Novotel Genève Centre Hotel 4 stars

Name: Novotel Genève Centre
Address: GENEVA, 1201, SWITZERLAND
Telephone: (+41)22/9099000
Rating: 4.2

Customer review rating (ALL Rating) 4.2/5 8,166 reviews

ALLSAFE approved hotel

As of Monday, Sept 13, 2021, to access our restaurant, gym and Spa, Swiss law requires you to present a COVID certificate. If this is not from a Member State of the EU or Switzerland, convert your certificate at https://tinyurl.com/dezuvcuu. For guests from a foreign country, you must provide a negative PCR test at check-in. For any stay longer than 4 days, a second test will be required.

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Novotel Genève Centre Hotel

Hotel that makes every moment matter

My team and I look forward to welcoming you. We wish you a pleasant stay at Novotel Geneva Centre.

Mr. Nicolas GOUREAU, Hotel Manager

A stone's throw from Lake Geneva, discover the Novotel Genève Centre. For a business trip, family vacation or a romantic weekend break, relax and unwind in our spacious and comfortable rooms. Extremely convenient for business travelers, this 4-star hotel is close to a number of prestigious institutions and boasts 5 meeting rooms. Take a relaxing break in the sauna or work up a sweat in the fitness center. Sample healthy cuisine in the restaurant. Life is good at Novotel. Car park (max. height 5 ft. 7 in)

Near Lake Geneva, the Genève Centre is close to restaurants, bars & shops. Notre-Dame Basilica, Bains des Pâquis, Brunswick Mausoleum and statues of Jean Marteau and Louis Favre are a 10-minute walk away. The Parc des Cropettes and Plainpalais panorama are easily accessible by transport. Our hotel is near Geneva train station, streetcar and bus stops. Parking is also available for motor travellers.

Hotel extras

Wellness area with sauna, hammam and fitness room
5 meeting rooms, close to a number of prestigious institutions
In the center of Geneva and close to the lake
Bar and restaurant with modern decor and French cuisine
Comfortable and spacious rooms with WiFi

This hotel participates to Planet 21 and is acting in favour of Positive Hospitality.

Hotel location

Novotel Genève Centre

Rue de Zurich 19
1201 geneva
switzerland

Tel: +41229099000

Fax: (+41)22/9099001

Check-in from 15h00

Check out up to 12h00

GENEVA: 1 Monthoux

By plane
BASEL At 250km / 155.36 miles
By plane
GENEVA COINTRIN At 8km / 4.97 miles
By plane
ZURICH AIRPORT At 330km / 205.07 miles
By boat
CIE GENERALE NAVIGATION At 1km / 0.62 miles
By boat
MOUETTES GENEVOISES At 1km / 0.62 miles
By car
A1 At 2.99km / 1.86 miles
By car
A40 At 8km / 4.97 miles
By train
CORNAVIN At 0.3km / 0.19 miles
By train
EAUX VIVES At 2.99km / 1.86 miles

GPS:46.211635, 6.147291

ABB SECHERON 2.0 km / 1.24 mi
CATERPILLAR SUISSE S.A. 3.0 km / 1.86 mi
CREDIT SUISSE BANK 0.3 km / 0.19 mi
HSBC BANK 0.3 km / 0.19 mi
INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORG./BIT 4.0 km / 2.49 mi
ITU / UIT 4.0 km / 2.49 mi
L'OREAL SUISSE S.A. 0.5 km / 0.31 mi
MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPA 3.0 km / 1.86 mi
RED CROSS 4.0 km / 2.49 mi
SOCIETE GENERALE SURVEILLANCE 0.5 km / 0.31 mi
SOTHEBY'S 0.6 km / 0.37 mi
UBS BANK 0.5 km / 0.31 mi
UNITED NATION/ONU 4.0 km / 2.49 mi
WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION/OMS 4.0 km / 2.49 mi
WORLD TRADE ORG. / OMS 2.5 km / 1.55 mi

Hotel services

Check-in from 15h00 - Check out up to 12h00

In summary

Car park
Restaurant
Wheelchair accessible hotel
Well-being
Air conditioning
Wi-Fi
Breakfast
Bar
Meeting rooms

GOURMET BAR

From breakfast to lunch, dinner or a tasty little snack, Novotel provides balanced choices and à la carte service 24/7 at all its hotels. At Novotel, you can count on enjoying a relaxing meal in a friendly, stylish setting.

