La Réserve - Genève — RHONDA'S CHOICE

La Réserve Genève – Hotel, Spa and Villa

Hotel La Réserve is situated just outside Geneva in tranquil private grounds on the lake's right bank, with fabulous views to the mountains on the other side. It's a few minutes car ride into the city while the hotel puts on a shuttle boat to and from its private pontoon in the summer months.

It may feel incongruous to have a Swiss hotel fashion itself like a game lodge in colonial Africa, but with so many grand old hotels offering traditional luxury in Geneva it's refreshing to find this contemporary resort with an alternative sense of style. The sprawling, low-rise building is little to look at from the outside, but the interior is delightful: a colour palate of dark red, purple, ochre and green, dark-wood flooring, animal-print rugs, colourful silhouettes of exotic birds on the light fittings and a large sculpture of an elephant – the resort's symbol.

La Réserve has two restaurants and a bar serving cocktails, sushi, and tapas. Downstairs the spa offers an indoor pool, sauna, hammam, a café serving healthy food, and a range of treatment options aiming to roll back the years. But the real trump card of this place is its green space. An outdoor swimming pool, a children's play area, an ice rink in winter and an alfresco restaurant in summer: all this significantly extends the guest experience, turning it into a resort worth lingering in.

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We stayed at La Réserve Genève – Hotel, Spa and Villa in May 2022.

R O N D A ’ S R A T I N G S

Where to go: La Réserve is situated just outside Geneva in tranquil private grounds on the lake's right bank. The hotel has a large garden which is great for afternoon playtime, and when heading out for the morning walk, the area offers plenty of cosy streets to walk.

Allowed areas: Dogs are literally welcome everywhere in the hotel. The only restriction is, that the dogs are not allowed in the Spa area and at the Swimming pool. Otherwise, they can come to the restaurants.

Size n’ shape: No limitations on size, but with respect to "common sense" principle.

Room amenities: You will have everything you need; Water bowls, dog bed and a snack is prepared in your room.

Accommodation fee: Dogs can stay at La Réserve for 50 CHF per night.

Dog loving or friendly? Definitely a dog loving hotel.

If you ask us: Make sure your dog is trained, well behaved, calm and travel-savvy when bring him/her to a hotel stay. For the stress-free experience.

Last tip: To avoid unpleasant surprises for both your dog and the hotel staff, always use the “Do not disturb” sign when leaving your dog alone in the room, even for 5 minutes.

F O R G R O W N - U P S

The Loti: The signature restaurant is returning to its original commitment as a gateway to the world. From the meat workshop to the spectacular slicing in the dining room, the unique live cooking experience continues with teppanyaki tables, offering an ancestral method of Japanese cooking that is revisited at Le Loti and transformed into … gourmet Peruvian.

Le Bar: Cocktails that are as unique as they are spectacular. Made by a mixology expert, the menu offers both original creations as well as revisited classics. A menu to be enjoyed from the depths of our armchairs, relaxing in the company of parrots perched on lamp-shades, to the sound of the playlist offered by our live DJ every evening.

Tsé Fung: Le Tsé Fung, the first Chinese restaurant in Switzerland to be awarded a Michelin star. The marriage of textures and the fragrance of rare spices offer amazing culinary experiences, to be savored in the restaurant, in the quiet peace of private rooms, or on the terrace, with a view over the lake and the Alps.

Spa & Gym: The 20,000-square-foot spa is dedicated to your wellbeing, with personalized treatments, indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, steam bath and a fully equipped fitness area.