Les Armures

Surpassed only by La Cigogne, this is one of the most elegant and prestigious hotels on Geneva's Left Bank. Positioned a few steps from both the cathedral and the medieval Maison Tavel, it lacks the late-19th-century grandeur of its five-star competitors across the river. Instead, you'll find a labyrinth of narrow corridors, and architectural gemstones that include beamed (and sometimes frescoed) ceilings and carefully preserved remnants of the building's 17th-century origins. Each unit is different from its neighbors, usually with exposed brick or stone, and each alternates modern plumbing with richly detailed tile work in its bathrooms. The ambience here is cozy and well upholstered, with an ostentation that's subtle and based for the most part on the building's sense of quirky, antique charm.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; babysitting; concierge; room service

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