A favorite of Europe’s well-heeled since 1865, Hotel
de la Paix was the grand dame of Geneva’s waterfront. When the property closed
for a refresh and rebranding in 2016, the anticipation left many worried about
the property’s prowess. But when The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, Geneva
debuted in fall 2017, doubters were silenced.
While contemporary interiors replace dated
furnishings, the hotel’s opulence and grander remain untouched, evidenced by a jaw-dropping,
black-and-white tiled lobby that’s punctuated with a gigantic crystal
chandelier.
Nods to Geneva’s rich heritage can be found around
every corner, from a confectionary outpost from Swiss master chocolatier
Philippe Pascoët to pieces from local artists lining the lobby walls. A Nordic
fusion restaurant, a chic Grace Kelly Suite and wall-to-wall windows
overlooking Lake Geneva round out The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, Geneva’s marvelous
makeover.
A favorite of Europe’s well-heeled since 1865, Hotel
de la Paix was the grand dame of Geneva’s waterfront. When the property closed
for a refresh and rebranding in 2016, the anticipation left many worried about
the ...