hotel trade at an early age, essentially out of passion.
Hotel Positioning
5-star Luxury Hotel.
Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva
History & Story
In 1885 the first part of the hotel was built, composed of bowling, a theatre and a casino.
In May 1951 the “Grand Théâtre” was destroyed and from 1952 until 1962 the building is home of Opéra de Genève. The Council of the City of Geneva gives its approval for the reconstruction of a hotel, casino, bar, restaurants, boutiques and parking. In 1980, there is the opening of Noga Hilton.
Date Renewal
• Lounge Renovation: 2 years ago;
• Bella Vista in 2014;
• Room refurbishment: 1st phase in 2015;
• Room refurbishment: 2nd phase in 2016.
• Room refurbishment: 3rd phase in 2017.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
• Grand Hotel Geneva is the largest, most unique 5* hotel in Switzerland offering a “destination in itself” with a range of facilities including 3 Restaurants, a Bar and Lounge, a 1400 sqm Spa, the largest private indoor swimming pool in Geneva, a Night Club, a 1350-seat theatre, 14 private apartments and the largest suite in Europe.
• No other hotel in Geneva offers as many facilities combined with such a unique location and breathtaking views.
• The main strength is its panoramic view of the Jet d’Eau in every F&B outlet and in some rooms and most salons.
Location
• 15 min away by car and 20 min away by train from Geneva Airport,
• 10 min walking from the train station,
• Free public transportation card provided to guests upon arrival.
Key sites/activities in the area
• The Jet d’eau
• The Old downtown
• Rue du Rhône
• The English Gardens
• United Nations – 2,1 km
• Red Cross Museum 2,5 km
• Botanical Garden 2,0 km
• Palexpo 4,4 km
• Patek Philippe Museum 2,0 km
• Swiss Knife Assembling & Carving Classes 2 km
• The International Committee of the Red Cross 3 km
• CERN: the WorldWide Web 8 km
• Mountain Gateway 8 km
Fun Facts
• Products provided from a farm in Avully
• Arnold Schwarzenegger is a loyal client of our cigar shop in the hotel
Children’s Corner
Kids Club is in charge of entertaining and supervising in a safe and fun environment the children between 3 to 8 years old. One bright and colourful room is equipped with early learning games and welcomes children ages 3 to 5; while a second room for children ages 5 to 8 has a television, Wii video game console and board games.
Kids Club is open from 12:00 to 16:00 on Sundays.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva has 412 rooms including 33 suites and 14 residences. Most of them are privileged to have the stunning view of Lake Léman and Jet d’Eau, the symbolic representation of the city and also on the Mont-Blanc mountain.
All rooms and suites are elegant and spacious, possessing just that extra touch of refinement and elegance. All our rooms provide iPads for guests.
Types: Single, Superior, Premium Patio, Premium Lake, Deluxe, Deluxe Lake.
Versatile and chic, Geneva’s most luxurious and impressive suites fulfil your every desire. The surprisingly contemporary design contrasts beautifully with the traditional city charm.
Types of suits: Junior Suite Patio, Junior Suite City, Deluxe Suite, Executive Suite.
Signature Suites:
• Presidential Suite
• Bel Horizon Suite
• Cologny Suite
• Bella Vista Suite
• Geneva Suite (1080 sqm).
Restaurants & Bars
• Urban Beach Club
Every summer the Patio turned into a relaxing and colourful space for a friendly and exotic moment to enjoy sunny days.
• Il Vero
The Italian cuisine,
• Le Grill
Expertly prepared steak
• Loù One
Traditional Chinese cuisine
• The FloorTwo Bar
FloorTwo Bar has a cozy lounge ambiance and the mood heightens once the evening is in full swing.
• The FloorTwo Lounge
The perfect setting for both business lunches and informal meetups. The FloorTwo bar is the place to be on every night of the week.
Wellness
• Ambassador of Swiss cosmetic excellence the world over, Valmont is enjoying a homecoming as it showcases its savour-faire at Le Spa, located in the Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva. Covering more than 1,400 m² of space adorned with precious finery and featuring luxurious treatment cabins, a spa suite and baths, the Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva spa offers a world of well-being enhanced by the expertise of Valmont cosmetic products, perpetuating the art of superlative indulgence.
The hotel also provides the largest private indoor swimming pool in the city of Geneva, private hammam and relaxation room.
• The 250 sqm Fitness Centre is dedicated to sports and exercise and offers the latest generation of gym equipment, a sauna and steam room. Training lessons: Pilates, Stretching, Aerobics, Private lessons etc. The fitness center is managed by the Olympic Champion: Cédric Grand.
Corporate & Celebration Events
The hotel features one of the city’s largest conference infrastructures: small or large, intimate or strategic, personal or professional, all events have their place here. There are 13 flexible meeting rooms to answer to the strong demand for professional seminars, including 10 offering natural daylight, a collection of splendid lake views and terraces overlooking the Lake Geneva and Jet d’Eau.
From a wedding or Kiddouche to a brit milah, bar mitzvah or bat mitzah, the Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva event planning team is available to help you celebrate life’s most precious moments in a unique ambience.
Extra Notable Features
There is a 1,300-seat theater (Théâtre du Léman) also tucked away inside of this modern complex.
Hotel & Restaurants Awards
2018
• Best City Foreign Hotel (Prime Traveller)
2015
• 2015: Switzerland’s Leading Business Hotel (World Travel Awards)
2014
• “Il Vero” Restaurant has received 14 out of 20 Gault et Millau (one of the most influential French restaurant guides).
Number of employees
400