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Excelsior

34 Rue J.-J. Rousseau, Geneva 1201, Switzerland
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Excelsior
Ranked #51 of 105 hotels in Geneva
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Russia
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53 reviews 53 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

I stayed here for 2 nights. The hotel is not bad - the room was clean, staff was nice, the breakfast is OK, Wi-Fi worked without problems. It was little bit noisy cos the window faced the street. The hotel is not cheap like everything in Switzerland ;)

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 via mobile

Stayed at this hotel for business and I can't fault the staff or cleanliness of it. However the rooms are very small, noisy and the Wifi is very poor, even though the reception is good you get kicked off approximately every 5mins.

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New Cumnock, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

I visited here recently when at the motor show. The hotel was spotlessly clean and right in the centre of the city, which makes it ideal for exploring this small city. As others have said, the bus stop is around the corner and the main Geneva Cornavin railway station is an easy 5 minute walk away. The desk staff very... More

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Greenville, South Carolina
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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

Recently spent three nights on business. Check-in was efficient. Was pleased to be given one of the corner rooms: positive = more space and larger bed; negative = spotty internet. Bathrooms are clean but small. Breakfast is fairly typical fare for Geneva (though I wonder why the hanging lights aren't re-positioned - at least six people bumped their heads). Conclusion:... More

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New York City, New York
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

For about $400 for 3 nights, Excelsior was an affordable and convenient place to stay. It's a 5 min walk from the Cornavin train station, 2 minutes from the bus station (which can get you to the airport for free using the handy pass that hotel provides), and right across the street from Manor department store which has a convenient... More

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Washington
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013

Stayed only for a night, but found the room noisy with a poor internet connection. The minimum once wants to have for business trips are a clean and relatively quiet room and internet, together with minimum amenities. The price was clearly not too high for Geneva, but still expensive overall.

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JAN222
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2013

Terrific hotel for 4 nights and would stay in again. Rooms are small and somewhat spare (bring a travel clock or buy a watch!) but the bathroom was well appointed and with great water pressure for those who like hot showers. The courtyard-side room was very quiet with quaint view. Staff very helpful and breakfast was exceptional - although the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2012

Stayed here for 3 nights in December. Hotel 5 minutes walk from the train station and around the corner from the bus stop and 2 minutes from the bridge over to the old town. Hotel staff very helpful. Really good buffet breakfast as much as you want which set us up for the day. Room fairly small but sufficient for... More

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Finland
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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2012

A nice if not exceptional hotel in the city center close to the train station and walking distance from the old town. I had a single room facing the street. The room was tiny but clean, and there was not too much noise. The bed was ok and wi-fi worked well. Breakfast was a bit limited, but got me going.... More

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Maseru, Maseru, Lesotho
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4 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2012 via mobile

Right opposite manor, staff excellent.very nice hotel although the rooms are quite small.tv channels only in french.very close to the train station and the bus to the direction of the airport and BIT whiche were my destinations when i was in Geneva

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Address: 34 Rue J.-J. Rousseau, Geneva 1201, Switzerland
Region: Switzerland > Geneva
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