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“Housed in a 17th-century building in the heart of the old town. The restaurant is a local landmark serving quintessentially Swiss cuisine - raclettes and fondues galore. Traditional rooms with oak beams and stone floors. Small and discreet - a really lovely, homely setting. ”

Hotel review

No set of Geneva hotel recommendations can leave out Les Armures. A historic building, now a classic Geneva hotel, it is small, discreet and family-run. The rooms are an elegant mix of ancient and modern but some can feel rather cramped. However, the location is unparalleled, in the heart of the Old Town, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The restaurant, one of the oldest in Geneva and which long pre-dates the transformation of the building into a hotel, is a local landmark, and one of the few places where you can get raclette year-round.

Fiona Duncan
Fiona Duncan Review published: 26/02/2024

Recommended for

  • Foodies

    • The hotels restaurant, Vieille Ville, has become a buzzing Genevan institution, famed for its fondue, raclette and Schübling.
  • City Style

    • Luxurorious furnishings, within a refined 17th century setting, all right in the centre of the old town.
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • The iconic on site cafe is a popular spot among locals for meeting up with friends and people spotting.
  • Great walks

    • Just down the road is the lovely lake-front promenade, perfect for an afternoon stroll.
  • Close to nightlife

    • Highlights of Geneva's nightlife are their famed opera houses and theatres.
  • Designer Shopping

    • The main shopping district is merely a 10-minute walk away.
  • Sights nearby

    • Across the road from the iconic St. Pierre Cathedral.
  • Restaurant

    • Classic French gourmet cuisine. In the cellar the Carnotzet offers cheese specialities including Raclette and Fondue.
  • Historic

    • Café Les Armures is a city landmark and Geneva's oldest coffee house.
  • Child friendly

    • Children of all ages welcome. Babysitting services are available.
  • Owner managed

    • Run by the Borgeat-Granges family,
  • Family Suites

  • Gourmet

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Restaurant with rooms

  • Lakeside

  • Artworks

  • Boutique

  • Chic

  • Antiques

  • Downtown

  • Traditional

  • Contemporary

  • Charming

  • Romantic

  • Free wifi

  • Views

Facilities

  • Restaurant

    Classic French gourmet cuisine. In the cellar the Carnotzet offers cheese specialities including Raclette and Fondue.
  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 40 per day.
  • Child friendly

    Children of all ages welcome. Babysitting services are available.
  • Cots available

    £18 per night
  • Bath robes

  • Safe

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Car not required

  • Internet

  • Airport transfer

  • In room DVD

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Outdoor dining

  • Meeting Room

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Air conditioning

  • Room service

  • 24 Hour room service

  • Suites

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Wifi

  • Free wifi

  • Views

Activities

  • Hotel Entertainment

    • The iconic on site cafe is a popular spot among locals for meeting up with friends and people spotting.
  • Great walks

    • Just down the road is the lovely lake-front promenade, perfect for an afternoon stroll.
  • Close to nightlife

    • Highlights of Geneva's nightlife are their famed opera houses and theatres.
  • Designer Shopping

    • The main shopping district is merely a 10-minute walk away.
  • Sights nearby

    • Across the road from the iconic St. Pierre Cathedral.

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