The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, Geneva
Historic grand palace with a refined, contemporary residential update. Feels more intimate than you'd expect from a Ritz-Carlton — guests mention a boutique-like quality. Art deco touches and gold leaf in the Grace Kelly Suite sit alongside clean, modern lines elsewhere. Rotating art exhibitions keep the public spaces alive.
Ask for a lakefront room above the 3rd floor for the best Jet d'Eau views and reduced street noise
Why It Matters
One of Geneva's oldest continuously operating hotels (opened 1865), awarded Two Michelin Keys, holdder of the Green Key sustainability award and Swisstainable Leading Level certification. The Grace Kelly Suite is genuinely named for the princess who stayed there regularly. The dining programme is legitimately creative: three distinct concepts including a dinner-in-complete-darkness experience guided by visually impaired staff.
Standing on the Quai du Mont-Blanc since 1865, the De La Paix is one of Geneva's original luxury hotels with serious historical weight — it hosted the International Congress of Peace in the 19th century, and Grace Kelly had a favourite suite here. After an extensive renovation under Ritz-Carlton management, the 74-room property now balances its palace DNA with contemporary warmth: natural materials, muted colours, and that original 1865 chandelier still hanging in the atrium. The lakefront rooms deliver proper front-row views of the Jet d'Eau and Mont Blanc. No pool, though — something to note if that matters to you.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
2-Bedroom Lakefront Suite
The flagship multi-room option for families or guests who need two bedrooms. Panoramic views of Lake Geneva and the Jet d'Eau, a separate living and dining area, and Signature Suite privileges: two-way transfers, daily breakfast, spa access, hotel credit, stocked minibar.
Classic Garden View Room
Entry-level category, these rooms face the hotel's garden and Mont Blanc Square rather than the lake. Soft colours, natural textures, and elegant styling — typical of the post-renovation look throughout. Marble bathrooms, minibar, dressing room, and seating area.
Deluxe Lake View Room
Step up to lake-facing rooms with views across Lake Geneva. Some in this category include a balcony. The renovation brought natural materials and a calm residential feel — these are proper lake views, not oblique glimpses.
Garden View Executive Grand Suite
The largest of the garden-facing suites. A proper grand-scale living space with a generous layout, ideal for longer stays or when you need room to work and entertain without lake-view pricing.
Garden View Suite
A quieter alternative to the lakefront suites. Garden-facing with a separate living room. Less noise from the Quai du Mont-Blanc below. Good choice for light sleepers who still want suite space.
Grace Kelly Suite
Named for the hotel's most celebrated returning guest. The Princess of Monaco's aesthetic defines the space: sophisticated art deco design, gold leaf detailing, and a marble master bathroom that Alfred Hitchcock might have called cold and sensual. Includes a master bedroom, separate living area, dining room, kitchenette — genuinely suited to long stays or private dinners. Comes with full Signature Suite privileges.
Junior Suite Lake Front
The entry point to suite living at the De La Paix. Lakefront-facing with a separate living area. Corner junior suites are particularly good, wrapping around for wider views. Marble bathrooms and generous layouts.
Lake Front Suite
Full suite with a separate living room and direct lake views. These spaces open up considerably from the junior suites — proper entertaining rooms with views across to the Jet d'Eau and Alps.
Mont-Blanc Suite
The suite is built around its view. Floor-to-ceiling windows in a large living room face Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc, and the Jet d'Eau simultaneously — hard to beat on a clear day. Includes Signature Suite privileges: two-way transfers, daily breakfast, spa access, hotel credit, stocked minibar.
Premium Lake Front Room
The top tier among non-suite rooms — directly facing the lake with unobstructed views of the Jet d'Eau. Select rooms in this category feature a fireplace and a glass-walled bathroom for dramatic effect. Best non-suite option for the view.
The Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
On-site gym with full cardiovascular equipment, free weights, rowing machines, stair climbers, and weight machines. Open around the clock. Guests also receive complimentary access to Holmes Place, a premium gym 0.6 km from the hotel.
Learn to sculpt your own chocolate with an expert team of Maîtres Chocolatiers Suisses. Book through the concierge, subject to availability.
Hands-on baking sessions with the hotel's Pastry Chef, focused on classic Swiss desserts. Subject to availability and must be reserved in advance through the concierge.
Rotating photography exhibition by Angelina Bertrand currently on display throughout the hotel. The hotel regularly hosts curated art exhibitions that inform both the visual environment and the FRED Bar menu.
Full-service spa with private hammam, multiple treatment suites, and the option to privatise the entire spa facility. Open daily 11am-8pm, appointment required. +41 22-909 60 15.
Concierge-arranged lake activities including wakeboarding, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, boating, fishing, and sailing in warmer months. The hotel sits directly behind the ferry port.
A dedicated children's play area at the hotel with a lake-inspired underwater theme. Included for families at no extra charge. Kids' activities also include treasure hunts and the option to participate in pastry and chocolate workshops.
Hands-on workshops in the art of Swiss luxury watchmaking, led by Bucherer watchmakers. Covers history, craftsmanship, and the enduring legacy of haute horlogerie. Reserve through the concierge — offered daily at the hotel in collaboration with Bucherer's flagship boutique.
Concierge-arranged ski, snowboard, ice skating, and dog-sledding excursions to nearby resorts including Chamonix, Crans-Montana, Glacier 3000, and St Cergues.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
In-hotel library for guest use.
Business centre and conference/meeting rooms available on-site.
Multiple event venues including the Rive event space and Fiskebar's private dining room. Suited for gala dinners, board meetings, and hybrid setups.
In-room and public area Wi-Fi included. Marriott Bonvoy members who book direct receive complimentary in-room internet access.
Hotel guests receive complimentary access to Holmes Place, a premium gym 0.6 km from the hotel, in addition to the hotel's own 24-hour fitness center.
Gift vouchers available for stays, dining, and spa experiences via the hotel's dedicated voucher platform.
Dogs welcome (1 per room, maximum 10 kg). Non-refundable fee of CHF 150 per night.
Full concierge service including Golden Key concierge for curated local experiences, private events, helicopter tours, and day trips to Paris, Milan, Chamonix, Zermatt, and more.
Valet parking only. CHF 55 per day. No self-parking on-site. Arcades car park is 0.5 km away.
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