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3.0 of 5
27 rue de la Navigation, Geneva 1201, Switzerland
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Hotel Kipling - Manotel Geneva
Ranked #11 of 106 hotels in Geneva
4.0 of 5 stars 348 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Train station(39)
  • Very nice(16)
  • Short walk(11)
  • Red light(10)
  • Free internet(7)
  • Tram stop(6)
  • Public transport(5)
  • Old town(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
  • Great value(4)
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Paris
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Not professional”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

I stayed one night (12 February 2012) at the Kipling hotel. The rooms are comfortable, but at minus 10 degrees outside, my room was barely warm enough. The breakfast is good, varied.
I was not satified with the check in (after asking me whether I would be on my own or with someone, the check in lady counted two breakfasts...). I specifically asked the guarantee (50 euros) to be returned to me in euros, and upon check out, I was given the money back in Swiss Francs. I complained (since a guarantee is not a payment, they are not allowed to return the money to you in Swiss Francs), it had to go all the way up to the manager of the hotel, who said I could my 50 euros back ... in euros. I don't think it is professional for a 3 star hotel to do that kind of things (even if it is written somewhere, if it is not legal, well, it still is not legal !).

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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dblanc, E-Business Manager at Hotel Kipling - Manotel Geneva, responded to this review
21 February 2012
Thank you for having taking time to give your feedback about our Hotel Kipling. We will adress the situtation with our front office staff. We hope you enjoyed your stay in Geneva despite this problem. We would be very happy to welcome you agan in the Hotel Kipling or in any other hotels from the Manotel Group.
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Stockholm, Sweden
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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“Best in Geneva”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

I go to Geneva three or four times a year. I stayed at a number of different hotels in the ****-category, but was always disappointed. Then found the Manotel chain. It is by far the best hotels in Geneva in its price bracket! Tried three of the hotels, but keep coming back to Kipling. Proffessional staff, good breakfast, clean rooms, and small size makes this perfect! Will probably be time for a new lick of paint in one or two places, but I'm sure that will have been taken care of when I come next time. The Paquis neighbourhood can seem seedy at times, but at the eastern end (where this hotel is situated) it is a sweet little gay tinged area with bars and restaurants.

Room Tip: I have stayed in all parts of the hotel and have not noticed a great difference. This time I was in...
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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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dblanc, E-Business Manager at Hotel Kipling - Manotel Geneva, responded to this review
13 February 2012
We thank you for your great feedback. We are very happy that you enjoy the Manotel Experience, especially the Kipling hotel. Looking forward to welcome you next time you are in Geneva.
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Tampa, Florida
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Good little hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
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We had only one night in Geneva, passing through on our way to Interlaken, and this was a fine, clean hotel, in a convenient location. The staff was friendly and accommodating, and the room was comfortable and had a nice bathroom. It wasn't spectacular, but it was certainly satisfactory. Even though we were only there for one night, it would have been fine had we stayed longer.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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dblanc, E-business Manager at Hotel Kipling - Manotel Geneva, responded to this review
6 February 2012
Thank you for your feedback! We would be very happy to welcome you again in our hotel Kipling.
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Bath, United Kingdom
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
98 helpful votes 98 helpful votes
“Good value, central location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

Just stayed here one night on a quick trip & would use it again.

It was a short walk from the railway station & the lake so easy to get around the city. The hotel was comfortable & they had tried to make the decor more contemporary with colonial touches. The small bar & lobby area was well presented & chic. Room size was fine & bathroom quite large, we had a comfortable night although the bed was a little hard.

The room rate was very good for a Geneva hotel of this quality & location. Although we didn't have time to sample it the breakfast price also seemed reasonable & there was free wi-fi in all areas (simple to connect to).

Room Tip: Rooms to the rear are quiet but overlook a carpark.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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dblanc, E-Business Manager at Hotel Kipling - Manotel Geneva, responded to this review
6 February 2012
Thank you for your positive feedback. We hope next time you will have time to enjoy our themed buffet breakfast!
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Johannesburg
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Good value and location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

I stayed with my wife for for 3 nights on vacation. Location is good, the old town and main train station is walking distance and there are a few restaurants nearby. The room is a decent size for a European hotel with nice decor throughout the hotel. A few things didn't work such as the scale and hairdryer. The mattresses were also very old and the staff were not helpful at all in fixing this. Service was so so, aside from the mattress issue it was good enough. The hotel served a nice continental breakfast. I would stay there again given the facilities and price.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 27 rue de la Navigation, Geneva 1201, Switzerland
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