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Hotel Cristal

3.0 star property
Geneva hotel with bar/lounge

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Front of property
Lobby
Daily buffet breakfast (CHF 19 per person)
Lobby sitting area
Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Downtown Geneva is where Hotel Cristal shines, offering a shopping mall on site and dry cleaning/laundry services. Unwind at the bar, stay connected with in-room WiFi, or work efficiently at the business center.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Minibar
The current price is $158
$173 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19

Room options

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Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Map
4 Rue Pradier, Geneva, GE, 1200

What's nearby

  • Mont Blanc Bridge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • City Center Shopping Area - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rue du Rhône - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Flower Clock - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jet d'Eau Fountain - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Geneva International Airport (GVA) - 14 min drive
  • Geneva Station - 3 min walk
  • Geneva (ZHT-Geneva Railway Station) - 3 min walk
  • Geneve-Secheron Station - 23 min walk
  • Cornavin Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Coutance Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Mole Tram Stop - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Les Brasseurs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café de Paris - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Cristal

When you stay at Hotel Cristal, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of United Nations European Headquarters and CERN. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is just a short walk: Cornavin Tram Stop is 3 minutes 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 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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Shopping mall on site
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • 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 3.75 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 19 per person

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Also known as

Cristal Geneva
Cristal Hotel
Hotel Cristal Hotel
Hotel Cristal Geneva
Hotel Cristal Geneva
Hotel Cristal Hotel Geneva

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Cristal offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Cristal 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 Cristal?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Cristal?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Cristal?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Cristal?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino d'Annemasse (12-min drive) and Domaine de Divonne Casino (18-min drive) are both nearby.

What's the area around Hotel Cristal like?

Hotel Cristal is a short 3-minute walk from Cornavin Tram Stop and 7 minutes' walk from Mont Blanc Bridge. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Hotel Cristal Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Location
Train station
Restaurant
Walking
Bed
Store
Bus
Air conditioning

What guests liked

  • The property is surrounded by many restaurants and offers a convenient location for dining options. (5 reviews)
  • Breakfast offered a nice variety of foods and had a beautiful view from the 8th floor. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and staff , we were able to check in early which was so good.
Lynda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel
Jasleen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A place I will return to!
Pierre, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Helpful front desk in regards to parking options. Great location in downtown Geneva, easily walkable to anything we needed.
Shirley A, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice sized room in a very convenient location for transport links and walkable to key areas too. Room was clean and amenities provided were great. Would stay again!
Kirsty, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location is good. Walk distance to lake and train station. Plenty of food choice is around.
mushuang, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel Cristal was great!

Service was excellent, and the location is super convenient. Clean and modern rooms. Breakfast could have been better.
Tracy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great time staying Cristal hotel. It’s close to train station, restaurants, main bus, tram. And Geneva lake is just a short walk away.
Junjie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bed was firm and just right. Chain restaurants nearby but also locally owned ones to enjoy!
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very clean and comfortable stay with a helpful and friendly staff. Excellent location as it was close to the train station, restaurants and was situated for a nice walk next to the lake. A pass for public transportation was a bonus.
Shawn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and very nice hotel.
Patricia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location and near the main train station. It gets noisy past midnight from people coming home from the restaurant and/or bar.
Maria Francia A, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

good!
Karin, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean comfortable and extremely well located It’s a no-frills, get the job done Hotel. Rooms are a bit small but very nice. Train station is seven minutes walking Great choice especially if you’re looking for a place to sleep before catching a train
Gabriela, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

nice place to stay
Guolun, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Bare bones hotel. Room was extremely hot when we came in and the A/C didn’t do much of anything
Shaina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great service and excellent location. However, the facilities are in urgent need of renovation.
Yandra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location , clean comfortable room , would stay here again.
Pamela, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were helpful and let us know about the free Geneva public transport during our stay, breakfast was also good
Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for the price; hotel is modern and nicely designed.
Philip, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Yin Ling, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful location. Beautiful hotel.
Racquel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Front desk staff was welcoming and helpful. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Very convenient location near the train station and walkable to Old Town and the lake. Buses were easy to navigate and a nice option to reach the United Nations.
Katie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff and good facilities plus a convenient location if you're in Geneva for a few days.
Vania, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Really friendly and helpful staff and nice new clean room. Great location for me.
1-night trip