Beau-Rivage Geneve, GenevaBeau-Rivage Geneve in Geneva, Switzerland has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 48 of 120 hotels we score in Geneva. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction.Beau-Rivage Geneve is a five-star hotel on the Quai du Mont-Blanc in Geneva, facing Lake Geneva and the Jet d'Eau. Founded in 1865 and still family-run, it offers 52 individually designed rooms and 43 suites, many with private balconies, lake and mountain views, and private spas of up to 190 square metres. The building combines its long history with contemporary comfort, and facilities include a restaurant, casino, solarium, valet parking and special diet menus. It suits travellers wanting a traditional luxury stay in the city's business and shopping district, as well as families, since children are welcome. As a five-star property in a prime lakeside location, it sits firmly at the expensive end of the market.What stands out

Individually designed rooms with lake views

Family owned since 1865

Helpful, welcoming staff

Private spas up to 190 square metres

Watch out for

Five-star lakeside location means high prices

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