The Beau Rivage is a beautifully-maintained historical property owned by the same family for more than a century. This is a real gem of a hotel that is conveniently and scenically located by the lake in Geneva. It is ideally located on the lakefront, in front of the water jet, facing the Mont Blanc and the snowy mountains and the famous Jet d’Eau water fountain. The building has three facades, towards the lake, the Brunschwick garden and the city, with a total of 95 rooms.
History
Founded in 1865 by Jean-Jacques Mayer, Beau-Rivage has been under family ownership for more than five generations. Today, proprietors Jacques Mayer and Catherine Nickbarte-Mayer take pride in their family’s historical past, as the hotel is one of the rare luxury hotels in Switzerland currently managed by direct descendants of its founder. Alexandre Nickbarte-Mayer, Catherine’s son, was appointed General Manager of Beau-Rivage in 2016, and so the fifth generation of the family has taken up its post as the head of the hotel.
The Rooms
Following a renovation, Beau-Rivage now offers even more exclusive spaces. There are 15 suites, of which 6 are historic and 9 are brand new top-floor unique suites. The renovated include duplex apartments ranging from 100 to 150m2 and two apartments of 150 and 250m2. All with a private spa bathed in daylight, exceptional views, unique volumes, and an extremely comfortable bed from which you can admire the stars if you wish. Designed by the celebrated British interior architect Leila Corbett Elwes, every room has its own personality, expressing their differences with art and subtlety, down to the smallest detail.
Food & Drink
Whether it’s a Michelin-starred restaurant, a prestigious bar and lounge, or fine dining Thaï cuisine, you will be sure to be catered to in the most delicious and tasteful way possible. At the heart of Beau-Rivage, the restaurant The Chat-Botté promises to offer a unique and memorable culinary moment. The Chat-Botté charms its guests with its Mediterranean colours and atmosphere, and is skilfully orchestrated by the Chef Dominique Gauthier, Michelin star-awarded and 18/20 in Gault&Millau. In the kitchens, guests can enjoy a surprise menu created by the Chef and savour it the heart of the action at the Chef’s table. Alternatively, at Patara Fine Thaï Cuisine there is a gentle distillation of the exotic and flavours from far away, with courses following each other in a succession of captivating spices and senses. The Arab culture has also been catered for, with a halal menu available, and the terrace being the perfect place to savour it, overlooking the lake.
