
Axel’s take
Old-world character and excellent service make this a strong central Geneva choice.
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Axel’s rating: 8.7/10 · a traditional five-star boutique hotel in central Geneva
Hôtel de La Cigogne is a traditional five-star Relais & Châteaux hotel on Place Longemalle, steps from the Old Town, shopping and Lake Geneva. It’s a strong pick for travelers who prefer individually decorated rooms and attentive service to contemporary hotel design. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the location, cleanliness and helpful staff, with recent reviews reinforcing those strengths. The restaurant and square-side terrace add appeal beyond the bedrooms.
The trade-off is a smaller luxury hotel’s facilities rather than a full-service spa experience: there’s no pool, and complimentary fitness access is at nearby Holmes Place, not an on-site gym. The period décor delights many guests, though some find it dated. We’d choose it for a characterful city break, but skip it if modern interiors and extensive wellness facilities are priorities.
- Rooms
- Individually styled period interiors; classic rooms span 25–35 m², with varying bed sizes.
- Cleanliness
- A clear strength across Booking.com, Expedia and Agoda guest feedback.
- Service
- Helpful reception and attentive staff earn consistent praise, including in recent reviews.
- Amenities
- Restaurant, bar, terrace and complimentary nearby Holmes Place access; no pool.
- Fees and surprises
- Valet parking and pets carry charges; check whether your booking includes breakfast.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Agoda. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
The location
17, place Longemalle, Geneva
Excellent walking base between the Old Town, luxury shops and the lake; not a beachfront hotel.
Amenities and check-in
Restaurant, bar, terrace and complimentary nearby Holmes Place access; no pool.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Fitness facilities
- Parking
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Hôtel de La Cigogne — Geneva, Switzerland
Hôtel de La Cigogne is a traditional five-star boutique hotel in central Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland.
Address: 17, place Longemalle, Geneva. Property ID: 1204070.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/geneva/hotel-de-la-cigogne-1204070
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $968 | $1,003 on Booking.com | $35 less (3%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $1,347 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-16 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel private rates by check-in date
USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-05 | $575 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,058 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $483 for 1 night · 2 nights $967 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $484 for 1 night · 2 nights $934 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $450 for 1 night · 2 nights $908 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $458 for 1 night · 2 nights $911 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $453 for 1 night · 2 nights $934 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $481 for 1 night · 2 nights $936 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $455 for 1 night · 2 nights $906 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $451 for 1 night · 2 nights $900 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $449 for 1 night · 2 nights $896 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $447 for 1 night · 2 nights $906 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $459 for 1 night · 2 nights $913 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $454 for 1 night · 2 nights $913 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $459 for 1 night · 2 nights $913 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $454 for 1 night · 2 nights $906 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $452 for 1 night · 2 nights $926 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $474 for 1 night · 2 nights $948 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $474 for 1 night · 2 nights $986 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $512 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,032 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $520 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,037 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $517 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,030 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $513 for 1 night · 2 nights $966 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $453 for 1 night · 2 nights $907 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $454 for 1 night · 2 nights $909 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $455 for 1 night · 2 nights $909 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $454 for 1 night · 2 nights $909 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $455 for 1 night · 2 nights $941 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $486 for 1 night · 2 nights $962 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $476 for 1 night · 2 nights $958 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $482 for 1 night · 2 nights $968 · up to 14 nights priced |
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Axel's take: 8.7/10
Old-world character and excellent service make this a strong central Geneva choice. a traditional five-star boutique hotel in central Geneva, scored for what it is.
Hôtel de La Cigogne is a traditional five-star Relais & Châteaux hotel on Place Longemalle, steps from the Old Town, shopping and Lake Geneva. It’s a strong pick for travelers who prefer individually decorated rooms and attentive service to contemporary hotel design. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the location, cleanliness and helpful staff, with recent reviews reinforcing those strengths. The restaurant and square-side terrace add appeal beyond the bedrooms.
The trade-off is a smaller luxury hotel’s facilities rather than a full-service spa experience: there’s no pool, and complimentary fitness access is at nearby Holmes Place, not an on-site gym. The period décor delights many guests, though some find it dated. We’d choose it for a characterful city break, but skip it if modern interiors and extensive wellness facilities are priorities.
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Best for: couples on a city break; travelers who like traditional luxury; shopping and Old Town sightseeing
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Watch out for: traditional décor may feel dated; fitness club is off-site; no pool; parking and pets cost extra
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Location: Excellent walking base between the Old Town, luxury shops and the lake; not a beachfront hotel.
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Rooms: Individually styled period interiors; classic rooms span 25–35 m², with varying bed sizes.
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Cleanliness: A clear strength across Booking.com, Expedia and Agoda guest feedback.
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Service: Helpful reception and attentive staff earn consistent praise, including in recent reviews.
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Amenities: Restaurant, bar, terrace and complimentary nearby Holmes Place access; no pool.
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Fees and surprises: Valet parking and pets carry charges; check whether your booking includes breakfast.
Axel's opinion of Hôtel de La Cigogne, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Agoda. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
About Hôtel de La Cigogne
- Property type: Hotel
- 5-star hotel
- Relais & Chateaux
- 17, place Longemalle, Geneva
- Amenities: Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Fitness facilities, Parking, Pets allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Accessibility features, Free Wi-Fi, Business center
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Geneva
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Duplex Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Duplex Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Duplex Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Duplex Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Duplex Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Duplex Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Duplex Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
Classic Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Classic Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Classic Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Classic Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Twin Junior Suite (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Twin Junior Suite (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Twin Junior Suite (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Twin Junior Suite (twin beds) — room photo 3
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Twin Suite (twin beds)
Duplex Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Duplex Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Duplex Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Duplex Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Family Suite
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