Résidence Studio Genève Centre

The security. We had to pass through three locked doors before entering our room. We especially liked this because the neighborhood was not as secure. The prostitutes in the next block were not what we expected and we saw a drug deal happen two blocks away. We liked eating at the local restraurants and walking to the Cathedrale Saint Pierre, the lake and Old town, and the train/bus station was an easy distance. The air conditioning was an added perk since the summer days were hot. We had stayed in other locations in the country without air conditioning. So it was nice to come back to a cool room.

The neighborhood. We felt safe in our room but walking through the streets to get to it didn't feel comfortable. I am glad we were senior citizens without having young children with us.

It was central and well-connected. There were supermarkets around and it was close to the train station. The staff was friendly and the room had a well-equipped kitchenette. The staff kept our luggage for free before check in and after check out!!

We didn’t know that the hotel was located in the red light district so there were sexual workers around and strange neighbours. However, they were not disturbing and it was a safe neighbourhood

The location is great. It is accessible to the market, offices of U Nations and transportation hubs. The room is clean and well maintained.

I am not sure but some of the neighborhood areas made me a little uncomfortable. I felt like there were other kinds of businesses going on as well.

Close to a vast number of ethnic restaurants, reasonably priced (for Geneva).

Check in is at the Novotel front desk; key access off the street to very basic and worn halls, stairs, and tiny elevator. Rooms are workable and you can sleep okay, but this is more like hosteling than a hotel.