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Town/City: 1204 Geneva
Address: Puits St. Pierre
Phone: +41 22 310 9172
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Description and facilities
A unique luxury hotel located in the heart of Geneva’s old town, the Hotel-Restaurant ‘Les Armures’ is a magnificent 17 th century residence situated 5 minutes from the lake, local shops and the business district. Its restaurant with a terrace serves typical Swiss and French specialities in a homely setting. The Les Armures Hotel boasts a refinement and warmth that attracts and retains the affection of a clientele seeking style, comfort and a calm ambiance. Excellent furnishings and a warmth of character that unites classic and contemporary styles come together to create a unique setting and a jealously kept secret.
Geneva's most intimate five star hotel - and old family home - the Les Armures Hotel offers its guests an attentive and discreet service. The Les Armures Hotel is located in the centre of Geneva’s Old Town, a few minutes away from Lake Geneva. Find out more about our location. Relax in a home resonant of the past and suffused with all the refinements of a 17 th century décor and a personalized service: luxury within reach for those who know how to appreciate this exceptional environment. Exposed beams, loft rooms, cut stone, vaulted cellars and furnishings of style, all carefully selected and gathered together, make for a truly special atmosphere. Find out more on the history of this unique hotel in Geneva.
Our location, 1, rue Puits-Saint-Pierre, is at the heart of the old town of Geneva, near to the most important sights: the cathedral of Saint Pierre, the Town Hall, the Arsenal, the Dusquesne House, the Tavel House (now housing the museum of Old Geneva), the Barbier-Mueller Museum, the Museum of the Reformation and the Museum of Art and History.
The hotel is composed of four distinct buildings built onto the old chapter house wall by the 13 th Century Caralèses gate. Surveys of the cellars undertaken by Charles Bonnet, district archeologist, have revealed many signs characteristic of Medieval stonework. This 13 th century structure has been renovated on several occasions and for the most part, the present building dates from the 17 th century. On the revocation of the Edict of Nantes (1685), numerous Protestants took refuge in Geneva. To house them, many buildings were reconstructed with an extra floor; this may have been the case for 1, Puits-Saint-Pierre with its little windows under the eaves.
The current building belonged successively to the Counts and Bishops of Geneva (the oubliettes in the Café des Armures were used as cellars by Bishop Guillaume de Marcossay), to Joseph of Normandy (from a family of Geneva syndics, 1636) and, in part, to Pierre Lauger, baker, 1640. It was left to the family of Samuel Chouet de la Rive to reunite the various parts of the building and restyle the whole in an Italian-inspired design (17 th century).
The ownership of the Hotel Les Armures, Geneva, stayed with the family of Samuel Chouet for some time: Leonard Chouet, Councillor in 1683, who rose to Treasurer-General of the Republic, and Jean-Louis, his son, magistrate and author of the Wilmergen Journal of 1712 in which the Genevese distinguished themselves next to the Bernese. Later on, as in 1822, there were Prince Consorts Bertrand and Mallet, in 1863 Daniel Benjamin Roux, in 1895 their ladyships Mestrezat and de Mandrot, related by marriage to the Roux – then from the 20th century, through inheritance, the brothers of Madrot d’Echichens until 1977.
Amédée Granges was the tenant who restored Geneva’s oldest cafe before becoming the proprietor in 1977. From 1977, he began the process of transforming this old, ‘well-worn’ building into a luxury hotel. As a result, the real beauty of the original decorative details – decorated ceilings and plasterwork, painted facades, frescos and chimney places, as well as numerous art treasures – can now be fully appreciated. The restoration work was undertaken by Anne-Marie Pellot and Claude Rossier, supervised by E. Nierle from the Commission des Monuments et des Sites, all overseen by the architect F Schenk, who carried out the general restoration of the hotel between April 1979 to September 1980. Ever since, gradual expansion and restoration have combined to turn Les Armures into a hotel of undisputed luxury, and its restaurant into a highly prized city venue.