Your meetings and events

Meeting@Novotel, making your meetings a success. Whatever type of meeting you are organizing, you can optimize the chances of its success by benefiting from the Novotel networkOur years of experience have let us build a great expertise in meetings organization.

Room descriptions and layouts

meeting rooms

From 1 to 200

attendees

Configuration is not available for these requirements

- Height 2 m
- Theatre style Configuration is not available for this hotel
- U-shaped Room Configuration is not available for this hotel
- Board-room 4 participants
- Classroom style Configuration is not available for this hotel
- Banquet Configuration is not available for this hotel
Configuration is not available for this hotel

Configuration is not available for these requirements
- Height 2 m
- Theatre style Configuration is not available for this hotel
- U-shaped Room Configuration is not available for this hotel
- Board-room 12 participants
- Classroom style Configuration is not available for this hotel
- Banquet Configuration is not available for this hotel
Configuration is not available for this hotel

Configuration is not available for these requirements
- Height 2 m
- Theatre style 50 participants
- U-shaped Room 22 participants
- Board-room 20 participants
- Classroom style 32 participants
- Banquet 48 participants
Configuration is not available for this hotel

Configuration is not available for these requirements
- Height 2 m
- Theatre style 65 participants
- U-shaped Room 26 participants
- Board-room 20 participants
- Classroom style 36 participants
- Banquet 48 participants
Configuration is not available for this hotel

Configuration is not available for these requirements
- Height 2 m
- Theatre style 200 participants
- U-shaped Room 30 participants
- Board-room 38 participants
- Classroom style 126 participants
- Banquet 128 participants
Configuration is not available for this hotel

Configuration is not available for these requirements

Room descriptions and layouts
Room name	Surface area	Height	Theatre style	U-shaped Room	Board-room	Classroom style	Banquet
Larry	11 m²	2 m	Configuration is not available for this hotel	Configuration is not available for this hotel	4 participants	Configuration is not available for this hotel	Configuration is not available for this hotel
Marissa	27 m²	2 m	Configuration is not available for this hotel	Configuration is not available for this hotel	12 participants	Configuration is not available for this hotel	Configuration is not available for this hotel
Jeff	56 m²	2 m	50 participants	22 participants	20 participants	32 participants	48 participants
Bill	78 m²	2 m	65 participants	26 participants	20 participants	36 participants	48 participants
Steve	289 m²	2 m	200 participants	30 participants	38 participants	126 participants	128 participants

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Screen
Flipchart
Video camera
Videoconferencing
Audio and video equipment
Lectern
WIFI access
Overhead projector
Airconditioned meeting room
High speed transmission line
Video equipment

When organizing your meeting, the hotel will be happy to discuss the availability of its facilities and services with you.

Our accommodation(s)

Spacious, contemporary design and adaptable, the Novotel room is truly a place for living. Perfect for all your needs.

Standard Room with double bed. For up to 2 adults.

Max. number of persons: 2
Area: From 19 m² / 205 sq ft

Wireless internet in your room
High speed internet
Free in Room Mineral Water
Coffee/tea making facilities
Satellite/cable colour TV(...)

Superior Room with 1 double bed. For up to 2 adults and 2 children

Max. number of persons: 4
Area: From 22 m² / 237 sq ft
Views: City View, Courtyard View *

Subject to availability

Wireless internet in your room
High speed internet
Free in Room Mineral Water
Coffee/tea making facilities
Satellite/cable colour TV(...)

