Reviews of Le Cénacle
Promenade Charles Martin 17, Eaux-Vives, 1208 Geneva, Switzerland
#99 of 108 hotels in Geneva
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 75 hotel reviews
7.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.2
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Comfort
8.0
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Location
8.8
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Facilities
7.2
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Staff
8.4
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Value for money
7.1
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Free WiFi
8.9
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Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Marcelo
Switzerland20 reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and Park View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
All good if you want to stay in this area of the city.
Peaceful place in the middle of a calm neighborhood.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Amy
United States35 reviews4 helpful votes7.0“Compared to the expensive hotels closer to the city this hotel is a good bargain. Close to public transportation!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Superior Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Minimal services
Its park setting made for a lovely retreat that was quiet and peaceful.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Paul
Ireland8 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet and Park View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Upstairs for shower and toilet
Large comfortable room
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 11 July 2025
Guillaume
New Zealand6 reviews6.0“Nice, but not clean.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and Park View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
- Not clean (spider webs + multiple spiders, dust, even saw a roach on my first minute of arrival). It is not a light regular dusting my room needed : you NEED to deep clean from time to time as well ... - Window wasn't closing fully. - Mattress was very soft.
+ Not expensive. + Good location (bus and tram stops close-by, and even a train station ~8mins away). + Nice staff.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 1 July 2025
Elizabeth
United Kingdom6 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Beautiful old house in wonderful grounds”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom and Park View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There was nothing we didn’t like. We knew the hotel was fairly simple and we expected that, so value for money was excellent in the midst of such an expensive city.
What a beautiful, charming hotel. A real gem set in beautiful parklands. The room was very large with high ceilings and a separate shower and wc/sink. The beds and pillows were exceptionally comfortable Breakfast was straightforward and just what we needed to start the day. We were in Geneva in the extreme heat and it was wonderful to be able to sit out in the shade under the trees and gaze at the wonderful grounds All the team we met were very friendly and welcoming The rooms are relatively without frills but you know this when you book and it is exceptional value for money. It was a privilege to be able to stay in such a beautiful old house with a huge amount of character
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 29 June 2025
Derek
United Kingdom8 reviews7.0“Location and grounds were excellent. Room tidy and clean Sparse room facalties”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom and Park view
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Poor Tea and coffee Facilities only paper cups no Black tea bags and milk . No TV or air conditioning although there is a fan. Breakfast was extra.
Location and Grounds
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 22 June 2025
Julie
United Kingdom25 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Affordable stop over”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Cramped bathroom, no air conditioning
Plentiful parking, friendly staff, short walk to town
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 11 June 2025
John
Australia6 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“A very relaxing time here in a quiet secluded location yet only minutes away from downtown!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet and Park View
- • Stayed 3 nights
Not much. The price was expensive but all places in downtown Geneva were expensive due to a precision engineering conference/expo in the city at the time. It would be good to come here in more normal circumstances. If I stop at Geneva again, I'll be staying here for sure.
The Hotel is in a very quiet location, the grass lawn in front of the hotel is very spacious. The ultimate attraction for me was the sheer abundance of large majestic trees on the site of the hotel grounds. The whole surrounding area is very tranquil and peaceful making the hotel surrounds very relaxing and peaceful; just the perfect atmosphere for people who have been on the move and need time to unwind. Equally as surprising is the nearest public bus stop for a ride into town is on a main road only a 2 minutes walk from the front entrance of the hotel. It's simply the best of both worlds !
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 8 June 2025
Nids
Belgium64 reviews18 helpful votes8.0“Worked Out Well”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet and Park View
- • Stayed 3 nights
Very nice and welcoming reception, thank you, Mr Momo, for the smooth check in and lovely say, loved the park round and quick connection to Metropole
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 15 May 2025
Gail
United States5 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
The front desk staff was extremely friendly, helpful and willing to help me manage an error in my booking. They went above and beyond assisting me and were considerate, professional and thoughtful. The staff was super!
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 11 April 2025
Kevin
United Kingdom2 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“A life saver and a wonderful hotel in a great location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom and Park View
- • Stayed 3 nights
n/a
The room was booked at the last minute and was 1 of 4 hotels available in the whole of Geneva. The welcome we received at 9pm from Carl was just what we needed. We were distressed about losing our original reservation at a different location. Carl was so kind and caring for us in that situation. Not only that, he realized how upset and stressed we were as we had suddenly ended up with no room and Geneva was completely booked out. Carl brought us a bottle of wine and a basket with fresh fruits which made us feel so welcome. Our room was fantastic and in the morning in daylight we realized that this hotel sits in an absolutely beautiful location with very easy access by bus to the city centre. We enjoyed our stay very much and were humbled by the kindness we received from Carl and on other days by the lady at reception.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 6 April 2025
Naser
Saudi Arabia23 reviews8.0“Very good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very good
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 23 November 2024
Kevin
Switzerland5 reviews7.0“It was good”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and Park View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast ended too early
Nice Property
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Rachael
United Kingdom1 review9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet and Park View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Hard to find, could be better lit
Clean, fit for purpose, helpful staff
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Kamau
Kenya1 review9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • People with friends
- • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet and Park View
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
None
Environment was natural and peaceful
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 17 August 2024
Carol
United Kingdom12 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Business trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom and Park View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The breakfast is nothing to write home about !!! It’s really not worth having…
The property is located in a park so it’s silent and surrounded by trees. There is plenty of parking free of charge.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 15 August 2024
Anna
Czech Republic15 reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom and Park view
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Really small breakfast
Nice staff, spacious room, beautiful building.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 27 June 2024
Spiros
United Kingdom4 reviews7.0“Good budget hotel with friendly and helpful staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and Park View
- • Stayed 1 night
I think the worst part was there was no facilities for charging my mobile phone(no usb plug).The room(room 500) was also a bit musty smelling so I had to leave the window open overnight. It would have been nice to have own wc and bathroom too.
the receptionist was very helpful. Geneva airport had shut down due to rain and the whole airport was trying to find rooms. I got the last room available on booking.com at Le Cenacle for a reasonable price. The receptionist arranged a cab for me for 4am in the morning
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 14 June 2024
Carla
United Kingdom12 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Comfortable, no frills accommodation. Great value.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The tiny bathroom and no fridge
The grounds
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Susan
Switzerland128 reviews13 helpful votes8.0“Short stay in Geneva”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No negative comments. Bathroom was very small which some people may not like but it was no problem for us
Nice quiet spot in the city. No noise. Good parking and close to Cite student housing
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Candy2017
China16 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“A quiet environment”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom and Park view
- • Stayed 3 nights
The quality of breakfast needs to be improved. The room does not have a hair dryer and needs to be borrowed from the front desk.
The environment is beautiful, quiet, and cost-effective. Both self driving and public transportation are very convenient.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Sabina
United Kingdom8 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Lovely hotel, clean and close to tram line to take you into the centre”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom and Park view
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Didn’t have a bar area
It’s set in a lovely park and a old style charming property
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Bulat
Cyprus26 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very bad breakfast. Do not use this options
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Carol
United Kingdom12 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • People with friends
- • Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It’s in a park, it’s quiet even if it’s in town. It has charm.
Stayed in February 2024
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