Hotel NH Rex - Geneva

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jun 2008

Nice hotel with good-sized room and, especially,good-sized bathroom. Well located even though not in the centre of the city. Easy to reach via train from airport to Cornavin train station and then by tramway. Many trams will get you downtown with ease.

Guest name: Francis Pujolas, Canada

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in May 2008

The receptionist was particularly helpful with advice as regards transport and local restaurants.

Guest name: Marian Hobbs, New Zealand

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Feb 2008

Good Italian restaurant (Primavera) was recommended. Just 500 metres, worth the walk ! Parking could have been indicated better, especially when arriving late at night.

Guest name: ES, Netherlands

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Dec 2007

Hotel unable to restore internet service during entire 3 night/4 day stay.

Guest name: BN, USA

Average rating:  9.3

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Nov 2007

I will use this hotel next time I come to Geneva - an excellent hotel for me.

Guest name: Roine Brannstrom, Sweden

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: 

stayed in Oct 2007

The staff are unhelpful and pretentious; the nicest person I spoke to at this hotel was the cleaner. In particular there is an older man and a younger woman (she didn't seem to care that our room key had been voided before we were due to check out) who don't know the meaning of customer service. If you can bear that, though, then it's a beautiful place to stay and it's in a very central location. The bar and breakfast are both a rip off, but there's a restaurant called Trigal just down the street that serves good coffee in the morning. The complimentary toiletries in the bathroom were rather convenient and smelled nice. Was a little surprised to discover a charge of 60chf as a “just in case” that would be returned upon checking out - be aware that there is also a “city tax” of around 7chf per person that isn’t returned. This hotel also gives transport tickets that can be used on all buses and trams within the central area - although you might have to ask – making sightseeing cheap and convenient (no confusion over the ticket machines). All in all, for what we paid this was a great place to stay.

Guest name: AC, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

Quiet and confortable hotel in the outskirts of the city center. Few restaurants nearby. We were offered a free public transportation ticket for the full stay which was very needed to go to the train station or whetever.

Guest name: RC, Venezuela

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2007

Third time in Geneva, first time at the NH Rex. Staff was friendly and very effective. The room was quite comfortable. Very good value for the price. Also, 1 block to the bus going downtown. 10 feet from the bus going to the UN. Breakfast is good but very pricey. The hotel also reserves the cost of your room plus a %50 premium for extras (which turned out to be what we spent). The only issue I had was the rock hard bed. My wife, of course, loved it... The things we liked best were the location and the value for the price. We will definitely stay there again.

Guest name: CE, USA

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Aug 2007

It is a very pleasant hotel. Standard rooms are relatively small but very nice. Comfy bed. Hotel staff was very nice and helpful. It is not centrally located but there is a bus a block away (#9) that takes you right into center (10 min ride). All guests of hotel get a card for free use of public transport. There is a nice pizzeria/cafe next to the hotel that serves decent food. We went there for late breakfast. If you come by car, there is no parking on the street but you can park your car at the central station garage. Overall, I would recomend this hotel.

Guest name: JE, USA

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Aug 2007

Breakfast is nice (as expeted), but there is an Nespresso machine available for Customers which is a nice feature. Bar closes at 11pm.

Guest name: Gert Andersen, Denmark

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jul 2007

What a great room! It was beautiful, spacious, and air conditioned, all of which were very rare during our stay in Europe. We only stayed one night (booked the hotel to be close to the airport for an early morning flight) and we hated to leave! We didn't get much chance to explore the area, but we did get a very good pizza from down the street, and the room was soooooooo pretty and comfortable.

Guest name: NF, USA

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jun 2007

We had a large and nice room facing the quiet back side of the hotel. Breakfast was not included in our rate and was quite expensive.

Guest name: TB, Norway

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jun 2007

We were very satisfied with our stay in this hotel, it was more than we expected - rooms were nice, quiet, staff was extremely helpful and nice. The only drawback could be 20 min. walking distance from the center, however, the public transport system is good and the bus stop is 5 min away from the hotel. Definitely we will stay in Rex again when returning to Geneva.

Guest name: Linda Cice, Belgium

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jan 2007

We were very happy with the hotel. The staff were friendly and helpful and most spoke english. We feel this is excellent value for money, the hotel is gorgeous! The location was reasonably central and the public transport is so good you can get to anywhere with ease. We will definately return to this hotel when we go to Geneva. Highly recommended.

Guest name: Ruth Wyatt, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in May 2007

Parking in the area is a headache

Guest name: Hamid Kassam, Canada

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Gay Couple

stayed in May 2007

very nice and cosy boutique hotel - perfectly placed just outside noisy Cornavin railway station, but very near to the airport. great place to spend a night or two while exploring Zheneva and surroundings!

Guest name: SK, Ukraine

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Mar 2007

Very nice and helpfull staff! They provided me with a free map of city, a free bus pass and a clear introduction to the city and sightseeings. I also was so lucky to get an upgrade to an even bigger room! The only necgative points are the location (quite far from ´old town´, but good connected by bus) and I experienced some noice (footsteps) from the room above me. Overall: very good hotel!

