Le Richemond

Check In	from 15:00 to 00:00
Check Out	from 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation	At least 48 hours before day of arrival to avoid a 1 night penalty charge.
Child Policy	Children until 6 years are free of charge when sharing their parents room.
Credit Cards	American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Carte Bleue, Diners Club, JCB

Le Richemond offers guests and non-residents superb dining opportunities. Le Jardin Restaurant, with its elegant 1930s art deco décor and soft lighting, is open throughout the day from breakfast until dinner and has the finest Italian cuisine in the city, with a beautiful, flower-decked terrace for alfresco dining.Open for breakfast from 7:00 am until 10:30 am.Open for lunch from 12:00 noon serving non-stop until 10:30 pm.Le Jardin Bar has the sophisticated ambience of a private club and is the perfect place to meet up with friends and colleagues for coffee, light snacks, afternoon tea or drinks until late.Open daily from 9:00 am until 1:00 am.The Cottage, nestled in the Brunswick Garden just across the road from Le Richemond, is a charming pavilion providing an opportunity to eat al fresco in summer in a serene and refreshing atmosphere between fountain and bird songs.The Cottage is open weekdays from 12 noon to 3pm and offers a light, healthy menu that includes a buffet of Italian salads, light dishes, pastas and Lebanese grills.

Each of Le Richemond's 67 guest rooms and 31 suites has a character of its own and is decorated in a refined and elegant style, with antique furniture and sumptuous fabrics that provide maximum comfort and relaxation. Bathrooms are well equipped and in some cases palatial, with all the luxurious touches to ensure a relaxing and enjoyable stay.All our rooms are equipped with satellite TV, high speed internet access, two telephone lines, voicemail, in-room modem or fax ports, a wide selection of videos, pay channels and minibar, and many enjoy views over the peaceful Brunswick Gardens or Lake Geneva.

Its position at the heart of the Geneva business district, north of the River Rhône, so close to Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) and overlooking Brunswick Gardens, makes Le Richemond a perfect location for exploring all that Geneva has to offer. From the hotel you can see the impressive Jet d'Eau (the world's tallest fountain), the Jura Mountains and the magnificent Alps.Just over the Rhône is the heart of Geneva, and all the main attractions of this international city are there to be discovered including the imposing, partially Romanesque, partially Gothic Cathédral de Saint-Pierre where John Calvin once preached. The south bank is also home to most of the city's 40 museums and the vieille ville, the old part of town, with the pedestrian-only Grand Rue running through it. Here too is the Rue du Rhône, home of some of Europe's most exclusive shops.The train station is close by, and the international airport is only six kilometres away. During your stay at Le Richemond, our Concierge will be delighted to assist with any questions you have regarding sightseeing opportunities and supply you with a map of the city.ATTRACTIONS & EXPERIENCESPalais des NationsAlthough the UN moved to New York in 1945, Geneva has kept its European office in what is the second largest building on the continent (Palace of Versailles is the largest). Areas of the European headquarters of the United Nations are open to the public with guided tours.International Red Cross and Red Crescent MuseumThis renowned museum on Avenue de la Paix is universally acclaimed as one of the best in the city and provides a moving reminder of the importance of international humanitarian efforts.Jet d'EauThis remarkable fountain, 140 metres high, is the city's most famous landmark and can be seen towering over the lake. Little CarougeThis is Geneva's oldest quarter, once an independent town in its own right, and a haven of peace where you can sit in outdoor cafés and watch the world go by.ShoppingThe centre of luxury shopping is the Rue du Rhône, where window shoppers will find designer boutiques and jewellers selling the famous watches of Switzerland. At the foot of the Old Town is the less expensive, trendier Rue de la Confédération. In the pedestrian-only Grand Rue there are galleries, antique shops, book shops and boutiques, and souvenir shops can be found on the Place du Bourg-de-Four, Rue du Mont-Blanc, on the right bank. Outdoor MarketsThe daily flower market is located on the Place du Molard and the clothing and book market on Place de la Madeleine. The market on the Plaine de Plainpalais sells fruit and vegetables on Tuesday and Friday mornings and becomes Geneva's principal flea market every Wednesday and Saturday. There are other markets on the Place du Marché in nearby Carouge and Boulevard Helvétique in the centre of town. Every Thursday at the Place de la Fusterie, a variety of regional handicrafts is sold.FestivalsGeneva's best known is L'Escalade on 11th December, which involves massive consumption of chocolate and marzipan, and marks the occasion in 1602 when an unhappy housewife poured her boiling cauldron of vegetable soup over the head of one of the invading Duke of Savoy's soldiers. The festival features torch-lit processions in historic costume and a huge bonfire in the cathedral square. The Fêtes de Genêve takes place over two weekends in July / August with parades, open-air concerts and fireworks.CruisesSee Geneva against the backdrop of the Alps from the lake itself. Cruises on Lake Geneva or the Rhône take place throughout the day and can be as leisurely as your mood. Our Concierge will be happy to arrange cruises for you.

Hotel offers high-speed internet. No pets allowed.Lobby/restaurant/room are accessible for wheel chairs.