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Residence Studio Geneve Centre

Geneva · Switzerland

36 Rue de Berne, 36View location

6.8/10Good299 Reviews
Cleanliness7.4/107.4
Service7.4/107.4
Comfort6.4/106.4
Condition6.6/106.6
Location6.6/106.6
Neighborhood5.0/105.0
Amenities7.6/107.6
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About Residence Studio Geneve Centre

The Residence Studio Geneve Centre is located in the heart of the Paquis district, close to the Lake Geneva, Cornavin train station and about 15 minutes from the UN, Geneva airport and the Palexpo Exhibition Center. Guests can take advantage of free public transport and Wi-Fi access.

Check-in is at the neighboring Novotel, where breakfast, lunch and dinner are also served. Undercover car park is available at extra cost.

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With a stay at Résidence Studio Genève Centre by Accor, you'll be centrally located in Geneva, a 4-minute drive from United Nations European Headquarters and 10 minutes from CERN. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from The Library In English and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Sisi Monument.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones and desks, and housekeeping is provided on weekdays only. Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff.

Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Parking height restrictions apply Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Service animals not allowed Only dogs and cats are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 1

Cleaning and safety

Chain Specific Standards
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Deposit: CHF 100 per night
    • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.25 per person, per night

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
    • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Please note that access to the property is through the Novotel reception next door.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 25 for adults and CHF 25 for children
    • Covered self parking fee: CHF 35 per night
    • Nearby parking fee: CHF 35 per night (197 ft away)
    • Pet fee: CHF 30 per pet, per night
    • Early check-in fee: CHF 30 (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Arabic

    Russian

    English

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

The Library In English 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Sisi Monument 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Notre Dame Basilica 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Brunswick Monument 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Pâquis Beach 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Paquis Baths 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Rousseau Island 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Cité du Temps 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Mont Blanc Bridge 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Rue du Rhône 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Anglais Garden 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
English Garden Park 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Flower Clock 1 km / 0.6 mi
Molard Tower 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
La Perle-du-Lac Park 1.3 km / 0.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 30
  • Number of floors (main building): 5
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  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
  • LGTBIQ friendly
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Single-Use Plastic Free
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

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    Room code: ROO.OM

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  • APARTMENT WITH VIEWSAPARTMENT • WITH VIEWSAPT.WV

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    Room code: APT.WV

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  • APARTMENT WITH DOUBLE BEDAPARTMENT • WITH DOUBLE BEDAPT.DB

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    Room code: APT.DB

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • APARTMENT ONE BEDROOMAPARTMENT • ONE BEDROOM • 1 Bedroom • 17 m²APT.B1
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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    17 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
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    1
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    Room code: APT.B1

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    • Wi-fi

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    Room ONE BEDROOM

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    ONE BEDROOM

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    Room code: ROO.B1

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  • STUDIO STANDARDSTUDIO • STANDARDSTU.ST

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    STUDIO STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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    Room code: STU.ST

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: APT.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Residence Studio Geneve Centre

6.8
Good
299 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.4 /10
Service
7.4 /10
Comfort
6.4 /10
Condition
6.6 /10
Location
6.6 /10
Neighborhood
5.0 /10
Amenities
7.6 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2026
Bonnie
It was an incredibly comfortable stay.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Dec 2025
Mikheil
It was nice.
6/10
Pleasant
17 Oct 2025
Ranier
During the night is very noisy inside and outside the building
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Oct 2025
Edmund
It was basic. You have to go around the corner to Novotel to check in and get your swipe card to access the building and get room allocation. No staff onsite to assist with luggage or other inquiries.
Partner
4/10
Poor
15 Sep 2025
Mohsen
It was OK.
6/10
Pleasant
01 Sep 2025
Santina
The hotel was fit for purpose with a clean and tidy room. The bed was nice and well made up. There was a big window in the room allowing light and fresh air. The room itself was quite small and there was no ventilation in the bathroom, meaning that vapour from the shower caused a smoke alarm to go off. A hotel staff member came up to our room and let himself in to see if it was the shower causing the alarm, which wasn’t ideal. The area is convenient and quite close to restaurants and bars which was good. The hotel itself felt safe and secure. It is not very easy to find, it wasn’t explained that we would need to check in to our hotel using the Novotel reception desk and then walk back to the entrance for our hotel. Parking was also not easy to find so I had to contact the hotel multiple times to get them to explain where the parking underground was. Overall, a good stay which ticked the box but a few more details prior to check in would be helpful.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2025
Alberto
Good spot. Comfortable and convenient near train and airport
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jun 2025
Kevin
It was ok in every way. Not great but not totally terrible either
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2025
Hannah Rachael
Exactly what we needed for our stay in Geneva including a small kitchenette. Friendly staff and easy check in via the Novotel and easy check out.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Apr 2025
Leslie