Guest name: EM, Spain

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Nov 2006

Hotel 4 étoiles au prix de 3, à découvrir. Attention au prix du petit déjeûner.

Guest name: EZ, Switzerland

Average rating:  7.1

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2006

On spending an hour trying to find the hotel and trying to check in, we were advised they had no vacancy for us as they were advising two other lots of people. They said they booked us into one of their other hotels a couple of kilometers away and as we had no choice we went there only to discover it was in very nice hotel in a red light district. We were given an upgraded room, but could only stay there one night therefore had to go back to the previous hotel. A sympathetic receptionist took care of us and we were given a very nice room to make up for having to move twice when we really didn't want to.

Guest name: Paul Faraguna, Australia

Average rating:  9.3

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Jun 2006

I really enjoyed staying at the rex hotel. I found the staff informative and friendly during my stay. The staff seemed knowledgable with tourist information and provided a map of the area. It was a great hotel to end my vacation with, the rooms were very clean and comfortable. The location was a short walk to downtown Geneve or bus stop.

Guest name: Ann Stephenson, Canada

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jun 2006

Much nicer than expected, actually had to ask if we were at the right place. A slightly long 20 min walk to the centre of town, slightly unexpected but apart from that, great!

Guest name: Dan Dalton, Ireland

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Apr 2006

Great neighborhood, delicious restaraunt next door. Staff friendly but not very helpful. Very clean, but we tipped the maid service on arrival, and did not have drinking glasses, or tea bags, replenished. FYI If you're traveling w/wheelchair or stroller there are lots of steps up to the lobby; altogether a very nice hotel.

Guest name: Rachel Simpson, Italy

Average rating:  9.3

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Mar 2006

le stanze sono molto grandi e pulite. la colazione è a pagamento ma il prezzo pagato è senz'altro giustificato considerata la varietà di scelta. Il rapporto qualità/prezzo è davvero ottimo.

Guest name: PAOLA BERNASCONI, Italy

Average rating:  5.4

Guest type: Group

stayed in Mar 2006

Non mi hanno dato il parcheggio! Ho dovuto lasciare l'auto lungo la strada con sosta a pagamento e durata massima di 90 minuti! Per il resto ok tutto sommato, nonostante l'ambiente un pò polveroso.

Guest name: Franco Zamperin, Italy

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Mar 2006

The hotel is very good, the problem is the parking

Guest name: Nicola Vivian, Italy

Average rating:  7.4

Guest type: Single corporate traveller

stayed in Mar 2006

price of breakfast disproporzionated

Guest name: Fabio Casadei, Switzerland

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Feb 2006

the Telephone in the room didn't work for telefones outside.

Guest name: Hartmut Dr. Wagner, Germany

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jan 2006

We much enjoyed our stay and shall certainly use the hotel again.

Guest name: Sean & Natalie Cleary, South Africa

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Dec 2005

Hotel vas very stylish and glamorous, above every expectations.

Guest name: Alice Simonetti, Italy

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Dec 2005

The hotel was absolutely wonderful and the hospitality was excellent. The accommodation is top of the range and quite spacious containing all usual facilities though breakfast and bar food is a bit pricey. There are a few local restaurants offering cheaper prices though the food is very expensive in Switzerland on the whole. The English language is well understood in this French orientated district of Geneva. Hotel is in easy reach of the local bus and train station though the airport will require a 15 to 20 minute taxi ride costing around 30CHF. The Red Cross museum and UN Building museum is well worth a visit though a visit to Montreux will make the perfect day especially at Christmas time.

Guest name: SANDRA WRIGHT, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Dec 2005

Fantastic hotel. Public transportation is near (one of the central streets), the airport is 20 minutes away, the centre 10 minutes. The only downside is that the hotel has a very small parking lot and if one wishes to arrive by car, it should be communicated in advance. The personel is attentive, but has scarse information to offer to tourists about the city.

Guest name: Alexander Karelin, Italy

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Nov 2005

Only stayed for one night but was very impressed with the hotel. It has not long been refurbed. The decor/style is quite posh. We took breakfast in the hotel at extra cost (approx £10) as there was not a lot of facilities in the area and it was very good with a huge choice. The bar was quite pleasent for a late evening night cap - our only complaint about the hotel was that the barman just dissapeared just after 10pm. We were not sure whether the bar had closed or what! We were charged for 3 extra beers but reception just cleared it off the bill when we paid with no problem. We would definately stay here again.

Guest name: Alan Morris, United Kingdom

Average rating:  5.4

Guest type: Single corporate traveller

stayed in Nov 2005

Hotel rooms are very small, no communications technical staff, I lived with no interent for 5 days. Misleading info as wireless interent is NOT for free and is quite expensive.

Guest name: Ashraf Gamal El-Din, Egypt

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Nov 2005

Fantastic hotel, we had lovley room at back of property very quiet. Large room with every conveinience you could require. A bit of a walk to the lake, but right by a bus stop if you can't face it!!

