Hôtel autonome de France - Le Patriarche

Hotels
8.1 (272 reviews)
1 Rue de Genève , Ferney-Voltaire , FR

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Sun terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Good service
Cons:
Issues with drainage
Limited food options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.96
General sentiment indicated decent cleanliness; specific issues were noted in some reviews.
Service
8.43
Positive comments on staff and service experience, indicating a satisfactory level of service.
Location
8.97
The location is frequently praised for its convenience and proximity to key attractions.
Room Quality
8.42
Rooms are noted as comfortable, cozy, and well-preserved, with positive sentiments.
Amenities
7.45
Some amenities noted but others lacking; suggestions for improvements were noted.
Value for Money
8.41
Several reviews emphasize good value for money based on comfort and location.
Food and Beverage
6.96
Mixed feedback on dining options; absence of breakfast options noted.
Overall Experience
8.23
Generally positive experience with highlights on comfort and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 16:44

Property Description

The Hôtel de France is an enchanting 18th-century building listed as a historic monument. Take in the architecture upon arrival!

Charming Rooms
Experience a blend of old-world charm and modern amenities in each room, complete with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and Wi-Fi.

Hospitality Tray
Enjoy a delightful hospitality tray in your room every evening throughout your stay, despite the hotel not serving breakfast.

Convenient Location
Benefit from free parking at the Hôtel de France and explore the Rhône-Alpes region easily by car, with Geneva Airport just 5 minutes away.

Book now to experience a unique blend of history and comfort at the Hôtel de France.

Important information:

The Hôtel de France – Le Patriarche occupies an 18th-century building listed as a historical monument. The building has three floors and no elevator. Therefore, it is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Please note: self check-in only; the hotel does not have a reception desk.

The hotel offers 14 renovated rooms in a simple and comfortable style. All rooms have a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, a kettle, and Wi-Fi. Room service is provided twice a week.
Paid parking is available. Street parking is also possible (blue zone, parking disc required).
The Le Patriarche restaurant is open Monday to Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Lunch is served from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., and dinner from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Please note: no breakfast or lunch service is provided on weekends. Several cafes and brunch spots are nearby.

The hotel is 500 meters from the Swiss border. Geneva Airport is a 5-minute drive away.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 272 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.96
Service: 8.43
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 8.42
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 8.41
Food and Beverage: 6.96
Overall Experience: 8.23
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Aurore • solo_traveller • fr
9
Excellente nuit calme et confortable
Pros:

Confort du lit
Chambre mignonne
Pas un bruit
Accès simple
Personnel très sympathique au restaurant
Petit chauffage d’appoint
Bouilloire thé café tisane

Cons:

Petite odeur de canalisation dans la salle de bain
Pas de porte de salle de bain et porte d’entrée qui donne directement sur la douche.

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Draurio • solo_traveller • br
8
C'est un petit hôtel charmant, bien situé, mais sans luxe.
Pros:

J'ai déjà séjourné dans cet hôtel à plusieurs reprises. Il est charmant, très bien situé et pratique.

Cons:

Pour les personnes à mobilité réduite, l'endroit est impraticable en raison d'escaliers raides et étroits. Il pèche également par l'absence de petit réfrigérateur et par la taille de la télévision, qui est minuscule. Pour le reste, c'est un petit hôtel plein de charme.

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Irmgard • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Tolle Lage, sehr sauber, prompte Erledigung bei Anliegen

Cons:

Gab es nichts

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
G
George80s • couple • fr
9
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
M
Murrayclan • solo_traveller • be
9
Pros:

The bistro restaurant is excellent quality.
The room was clean and cosy, ideal for a short business trip.
The location is excellent. Local public transport is a short walk away with direct connection to Geneva airport and palexpo.

Cons:

If anything, only the absence of an elevator but this was not a problem.
The TV in the room is a bit small.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Iryna • solo_traveller • ua
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Anastasia • couple • no
9
Fantastic 💙
Pros:

It was very cozy and extremely beautiful. Every morning I looked out the window , saw a wonderful statue of Voltaire , looked at people and cars slowly taking up speed on their way to work or maybe leisure. Hotel is perfectly located in the middle of a small crossroad ; you have bakeries and restaurants in each corner. The hotel itself has a be try cute coffee shop and a restaurant.

Beds are wonderful , everything is clean and fresh. There is a kettle , water, tea /coffee in the room. Rooms are looked after every day ( amazing!!) , so you can rest assure it will be wonderful staying there.

Cons:

Perhaps the only thing to be aware of is , that this building is old ( and has high historical significance!) , and of course, if there are people on the floor above - may make some noise. If you are a little bothered by noises , it is just to tell the hotels staff and it will be regulated.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
E
Emmanuel • solo_traveller • fr
7
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Yann • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Très bien placé, à 15 minutes à vélo du Palexpo et 30 du centre-ville, avec une petite vue sur le Jura et les Alpes. Le comptoir Pataphysique de l'autre côté de la rue est très sympathique pour boire un café

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
F
Frank • solo_traveller • in
10
Très Bon rapport qualité prix et bien placé pour l’aeroport de Geneve
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
G
GAELLE • extended_group • fr
8
Pros:

La situation centrale et le restaurant le vendredi soir 👍🏻

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
P
Piers • couple • fr
8
Excellent location, good clear instructions
Pros:

Excellent location, good clear instructions, good parking (€7 extra).

Cons:

Shower needed to be run every few hours as there was a strong smell of drains otherwise.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
P
Philippe • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
C
Céline • couple • fr
8
Au top à deux pas de Genève
Pros:

Arrivée autonome , propreté

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
C
Catherine • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Situation

Cons:

les escaliers

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
D
DELPHINE • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

Propreté

Cons:

Bruyant

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
J
john • couple • nl
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
W
WENHUEI • solo_traveller • tw
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee