HOTEL ROUSSEAU, Geneva

Hotel Rousseau - A downtown Geneva hotel with fitness center and restaurant in a prime shopping district

Located in downtown Geneva's bustling shopping hub, Hotel Rousseau occupies a historic building next to Manor department store. This 3-star Geneva hotel houses 25 air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen satellite TVs, minibars, Nespresso coffee makers, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Superior and triple rooms feature air conditioning, while some units include dedicated seating areas. The property offers a fitness center, shared lounge, restaurant, and bar, with two breakfast options available - express (hot drink, fruit juice, pastry) or continental buffet served weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Guests have access to free WiFi throughout, a 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning services, and complimentary newspapers. Notable landmarks within walking distance include Basilica Notre-Dame (0.3 miles), English Garden Park (0.5 miles), and Saint-Pierre Cathedral.

Pros

Eight restaurants within 0.3 miles, including Lemoncha, Parisserie Geneve, and Chez Ma Cousine St-Gervais

Soundproofed rooms with city views and parquet flooring

Walking distance to cultural attractions: Flower Clock (0.5 miles), Parc Des Bastions (0.5 miles), Museum of Art and History (1 mile)

Concierge services and ballroom available

Cons

Rooms on the 7th floor accessible only by stairs

Ongoing elevator extension work during weekday business hours