Geneva pit stop

Central location close to train station - next to red light area so might not suit all - i felt safe and good thai food accross the street. I had a room at front and slept like a baby on a sat nite. I would stay again.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
12 Oct 2024
Kishor
Room is adequate and has microwave and fridge. Feels more like a clean dorm rather than a hotel. There is a working girl place next door , which one might either love or hate .
Business
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2024
Ahmed
The property is managed by the Novotel reception and I would give these folks 10 stars out of five if I could. Special shout out to receptionist Luba who emitted positive energy and always wore a pleasant smile and made me feel super comfortable whatever I was asking for. Thank you Luba and all.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2024
Muriel

Nice but noisy

Nice enough studio, close to train station. Hotel provided us with free transport which was a lovely gesture.
However it is the red district which in itself didn't bother us but a very noisy area at night If you're room facing the street.
Partner
2/10
Poor
16 Jun 2024
Peter
Stayed one night and went elsewhere. The room smelled, was poorly equiped as an apartment, had a leak onto the floor, had a view of adjacent building’s washing, was noisy during the night and had the feel of a cheap hostel. But wasn’t cheap.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Mar 2024
Sharon
Kind of sketchy area but great room and nice property. Met our needs.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
04 Mar 2024
Cho Cho
Not worth of Money
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2024
Freya
Value for money, simple room with everything you’d need, place is 5 mins from the lake and only a 10-15 min walk to the old town.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2023
camie
The hotel was awesome, in a good location for walking. It does seem as though the residents of the red light district are encroaching on the area though.
Self
8/10
Excellent
23 May 2023
John

Great budget stay. Very central

After reading some of the reviews I was reluctant to book this but glad I did. We had a lovely room with little kitchenette. Really clean and great for what we wanted. Staff at Novotel next door were friendly and sorted out a mix up we had upon check in. It’s very central for city and train station and only round the corner from the much more expensive Novotel. The rooms may be noisy if your neighbours are but luckily we were generally ok. Geneva transport card is great for the boats. Nice restaurants nearby plus facility to eat in.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Apr 2023
Jude

2 night trip

2 nights in Geneva as a couple. Close to transport.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Feb 2023
Philippe
Very noisy on Friday nights if you are facing the street and at the 1st floor
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Dec 2022
adam
Confusing check in. Novotel is next door - and a member of the staff told us to check in at the property. But the check in WAS ACTUALLY IN NOVOTEL! Lady at the reception was very nice and helpful. The property was clean and tidy although we didn't had any toiletries in the dispensers. The bed was extremely comfy. Perfect location of the hotel
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2022
Derek

It’s good.

It was clean and quiet. Very friendly check & check out staff. The room was fully adequate. No complaints. Lots of restaurants &, shopping within blocks of the hotel. Easy walkable to old town vpcenter. Very close to cape trail train station.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jun 2022
Soojin

room OK, breakfast deceiving

room ok, ageing, advertised breakfast is not accurate or clear (Novotel only provided Express breakfast for the residence guests)
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2021
Claudia

Super Nice!

We love it, the only thing is no A/C however they gave us a big Fan!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2021
Verified traveler

Nice stay

It is adults area and better not for solo lady teaveller 🙂
Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
Good location in downtown
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
Wish the room has oven
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Didn't stay at the residence,were moved to the Novotel instead
Business
6/10
Pleasant
03 Nov 2019
Verified traveler

