This was easily my best hotel experience of recent years. My boyfriend and I were going to Switzerland for a family Christmas event - so, to be honest, the main reason I chose the Hotel Bristol was that it was open over the festive season (plenty of other places weren't). Having stayed there, though, I would be happy to book again.
Sure, the building doesn't look anything special, but, it's right by Lake Geneva, and there are lovely mountain views from every room. Like someone else who left a TripAdvisor review, we were given a huge suite during this quiet period - even though we were paying a very reasonable room rate booked through the Minotel website.
The spa is pretty nice, too, with a pool, jacuzzi, saunas etc - all as fresh and clean as you'd expect in Switzerland. There's a lot of competition for that kind of thing from big thermal baths a short drive away (e.g. Lavey-Les-Bains), so they did well to make an appealing mini-version in their hotel.
However, the main reason for giving the Hotel Bristol a great review was that the staff were so nice. Nothing was too much trouble. Bit late for breakfast? 'No problem, we've still got some food left round the back.' Want to bring some guests into the spa for free? 'Sure - have some complimentary towels.'
It's true, I promise. Even though they were working over Christmas, all the people who worked there were unfailingly smiling and polite. Nice job, Hotel Bristol!
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