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Hotel Central

2, rue de la Rotisserie, Geneva CH-1204, Switzerland (Cité)
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Hotel Central
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Berchem, Antwerpen, Belgium
Top Contributor
53 reviews 53 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Easy to find, on a usually quiet street. They took down our choice for breakfast and delivered it at the room at 7 so that we could leave at 7:15 in the morning, as discussed. Staff speak very limited English and took a long time to check us in. The main door is locked at night and can be a... More

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Erik G, Owner at Hotel Central, responded to this review
May 22, 2013

Dear RRay84 Thank you for your comments and that all in all you were happy here. Your room was a small room but guests tell us good value for Geneva....we do have larger rooms even appartments with 2 to 3 bedrooms but as you say for a short stay a small room was enough. Sorry that it was noisy in... More

vancouver
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12 reviews 12 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

I stayed in this hotel due to last minute sudden change in my plans on Friday April 26th . I do not remember the room number but it was giving towards Rue de La Rotisserie and as a Friday night , I could hear drunk people outside. I found the room I was staying very small and although I just... More

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Erik G, Owner at Hotel Central, responded to this review
May 17, 2013

Dear mooshi007 thank you for your thoughts which are always helpfull to improve our performance. Yes it is a small room but also at a very competitive price with full facilities. Sorry that you were disturbed by some loud party people in the street. It is a great central location but also brings with it some noise on the w/e... More

madrid
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I stayed for a couple nights in this hotel with my parents and grandma. We had a great experience, it's a family hotel, where the service is personal, delicious home-made breakfast and very clean rooms, even when they are a little rustic and simple, but with a warm sensation in every detail. Great location! very close to the centre and... More

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Erik G, Owner at Hotel Central, responded to this review
May 13, 2013

Dear jenbon Thank you for taking the time to put your feelings about our hotel on tripadvisor. We are a small family run hotel and were very happy to get your positive feedback, and especially to hear that you enjoyed your stay. With best regards Erik Gangsted Owner Hôtel Central More

Seattle, Washington
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

Great location and super friendly and helpful staff. The rooms are small, spare, definitely no frills. If you're not going to hang out in the room, it's no problem. Breakfast (croissant, roll, jelly, butter, juice, coffee/tea) in our room was nice but the coffee was often just warm. The staff was so wonderful it was easy to over look the... More

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Erik G, Owner at Hotel Central, responded to this review
May 3, 2013

Hello there Thank you for your positive remarks and that you enjoyed the stay. I have told the staff that you congratulated them on their friendlyness...thank you. I have spoken to our breakfast lady and we will on work on making sure the coffee is really hot. We hope to welcome you back another time. With best regards Erik Gangsted... More

Seattle, Washington
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

Pluses: This hotel was located centrally. The man running front desk was nice. Minuses: The room and bathroom were dark and dirty. The front door entry system never worked. We stayed for 2 nights and were planning to stay an extra two nights later that week. But, we cancelled the second reservation and booked at a newly renovated hotel for... More

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Erik G, Owner at Hotel Central, responded to this review
May 3, 2013

Dear Claire S Thank you for your comments as it is only through feedback that we can improve. Sorry to hear you did not enjoy the stay. It is true that the rooms are not new but I was surprised and regret to read that the room was not up to standard as this is not normal and I have... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

We spent three nights in this genuinely centrally located hotel. Old town, the shopping district, Lake Geneva, restaurants, public transport hubs - all are just a couple of minutes walk in each direction. A perfect location to explore the city of Geneva from. The hotel itself is fairly basic, but we got a free upgrade to an apartment room (apparently... More

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Erik G, Owner at Hotel Central, responded to this review
April 11, 2013

Dear Chris U Nice to hear that you enjoyed your 3 night stay at our family run hotel. We try to upgrade guests who book directly with us but due to our high occupancy year round not always possible. We are pleased that you enjoyed the appartment. Being in the centre is an advantage and we are pleased that you... More

Newcastle upon Tyne
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21 reviews 21 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

One of the best things about this hotel is the location - it really is "Central" - just minutes from shops, restaurants, trams, buses, The Lake & The Old Town. Staff at the hotel are very friendly and helpful. We stayed for 3 nights in March and booked a standard room. The room was quite small with a tiny shower/toilet.... More

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Erik G, Owner at Hotel Central, responded to this review
April 2, 2013

Dear offonhol As the frequent reviewer you are we were very pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We are trying to be environmently friendly but I agree the long life bulbs are often too soft and dimm. If you stayed in one of our compact rooms even the standard room at a little more would have pleasantly surprised you. Than... More

Atlanta, Georgia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

The best part of the hotel was the reception staff. They were incredibly informative, kind and would go out of their way to help you with any questions that you may have. The hotel has a great central location within walking distance of the old town of Geneva. The rooms are basic but nothing special. They are very small and... More

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Erik G, Owner at Hotel Central, responded to this review
April 2, 2013

Dear Sean O Wow did you make our staff happy!! It is so nice when they get recognition for the great job that we think they do.... Most guests forget to mention the "software" of the hotel...which is so important! Your message has ofcourse been passed on and we all look forward to maybe one day be able to welcome... More

Moscow
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17 reviews 17 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2013

No questions about location, but these is all advantages. The room is small, the lights in the room is not enough. Breakfast is very modest. So I believe that for these money you can find bertter hotel, possibly a slightly further from the center.

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Erik G, Owner at Hotel Central, responded to this review
March 12, 2013

Dear Rain_Moscow Thank you for your comments. We are a simple family run 2 star hotel very well located. We try to keep our prices as competitive as possible, bbut I must agree with you Geneva is a very expensive city as you have mentioned in most of your reviews on the city. We wish you all the best and... More

Brussels, Belgium
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44 reviews 44 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2013

'Central' is a very appropriate name for this hotel, as it is very well located in the centre of Geneva, near the Old Town. The location is its best feature, however. I stayed in a Standard room. I was quite disappointed, as I had a high expectation of the room, based on the photos I saw on the web site.... More

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Erik G, Owner at Hotel Central, responded to this review
March 12, 2013

Dear LaPecheJaune Thank you for taking the time to make us aware of your disappointment with your stay. We are really sorry that it was not up to your expectations and very surprised that you felt that the pictures gave a false idea of our hotel. We have tried to put as many photos as possible on the website, but... More

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Also Known As:
Central Hotel Geneva
Address: 2, rue de la Rotisserie, Geneva CH-1204, Switzerland
Region: Switzerland > Geneva > Cité
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Pets Allowed Suites
Hotel Style:
#3 Best Value Hotels in Geneva
#15 Family Hotels in Geneva
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
We look forward to welcoming you to our family-owned hotel in the heart of Geneva, at the foot of the Old Town, and a 3-minute walk from the lake. All rooms, studios and apartments are equipped with cable TV, DVD player, free WiFi/Broadband, telephone and fax/modem socket. Inclusive continental breakfast served in all rooms and apartments.Both short-term and long-term stays are welcome. ... more   less 
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