Seful but noisey

The place itself is really useful if you dont want to eat out every day as there is a small kitchen. The major problem is it is in the midle of the red light area and can be very noisey all night.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
17 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
A lot of call girls nearby .Average property with no facilities.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
04 Jul 2019
Haddy
Very minimal room, nothing in the kitchen and the fridge was broken
Friends
8/10
Excellent
10 May 2019
Verified traveler
The property is very close to the train station and it is very easy and quick to arrive with the train form the airport. City centre is walking distance too. Full of restaurant around, may become a bit noise on saturday night. The room was nice and fully furnished and clean. The hotel give us a card you can us for the stay to take any transports for free in Geneva area and train back to the airport.
Reception is at Novotel around the corner. Only downside, breakfast is not buffet, but limited (tea, coffe, 2 small pastries, yogurt and a banana).
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
18 Apr 2019
ureib
The first night the room was awful..it was on the second floor and had a view of the roof. Also the TV in the room (number 21 I think) was not movable so that it was stuck on one side. One couldn't turn it in the direction of the bed.
When I booked, it said with breakfast. So I went down to the breakfast room and I was told that it was express breakfast. This was not obvious at the time of the booking. The express breakfast is not good and is not worth the money.
8/10
Excellent
17 Apr 2019
Elobaid
This is a good value for money.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2018
Bjai
Great location but check in was in another property. Ahmad was very pleasant and helpful with information right from check in.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2018
NIYAZI
Worth stay for the price and the good service
8/10
Excellent
15 Oct 2018
André

clean place to stay if you dont mind the area...

Ther residence is fine. Its i the Red light district and moisy at night, but I knew this. The bed was confortable and the room clean. Just the water from the toilet did ot stop runing
6/10
Pleasant
11 Oct 2018
Ian
Very basic. Hot room (even when 14 degree outside) . Window could not be left open because of street noise. Chosen because it has facilities. All that is included was a small refrigerator and microwave, plate, fork spoon and table knife. Completely inadequate. I am in Geneva every month for work and would make this only an essential stay if nothing else was available. I moved out and did not stay the last 2 nights - even though I could not cancel the room and take back my money.
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jul 2018
Verified traveler

Ok if not fussy

Let's face it, this place is cheap by Geneve standards so best to lower your expectations. In short if you need somewhere central to crash and won't be spending much time indoor then this place is good.
It's in a seedy part of town with lots of 'interesting' activities going on. Adds to the holiday experience. If it's not your thing then stay away. Personally we didn't feel threatened but others may be more sensitive.
Our room was on the 5th floor and lifts were being upgraded so lugging our baggage up and down wasn't fun. Should be fixed by now.
The so called kitchen is completely useless and dirty, so if you're staying here because of it just don't.
The bathroom was recently renovated and good. Bed was fine.
All in all value for money but as I said earlier one needs to approach it with lowered expectations.
8/10
Excellent
27 May 2018
Danielle
The hotel was nice but really hard to find. Also it’s in the hooker town area of Geneva, not as bad as you’d think but loud.
Partner
2/10
Poor
20 Apr 2018
Verified traveler
Not good at all
8/10
Excellent
18 Apr 2018
Verified traveler
You get what you pay for. Not bad for the price. Location is a little scary.
4/10
Poor
25 Mar 2018
Riku
Too expensive for the room
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Mar 2018
Makam

A hotel managed by Accor

Check-in is at Novotel. Novotel staff was very nice and helpful. The room was good enough for the price we paid. Can’t complian for this price in Geneva!
8/10
Excellent
30 Jan 2018
JANICE

Geneva 2

Location brilliant
Don’t feel they are too serious about you using the kitchenette
6/10
Pleasant
07 Nov 2017
Verified traveler
A very basic apartment in the Red Light District.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
21 Aug 2017
Verified traveler
Basic, but clean and serviced everyday. Good. Provided an clothes iron after asking and a light bulb fixed promptly.
8/10
Excellent
27 Jul 2017
Verified traveler

Nice hotel near the train station.

It's in heart of Geneva, near the train station, close to everything. The room is clean and comfortable with a small kitchen.
6/10
Pleasant
13 May 2017
Stephen
Perfectly functional option to stay central without spending $400 a night
6/10
Pleasant
21 Mar 2017
Math

Was upgraded to 4-star Novotel

There was a promotion and since Novotel (same owner) had rooms available, we were upgraded to the neighbour hotel which was very nice! I can't say anything about this hotel except the location is really good. Although it is the same street where you will find most prostitutes, it is not that bad, as it is really concentrated on one corner and it is central. Not shady.
2/10
Poor
20 Jan 2017
Verified traveler

Insulting prices for a bare minimum

Asking 265 for that room is insulting.
6/10
Pleasant
02 Dec 2016
Verified traveler