Executive Room with 1 double bed for up to 2 adults

Max. number of persons: 2
Area: From 25 m² / 269 sq ft
Most of the accommodation: Terrace *

Subject to availability

Wireless internet in your room
High speed internet
Free in Room Mineral Water
Coffee/tea making facilities
Satellite/cable colour TV(...)

Disappointing experience

Geoliane Business - 18/01/2022 Confirmed reviews ALL

Quite disappointed with the service. - I had checked in online to make sure things go faster at reception upon my arrival. I was however asked to redo the whole process manually upon my arrival as though my online check in was not taken into account. The receptionist finally found my online check in information at the last phase of the process which was regarding payment method. This made me waste time twice, once doing the online process and once upon arrival as the online check in turned out to be useless. - I had requested a quiet room and was woken up at 7am by construction works and drilling. I complained later in the day at reception and learnt that the hotel knew about these works when I checked in. I expressed my disappointment saying that they could at least have warned me so I could put in my ear plugs for the night as I have sleeping difficulties. The receptionist apologized and said she will inquire as to why the colleague who checked me in did not take this into consideration, but I never heard back and no commercial gesture was proposed. - the room was clean and ready when I checked in but on day 2, the cleaning was not thorough and toilet products (cosmetics) were not replaced. This was my first stay at Novotel Geneva and I was happy to pay for this stay expecting comfort and high quality service. Turned out to be rather disappointing. I will be back in Geneva in February and will look for another hotel.

Dear Geoliane, Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Novotel Geneve Centre. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies for the morning construction noise coming from the neighboring building as well as for all the service issues you met. The online check-in verification is an obligatory part of our welcome procedure and I’m really sorry that it was missed in your case. Be sure that the whole staff will be tutored again. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Luba (Front Office) P.O. Nicolas Goureau, General Manager

The room is huge with the executive rooms

Hendry Couples - 17/01/2022 Confirmed reviews ALL

The room is super big as i booked the executive rooms. however the toilet is too big and the warmer is not working. The front desk staff is nice but there isnt any help to carry the luggage up to the room.

Dear Hendry, It was a pleasure to welcome you at Novotel geneve Centre. Do not hesitate to ask our staff for any help with your luggage for any future stay. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Gregory Viandaz Room Division Manager

Perfect location, nice staff and very good size of rooms..

Ejaz A. Families - 17/01/2022 Confirmed reviews ALL

Overall very good experience, very welcoming staff.

Dear Ejaz A., Thank you for sharing your positive experience and your good comments on our talents. Do not hesitate to enroll to our loyalty program by clicking below and you will get the best offer whenever you stay within the Accor network and you will be rewarded every time. https://bit.ly/2WnOOUE Sincerely, Gregory Viandaz Room Division Manager

Good Stay

The C. Business - 16/01/2022 Confirmed reviews ALL

All in all this hotel is one of the good hotels around i Geneva, Stay and care if staff, One or 2 point, I wished location is better, Also the internet needs to be looked at, meaning everyday you need to sign in again, that is annoying, Otherwise, it is good hotel

Dear The C., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Genève Centre. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. We took good note of your remarks for the internet connection and we will share it with our IT department. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Gregory Viandaz Room Division Manager

Hotel staff don't know EU COVID rules

Dr. K. Families - 11/01/2022 Confirmed reviews ALL

The Hotel is ok, room was clean and quite. Location is pretty good but the staff and service are as bad as they gets. Room service knocked at the door at 5-35 PM asking weather we need room make-up? Sure we were needed it while we were out of the room enjoying the city all day long but definitely not around 6 PM when we would like to have a rest. The next surprise I got in the morning coming to breakfast. The hotel manager refused to recognize my CDC vaccine card saying that only EU QR codes are accepted. I tried to remind him the EU official position stated on an official website of the European Union. That when it comes to proving vaccination status for those traveling from outside the EU, EU Member States should accept vaccination certificates from non-EU countries containing the necessary data identification of the person, type of vaccine and date of vaccination. But he couldn't hear and read anything from his attitude. As a result he didn't let me get the breakfast. To be honest I wouldn't recommend this hotel and won't come there again.

