Getting around Geneva is made simple by an award-winning public transport system.
With just a few minutes walk, the Old Town can be reached, which is home to many of the city’s historical and cultural landmarks including St Peter’s Cathedral, The Grand Theatre and the Flower Clock. Several bridges connect the left bank with the right and the best shopping areas are also just a few minutes away on foot. Our Concierge will be happy to provide a map on request.
Although not the most cost-effective method of transport, taxis are available from areas marked by yellow signs or road markings. Hailing a taxi is not uncommon, but it is better to find one of the 60+ taxi ranks or phone ahead from Taxi Phone.
Geneva offers a very reliable tram service that runs throughout the city. Tickets can be purchased from kiosks at most stops and prices are based on a zonal system. Multi-day passes are also available. The Swiss Pass can be used on the public transportation networks of 37 cities in Switzerland and on many of the scenic railway journeys available. It can be purchased in 4, 8, 15, 22 day or one-month blocks with various other cards able to be adapted to your own schedule.
There are a number of boat tours and excursions for both Lake Geneva and the River Rhône. There are three different ferry services to transport guests around the lake area at a cost of CHF 3.00 per trip. Paquis to Eaux Vive Paquis to Pont du Mont Blanc Genève Plage to Perl du Lac to Paquis
There are three central bus stations in Geneva, with two of these located within a 3-minute walk of the hotel. The bus infrastructure is expansive and has won a number of awards for cleanliness and efficiency. As with the tram system, tickets can be purchased at kiosks at most stops and there are daily or weekly passes available.
We can assist guests with airport transfers and a private limousine service throughout the city and the surrounding region. For costs please contact our Concierge.
If you plan to rent a car, our Concierge will be more than happy to arrange one for you.Rental car : free delivery at the hotel. Whilst parking is available at the hotel (CHF 35 per day), it can pose a problem in parts of the city. Parking restrictions are colour-coded: white is for unrestricted time (metered in most cases), blue indicates a 90-minute limit and red is for just a 15-minute stay. To park in these areas requires a parking disc on which your arrival time is noted and the disc placed on the dashboard – the disc is provided by the car rental companies.
There are three different ferry services to transport guests around the lake departing from Geneva. The concierge will be pleased to help you with the timetable.
Regular trains run like clockwork to most domestic cities from Geneva’s Gare de Cornavin, which is a short distance away from the hotel. International destinations are catered for with an ample number of services arriving and departing to and from all over Europe.
Geneva International Airport is a mere three miles from the city centre and straddles both the French and Swiss borders. There are a number of transport services available to guests.
We can arrange for our limousine service to greet you at the airport arrival gates and drive you to the hotel. An airport transfer by chauffeured limousine costs CHF 125.00 (one-way) and CHF 200.00 return.
Taxis are best used by guests with a large amount of luggage, as there are quick and inexpensive public transport alternatives. The taxi rank is located outside the arrivals area.
Rental cars are offered by all major car rental companies and are perfect for those guests looking to tour Geneva and its surrounding area. Whilst parking is available at the hotel (CHF 37.00 per day), it can pose a problem in parts of the city. Parking restrictions are colour-coded: white is for unrestricted time (metered in most cases), blue indicates a 90-minute limit and red is for just a 15-minute stay. To park in these areas requires a parking disc on which your arrival time is noted and the disc placed on the dashboard – the disc is provided by the car rental companies.
By far the quickest form of transportation into town, the train takes only seven minutes. Please note there is a 300-metre walk from the airport terminal to the train.
Private jets and helicopters may land at Geneva International Airport with prior permission. Or if you plan to rent a plane, our Concierge will be more than happy to arrange one for you.
Photos are provided by Geneve Tourisme © Ricardo de la Riva, Michel Blanc, Stephane Gros, Alain Bouvet and AM Aeschlimann
Limousine around Geneva: CHF 135 per hour
Price for the taxi around Geneva: according to metre
Public free transportation card given by the concierge for all the guest who need it. This transportation card is for the tourist in Geneva City and is available for the whole stay of the guest, for the bus, tram, train in the area of Geneva and the "Mouettes de Genève".
Rates start at approximately CHF 158 per day with a delivery at the hotel and a return rental at the hotel.
Cruise of the Mermaid: CHF 14
Cruise of the castle: CHF 25
Cruise along the Rhone River: CHF 25
Beautiful Shores of Geneva: CHF 16
Mercedes S-Class from 6:30am to 8:30pm - CHF 135 (one-way) and CHF 230 round trip
Mercedes Viano (from 3 to 7 people) from 6:30am to 8:30pm - CHF 155 and CHF 270 round trip
Mercedes S-class and Viano from 8:30pm to 6:30am - CHF 170 and round trip at CHF 300
Fares will range from CHF 35 – 45 one-way (depending of the passager's number and the luggage's number)
Bus tickets are available at CHF 3 for all Geneva and can be purchased at kiosks at most stops. (15 minutes from the aiport to the hotel by bus - ligne n°5)
Train costs CHF 3
