Set on the banks of Lake Geneva, overlooking the famous Jet d’Eau, with the snow-capped Alps in the distance, the historic Le Richemond is one of the most prestigious hotels in Geneva.

The hotel has been a destination for international travellers since 1875, when it was an upmarket guesthouse with just 25 rooms, owned by Adolphe-Rodolphe Armleder. As its reputation for service and style grew, so did its clientele, which included some of the greatest names of the 20th century, including Charlie Chaplin, Louis Armstrong, Sophie Loren, Rita Hayworth and Marc Chagall.

In the last century, guests fell in love with Le Richemond’s wrought-iron balconies, its views of Brunswick Gardens and Lake Léman, and its discreet peace and quiet. These are still some of the reasons guests keep returning. In 2007, this luxury hotel was extensively renovated and refurbished. The historic building kept its old-fashioned charm, but was updated in a bold, contemporary style with colourful fabrics, classic furniture and large, marble-lined bathrooms. As well as new-look rooms and suites, a destination spa, highly acclaimed Italian restaurant and bar were created, making Le Richemond one of the most desirable five-star deluxe hotels in Geneva and Switzerland.

Easily accessed from the train station and international airport , Le Richemond is set in the heart of Geneva’s business district, close to the River Rhône and Lake Geneva. Just across the river, the city’s Left Bank is home to the historic Old Town, with the cathedral where Jean Calvin preached, the museum district, and the fashionable shopping of Rue du Rhône and the pedestrian-only Grand Rue.

Geneva is a cosmopolitan, year-round destination with a variety of attractions, events and festivals, including L’Escalade in the winter and summer’s two-week Fêtes de Genève. Its museums contain fascinating collections, from the timepieces of Patek Philippe to contemporary art and the International Red Cross. Visitors to the city can sail the waters of Lake Geneva, and enjoy the region’s clear air and scenic beauty by exploring the surrounding countryside and Alpine villages. Geneva is used to playing host to the world and Le Richemond, in its stylish modern 

With views of the nearby Tuileries Garden, Le Meurice has been ranked among the most elegant hotels in the world for almost two centuries. Combining exceptional style with contemporary chic – including spectacular interiors by Philippe Starck, Le Meurice embodies the perfect French palace hotel.

Ideally located opposite the Tuileries Garden, between Place de la Concorde and the Musée du Louvre, Le Meurice has held sway as the jewel in the crown of French luxury hotels since 1835. Reflecting its uninterrupted attachment to the French art of living, Le Meurice is a magical, serene place, where the refined splendours of 18th-century architecture meet the latest in contemporary comfort and elegance. Thanks to its very rich historical background, represented by famous painters, writers and other artists, Le Meurice is both the reflection and the setting for the French Genius of art of living. Each of the seven floors has a distinct style, with 160 beautifully appointed rooms and suites decorated in a style redolent of Louis XVI with exquisite Italian marble bathrooms.

Recently, the hotel came to a new embellishment phase of the welcome areas by Philippe Starck. Combining exceptional decoration, style and quality with contemporary chic, he added a modern twist whilst preserving the special atmosphere of luxury that is the very soul of this establishment.

In the heart of Paris, a minute’s walk away from Place Vendôme and Rue Saint-Honoré, where luxury stores and boutiques showcasing young designers flourish, Le Meurice gradually unveils its secrets, a haven of peace where you can truly be yourself.

This truly Parisian luxury property filled with elegance and charm, is ideally located between the Avenue des Champs Elysées and the Eiffel Tower, at the crossroads of fashion, entertainment and business. With fine décor “à la parisienne”, the Hôtel Plaza Athénée features 191 guest rooms including 45 suites, offering views to the chic Avenue Montaigne, the Westside of the Eiffel Tower or the charming courtyard.

Since its inauguration in 1911, the Plaza radiates an incomparable charm which has seduced an elegant Parisian and international clientele. The recent redecoration of the lobby recaptures the warm colour codes used by the hotel: “Plaza reds”, terracotta wares, gold and bronzes. To enchant every guest, the hotel mingles glamour and tradition with the most updated technology.

At the Hôtel Plaza Athénée, the pleasure of luxury is celebrated, cultivated and expressed in four different venues supervised by the world-renowned Chef Alain Ducasse; each combining the art of living with delicious cuisine in a unique way. The intuitive warmth of the 520 staff members also anticipates your every need with passion. 

The Dorchester occupies the most prestigious acre and a half of real estate in the world, in the heart of Mayfair overlooking the glorious green expanse of Hyde Park. The preferred hotel of British society, The Dorchester embodies the highest service values whilst its design and character exude 1930s glamour with a contemporary edge.   

Prized for its spacious and beautifully designed rooms and suites, The Dorchester’s restaurants and bars - Alain Ducasse,  China Tang, The Grill and The Promenade – also attract Londoners and the glitterati alike. The Dorchester Spa was recently transformed to create the most desirable and indulgent pampering destination in London with a uniquely named Spatisserie for tea and cake.

As one of the world’s most iconic hotels, The Dorchester is a favourite of celebrities, world leaders, royalty and high society – it is quite simply the place to be in London. Come and experience the epitome of timeless glamour.