Dear Dr. K., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Novotel Genève Centre. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. With regards to the Covid certificate, rules from Switzerland (non European member state) allow our clients to enter our restaurant with a Covid certificate issued By the member state from Europe or Switzerland. Our clients coming from another country has to convert prior to arrival their Covid certificate to the Swiss or European certificate. We do apologize for the inconvenience but all our staff members are respecting the Federal law in place in Switzerland. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Gregory Viandaz Room Division Manager

Pleasant stay in at superior suite, close to the main station, competent and friendly staff

Anonymous Business - 10/01/2022 Confirmed reviews ALL

Our well-maintained superior suite with 2 rooms were very spacious. Each room had a separate bathroom and toilets. Minibar, coffee (Nescafe) and tea (plus tea maker) were included. Ots a pity that spa was kind of out of order (we are not sure, there is also a steam bath/hamam which we were aiming to) so we were not able to try it out.

Dear Madam, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Genève Centre. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Regarding our wellness area: the fitness center and the sauna are open, we just have a temporary maintenance of the hammam, but hope, it will work soon as well. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Luba (Front Office) P.O. Nicolas Goureau, General Manager

Comfortable

A., E. Families - 09/01/2022 Confirmed reviews ALL

Helpful staff at the reception namely Oma

Dear Sir, Dear Madam, Thank you for your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Genève Centre. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. We are so glad know that you appreciated warm attention of our staff and especially of Oma (we will transfer your comments to her, so, she will be definitely by your remarks and compliments). Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Luba (Front Office) P.O. Nicolas Goureau, General Manager

Good location, convenient for families & very good breakfast

Amr Families - 07/01/2022 Confirmed reviews ALL

Nice experience & i would choose again when i come to geneva

Dear Amr, Thank you for your beautiful review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay in our hotel and that you would like to come back. We really appreciate your kind words and we're looking forward to your next visit! Kind regards, Luba (Front Office) P.O. Nicolas Goureau, General Manager

Kind Staff, Lack of air circulation

W0703 Couples - 04/01/2022 Confirmed reviews ALL

Staff were helpful and friendly, the hotel is central and our room was clean. The only concern we had was the lack of air circulation in the rooms, it was warm and stuffy as the windows did not open which made it difficult to sleep (we also left with a dry cough). Would not recommend the hotel based on that alone.

Dear Madam, Dear Sir, Thank you very much for your review! I’m sorry for the technical issues that you met during your stay. From October to the end of April we stop the air condition system and start the heating season, so, there is no cool air that comes into the rooms during this period. As during some weeks the nights are cold and the days are warm, it’s always difficult to keep temperature balance during this period. So, please, accept my apologizes for the inconvenience. Next time do not hesitate to book one of our Executive rooms with a terrace - like this you will have a possibility to open a balcony to get some cold air from outside. Thank you very again for your feedback and it is my hope we can welcome you again in the future! Kind regards, Luba (Front Office) P.O. Nicolas Goureau, General Manager

Well located

Abdulrahman Families - 01/01/2022 Confirmed reviews ALL

It was fine however I asked for baby bed and it wasn’t available which caused a terrible night watching over the baby not to roll over the ground!

Dear Abdulrahman, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Genève Centre. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback We sincerely apologize about the baby cot. We had a lot of unexpected request during the holiday season. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Gregory

Decent location, amazing staff, clean room and nice bathroom.

Anonymous Families - 01/01/2022 Confirmed reviews ALL

Staff was very kind, room was clean and the location was good. 10-15 minute walk from main sites.