Decent and cheap

Never supposed to set the world on fire. Cheap accommodation and nothing more. Exactly what we needed for a weekend away.
4/10
Poor
26 Nov 2016
Verified traveler
The hotel staff were great, friendly, and informative but the room I was staying at although was one of the cheaper ones did not seem clean. We also had to check in at the front desk where the hotel seemed nice spacious and then we were sent to go around the block to access our room which was not in the nicest neighborhood.
2/10
Poor
09 Nov 2016
Verified traveler

Bad and expensive

Entrance aroud the corner of reception, in a dodgy area , where bad faced guys gather to watch you get off the cab. tiny room with tiny pillows. Noisy and rude guests kept slamming doors and noisy neighbourhood kept me from sleeping. Not worthy half of the price paid.
8/10
Excellent
06 Oct 2016
David

Convenient location for conference

Covenient for international zone and central area. Lively evening street activity could be off putting for some! Basic kitchen for breakfast and microwave meals. Clean & acceptable.
6/10
Pleasant
29 Sep 2016
Nurhana

Clean and nice but noisy

Walking distance to halal restaurant and tram station. A bit noisy and busy because lots of construction going on. The room is clean, English channels are available on TV. No bowls provided at the kitchen. The pillows makes my neck hurt after wake up. The air-conditioning gives air but not cool air. Good for a short budget stay.
2/10
Poor
04 Sep 2016
Ka Li

Poor location and neighborhood

The overall stay is poor, nearby the hotels are bars and people look unfriendly. I requested to have a hairdryer in my room, but the hotel receptionist said they did not receive the request, and not know there is no kettle in the room, so i have to call the reception to guve it to me, it was very inconvenient!
6/10
Pleasant
03 Sep 2016
Therese

Hotel near the train station

Had to walk thru a not so nice area of town but the room was great and clean week wifi
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Aug 2016
Hagman

We stayed in the hotel rather the residence

We stayed in the hotel rather than the residence, so the ratings are for the hotel. Clean, comfortable room with friendly and helpful hotel staff.
6/10
Pleasant
07 Aug 2016
John

Seems like an afterthought.

This hotel was in a convenient place for what I needed to do in Geneva. However, you need to check in through the Novatel around the corner. While they were helpful with my left luggage, they did not include the Wi-fi access information when I checked in, requiring me to walk back to get it later. I felt like a second class citizen.
4/10
Poor
25 May 2016
Steven

Not the best

I am aware Geneva is expensive in general but this place is really not worth the money. It is like low end student accommodation. We were there for 2 days. The first evening the place stank of drugs because someone was smoking in the stairwell, the tv in my room kept turning off. The room was described as a kitchenette - be aware this means a recess with a microwave and a fridge that needs cleaning. No tea/coffee etc options so you must provide these. Day 2 and there was no hot water. I complained and was told someone will look at it. eventually this was rectified in the evening. The internet kept dropping so they restarted the server a few times. The staff in the Novotel next door are helpful and polite so I dont blamne anyone but for a chain as big as novotel I would have expected something a bit nicer for £202 a night!
8/10
Excellent
05 May 2016
Verified traveler

Central, unstaffed hotel.

The hotel is a few minutes walk from the train station. Exit the station, cross road and walk turn right until you reach/pass McDonalds - take next right and keep walking downhill looking down the side streets until you see large blue NOVATEL sign - you check in here so cross road and walk past where you will be staying (On the corner but poorly signed). Novatel entrance is around the corner on same block.

There is CCTV outside the building, in the outer and inner hall but no reception/staff. (Novatel reception is quite close and very helpful if you require assistance - you can even phone them direct from your room.) My room was small but perfectly formed and recently decorated. Had large TV with many English channels. Large comfortable bed. Very small, clean kitchen with fridge, microwave and basic utensils.

I had no noise from other rooms but the hotel is in the red light district/café so could get noisy but I didn't experience this. The drug dealers and working ladies are normally polite and leave you alone if you are with a partner/children or if you simply say 'no thank you' so whilst I found this odd and very alien I did not feel intimidated or unsafe at all.