Guest name: ALAN PARSONS, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Nov 2005

Hotel Rex is a fine place where to stay in Geneve. It is not too expensive and, however, rooms are large and clean.

Guest name: VC, Italy

Average rating:  7.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Nov 2005

The hotel is very comfortable and quiet. Our room was not very spacious but it was very nice. Services are ok. Surroundings are not touristic at all. There are no places to park at all! so if you don't book a parking at the hotel, you will certainly have some problem to find a place for your car!

Guest name: RB, Spain

Average rating:  8.4

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Nov 2005

Non era chiaramente specificato se l'hotel era strutturato anche per accogliere persone disabili , per cui l'ho fatto presente, all'atto della prenotazione non ricevendo risposta negativa. Purtroppo l'hotel ha gravi inconvenienti per portatori di handicap.

Guest name: LP, Italy

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Sep 2005

My wife and I were highly delighted by the most efficient staff and the service they rendered to us, which contributed to a most enjoyable stay in Geneva.Thank you very much, indeed,for recommending this hotel to us. Kind regards, Klaus Ziemer

Guest name: Klaus Dr. Ziemer, Germany

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Single corporate traveller

stayed in Sep 2005

nice hotel, I highly recommend it, especially in Geneva where quality and value often don't match.

Guest name: CM, Italy

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2005

Great hotel, but a little away from the main areas in the opposite direction from the station and shopping district. However, a bus ride just 3 stops from the station gets you there. It is 10 mins walk from the UN building, and a pleasant walk around the edge of the lake back to the main areas. Hotel room is certainly good value, however, we did not stay inhouse for breakfast. The staff were very pleasant and welcoming. Would not hesitate to recommend and stay there again. Thank you.

Guest name: AG, Australia

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Sep 2005

Awesome. It is advertised as a four star and, after staying there, I believe that it is closer to a five star. It is, however, a little far from the heart of Geneva.

Guest name: BH, Canada

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Single corporate traveller

stayed in Sep 2005

Everything is fine with the hotel except for one trap. I booked a room for 2 nights and paid a Deposit for 2 nights plus SF100.00. When I checked out before 12:00 noon next day after one night's stay, I was refused refund for the one night not stayed. Reason given by the hotel was that the booking was done online and I have to give 24 hours notice for any cancellation. I did not find such notice anywhere at the hotel reception nor were I informed of such condition when I checked in. My advise to all: book a few nights, but at check-in, pay deposit for only one night!In my many years of staying in hotels around the world, I have never encountered such unfair trade practice!

Guest name: SH, Hong Kong

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Single corporate traveller

stayed in Sep 2005

I only stayed one night but it was pleasant and clean, a good breakfast (costs extra) and reasonable facilities. Good value for money.

Guest name: Peter Hinchcliffe, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Aug 2005

The reason I have given a fairly poor rating to the correspondence between web pages and actual property is that your description referred to private parking, but in fact there were so few parking spaces that we were not able to get one. This meant that we had to use parking meters which we had to pay for every 90 minutes during the daytime - it was a nuisance! The staff at the hotel were very competent and welcoming, and the quality of food at breakfast was very good. The bedroom was comfortable and the facilities were good.

Guest name: JW, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2005

Very good hotel, not expensive at all but very luxurius and the employees are very welcoming. I recommend it !

Guest name: Renaud LENNE, France

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jul 2005

Ein schön eingerichtetes Hotel ca. 10 Gehminuten vom Hauptbahnhof und See entfernt.Freundliches, hilfsbereites Personal, Frühstück etwas teuer, aber dafür frisch gepreßten Orangensaft ohne Mengenbegrenzung!

Guest name: Wolfgang Hoffmann, Germany

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Single corporate traveller

stayed in Jun 2005

The hotel is very nice, and breakfast is excellent. The web site does not mention that breakfast is not included, cost is 25 SF, it should be clearly stated. I have downloaded maps for this hotel showing the location in two different city areas.... very confusing.

Guest name: Umberto Rossi, Italy

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Jun 2005

The room was wonderful. Spacious and large, modern bathrooms. Air conditioning was very welcomed although it didn't work in one of our two rooms. Staff was extremely helpful and welcoming. Very accomodating

Guest name: CL, USA

Average rating:  7.7

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in May 2005

Hi! From the first beginning we had problems with the hotel personnel regarding the pricing. We had with us the booking information send by Venere, but the hotel said that Venere didn´have correct information e.g. they said the breakfast does not include the price even if it was clearly said on Veneres web-pages. When we were leaving they said that we must pay some extra tax (something Geneve canton tax?), which was not mentioned on Verene´s web-pages. We didn´t pay anything extra, only the amount, which was said on Verene´s booking confirmation. The quarrel regarding the pricing made our staying not that comfortable. However, we liked the hotel itself lot of - rooms were very comfortable and well-equipted. One thing more: it was said on Venere´s web-pages that the DinersClub credit card is accepted in the hotel. It was not and we were disappointed. With regards Pentti Mykkänen

Guest name: PM, Finland