Hôtel d'Angleterre

Hôtel d'Angleterre is an intimate luxury hotel at Quai du Mont-Blanc 17 in the Pâquis district of Geneva, Switzerland, set on the north-shore lake promenade between two larger grand hotels. The lake and the Jet d'Eau are directly in front of the building, the Pont du Mont-Blanc leads to the Old Town and the shopping streets in about fifteen minutes on foot, and Cornavin railway station is a short walk or bus ride inland. Where its neighbours are large, the hotel is deliberately small and English-styled, with a townhouse scale, warm interiors and a quiet, club-like atmosphere that appeals to visitors who prefer a boutique setting to a big-name resort. Room categories include Classic Rooms, Superior Lake-view Rooms, Junior Suites and Suites, and the lake-view rooms are the main draw because they look across the water toward the southern shore. Amenities include a restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre, a concierge desk and wifi. The signature restaurant is Windows, which takes its name from its views of the lake and serves a seasonal menu, and breakfast is served in the same room. The hotel has no large spa or pool, so guests who want extensive wellness facilities may prefer a bigger property nearby. Service is personal and discreet, with a concierge able to arrange lake cruises, excursions and restaurant bookings, and the hotel is popular with international visitors, business guests and couples. Because the number of rooms is limited, availability can be tight during summer and large events in the city. Rates run roughly CHF 500-1,100 per night depending on season and room category. The location also puts guests close to the Bains des Pâquis and the lakeside restaurants of the neighbourhood.