To explain my 5 star rating in order not to mislead travelers. Des Tourelles is actually a huge flat / private apartment on a third floor in a beautiful classic style edifice by the Rhone river. That apartment is divided into several smaller units - each of them now a separate room, so there're only 4 or 5 rooms. Reception (on 1st floor) is open only 8 AM to 4 PM, but you can check in out of these times with good hotel communication and codes they provide to enter the bldg and your room. Upon arriving free public transport tickets awaited us in our room, as well the free Wifi info. We were assigned room 34, which is the best imo. It's a big (around 30 m2) corner room with great two side views - one towards the Rhone, old town and the bridge, one towards the street. A nice small salon in the corner turret with several windows and a small terrace above Rhone (see the pic). Room is basic, but with everything you need - small refrigerator, kettle with coffee and tea provided, two queen size comfy beds, TV and seating area with a table in that corner turret. Washbasin is in the room, while there's an added plastic box in the corner or the room serving as a toilet and shower - miniature but OK for a night or two. Location is amazing - few minutes walk to the railway station or to the old town. To make myself clear - this is actually a 2 star hotel, but concerning its price/location/quality ratio I rated it excellent. If you're looking for luxury this isn't a place for you certainly. It's a great choice for an ordinary tourist exploring the city if you don't want to pay enormous Geneva hotel prices. This hotel was below 100 CHF a night, while in vicinity you can find others at double or triple prices. There is no breakfast option, but you can have it in one of many cafes around, or stock up the fridge and have it in that salon with amazing views. Just to anticipate the location (not the quality of course), next door is the Mandarin Oriental hotel starting at 500+ CHF
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