Mandarin Oriental Du Rhone

The Mandarin Oriental Hotel du Rhone is a stunning, luxurious property situated on the banks of the River Rhone in Geneva's shopping and business district.

This seven-storey hotel features 197 art-deco style rooms in light earth tones with pear wood furniture and large windows. All include armchairs with footrests or two- seater sofas, Nespresso coffee machines, satellite television, high- speed Internet access,laser printers, air conditioning and two-line telephones. Greek marble bathrooms have separate showers and baths, luxury towels, bathrobes, and the latest line of Molton Brown luxury toiletries.

The hotel's Le Sud restaurant is a French brasserie featuring cuisine from the Mediterranean regions of southern France, Italy, Spain, and North Africa. The menu is simple and product-oriented. The signature restaurant Rasoi, founded by renown chef Vineet Bhatia, puts a contemporary twist to traditional Indian cuisine. Winter terraces are available year-round at both restaurants.

Guests can work out in the gym and fitness centre, unwind with a massage and a session in the steam room, and relax in MO Bar with a cocktail, while taking in views of the River Rhone. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel for guests with laptops, and the hotel also offers computer and cell phone rental, as well as a business centre and meeting rooms.

Further practical amenities include a 24- hour front desk, concierge services, all-hours room service and secure, valet parking for guests with cars.

The hotel is in the centre of bustling Geneva and is well placed for seeing its many sights; the Old Town and the Jet d'Eau Fountain are only 500 metres away, and the Patek Philippe Museum and Bastions Park are two kilometres from the hotel. Geneva International Airport is an approximate driving time of 15 minutes, a distance of 15 kilometres (nine miles).