Hotel Cornavin

Hotels
8.1 (2746 reviews)
Gare de Cornavin , Geneva , ch

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Room service
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Staff kindness
Great location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Bed mattress issues
Limited breakfast variety
Noise from trains and kitchen

Categories

Cleanliness
8.04
Rooms were reported as very clean and well-maintained.
Service
8.51
Staff kindness and pleasant demeanor highlighted in multiple reviews.
Location
8.75
Consistently praised as fantastic and prime location.
Room Quality
8
Generally comfortable, but some issues with mattress quality and noise.
Amenities
8.03
Had good amenities but some guests found the breakfast lacking.
Value for Money
7.79
Price considered a bit high for the lack of included breakfast.
Food and Beverage
7.54
Breakfast options were noted as mediocre compared to other hotels.
Overall Experience
8.11
Overall stay was enjoyable with some critiques on specific aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-07 23:21

Property Description

Unique Architectural Design with Glass Lifts and Walls
Located directly opposite Cornavin Train Station, Hotel Cornavin Geneve offers a modern 4-star experience with a one-of-a-kind architectural design featuring glass lifts and walls. The hotel's contemporary style is sure to impress guests as soon as they step inside.

World's Largest Pendulum and Panoramic Views
One of the standout features of the hotel is the world's largest pendulum, hanging an impressive 30 meters long from the ninth floor down to the lobby. Additionally, the breakfast room on the 8th floor provides stunning panoramic views over Geneva, offering a memorable dining experience.

Convenient Amenities and Services
Hotel Cornavin Geneve boasts a sauna, fitness room, and 24-hour reception for guests' convenience. The elegantly furnished, air-conditioned rooms feature satellite TV, minibar, and complimentary public transport cards for exploring Geneva. With room service available and proximity to public parking, this hotel ensures a comfortable and hassle-free stay.

Book your stay at Hotel Cornavin Geneve for a memorable experience in the heart of Geneva.

Important information:

Please note that credit cards from third parties are not accepted.

Please note that the hotel is not wheelchair accessible.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 2746 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.04
Service: 8.51
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.03
Value for Money: 7.79
Food and Beverage: 7.54
Overall Experience: 8.11
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spuckey solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Great location for easy travel, comfortable room for 3 adults and great view for breakfast

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Bothaina solo_traveller jo
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Kelly solo_traveller nz
10
Perfect base for solo female traveller to recover from long haul flight and explore Geneva before busing to Chamonix
Pros:

Amazing views on 9th floor
Close to public transport - train and bus
Good location to explore Geneva from
Quiet
Clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Lorenzo solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

Camere e posizione

Cons:

Vasca da bagno con parete laterale troppo alta

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Laurence extended_group ca
6
Inadequate Airconditioning in heat wave.
Pros:

Nice rooms. Clean. Nice staff

Cons:

The air conditioning was entirely inadequate. Even with added fans the room never cooled down.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
M
Moldir family_with_children kz
10
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Christian solo_traveller ch
5
Very basic hotel by the station
Pros:

Practical location next to station

Cons:

Rooms tend to smell, no showers only tubs, old stained carpets. AC doesn’t work. It’s more like ventilation.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Peter family_with_children ch
7
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Alexander family_with_children us
6
Pros:

This place was located right next to the main station, which was fantastic. The breakfast was great also. The hotel room itself was very cozy, but I've come to expect this from hotels in the big cities in Switzerland. I did appreciate the old-school feel of this hotel, which came right down to the hotel keys (which are attached to a hilariously large weight/holder). The front lobby offered to store your keys while you went off exploring for the day, which was nice because I couldn't imagine having to carry that everywhere.

Cons:

There is one aspect of the hotel room that was a major design flaw. The bathroom has a large clouded glass wall that's shared with the main room. This gives the bathroom a more open and natural feeling aesthetic. However, it does not block out any light from the bathroom. This means if somebody uses the bathroom at night, the entire room gets lit up. Since I was just recovering from sickness and only getting light sleep, I was woken up in the middle of the night by one of my party members using the bathroom. I may have been able to sleep through it otherwise, but regardless I find this to be a significant flaw in the room.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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GÜNSEL extended_group tr
7
Tek gece konaklamak için uygun bir otel. Ancak, sessiz bir oda olduğu takdirde.
Pros:

Amacımız, Cenevre'ye geldiğimiz ilk günün gecesini, tren garına ve şehir merkezine yakın bir otelde geçirebilmekti. Her ikisini de karşıladığı için memnun kaldık.

Cons:

Öncelikle, tren raylarına bakan en gürültülü odalardan birinde kaldık. Trenler sanki bizim odanın içinde hareket ediyordu.
Klima çok ses çıkartarak çalışıyordu. Sesten rahatsız olduğumuz için, pencereyi açmak istedik. Ama, bu sefer de, trenlerin gürültüsünden dolayı uyuyamadık.
Internete bağlanmak için, kendi telefonunuzun hücresel verisinin açık olması gerekiyor. Pek çok otelde ücretsiz wifi için verilen password'ü girmeniz yeterli.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Hon Bon couple hk
5
Pros:

Convenient

Cons:

The ladies at the reception didn’t even look at me when I was talking to them.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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22Vue22 solo_traveller us
10
Location, convenience, and kind staff
Pros:

The location, the kind and caring staff, and the air conditioning. The AC helps with a flood night's sleep to prep for a LONG travel day back home.

Stayed here 2nd year in a row as a pre-position next to the train station for the next day's early departure from Genève Aèroport (GVA). We fly to/from Geneva and stay in France for almost 90 days of bike touring in 4-5 countries.

Last year = excellent, this year = excellent +, and here's why. Upon arriving by taxi with our two bicycle cases (large, awkward, 39 kg), two pieces of heavy luggage, and two backpacks, it was clear we had our hands full. One of the staff members came out to offer her help, which we gravely appreciated.

Later, that day we needed a taxi to get to the emergency room as soon as possible, and we asked for help from the same person at the front desk. Her call was critical to quick action, and the taxi was there in five minutes. My apologies for not getting your name (poor manners on my part) but we were room 514 on 24-Jul-2026. Thank you! Mille fois!

Both years ('25, '26) we left before breakfast was available (06:00) so we cannot comment. Maybe next year. We went to the COOP downstairs/under the train station and bought lunch, dinner, and breakfast items. Very convenient!

Cons:

Loved everything.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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hassan extended_group eg
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Susanne couple ch
6
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Adriana solo_traveller br
9
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
A
Adriana couple br
9
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Bernardus couple nl
3
Nooit Meer daar.
Pros:

De airco was een ramp ,veel hernie, moest s nachts uit anders kan je niet slapen.
De tv was slecht eentje uit de oertijd, hing aan het plafond.slecht beeld en nog slechter geluid.

Cons:

Personeel was wel correct.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
D
De Paola family_with_children br
10
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Alberto solo_traveller us
10
Location is great, staff is friendly and very helpful in all my needs, prefered hotel in Geneva
Pros:

Location is great, staff is friendly and very helpful in all my needs, it is my prefered hotel in Geneva, where I come often for work and pleasure.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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ZVI solo_traveller il
8
2026-07-18 via Nuitee