OverviewLocated about a 9-minute drive from Geneva's city centre and a 5-minute walk from Geneve Metro Station, the Hotel Auteuil is suitable for business or vacation travellers who require a centrally-located hotel with extended kitchen amenities and easy access to public transit.
Each of the hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms offers free Wi-Fi, cable TV, an in-room safe, a coffeemaker, a minibar, a hair dryer, a bathrobe for each guest, a bathroom scale, a desk and an iron and ironing board. Rooms with a kitchenette and a terrace are also available, and the hotel is wheelchair accessible.
Hotel amenities include a bar, a fitness centre, a business centre, massage services, laundry services, a free public transportation pass and a buffet or in-room breakfast (charges apply). Parking is available for an additional CHF 45 per day. Pets are permitted and a pet fee will be charged (please contact the hotel for details). Smoking and non-smoking rooms are offered.
Lake Geneva is about a 9-minute walk from the hotel, while the United Nations in Geneva can be found 7 minutes away by car. Centre Commercial Planete Charmilles offers shopping roughly an 8-minute drive away and Geneve Aeroport (GVA) is a 9-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise going to the hotel's staff, rooms and location.
The hotel's staff were the source of many compliments by reviewers who found them to be friendly, multilingual, knowledgeable and efficient. One guest remarked, "Front Desk Reps, especially Vera, were very courteous in ensuring they met our needs for either sightseeing, dinner restaurants, transportation, etc."
Many lodgers were impressed with their rooms at the hotel. They described their accommodations as clean, spacious, well equipped, modern and quiet, with fast Wi-Fi and great views of the city and the Jet d'Eau. A few patrons complained of small rooms, however.
Several guests praised the hotel's location. They described it as central and close to public transit, the airport, Lake Geneva, grocery stores, restaurants and bars. A couple of travellers mentioned the hotel was close to the city's red light district, although this was avoidable by taking a different walking route.
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few complaints about the added costs incurred and noise transfer.
Although the majority of reviewers were pleased with the hotel's reasonable rates and good value, a few guests complained about the added costs they incurred while at the hotel. They found the cost of breakfast and parking to be expensive and overpriced.
A few lodgers complained of noise disturbances during their stay. They reported noise from the nearby train station, as well as cleaning staff in the hallways in the early mornings.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 8.2 out of 10 from 549 reviews.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 4.3 out of 5 with a 93% recommendation rate from 396 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #28 of 103 Geneva hotels with an average rating of 4 out of 5 from 393 reviews.
