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Hotel · Geneva,
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, Geneva
A lakefront hotel on Quai du Mont-Blanc in Geneva, with 74 rooms and suites overlooking Lake Geneva, the Alps and the Jet d'Eau.
Overview
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix sits on Quai du Mont-Blanc in central Geneva, facing Lake Geneva and the Alps. The building dates to 1865 and once hosted the International Congress of Peace, a meeting that shaped European diplomacy. Today it holds 74 rooms and suites, including the Grace Kelly Suite, named after the actress who stayed there regularly and furnished in an art deco style with gold leaf detailing.
Rooms range from the Classic Garden View, a king room facing the garden, to the Grace Kelly Suite and the two-bedroom Lakefront Suite, which sleeps up to five across two bedrooms with lake views and a balcony. Guests staying in the hotel's Signature Suites receive two-way transfers, daily breakfast, spa access, a hotel credit and a stocked minibar. Dining runs from The Living Room, serving international menus from 7am to 11pm, to Fiskebar, open Wednesday to Saturday under chef Francesca Fucci, and Dans Le Noir?, a weekend dinner served in complete darkness by visually impaired staff. FRED Bar opens nightly from 5pm.
The hotel's La Vallée Spa Suites operate by appointment and are closed on Tuesdays, offering treatments that include a Welnamis bed combining vibrational therapy with sound. Guests have complimentary access to the nearby Holmes Place gym, and the hotel's own fitness centre is open 24 hours. Geneva Airport is 7.3 kilometres away and the hotel does not run a shuttle. The property holds Green Key and Swisstainable Leading Level certification, and has been awarded Two MICHELIN Keys.
- Rooms
- 74
- Minimum stay
- 1 night
- Check in
- 15:00
- Check out
- 12:00
Why we like it
- 74 rooms and suites, including 19 suites, overlooking Lake Geneva, the Alps or Mont Blanc Square
- Grace Kelly Suite, named after the actress, furnished in art deco style with gold leaf detailing
- Hosted the International Congress of Peace in the 19th century
- La Vallée Spa Suites include a Welnamis bed combining vibrational therapy and sound
- Dans Le Noir? restaurant serves dinner in complete darkness, guided by visually impaired staff
- Awarded Two MICHELIN Keys, Green Key and Swisstainable Leading Level certification
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Rooms & suites
Categories shown for orientation. Your travel advisor will confirm which are available for your dates and recommend the one that suits the trip.
Classic Garden View
A guest room with one king bed overlooking the garden.
Up to 2 guests1 KingGarden view viewDeluxe Lake View
A guest room with one king bed and a view over Lake Geneva.
Up to 2 guests1 KingLake view viewPremium Lakefront Room
A guest room with one king bed facing directly onto the lake.
Up to 2 guests1 KingLakefront viewLakefront Junior Suite
A junior suite with one king bed, a balcony and lakefront views.
Up to 2 guests1 KingLakefront viewLakefront Suite
A one-bedroom suite with a king bed, a sofa bed, a balcony and lakefront views.
Up to 2 guests1 King, Sofa bedLakefront viewMont-Blanc Suite
A one-bedroom suite with a king bed, a private sofa bed and a balcony. The living room has floor-to-ceiling windows facing Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc and the Jet d'Eau.
Up to 2 guests1 King, Private Sofa bedLakefront viewGrace Kelly Suite
A one-bedroom presidential suite with a king bed, a balcony, a separate living area, dining room and kitchenette, furnished in an art deco style with gold leaf detailing.
Up to 2 guests1 KingLakefront view2-Bedroom Lakefront Suite
A two-bedroom suite with a king bed in each room, a balcony, a separate living and dining area and views of Lake Geneva and the Jet d'Eau. Maximum occupancy is five.
Up to 5 guests1 King per bedroomLakefront view
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- 24 Hour Room Service
- Daily Turndown Service
- Business Center
- Meeting Space
- Same Day Dry Cleaning
- On-Site Laundry
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Reserving through us
Included when your travel advisor confirms this stay
- Daily breakfast for two
- Room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Property credit or equivalent where the house offers one
- Early check in and late check out on request
- Welcome amenity and your travel agent known to the general manager
Eligible preferred amenities are applied wherever available, subject to the property at the time of stay, and are confirmed in your proposal.
Questions
- What time are check-in and check-out at the hotel?
- Check-in is at 3:00 pm and check-out is at 12:00 pm. Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.
- Are pets allowed at the hotel?
- Yes. One dog weighing 10 kilograms or less is permitted per room, subject to a non-refundable pet fee.
- Is parking available at the hotel?
- The hotel offers valet parking only; there is no self-parking on site.
- Which restaurants are on site?
- The hotel houses three restaurants: The Living Room for international dining, Fiskebar for seasonal lake-inspired cuisine, and Dans Le Noir?, where dinner is served in complete darkness by visually impaired staff.
- How far is Geneva Airport from the hotel?
- Geneva Airport is approximately 7.3 kilometres away. The hotel does not operate an airport shuttle.
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