The Woodward

The Woodward is a small, residential-style luxury hotel at Quai Wilson 37 in the Pâquis district, facing Lake Geneva in Switzerland. Formed from a converted lakefront building, it has a limited number of rooms and suites, which gives it an intimate character compared with Geneva's larger grand hotels. The Jet d'Eau and the Old Town are reachable on foot along the quay in around 20 minutes, and Cornavin station is roughly 15 minutes away, with trams and buses on the quay. Interiors are warm and private-home in feel, with art, fireplaces and tailored furnishings. Accommodation includes Deluxe Rooms, Suites and a Penthouse Suite, many with lake or Mont Blanc views and some with terraces. The Orangerie restaurant serves refined seasonal cooking in a conservatory-style room, with a bar and a lakeside setting; breakfast is served à la carte with high-quality ingredients. The Guerlain Spa has treatment rooms, a pool and a fitness center, and the hotel provides a butler-style service model with a dedicated concierge. Service is personalised and discreet, aimed at couples, business travellers and guests wanting a quieter alternative to a large hotel. Prices usually run from CHF 800 to 2,000 per night, with the top rates in summer and during major events. The hotel's size means availability is limited, and reservations are advisable well in advance.