Mandarin Oriental Geneva, GenevaMandarin Oriental Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 53 of 120 hotels we score in Geneva. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction.The Mandarin Oriental Geneva is a five-star hotel on the banks of the Rhône in the city's financial district, close to the Rue du Rhône shops, restaurants and the business quarter. It has traded in Geneva since 1950 and offers air-conditioned rooms and suites with free WiFi, room service, a spa with sauna and massage treatments, a gym, fine dining and private valet parking. It welcomes families and pets, and sits on the riverwalk near Rousseau Island, so it suits both business travellers and holidaymakers who want to be in the middle of things. The rooms are on the small side, and check-in and breakfast can get busy at peak times.What stands out

Central riverside location

Efficient, attentive staff

Comfortable beds and pillows

Good room service and dining

Watch out for

Rooms are small

Crowded breakfast periods

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