You are surround by shops and lake Geneva is about 500 yards away (Exit hotel, turn left then left again and walk down the hill you will see a small lake side park) Most city bus/boat tours also leave from or near to this park.
6/10
Pleasant
10 Apr 2016
Joanne

Apartment in Red Light district

Small room with bathroom and kitchenette in what seems more like a residential apartment building. Located in the same block as Novotel the apartments use Novotel as their reception as well as their internet.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Jan 2016
William

Hotel nice, location not so

The hotel is fine, check in around the corner at the novatel hotel, and get your card and away you go.
The area on the other hand is, well, street walkers on every corner, just don't answer them or anyone else on a corner and all is well, best off if you approach from the other end once you know where it is.
Note all hours they are there even 9am.
Very nice, microwave, kitchen, plates etc. Nice bathroom, a great bed I slept really well.
I was on the 5th floor.
Small elevator, but gets you there.
I would use it again.
2/10
Poor
23 Oct 2015
Jar-Ferr
During my stay, the hotel is under remodeling. It is very noisy in daytime. The basic facilities, for example no water boiler and refrigerator not function properly, are not good enough.
2/10
Poor
24 Sep 2015
Luke

Very poor condition

The room was disgusting, unclean and generally filthy. The bathroom was absolutely disgusting. Very overpriced room for the condition. The kitchen area was even locked when it was supposed to be included in the price. Overall, extremely poor, would not stay here again ever.
8/10
Excellent
31 Jul 2015
Verified traveler

Reasonable price

Worth for the price paid.
4/10
Poor
22 Jun 2015
Marc

Not much value for your money

The room is small but functional. My problem was that the airconditioning did provide air but no cold air! I used the breakfast at the Novotel, around the corner. This breakfast was very good.
2/10
Poor
22 May 2015
rafid

AVOID!

AVOID!
8/10
Excellent
12 May 2015
Eddie

Good value for the price

Three night stay just for fun. Hotel is located near a brothel, but not too much of a hassle. Within walking distance to the lake shore and main metro station. Hotel provides a pass good for local transportation including boats to traverse across the lake. Kitchen is not included in the quoted price as stated on Hotels.com. Hotel tried to contact hotels.com to try and rectify the situation. After being put on hold for a lengthy duration, they decided to provide the kitchenette free of charge. I blame hotels.com for the discrepancy.
6/10
Pleasant
25 Feb 2015
Khalid

Nice and comfortable.

I had a good experience. the only bothering is the nois outside. Also it is prefer to have more eyewatch on the foront door . the resident somtimes have a lack safty and security, specially in the week end. The reason because there is no front reception or tight security or cameras at the front enterances.
4/10
Poor
01 Feb 2015
H

Convenient but...

Right in the centre of the red light and drug dealing district but convenient. I know the place well and my priority is convenience. Not a place for tourists - Geneva will leave a bad impression if you stay here.
2/10
Poor
23 Jan 2015
Elobaid

Geneva stay

The convenient location is about the only positive thing about this hotel.Very difficult to adjust the room temp and the bath room has a foul odor which fills the room . Opening the windows helps a great deal but brings in lots of noise. You need to pay an extra 100 Francs if you intend to use the kitchenette and fridge.
4/10
Poor
25 Oct 2014
Verified traveler
The location is noisy and closing the windows does not help. There is a kitchen in the studio but you need to pay extra for it otherwise it is kept lo locked..
6/10
Pleasant
21 Oct 2014
Verified traveler

Good price for Geneva. Convenient

Got to have my 2 cats stay with me for free. Early breakfast available next door. Transportation pass included
6/10
Pleasant
23 Sep 2014
SMH

I came back

Back in Geneva for a short stay, and I really only needed a room. I had no hesitation in coming back to this hotel. Close to the train station and the lake, several easy options to the airport, and many buses and trams to get around Geneva. Great wifi and 90+ TV channels. Although the room was a bit tired, the bathroom was quite modern.
6/10
Pleasant
17 Sep 2014
Gavin

Check in at the Novotel next door!!

This is a residence hotel - it is actually designed like very small private apartments. THERE IS NO RECEPTION at the address provided - the entrance on Rue de Berne is a security door you enter with your card. YOU HAVE TO CHECK IN AT THE NOVOTEL NEXT DOOR. The room was spartan but adequate, the decor spectacularly ugly 1980s black and white. the location is in the heart of the red light district - if your business is in the district you may appreciate the private entrance.
6/10
Pleasant
21 Aug 2014
displeased

Cheap, not so cheerful

It was unclear how to get into the place at all- and no direction (go to the hotel next door for a key!) was given. The place was loud, the street was busy all night long (including quite a bit of illicit behaviour). No one cleaned the room during my stay (which was luckily only 2 nights), although there was very loud cleaning in the hallway around 17h in the evening. AND the place advertised a studio, with kitchen, only upon arrival did I learn that the kitchen was an additional rental cost!
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jul 2014
AGMGLOBE

