About Design Hotel f6
Design Hotel f6 provides centrally-located contemporary boutique accommodation about five minutes’ walk from Lake Geneva for views of Mont Blanc. Set in the vibrant Paquis district filled with restaurants and nightlife, it boasts free Wi-Fi throughout.
Remodelled air-conditioned rooms with stylish decor feature an en suite bathroom, hairdryer, large flat-panel TV, parquet flooring, minibar, safe, bedside lights, hot drinks provisions and an espresso machine. Spacious studios are available adding kitchenettes.
Amenities include a lounge, lift, meeting rooms, business centre, gym, sauna, steam room and optional massage treatments. Underground parking is available. Guests can enjoy free Geneva-wide public transport.
A complimentary continental breakfast buffet is provided. Eateries within ten minutes’ walk include Persian, Italian and fine dining restaurants.
Design Hotel f6 is about five minutes’ walk from Cornavin station for trams, buses and mainline trains. Geneva Airport is about four miles away. The United Nations offices are located within one mile.
Positive Reviews
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Popular central location
Guests loved the way they got a free citywide public transport pass valid throughout their stay. Moreover, they were just steps from the nearest bus and tram stops and a short walk from Cornavin station for quick and easy citywide public transport links plus frequent trains to the airport. Light sleepers said they appreciated the location in a fairly tranquil side street. Another bonus was the proximity of supermarkets, restaurants, bars and nightlife options. Leisure visitors reported that it was easy to reach city centre shopping, lakeside parks and attractions. Those in town on business welcomed the easy access to international organizations and commercial areas.
positive:
Modern and comfortable rooms praised
The clean and modern rooms were reportedly well-appointed and tastefully-decorated and went down well with reviewers. There was special praise for the reliable free Wi-Fi, large modern flat-screen TVs with international channels, comfy beds and generously-sized powerful showers.
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Upbeat about shared facilities
Shared facilities like the relaxed guest lounge and well-equipped gym and wellness area were a hit with travellers. Guests appreciated the free use of the gym and sauna.
Negative Reviews
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Claims some rooms were rather small
There were claims from some disappointed reviewers that certain rooms felt a little cramped, especially when fully occupied.
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Mixed feelings about customer service
While many guests said they dealt with friendly, professional and efficient personnel, there were occasional claims from others that some members of staff seemed rude or failed to handle customer requests expeditiously. Several visitors were frustrated when they faced delays at check-in while waiting for their rooms to be made ready.
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Minor cleanliness grumbles
There were occasional reports of minor cleanliness issues like inadequately cleaned linens or bathrooms that could have been more vigorously cleaned. A few visitors detected off-putting damp smells in some parts of the hotel.