Hotel Des Tourelles - Geneva

2-star hotel on the Rhone River in central Geneva

Location

Hotel Des Tourelles sits in the St Gervais quarter, directly along the Rhone River. The property is a 10-minute walk from Geneva railway station and 30-45 minutes by bus or train from the airport. Tram and bus stops are steps away, and the old town is within walking distance.

Rooms

Rooms offer a mix of contemporary furnishings and old-world décor, with cable TV, a small fridge, and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms have scenic views of the Rhône River from a bay window or balcony. Each room includes a fan (no air conditioning), a safe deposit box, and a hairdryer.

Amenities

The hotel provides free WiFi throughout, a lift (with a few stairs to reach it), and daily housekeeping. Guests receive a free UNIRESO public transport card valid for the Geneva area throughout their stay. A kettle and tea/coffee sachets are supplied in each room, though breakfast is not served on site.

Services

Reception is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; for late arrivals guests receive a key code and clear instructions before check-in. The hotel stores luggage after checkout and offers fax and photocopying services. Pets are allowed, and a safety deposit box is available at the front desk.

Value Add-ons

A day or two before arrival, guests automatically receive a link to download a free UNIRESO transport card covering trams, buses, water taxis, and trains from the airport. The hotel sends an invoice for booking confirmation and provides a free city map at reception. Nearby cafes and restaurants within a 2-minute walk offer breakfast alternatives.

• Location: Rhone Riverfront, 10 min walk from Geneva railway station
• Rooms: Historic rooms with river views, fan, fridge, and kettle
• Transport: Free UNIRESO card for trams, buses, water taxis, airport train
• Amenities: Free WiFi, elevator, daily housekeeping, pet-friendly
• Check-in: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. reception, key code for late arrivals