Axel’s take
Character and a convenient location, but not a polished four-star experience.
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Axel’s rating: 7.9/10 · A historic 4-star boutique hotel near Geneva’s Old Town
Tiffany is a historic 4-star boutique hotel with Art Nouveau character, close to Plainpalais, theaters and the Old Town. It’s a good pick for exploring Geneva rather than spending the day at the hotel. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise cleanliness, helpful staff and easy transport connections; the included public-transport card is useful, too.
The trade-off is uneven four-star polish. Several 2026 Tripadvisor reviews describe tired furnishings, and some rooms are compact, although other recent guests find them comfortable and well maintained. The restaurant no longer serves lunch or dinner: Booking.com confirms breakfast-only dining, while the hotel advertises an honesty bar rather than full bar service. Parking is limited, paid and cannot be reserved. We’d choose it for character and convenience, but skip it for freshly renovated rooms or full-service dining.
- Rooms
- Traditional Art Nouveau styling; comfort earns praise, but recent guests also report wear.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent Tripadvisor feedback.
- Service
- Helpful, welcoming staff are repeatedly praised across sites.
- Amenities
- Fitness room, sauna-hammam, library lounge, honesty bar and included public-transport card.
- Fees and surprises
- Check breakfast inclusion; parking and pets cost extra, and parking cannot be reserved.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · skyscanner.gg · Hotels.com · gastrojournal.ch. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
20 Rue de L'Arquebuse, Geneva
Walkable base near Plainpalais and the Old Town, with tram connections nearby.
Amenities and check-in
Fitness room, sauna-hammam, library lounge, honesty bar and included public-transport card.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- Playroom
- Babysitting and childcare
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast in the room
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Parking: CHF 35 per car per night; Internet: CHF 42 per guest per night; Extra bed: CHF 80 per guest per night; Deposit: CHF 100 per room per stay; Pets: CHF 15 per guest per stay
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Hotel Tiffany by Fassbind — Geneva, Switzerland
Hotel Tiffany by Fassbind is a historic 4-star boutique hotel near Geneva’s Old Town in Geneva, Switzerland.
Address: 20 Rue de L'Arquebuse, Geneva. Property ID: 1985954.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/geneva/hotel-tiffany-by-fassbind-1985954
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Axel's take: 7.9/10
Character and a convenient location, but not a polished four-star experience. A historic 4-star boutique hotel near Geneva’s Old Town, scored for what it is.
Tiffany is a historic 4-star boutique hotel with Art Nouveau character, close to Plainpalais, theaters and the Old Town. It’s a good pick for exploring Geneva rather than spending the day at the hotel. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise cleanliness, helpful staff and easy transport connections; the included public-transport card is useful, too.
The trade-off is uneven four-star polish. Several 2026 Tripadvisor reviews describe tired furnishings, and some rooms are compact, although other recent guests find them comfortable and well maintained. The restaurant no longer serves lunch or dinner: Booking.com confirms breakfast-only dining, while the hotel advertises an honesty bar rather than full bar service. Parking is limited, paid and cannot be reserved. We’d choose it for character and convenience, but skip it for freshly renovated rooms or full-service dining.
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Best for: Couples on sightseeing breaks; Travelers exploring by public transport; Fans of traditional boutique hotels
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Watch out for: Dated furnishings and some compact rooms; No lunch or dinner restaurant service; Limited, unreservable paid parking
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Location: Walkable base near Plainpalais and the Old Town, with tram connections nearby.
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Rooms: Traditional Art Nouveau styling; comfort earns praise, but recent guests also report wear.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent Tripadvisor feedback.
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Service: Helpful, welcoming staff are repeatedly praised across sites.
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Amenities: Fitness room, sauna-hammam, library lounge, honesty bar and included public-transport card.
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Fees and surprises: Check breakfast inclusion; parking and pets cost extra, and parking cannot be reserved.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Tiffany by Fassbind, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · skyscanner.gg · Hotels.com · gastrojournal.ch. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Hotel Tiffany by Fassbind
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- 20 Rue de L'Arquebuse, Geneva
- Hotel policies: Parking: CHF 35 per car per night; Internet: CHF 42 per guest per night; Extra bed: CHF 80 per guest per night; Deposit: CHF 100 per room per stay; Pets: CHF 15 per guest per stay
- Amenities: Playroom, Babysitting and childcare, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Cafe, Fitness facilities, Steam room, Sauna, Spa (extra charge), Parking, Pets allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Accessibility features, Free Wi-Fi, Kitchen, Business center
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Geneva
Room types
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Comfort Double room (full double bed)
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Comfort Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Superior Single room
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Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Superior Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Classic Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Classic Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Junior Suite
- Room features: Fridge
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Studio Suite
- Room features: Fridge
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