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Design Hotel F6: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
Rue Ferrier 6, Geneva 1202 , Switzerland
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Design Hotel F6
Ranked #38 of 105 hotels in Geneva
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Maryland, USA
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Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
“Just OK”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2013

Stayed for one night at the Design Hotel F6. The good news is that the service is really good. The front desk staff arranged a (very early) check-in, booked cabs which came immediately, and were generally quite helpful. The hotel is situated in a good location to get to the World Health Organization and Geneva-based diplomatic missions. The bad news is that it was incredibly expensive for a very small, dark room. The room was serviceable -- clean, comfortable, basic necessities (including large tv) -- but certainly not worth $650 a night (in any city!) You can walk to the lake and the old town from the hotel, but the streets around the hotel itself are a bit sketchy and nondescript. A dog had done his business right outside the hotel, and it sat there all day. I would look for a different alternative next time I'm in Geneva.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Swiss bliss”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2013 via mobile

You can't fault the design hotel f6 for a pleasant stay in Geneva. Comfy rooms and beds for a great price, and we got breakfast. I dare to say we haven't stayed in a hotel of this comfort that includes breakfast in South Africa where we live. We stayed 2 nights a week apart. Only gripe was that we payed a taxi driver 37 francs on arrival when we simply could have hopped on the tram at Cornavin station. They get us tourists every time!

Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
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West Sacramento, California
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56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
“Decent, but just okay”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2013

The design of this hotel, not surprisingly, is modern, sleek, and quite nice. It is also fraying around the edges, however.

The hotel is a tram stop away from Gare Cornavin on the line toward the Palais des Nations, and therefore an easy connection from the airport. It is nestled between a main street (Rue Lausanne) and the train tracks in a nondescript location, but it is convenient.

The hotel's spa, sauna, and fitness center are terrific. Breakfast is not distinctive but certainly adequate. The wi-fi internet is free but can be a bit spotty. The staff is friendly and helpful.

The room itself was nice, though the "design" element here was just satisfactory. Not a problem, but not as precise or high-quality as the marketing materials or the public areas of the hotel might imply. And the bathroom facilities were fine, but rusting and wear around the fixtures suggest that the place could deteriorate quickly.

I've stayed at other locations in the area before, and did not find Design Hotel F6 to be remarkable, and it wasn't a great comparative value.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with friends
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Moscow, Russia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“excellent place to stay in Geneva”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2013

The facility is recently renovated, the decor is great and still has a fresh feel. The staff is extremely helpful - they kept the reception desk open beyond work hours to accommodate our late arrival. breakfast quality was quite good considering that it was included in room rate.
Overall I was very pleased with my choice of this hotel!

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Designhotelf6, General Manager at Design Hotel F6, responded to this review
January 8, 2013
Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. As a matter of fact we just undertook the renovation of the rooms and we particularly worked on the design of the rooms and the technology part within the rooms. More specifically, we integrated the latest Samsung LED 46" TV and (soon 55") TV with 150 channels provided by Naxoo in Geneva. We can offer now HD TV and like 40 English channels with superior viewing experience, which is really unique in Geneva. At the end we are trying to offer our guests a 5* experience at the price of a 3*. It is hard work but more and more customers are coming back to the f6, maybe for the super equipped fitness, or for the interior design, or for the overall atmosphere and central location.
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Fabulous, immaculate, stylish hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2013

The interior is very new in a 'boutique hotel' style. Its not lavish obviously for the price but my room was immaculate, well designed and everything looked new. The bathroom was perfect and totally clean, sheets were good quality and there was a huge TV at the end of the bed plus a mini bar, hairdryer, Nespresso machine etc.
Breakfast is simple but very fresh and the dinning area is, again very trendy and well designed. The staff were super helpful and even called up to my room when I didn't know how to work the Nespresso to make sure I had worked it out. Towels were changed daily and the area is perfectly safe and only a 5-7 min walk to the train station. I always stay 4-5 star and I know what I am taking about, I don't know how you can fault this hotel for the price ! It also has gym what more do you want!

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Rue Ferrier 6, Geneva 1202 , Switzerland
Region: Switzerland > Geneva
Amenities:
Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette
Hotel Style:
Ranked #38 of 105 hotels in Geneva
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Ideally located in the center of Geneva, between the Cornavin railway station and the "Place des Nations" (United Nations main square), close to the lake, 10 minutes away from the Cointrin International Airport, at walking distance of the International Organisations. To make your stay enjoyable, the hotel offers:- Business center (freely available)- 2 conference rooms with advanced technology- Fitness Center with private coach (appointment)- Wellness Center with Sauna and Hammam- Massage room with masseur (appointment)- Free Wifi in the hotel- High speed Internet and color printer- iPhone / iPod loader / alarm clock in all the rooms- Nespresso coffee machines in all the rooms- Underground Garage- Free public transport cards. A state of the art video surveillance system (24/24) ensures the guests safety. ... more   less 
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