Dear sIR, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Genève Centre. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Gregory

Best Location, Nice stay

R J. Business - 26/12/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

Well located, very friendly staff, clean room, comfortable stay

Dear R. J., Thank you for sharing your positive experience We hope to welcome you again soon. Sincerely, Gregory Viandaz Room Division Manager

Well located

Karan V. Couples - 22/12/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

It was great

Dear Karan V., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Genève Centre. Our central location allows you to fully enjoy the city within few minutes either by walk or by public transport with the pass provided upon check in. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Gregory Viandaz Room Division Manager

Correct stay

Cyril Business - 21/12/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

It was ok, not too much not too bad. Parking is too small and then cannot park at this place. There is another parking not far, and which is 3x less expensive comparing to yours.

Dear Cyril, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Genève Centre. The maximum height in our car park is 1m70. Our guests beneficiate of a special price at chf 30 for 24 hours. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Gregory Viandaz Room Division Manager

Great hotel to stay in Geneva

Manolo A. Families - 19/12/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

The two adjoining rooms we got for the family served our purpose very well. The rooms were spacious and beds were very comfortable.

Dear Manolo a., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Genève Centre. With your ALL loyalty card, don't hesitate to book directly on the all.accor.com website rom your personal account in order to benefit from the best rates and to be rewarded for your loyalty for each of your stays in Accor hotels'. We hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Gregory Viandaz Room Division Manager

The hotel did not repond to my request.

Igor I. Business - 14/12/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

Last week I wrote an email to the hotel asking to send a receipt for my stay, which I did not receive when I checked out and which I need for the accounting purposes. So far, I did not receive any response. I'm deeply disappointed.

Dear Mr. I., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Novotel Genève Centre. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. Please allow me to express my apologies for keeping you waiting with the invoice, for some reason we didn't receive any e-mail from you. Anyway, I've just resent the invoices to you directly from our system. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Luba / Front Office. P.O. Nicolas Goureau, General Manager

Good place

khodord Business - 24/10/2021 TripAdvisor review

Liked the location and the ease to get around the city for afterwork dinner or drink. The only thing I didn't like how they are managing the gym!!! Need daily check and card activation and what's worse was that it gets really full of people sometimes although its recommended for a max of two people. Needs new arrangement like have a time list where guests could sign for 45 minutes slots and then the gym will be reserved for one guest at one time.

Dear khodord, thank you for staying at Novotel Geneve centre. We took good note on your feedback with regards to our gym. As per regulation we have to check COVID certificate evy day as when we are scanning the QR code we are not allowed to have health information . Kind regards, Gregory

Wonderful Stay!

Belmaree 05/09/2021 TripAdvisor review

I had a superior room for 3 nights and absolutely loved it! The room was very nice and quiet which is what I requested. The spa was great too. Everyone at the front desk was helpful and professional especially Luba. I will definitely stay here again next time I visit Geneva.

Dear Belmaree, Thank you very much for your beautiful review! It is a real pleasure to know that you have enjoyed your stay with us, and also our friendly staff! We really appreciate your feedback. We hope to see you again very soon! Kind regards, Luba (Front Office) P.O. Nicolas Goureau, General Manager

Great location

JFW1975 07/04/2021 TripAdvisor review

Good hotel at very central location, nice rooms and good breakfast. Only issue with shower, where apparently one set up is no water, despite turning the tab! But at least we could bathe in the bathtub.

Dear valued guest, we would like to thank you for your feedabck and for staying at Novotel Geneve Centre. We look forward to welcoming you soon. Kind regards, Gregory

Wonderful Holiday Experience

izemosa 20/02/2020 TripAdvisor review

I can say the five days stay in this hotel with my family remains a memorable experience that will never go away quickly. The staffs were wonderful and so was the food, the double family rooms we stayed and the neatness of the hotel. The only concern I have not just for Accor Hotels only but for other hotels, is to create single rooms for a family of five, vis, father, mother and their three kids at anytime. Otherwise, our experience was wonderful.

Dear izemosa, Thank you for sharing your experience. We are really happy to see your experience has been wonderful. We hope to welcome you soon. Kind regards, Gregory V

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