About Hotel Central
Offering complimentary Geneva Transport Cards and in-room breakfasts, Hotel Central is a family-run establishment at the foot of the Old Town. The lake is just a two-minute walk away.
All rooms at Hotel Central boast amenities such as in-room showers and washbasins. Some rooms have private bathrooms and air conditioning. Fully equipped apartments and studios are also available.
The property offers free Wi-Fi in all areas. Luggage storage is available at this property.
After breakfast, guests can enjoy lunch and dinner right next door at local eateries such as La Romantica, La Boursière, and Copacaccia. The Riverside Cafe offers coffee and a view just a three-minute walk away.
The Mur des Reformateurs, and the surrounding park and University of Geneva, are just a five-minute walk from this hotel. The St. Pierre Cathedral, adopted home church of John Calvin, is also less than ten minutes away.
Positive Reviews
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Praise for wide range of rooms
Guests appreciated the wide choice of accommodation at this city centre hotel. The budget rooms were said to be no frills but clean and comfortable enough for those prioritizing affordability. The spacious, well-appointed apartments with hardwood floors, tasteful decor and modern appliances were bright and airy. Reviewers in selected rooms also liked the pleasant city views. Although it wasn't necessarily cheap, the room rates were reportedly relatively affordable by comparison to alternatives in often pricey Geneva.
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Well-run hotel had friendly staff
According to many visitors, this family-run hotel was run smoothly and the personnel were often described as efficient, helpful and friendly.
positive:
Excellent city centre location
This hotel's location nestled between the old town and main shopping streets of Geneva appealed to travellers as it put them within easy walking distance of boutiques, watchmakers, dining options and beautiful Lake Geneva with its famous water fountain. Reviewers also loved the way they received a free public transport ticket that was valid during their stays. It enabled them to explore the city using its excellent network of trams, trolley-buses, boats and buses.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Minor grumbles about some rooms
Certain rooms attracted minor criticism from some quarters. A few critics claimed they found some rooms and bathrooms to be too small or disliked the decor, sometimes calling it dated. There were also occasional reports of patchy Wi-Fi in some areas of the building.
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Mixed feelings about breakfast
The free continental breakfast split opinion among reviewers. Some were satisfied with bread rolls, croissants, jam and juice plus tea, coffee or hot chocolate and liked the way they were served in their room; others said it lacked variety.
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Occasional nuisance noise
Some light sleepers suggested soundproofing measures were inadequate as they could occasionally hear noise from adjacent rooms too easily.