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InterContinental Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland · InterContinental · High Luxury
Opened in 1964 near the United Nations' European headquarters in Petit-Saconnex, InterContinental Geneva was built as Switzerland's largest hotel for the diplomatic circuit. Its guestbook runs to hundreds of heads of state: Hafez al-Assad met Jimmy Carter here on 9 May 1977, and Reagan and Gorbachev used the house for a 1985 summit. A €22 million Tony Chi renovation finished in 2005 refreshed 333 rooms facing Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc.
- 333 rooms
- Opened 1964
- Neighborhood: Petit-Saconnex
- Architect: Georges Addor; Domenica Julliard
- Interiors: Tony Chi
About InterContinental Geneva
- Sophia Loren and Martin Luther King Jr. signed the guestbook; Joe Biden appears among later names.
- Original interiors came from Neal Prince, Inter-Continental's in-house designer, in the 1964 tower.
- The International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent is an eight-minute walk; the Palais des Nations is eleven.
- Press materials credit roughly 400 heads of state and nearly 4,000 government ministers among past guests.
History
InterContinental Geneva sits at Chemin du Petit-Saconnex 7-9 in Geneva's International District, opened in 1964 as the largest hotel in Switzerland, built expressly to serve the diplomatic world convened around the United Nations European headquarters.
The setting
InterContinental Geneva sits at Chemin du Petit-Saconnex 7-9 in Geneva's International District, opened in 1964 as the largest hotel in Switzerland, built expressly to serve the diplomatic world convened around the United Nations European headquarters. Its guestbook bears signatures from Sophia Loren and Martin Luther King Jr. to Joe Biden. The International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent lies eight minutes on foot, the Musée Ariana eight minutes, and the Palais des Nations eleven minutes, placing every major symbol of international Geneva within easy reach. An elevated position delivers panoramic views of Lake Geneva and the Mont Blanc massif. 3 km from Cathedral St.
Restaurants and bars
- Woods — Restaurant · Mediterranean and European
- Les Nations — Bar · Revisited classic cocktails
Experiences
- Le Grand Brunch at Woods — Famous Sunday brunch at the Woods restaurant, offering a taste of everything.
- Cinq Mondes Spa — A sensory journey around the world, in the city's diplomatic district.
- Live Local: United Nations experience — Step into the world of the United Nations and enjoy a unique experience.
- La Résidence — Residence-style fine living served by dedicated staff.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Fitness center
- Cigar lounge
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
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