Great hotel location

Great hotel location but surrounded by the suburb. Cheap but bare in mind you have to pay for kitchen deseparately.
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jul 2014
Verified traveler
The staff in the adjoining part of the building couldn't have been kinder and more helpful; the neighborhood where the door to Rue de Beirne 36 is located is a problem. They should improve the appearance of that door, though. Apart from side entrance neighborhood , this is a very classy place and do not hesitate recommending it to others. .
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jul 2014
Verified traveler

No

Very hard to find, not clear from website that it is part of Novotel and you check in around the corner at Novotel reception. Also it is in the middle of the red light district.
4/10
Poor
02 Jul 2014
themostserene

Red light location

Room was clean and adequate, although several power points were broken, and the bed was very saggy.

While the location is close to everything you could want, it is in the centre of Geneva's (small) red light district. I got no hassle at all, although coming in after dark with a bunch of guys hanging out at the entrance was a little unnerving. The fact that there is no onsite staff feels a little insecure (check in etc done through the Novotel round the corner)
6/10
Pleasant
30 Jun 2014
ChrisE

Cheap, adequate. Not secure.

Note that check-in is at the adjacent Novotel. I needed and got a very good rate, and the room was clean but very \"tired\". The area is the red light district and this could be intimidating for some people. I had minor issues of street noise (but it was the World Cup!), but the main issue for me was security. I stress thought, that nothing actually happened.

I did not feel it was safe to leave any valuables in the room. There is no reception desk controlling access, just a simple swipe card - nothing to stop tail gating. Rooms were similarly easy to gain entry to if you know about these things. No room safe, CCTV, house phones, fire escape signs - the sort of things that are hardly noticed normally but seem to be obviously missing. So, difficult to relax. It is clearly a budget establishment, and that is fine. But I would not feel comfortable going back. The house-keeping staff were very pleasant.
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jun 2014
SMH

Adequate and good value for the price

The location is near to the railway station, but also in the red light district, so swings and roundabouts. The reception is in the Novatel around the corner (nice, but not that nice, although the staff were pleasant), and the residence building is a step down from that. That having been said, it was clean, suited my requirements - a place to sleep, a closet with lots of hangers, a working hot shower, a TV with 101+ channels, and excellent free wifi. And it wasn't expensive.
4/10
Poor
28 May 2014
Reid

In the midst of the red light district

This hotel is attached to the Novotel around the corner, but lacks the amenities. In another location, the facility would be adequate, but many visitors would be put off by the streetwalkers on the corner. The accommodations were modest, and housekeeping service is only provided Mon-Fri.
2/10
Poor
22 May 2014
horrible

Residence Studio Geneva

I needed a room for one nite and this was the only hotel that had a room available. It was $250 and the room was less than basic. The bathtub was stained so looked dirty despite a sign indicating the tub was sterilized daily. I put a towel on the bottom of the tub prior to showering. I am not a princess and can rough it when I have to but this hotel was a one star. The hotel is in the red light district and the street was very busy and noisy all night long. I did not feel safe in the area come nightfall. Was very happy to check-out.
2/10
Poor
06 May 2014
Mr Graham

Geneva - how many prostitutes can there be?

Firstly - my stay at Residence Studio Geneve Centre was entertaining if nothing else. From early morning on my way to pick up a coffee (total lack of any room facilities) I was met with \"Bonjour\" and a ready smile from the many prostitutes sat on stools in shop doorways, that led from my hotel entrance to the main shopping area. Later on the Pimp/Drug dealers would appear shiftily waiting on the street corners in groups of up to 7, whilst they very generously offered me all variety of weed, it is not something I would want.
This was interspersed by periodic Police raids - such fun!
The real entertainment came after midnight when the howling drug crazed moron proceeded to drink beer and scream until 8am, I again walked past them still finishing their beers as I went for my coffee.
I took my 23 year old daughter with me for a break but unfortunately she could not walk safely around the area.

This hotel (or should I say Expedia's offering of a hotel) was a disgrace, I have booked with expedia before and expect more, I will be writing to complain. I have no real problem with what goes on, I would just choose to be honestly told about it beforehand.
I also have a problem with the facilities, I was sold on an apartment that had a double bed with en-suite and small kitchenette area, I went to Geneva to run the marathon, and so was not looking for 5 star excellence, I was however looking for fit for purpose which this apartment clearly was not.

