Geneva - one of Europe’s most vibrant cities

Switzerland has long been associated with the finer things in life; dazzling watches and jewellery, the richest most indulgent chocolate, exquisite cheeses and majestic alpine skylines. Set on the topaz shores of Lake Geneva, the Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva is an elegantly modern example of Swiss perfection and luxury.

Recently refurbished, the Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva features contemporary décor and ingenious design features that seamlessly blend the attributes of lake and mountains with fluid grace. Shimmering glass walls, natural wood flooring and unpolished cream marble melds with modern soft furnishings and gentle colour schemes.

Redefining the guest experience, the hotel has 423 luxuriously appointed rooms including the Geneva Suite, 3 Apartment Suites, 10 Presidential suites, 20 Junior Deluxe lake view Suites and 10 Junior Suites. Stunning lake view rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies offer panoramic views of the Jet d’eau fountain, Jura Mountains, Mont Blanc and surrounding Alps.

The duplex Geneva Suite – one of the city’s largest at approximately 700m2 - is in a league of its own with a private spa, gym and lift and spectacular views over the bustling metropolis for that little extra slice of luxury. Guests can revel in the comfort of their own luxuriously appointed haven, tastefully decorated to echo the magnificent natural surroundings. All rooms and suites have individually controlled air-conditioning, telephone with voicemail and direct phone number option, plasma TV with satellite and pay TV, and high-speed wireless Internet access.

Culinary delights abound, with the Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva’s “FLOORTWO” offering an entirely new dining experience, different atmospheres and international cuisines to choose from, all on the same floor. The Restaurant, The Lounge, The Bar and The Grill are geared to meet the most exacting standards, even further enhanced by Tse Yang’s Chinese restaurant & the hip Java Club.

During the summer, the terrace is a natural extension of the dining area where guests may take their drinks or meals outside and soak up the sun and fresh lake breeze with fabulous views over the Jet d’Eau and Mont-Blanc.

Aside from the leisure and dining facilities, the hotel is an important venue for international business and networking. With the largest in-house conference and event facilities in Switzerland, the Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva is perfectly positioned to accommodate corporate groups and heads of state. The 630 m2 ballroom, modern 1,600 seat auditorium and three levels of exhibition space are all linked to the hotel in addition to seven spacious conference rooms all with state-of-the-art technology.

Popular with travellers from the Middle East, Geneva is the perfect base for European summer excursions; centrally located and with easy access to neighbouring countries, this cosmopolitan city has a vast array of activities and attractions. Historical medieval quarters stand alongside funky dining districts and lush parklands whilst the ever present majesty of Lake Geneva and the surrounding Alps lends a sense of quiet timelessness to the entire area.

For the culturally inclined, the city has over 40 theatres and museums offering a glimpse of times gone by and Geneva’s vibrant performing arts scene. Adventure enthusiasts can partake in anything from hiking and hot air ballooning to white water rafting, sailing and horse riding.

Once guests are done exploring the city and surrounding areas they can seek out the refuge of the hotel’s leisure and relaxation facilities which include an indoor salt-water swimming pool with outside sundeck in summer, a sauna, massage facilities, steam bath, solarium and sun-beds. A shopping arcade on the ground floor features high end boutiques, jewellers, salons and an art gallery with the best in Swiss luxury goods. Facilities are in place to cater especially to Arab travellers including Middle Eastern cuisine, Arabic speaking staff, prayer carpets and spacious rooms and suites for families.

Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva is offering special summer interlude rates at AED 1,800 or CHF 595 per night for a superior room with breakfast. The offer is valid from July through to September.

The Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva, Swiss splendour at it’s finest.

For bookings and inquiries go to Kempinski-geneva.com.