The Hotel-Restaurant ‘Les Armures’ is now personally managed by the Borgeat-Granges family, and is ideally located for you to discover the hidden treasures of Geneva’s Old Town.
Single rooms:
The Les Armures Hotel offers you a choice of decors according to your mood. Although the general atmosphere of the hotel lies in a historic and romantic vein, a resolutely modern style, one passionate about art and contrasts, has inspired the décor of some of our rooms in this five star hotel that dares to be different.
Double rooms:
Each room has its own piece of history. Decorated ceilings, beams, hearths, stone window surrounds, wrought iron: the details that make the difference in this 17 th century building. For those that share the interior designer Philippe Michiels conception (known for mix old and new), ask for one of our recently refurbished contemporary room.
The Luxury junior suite comes with a double bed or two singles, bathroom with bath, broadband internet connection, WiFi connection, individually controlled air conditioning, minibar, personal safe deposit box, telephone, make-up mirror, hair-dryer and the option of reserving connecting rooms. Non-smoking room.
The "Prestige" luxury junior suite comes with a double bed, bathroom with bath, separate shower and toilet, B and O TV/DVD, work station, broadband internet connection, WiFi connection, individually controlled air conditioning, minibar, personal safe deposit box, telephone, make-up mirror, hair-dryer. Non-smoking room.
Reception:
- Credit cards accepted
- Bureau de change
- Dogs welcome
- Other pets welcome
- Open to groups
- Town map
- Town tourist guide
- Tourist information
- Newspapers
- Newspapers delivered
- Guided city tours
Services:
- Laundry service
- A la carte room service
- Concierge
- Luggage storage room
- 24h reception
- Safe deposit boxes at reception
- Fax from reception
- Multilingual staff
- Group catering
- Seminar/conference equipment
- Private meeting room
- Catering for large groups (max 60 people)
- Car hire at hotel
- Limousine service
Rooms:
- Non-smoking rooms
- Individually controlled airconditioning
- Minibar
- Personal safe deposit box
- Telephone
- WiFi connection
- Broadband internet connection
- Radio
- Colour cable TV
- DVD player
- Bath
- Make-up Mirror
- Hairdryer
- In room breakfast
Facilities:
- Ascenseur
- Lift
- Air conditioning
- Historic building
- Newly refurbished
- Parking
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Buffet breakfast
On request :
- Direct telephone line
- Hire of fax services
- Parking: valet parking service
Enjoy Swiss specialities such as raclette or fondue, as well as quality French cuisine, all served in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. A comprehensive Swiss wine list and gourmet local produce top off the bill. The restaurant, known as one of the oldest in the city, has become a must as a dining establishment. Over the years, it has become one of Geneva's favourite restaurant. The attentive and professional service will help make your meal a memorable event. You can enjoy our fine cuisine on either of two, air-conditioned floors - the Salle des Artistes on the ground floor or the Carnozet on the lower ground floor. A magnificent terrace, located between the Maison Tavel and the old Arsenal, welcomes you as the weather warms up.
Geneva is a city of peace. By choice and its location as an international crossroads, the city of Calvin has always made the ideal of peace a priority.
The presence of innumerable international organizations, governmental bodies and NGOs (UN, International Red Cross etc), have helped make the city an unbeatable destination that attracts ever-increasing numbers of visitors. Culture also plays an important role in Geneva: Opera, music and theatre - in diverse forms but always of excellent quality - grace the city's nightlife. Other advantages further add to the city's charms: glorious parks, a magnificent natural setting perfect for sporting activities and other excursions, Lake Geneva and of course, the Old Town. For the epicurean in all of us, whether we enjoy fine dining or more traditional fare, there’s a wealth of cuisine to discover – the city’s cosmopolitan base guarantees flavours and colours from all over the world. Whether you're passing through on business or looking for a more relaxing time, we hope that your stay in Geneva will have given you memories you never want to forget.
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