Mandarin Oriental Geneva

Completely transformed by a 50 million dollar renovation, the Mandarin Oriental Geneva is a 189-room luxury hotel in Old Town. The first luxury hotel built in Europe after World War II, combines Swiss tradition, stylish design, and unbeatable service, with river views, private garden and a convenient location for shopping, sightseeing and business.

The soundproofed rooms and suites feature the unique styling of French artist Sybille de Margerie. There's calculated symmetry with modern curves, polished wood furniture, and artwork from the PMco Style art gallery in Paris. Sleek bathrooms have Greek marble, heated towel rails, separate baths, and walk-in showers.

Part of the city's dining scene, the hotel has Rasoi by Vineet - a Michelin-starred contemporary Indian restaurant, Cafe Calla with modern French cuisine and river views, plus the MO Bar with tapas and cocktails.

The Coiffeur du Rhône offers beauty and salon services, plus massage treatments. There's a full-equipped fitness center, sauna, and steam baths. Plus, the city's upscale shops, restaurants, Jet D'eau, St. Peter's Cathedral, and the United Nations are all within walking distance.