In the heart of Downtown Geneva, Hotel Cornavin offers a haven of relaxation. Unwind in the sauna or stay active at the gym. With multilingual staff and free WiFi, this upscale eco-certified hotel provides convenience and connection.
Gare de Cornavin, 23 Bd James-Fazy, Geneva, GE, 1201
What's nearby
City Center Shopping Area - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Rue du Rhône - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Mont Blanc Bridge - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Flower Clock - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Saint-Pierre Cathedral - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Geneva International Airport (GVA) - 14 min drive
Geneva Station - 2 min walk
Geneva (ZHT-Geneva Railway Station) - 2 min walk
Geneve-Secheron Station - 23 min walk
Cornavin Tram Stop - 2 min walk
Coutance Tram Stop - 4 min walk
Lyon Tram Stop - 5 min walk
Restaurants
Starbucks - 2 min walk
Pret - 1 min walk
Burger King - 1 min walk
Les Brasseurs - 3 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min walk
About this property
Hotel Cornavin
When you stay at Hotel Cornavin, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Jet d'Eau Fountain and United Nations European Headquarters. You can relax at the sauna, work out at the fitness center, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of CERN. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is just a short walk: Cornavin Tram Stop is steps away and Coutance Tram Stop is 4 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
78 rooms
Arranged over 8 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets stay free (dogs and cats only, 1 total)
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:30 AM
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
Business center
2 meeting rooms
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness center
Sauna
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Cable/satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Alarm clock
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.25 per person, per night
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 23 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for CHF 50 per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.
Also known as
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Cornavin Geneva
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Geneva Cornavin Hotel
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Hotel Cornavin Hotel Geneva
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Cornavin offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Cornavin does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Cornavin?
Yes, cats and dogs stay free, with a limit of 1 total.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Cornavin?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Cornavin.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Cornavin?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Cornavin?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino d'Annemasse (11-min drive) and Domaine de Divonne Casino (16-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Cornavin and nearby?
Hotel Cornavin has a sauna and a fitness center.
What's the area around Hotel Cornavin like?
Hotel Cornavin is in Geneva City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Cornavin Tram Stop and 8 minutes' walk from City Center Shopping Area. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
8.4
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as nice, good, excellent, and delicious with a great selection. (18 reviews)
The property offers a convenient and quick airport shuttle service with trains available in under 10 minutes. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2025
Excellent staff, great view and delicious comprehensive breakfast. And always great to be greeted by Tintin & Milou
Philippe
Philippe, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2026
Hotel is very convenient to public transportation. Just steps from main train station and several bus and tram stops. The hotel is older but clean and comfortable. We also had a fantastic view of the city.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 4, 2026
Room was clean and the lady cleaning the rooms was very friendly. Other staff were polite, but did not go above and beyond. The rooms are basic but the location is absolutely fantastic.
Ellen
Ellen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2025
This is an older style hotel. It's next to the train station which was very convenient. The staff was great.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2025
Loved my room and quietness as well as accessibility of hotel to shopping and restaurants
Maria Nenette
Maria Nenette, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
Very good service, the breakfast room is really nice with an amazing view of the city. Really good location.
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2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 21, 2025
Great location near train station
Joelynn
Joelynn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
Great hotel in the core.
Convenient location and well kept property. Great view for breakfast.
John
John, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2025
Very convenient hotel for train station and public transportation. Nice views from the breakfast area!
Julia
Julia, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2025
We needed a close hotel to the train station and Expedia suggested this one. Lots of restaurants nearby. Pleasant staff at the front desk. Nice spacious room. Perfect for our needs, though the bathtub was deep to get in and out of (bad knees). The breakfast on the 8th floor was good and the view outstanding. Definitely will stay here again.
linda
linda, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Apr 15, 2026
The pros: The staff was very helpful and professional. For example, they quickly got us into our room after a very long day of travel. That gave us a chance to take a quick nap before going out into Geneva.
The cons: While the room was functional, it lacked a lot of little luxuries. Some examples: Multiple pillows on the bed. Body lotion for hand washing/showers. A 17” (?) TV screen that is across the room. Additionally, the random low bass sound of the trains passing by (which bothered my wife).
All things considered, the room was functional and allowed us to get some much needed sleep; however, a lot of tiny comforts were missing.
Jeremy
Jeremy, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2025
Across the street from train station. Very convenient!
Windows are soundproof! Black out curtains. Very comfortable beds and pillows, room size great. Near great restaurants.All walkable. A lot of our trip was by train, so very convenient!
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 5, 2024
Good central hotel
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2025
Great hotel
Staff were amazing very friendly
Great location for shops and the train
Beds were not great very hard
Still loved this place
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
Very convenient location right outside Geneva train station. Friendly helpful staff. Spacious rooms for Europe.
Richard
Richard, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2024
Great for over nite stay in Geneva
Great location, nice rooms, great views, nice mini bar. Stayed here before and will stay again.
Genie
Genie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
Awesome location in Old Town and right by the Inn River
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2024
The front desk staff across all shifts were EXCELLENT!
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Perfect location
Perfect location right next to railway station. Very friendly reception staff. Clean and spacious room.
Luciano
Luciano, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2025
Next to Geneva Station. The hotel is aged but clean, tidy and staffs are helpful. Highly recommended.
Sheila
Sheila, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
Super clean and elegant. Excellent location.
Terhi
Terhi, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jun 9, 2025
The hotel location is good, breakfast is fresh and workers are nice. Compare the price we paid we deserve better conditions for hotel
yi
yi, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2024
Great location and hotel!
What a great hotel, I highly recommend. Even though it's right across from the train station it was incredibly quiet and cozy. Great breakfast! I would definitely stay again.
Ashley
Ashley, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 3, 2024
Nice clean great location views!
Jeff G.
Jeff G., 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 2, 2023
Spacious and good location
Very good hotel conveniently located next to the train ststion. Spacious room and friendly staff at reception.