Hotel Central Geneva

This is a large unit in a hotel located in the old town of Geneva. There are three bedrooms, one of which is a conventional “master bedroom” with a double bed and two of which are identical rooms with two single beds each. The bedrooms are quite spare with little decoration or artwork. The large living room is quite comfortable with a large screen TV. The kitchen is useful. The dining table could accommodate 8 diners. There is one large bathroom and another smaller ¾ bath off the main entrance area. The large bathroom is at the opposite end of the apartment from the master bedroom. The two small bedrooms have outside doors that open onto a narrow deck providing views of the area. There is a large roof window between the dining table and living room that does not open (which was a bit unpleasant given the warm days – there is no AC).

For frequent users of Airbnb who look for a “home away from home,” as I am, this unit is a great disappointment. The hotel is two star, in my judgment, with a creaky elevator for access, old and worn stairs, and definitely unattractive room décor. The hotel has no parking which ended up costing us a lot of money.

I can understand the generally positive reviews because this unit would be perfect for a large family looking for a good location and wanting to save on overall costs – get one hotel room to accommodate up to 6 (or more) people and save money by preparing your own meals. But if you are looking for a homey, comfortable and attractive place to stay in Geneva, this is definitely not your choice.