Staycation: Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues, Geneva
The Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues, Geneva is located right by Lake Geneva, at Quai des Bergues, 33, and I was able to walk there from the Geneva train station in just 10 minutes. Keep in mind that the Geneva city center train station is just a 7-8 minute train ride from the Geneva Airport train station, and that you can get a free transport pass at the airport for your journey. That makes getting door to door from the airport to the hotel (at least once you're boarding the train at Geneva Airport) under 20 minutes.
The lobby is small but gorgeous, thanks to a profusion of beautiful flower arrangements. Upon check-in, the hotel had kindly upgraded me to a Junior Suite, with a view of Lake Geneva. Particularly in late spring, summer, and early fall, I highly recommend reserving a room or suite with a view of the lake. Even though when I first arrived it was a bit cloudy, it was still nice to have a view of the water, including the fountain (known as the Jet d'Eau), from the Juliet balconies. Junior Suites range in size from 344-527 square feet, due to the historic nature of the hotel, but my Junior Suite seemed very spacious, with quite a bit of floor space between the King bed and the living area, with the sofa and coffee table.
Junior Suites can accommodate a third adult or child in an extra bed, but note that some of the rooms accommodate a maximum of one or two people. Standard Rooms with a double bed accommodate 1 person, while Standard Rooms with a Queen or King accommodate a maximum of two people, no extra bed allowed. Similarly, Superior Rooms accommodate two people maximum, no extra bed allowed, and Loft Studios accommodate a maximum of 2 adults and one infant in a crib, with no extra bed allowed. Of the rooms, only Deluxe Rooms can accommodate an extra bed. The Junior Suite also included a walk-in closet on the left after entering, with ample space to hang clothes and place shoes. A lovely orchid was on the table across from it. The Junior Suite bathroom has double sinks, a soaking tub, and a separate shower and all bath products are Bulgari.
The hotel also features an indoor rooftop swimming pool, as well as the Fitness Center. Both have great views, thanks to their location on the top floor.
There are 3 dining venues within the hotel. Il Lago which offers the finest Northern Italian fare, accompanied by exceptional Italian, French and Swiss wines, Izumi - a rooftop restaurant which offers a Japanese fusion concept in which Nikkei cuisine is honored. This was a must-visit as the panoramic terrace also offers a 360° view of Geneva, and Les Bar des Bergue, which offers an all day menu of light fare and specialty cocktails in a convivial atmosphere.
It's no wonder the hotel operates at high occupancy year-round, and this is a property I highly recommend reserving well in advance, particularly as there are only a few rooms or suites for many of the categories. The service was excellent and I will definitely be hoping to make a trip back here soon.
Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues, Geneva
Address: Quai des Bergues 33, 1201 Genève, Switzerland
Phone: +41 22 908 70 00
