Hotel Capitole - Geneva
15, rue de Berne - 1201 Geneva
Double room from
CHF 199 (Tax included)- Cleanliness of rooms
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‹‹ The hotel is very conveniently located in central Geneva, less than 5 minutes walk from the lake and adjacent to numerous bars, restaurants, shops and other...››
30 Aug 2006 read hotel reviewsHOTEL OVERVIEW
exterior - entrance
The Capitole Hotel is a first class property offering cosy, personalised bedrooms. Ideally located in the heart of Geneva, within walking distance of the lake, the shopping and financial districts and the railway station, it provides the ideal starting point to visit this beautiful city.
The property, housed in a 19th century building, features modern services which will make your stay extremely pleasant.
On-site facilities include an Internet point, a bar with a very cosy ambience and well appointed rooms with enticing decor, not to forget the professional staff who will be at your complete disposal 24 hours a day.
LOCATION
City Area:Gare de Cornavin – Quai du Mont-Blanc
Position of the zone in the city
General map
GUEST ROOMS
double room
The property offers single, double, double single use and triple rooms, each featuring private bathroom with hairdryer.
The rooms are traditionally furnished with floral patterned soft furnishings and pastel coloured carpets and curtains.
All of the accommodations are furthermore equipped with direct dial phone, free Wi-Fi Internet connection, double-glazed windows, heating, spacious wardrobe with working desk, mini bar, cable TV, modem plug and international newspapers.
Three floors are reserved to non-smoking guests.
Ironing facilities and baby cots are available on request, as well as fax machine or computer laptop (upon advanced request).
- Cable TV
- Colour TV
- Cot available upon request
- Direct dial phone
- Hairdryer in room
- Heating
- Internet plug
- Iron and ironing board available on request
- Mini bar
- Non-smoking rooms
- Radio
- Safe
- Soundproof rooms
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet connection
- Writing desk
BREAKFAST
A buffet breakfast is served every morning in the breakfast room from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m.
The buffet consists of various cold cuts, sausages, ham, salmon, several kinds of cheese and jam, all to be relished with daily home-cooked breads and pastries.
HOTEL FACILITIES
- Credit card accepted
- Currency exchange
- Laundry service
- Lift/elevator
- City guide
- City maps
- City tour
- Front desk - 24 hour
- Front desk - fax service
- Front desk - safety deposit box
- Luggage room
- Multilingual staff
- Tourist information
- Internet/Email services
- Bar
- Snack bar
HOTEL REVIEWS
Group
USA, Jun 2008
From the time we arrived up until we were checking out the staff was very nice, helpful and accomodating. The free breakfast was far better and bigger than any I have ever had in the USA and was well worth every penny spent on the room. The room I stayed in was very clean and accomodating as well and the bathroom was also super nice and very inviting. I would without a doubt stay here again next time I am in Amsterdam. It is conveniently located on the tram line and it does not take long to get to museums, restaurants and shopping.
Single traveller
Australia, Apr 2008
Good for a short stay. Very convenient to transport, including the train to the airport and the UN headquarters. Easy walk to most other main sights and the lake. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The bar attached to the hotel is very lively and funky. The hotel is on the better side of Rue de Alpes (western side). I had no worries with the area or my personal security. The only negative comment was the room was not very soundproof, with a fair amount of noise coming in from the street and next door. On the whole, great for a short stay.
Group
United Kingdom, Mar 2008
Great location near central Geneva and loads of restaurants and eateries in nearby area. The manager/receptionist is very helpful &keeps the place clean. The beds are the best I have seen in a budget hotel complete with duvets and sheets. Bit noisy bcoz of red light areas nearby. Laptops and wifi are all available free. This is not a first class hotel, but a great place to recharge the batteries after enjoying the lakes n sights of Geneva (or partying in local bars - red light areas and cheeks...... bargain) Fully recommended from this Nepalese!
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USA, Mar 2008
Pleasant ambiance w/very helpful multi-lingual employees; excellent breakfast buffet. Good location for walking guests.There are several rooms up very narrow stairs beyond the elevator service, so clarify your room request.Because the hotel shares doors w/ bar,some smoke seeps into lobby.Good choice for price.
Single traveller
USA, Jan 2007
Very convenient to the Main RR station
Mature couple
Ireland, May 2006
room very small and cramped bathroom had even less space.location good close to bus and railway network also central to main tourist areas.
Mature couple
USA, Dec 2006
Good location near the train station. Room was larger than in many small hotels, but still not ample. Cute decor in breakfast room and a good, if not great, breakfast buffet. Lobby is a bit bleak, but the desk clerk was friendly and helpful. Adequate for short stays.
Group
United Kingdom, Aug 2006
Value for money
Single traveller
United Kingdom, Aug 2006
The hotel is very conveniently located in central Geneva, less than 5 minutes walk from the lake and adjacent to numerous bars, restaurants, shops and other facilities (as well as having a lively bar of its own). It is also less than 5 minutes walk from Cornavin Station, which was extremely useful as I was travelling by train to and from the Airport. The hotel staff were all extremely helpful and fluent in English. One even advised me that the train to the Airport from Cornavin was a cheaper and quicker option than the minibus which operates from the hotel. All in all, a very good hotel, particularly in terms of its location and reasonable price, which I would certainly intend to stay in if I'm in Geneva again.
