Hotel Kipling

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel near United Nations European Headquarters

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A cozy hotel room with a sofa, chairs, a small table, a bar area, and a potted plant.
A table with pastries and a bowl of apples, with framed photographs on the wall behind.
A cozy lounge area with wicker furniture, a large wooden door, and two floor lamps.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table with a book and flowers, and a view of buildings through the window.
A wooden desk with multiple drawers and a vase with flowers.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Rue de la Navigation 27, Geneva, GE, 1201
  • Place, Paquis Baths
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Mont Blanc Bridge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Rue du Rhône
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Geneva (GVA-Cointrin Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Executive Triple Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Premium Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Studio

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Studio

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Single Room, Balcony

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite, Terrace

  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Connecting room

  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Geneva

Geneva City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Geneva City Centre hotel, you'll find Alpine Panorama Path and Notre Dame Basilica. Sisi Monument and Brunswick Monument are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Paquis Baths - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mont Blanc Bridge - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rue du Rhône - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Flower Clock - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Jet d'Eau Fountain - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Mole Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Geneva (ZHT-Geneva Railway Station) - 5 min walk
  • Geneva International Airport (GVA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Filomena - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Casa Nostra - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Scandale - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Xiang Yu - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kipling

3.5-star hotel near United Nations European Headquarters
WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. A terrace, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Kipling. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Geneva hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
Hotel Kipling offers 62 accommodations with minibars and safes. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered, secured self parking on site (CHF 35 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 22 for adults and CHF 11 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar

Things to do

  • Books

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.25 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 22 for adults and CHF 11 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 35 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Kipling
Hotel Kipling Geneva
Kipling Geneva
Kipling Hotel Geneva
Hotel Kipling Hotel
Hotel Kipling Geneva
Hotel Kipling Hotel Geneva

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Kipling to the airport?

Hotel Kipling is 5.3 mi (14-min drive) away from the Geneva International Airport (GVA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Kipling?

As of Nov 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Kipling on Nov 13, 2026 start from $188, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Kipling have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Kipling.

How close is Hotel Kipling to the beach?

This hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Pâquis Beach and 2.2 mi (17-min drive) from Baby Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Kipling offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Kipling, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of CHF 22 for adults and CHF 11 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Kipling?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino d'Annemasse (12-min drive) and Domaine de Divonne Casino (17-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Kipling?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Hotel Kipling?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CHF 35 per night.

Does Hotel Kipling have a pool?

Hotel Kipling does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Kipling have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Kipling to downtown Geneva?

Hotel Kipling is 0.7 mi away from Geneva.

Hotel Kipling Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 640 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and wonderful room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with very kind staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, location. Room is nice and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautiful rooms.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location - good Breakfast - ok Parking a challenge
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, very centric and Geneva and walkable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value hotel in Geneva. Very convenient location, good breakfast (but lacking in vegetables or vegetarian options, which is common), cool rooms during 30 degree C heat, quiet and comfortable bed and nicely decorated spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Its just the best hotel in Genève!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, lovely hotel with colonial style, very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay in the neighbourhood which never sleeps. Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, helpful staff
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking available if needed. 5 minute walk to train station
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious room and friendly staff. Location was excellent and we had a nice time with family
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very lovely - room was clean - we loved it thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are excellent, rooms to do with new updated showers, but otherwise a fantastic hotel and right in the middle of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel in great location. Very close to train station & easy walk to lake etc
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff wonderful, very accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was very good, I didn’t have breakfast so can not judge
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice hotel, good sized room, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is great. My go to place when I come to Geneva. Rooms are spacious, clean and well furnished. It’s a pity that breakfast is charged so expensively.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All in all a very nice hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size bathroom. Staff helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful. Maxine could not have done anymore for us, all very polite and friendly. Loved the hotels charm and decor. Room could not have been cleaner and the welcome note with chocolates a nice touch. Short walk to train station and lake Geneva. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026