Regards
Emmett Graham
8/10
Excellent
06 Apr 2014
Emily

Great Hotel

close to the main trainstation, friendly staff, walking distance from red-cross museum, lakes, UN etc although they do provide you with a free transport card!! Awesome hotel.
4/10
Poor
27 Feb 2014
Ramaroson

Unfriendly and scary

Weird stay in building that is managed by a Novotel front desk that is 100 steps away on an other street, in the middle of Geneva red light district... Not easy at all when your room key card is disactivated. No single notice in the room on how to call the front desk. Eventually the hostess at the front desk may laugh on you if you complain. I will not come back to this place nor Novotel Geneva and advise my friends not to be trapped by the apparent low price.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2013
Ibrahim Ismael

It is in the Center of Geneva - perfect location

It is truly comfortable and reasonable to stay at Résidence Studio Genève Centre . the staff are truly friendly, respectful and helpful. I am looking forward to stay there again , any time I visit Geneva.
4/10
Poor
10 Dec 2013
Verified traveler

I've been to better hostels

First this hotel is located in the red light district of Geneva. Not really the end of the world but you should know. Second the room was dirty looking and felt old and run down. The bed wasn't that comfortable. Last, and the real killer, the bathroom smelled of sewer. It was so strong I kept the door closed to keep the smell out of the rest of the room. I would strongly recommend another hotel!
6/10
Pleasant
07 Dec 2013
Udenze Chiazo

My opinion

Good staffs, excellent location. The rooms are quite clean and the size is ok but the bathroom in my room ( 55) has this horrible offensive odour/stench coming from it! Apart from that, it was ok for d price.
6/10
Pleasant
12 Nov 2013
Verified traveler

convenient location

It was pleasent stay
6/10
Pleasant
04 Nov 2013
David

Fine for all day working business trip

The hotel is cleaned and the room spacious. It does not have additional facilities but it fulfills the purpose if you are in town for a business trip in which you will send most of the time outside
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2026
CHOLWOO
객실 자체는 깨끗했습니다. 늦은 체크인 시간에도 친절하게 응대해주셨습니다.

다만, 일회용품이 비치되어 있지 않아 다음날 프런트에 직접가서 받아왔습니다. 오전에 있던 프런트 직원은 체크인 때 있었던 직원분만큼은 친절하지 않았습니다.

엘레베이터는 생각보다 많이 좁으니 짐가방이 크다면 한명씩 타야 가능할 듯 합니다.(성인남자 기준)

밤에는 주변이 조금 불안하게 느껴지는 위치이기는 하지만 낮시간에는 여기저기 이동하기에 좋은 위치라고 생각됩니다.

조식은 별도 신청을 해서 먹었습니다. 옆 건물의 프런트가 위치한 (노보텔?) 곳이 조식먹는 장소인데 생각보다 맛있고 종류가 다양해서 좋았습니다.

체크아웃 할때도 빠른체크아웃으로 1층에 위치한 키박스에 넣기만 해도 되어 편했습니다.
8/10
Excellent
04 Jul 2026
Martin
Ein typisches Appartementhaus. In die Jahre gekommen. Zimmer funktional und kmapp, für einen Kurzaufenthalt in Bahnhofsnähe ok. Einzige Problemstellung: Unangenehmer Geruch. Für Zartbesaitete: Rund ums Haus rum spielt sich das Nachtleben ab. Man wird angesprochen. Drinnen im Zimmer hört man aber nichts. Fenster sind schalldicht.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2026
Ingrid
I had a great stay, it was a studio apartment with a kitchenette included, had everything I needed. Also self-checkout which was appreciated. And great location!
Self
6/10
Pleasant
17 May 2026
Isabelle
Tinha lixo dos hóspedes anteriores no banheiro.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2026
Maurinete
The staff at the hotel next door who handle check-in are exceptional, very helpful. Great location, comfortable room. The only downside to the room I stayed in was that there was no power outlet in the bathroom to use the hairdryer; I had to use it in another part of the room, which was inconvenient because there was no mirror. Furthermore, I had a great stay.
Friends_and_family Friends

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36 Rue de Berne, 36, Geneve, Switzerland

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