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Jul 2006
Very good location for city centre and rail station. Very hot when we stayed and no air conditioning - also very noisy street with window open. Good but basic facilities. Big drawback : no tea/coffee making facilities in room! Staff friendly and very helpful. Beware hotel e.mails - the one they sent to us had a virus accompanying it!! Also venere.com did not respond to request for advice on this point!
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Brazil, Jun 2006
Ótimo atendimento do pessoal (gentis, simpáticos, competentes).Um defeito na iluminação do banheiro foi sanado uns 20 minutos após a solicitação.Café da manhã excelente.Ficamos em um apartamento de frente,mas com uma janela muito pequena e mal posicionada, que não permitia ver a rua,e que tornava o ambiente extremamente escuro, abafado e quente, apesar de haver um pequeno ventilador.Isso numa temperatura de 33°. Ao pedirmos para mudar de quarto, nos foi informado que todos eles tinham esse problema. Voltarei ao Capitole, sim, mas somente no inverno.
with sister
USA, Jun 2006
This was our first time to Geneva. The room was nice but would have been great to have air conditioning! We also were kept awake by the music below in the bar. Free internet was a plus. Would stay again. Location was close to the train station which helped. Friendly staff.
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Jan 2006
all in all my stay was a pleasant one.
Single corporate traveller
Spain, Nov 2005
Breakfast and employees were great. Location excellent, close to railway station. I was unlucky because of my neighbour; she switched on TV at 5:00 AM !!! Room wasn't spaciousness, but it was enough on relationship between price.
Single corporate traveller
United Kingdom, Oct 2005
Friendly staff and a good breakfast but my room wasn't clean, the hotel was dingy and there was a lot of noise from outside.
Heterosexual Couple
Switzerland, May 2005
nice place to stay! very friendly employees!
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Oct 2004
Nothing terribly special, but ok price. Occasionally would smell smoke (cigarettes) but couldn't figure out why.
Not Specified
United Kingdom, Oct 2004
Staff are really friendly and I will not have a second thought of coming back to the same accomodation if given a chance. Its location is great and accessible to everything to shops train station and bus stops and because it is walking distance to the lake it gives you a relaxing and enough time of knowing the place without the hazard of getting lost while trying to explore some other beautiful spots of geneva. Well done and keep up the good work!!!
Heterosexual Couple
Switzerland, Apr 2003
The public areas and the room itself were quite shabby and in need of renovation. Considering the price, I don't think it was worth it.
Heterosexual Couple
USA, Apr 2003
Cavernous room, even had a pants presser. Smokers will feel right at home in the lobby and bar.
MAP
district map
HOW TO REACH THE HOTEL
By car
From the A1 highway, exit at Genève-Lac and proceed to the Route de Lausanne. Then, take Rue de Lausanne for approximately 4 km. Turn left into Rue de Monthoux and right into the Rue de Berne. The hotel is approximately 200 metres ahead, on your right-hand side.
By train
Genève-Cornavin railway station is located around 200 metres from the hotel. Leave the train station at Place Cornavin-Rue des Alpes exit, turn left on the third street, which is Rue de Berne, and you will see the hotel on your right-hand side.
By airplane
From Genève-Cointrin airport, take the Route de l'Aéroport, follow the direction to Genève on Avenue Louis-Casaï or Route de Meyrin for approximately 2.5 km and proceed on Rue de la Servette Pass under the rail tracks and after 150 metres make a right, then a left into Rue Rousseau. Turn left on the first little road facing the Manor store (Rue Paul-Bouchet). Continue straight on, cross Rue de Chantepoulet, you are now on Rue de Berne. The Hotel Capitole is approximately 100 metres ahead, on your left-hand side.
TRANSPORT SERVICES
You can leave your car on the surrounding streets or in one of the several covered car parks of the area.
On request the hotel can arrange a private transfer to and from the airport. The service is subject to extra charges.
HOTEL
exterior - entrance
ROOMS
double room
HOTEL FACILITIES
bar
The Los Angeles Californian-style bar café is open every day from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m.
The staff of this beautiful Art-déco bar welcomes you with an impressive list of cocktails to try.
HOTEL POLICIES
METHODS OF PAYMENT
Venere.com does not debit your credit card for your reservations. You will be asked to insert your credit card details which will be sent to the property only as a guarantee of the reservation. The bill will then have to be settled directly at the hotel. In case your chosen hotel needs a deposit, this information will be included in the "Cancellation policy" section and the deposit will have to be settled directly with the pre-selected property. You cannot cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a non refundable or prepaid rate.
CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in: the rooms are available at any time after 2 p.m.
Check-out: it is necessary to leave the rooms not later than noon.
INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Airport transfers are not included in the price and cost CHF 33,00 per car (up to 3 persons) from the airport to the hotel and CHF 22,00 per car from the hotel to the airport.
Use of in-room Wi-Fi Internet connection is included in the price.
Use of the Internet point is free of charge.
Baby cots are provided for free.
Breakfast is included in the price.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation policy : up to 72 hours before arrival free
of charge otherwise first night will be charged.
You may cancel your reservation without penalty up until 3 days before your arrival date, by accessing the Your Reservations page. You cannot cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a non refundable or prepaid rate.






