This hotel is a no-frills experience. The room was adequate, the bathroom nice. There is a vending machine in the lobby with limited offerings such as cigarettes and gum. The staff was very nice.

It is only two blocks from the lake which is very convenient. Also close by is the tourism center and several cafes and restaurants. The bus stops one block away so public transport is easy to find.

The red light district is also one block away.

If you are looking for a roof and a bed, this is your place. If you are looking for 5 star comfort, you might be disappointed.

The light, airy feel of the rooms depicted in the photos on Residence Mont Blanc's official website did not correlate to my apartment at all. Dark furniture, dated color schemes, tacky artwork -- it seemed like a decorator last touched the apartment 20 years ago. But, hey, the cleaning staff was kind.

I stayed at the Residence a few times over a period of months, and found the rooms to be spacious and clean. The front desk was very welcoming, and well equipped with lots of brochures and information - almost as good as the main tourist office.

The bathroom was elegantly furnished, and the kitchen was equipped with a small selection of basic pans. I can't remember if there are any toilettries supplied - I don't think so.

The location is close to the lake front in Geneva, a short stroll from the train station, and a short stroll into the main banking and shopping area. It is also on the edge of the red-light district - worth bearing in mind if you like wandering around local streets.

A nice touch was the complementary travel cards for Genevan public transport provided with the room card.

There were some things that would have made the experience better, particularly for the first trips when I wasn't so well acquainted with the set-up of the Residence and the amenities nearby:

1) There are no bottles of water provided, and no "welcome pack" for those clients who are staying in the serviced apartments. The "Manor" supermarket nearby is helpful for stocking up on provisions.

2) The coffee machines in the rooms are very temperamental - despite multiple attempts over a period of months, I only managed one decent cup of coffee. The sachets are available from reception, and will be added to your bill.

3) The views from the windows are not particularly inspiring, and the room can be a little too warm despite attempts at setting the air conditioning.

I would summarise the Residence as an effective place to stay for a self-sufficient business traveller - the rooms are of a high standard, but no frills.

I staid in this hotel for 2 months because my company was paying it... otherwise I would have escape the first day.
The hotel is well located (near the train station) but the rooms are very small and noisy (even if I tried 2 different rooms with very different standars).
Internet didn't work correctly. I had a microwave put in a chair because my oven wasn't working. The reception closes very early and the sunday, but even openned it's hard to get the answers to your questions there.
It would be nice for a budget residence, but for a supposed to be 4 stars at this price, you can find much better !