Intercontinental Geneva, GenevaIntercontinental Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 35 of 120 hotels we score in Geneva. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.7.The InterContinental Geneva is a five-star high-rise hotel opened in 1964, standing about a mile west of Lake Geneva in the international quarter, close to Palexpo, the ICCG and the United Nations headquarters. It has 333 rooms, several restaurants and bars, conference and event facilities, a full-service spa, a sauna, a gym and an outdoor pool, with views towards Mont Blanc and the lake on clear days. Free WiFi runs throughout, parking is available, and pets are welcome. It suits business travellers attending events at Palexpo or meetings around the UN district, as well as leisure guests wanting a full-service base. Some guests find the rooms on the small side for the price bracket.What stands out

Friendly, helpful staff

Good food quality and service

Comfortable, well-decorated beds

Clean throughout with modern gym

Watch out for

Rooms can feel small and basic

Many mirrors in bathrooms

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