Yotel to Open 237-Room Hotel in Geneva, Switzerland

(22 Mar 2022, 10:47 +07)  Yotel will open its first hotel in Switzerland later this year.

Located in the Lake Geneva area, the 237-room Yotel Geneva Lake, scheduled to open in Q4 2022, will offer the group’s signature technology and design features.

Check-in will be available via self-service stations or the Yotel app, and mobile devices can be used as SmartKeys for a seamless journey.

Each room will accommodate Yotel’s adjustable SmartBed, sensory mood lighting and Smart TVs which guests can connect to their mobile devices.

The 237-room Yotel Geneva Lake and HYGGE

The hotel is owned by Conamo SA and asset managed by Stoneweg SA, while the architects for the projects are ris + partenaires, and Creneau International was selected as the interior designer for the hotel’s public spaces.

“We are delighted to be adding to our overall growth strategy by opening Yotel Geneva Lake in the metropolitan region of Lake Geneva,” said Hubert Viriot, CEO, Yotel. “The hotel will offer easy access from all parts of Romandie and feature fun and futuristic design coupled with state-of-the-art F&B and ample co-working and meeting spaces ... Yotel Geneva Lake will not only revolutionise travel in the region but, in our innovative spirit, offer the ultimate hospitality hub for both business and leisure travellers alike.”

At the heart of Yotel Geneva Lake will be HYGGE, an entertainment, meeting and co-working destination developed by one of the leading food and beverage operators in the Lake Geneva region, Caviar House Airport Premium - Switzerland.

Covering over 2,000sqm (21,500 sqft), HYGGE will feature a 24/7 indoor and outdoor Danish-inspired restaurant, bar and café, cutting-edge meeting facilities, and ample co-working space.

Featuring contemporary Nordic architecture, the space is designed to constantly evolve to accommodate everything from intimate dinners to large events, including sporting showcases, weddings and product launches.

Other facilities at the property will include a 1,000 sqm (10,700 sqft) fitness centre which will also offer memberships to residents and workers in the area.

“HYGGE will be Switzerland’s first gastronomy destination inspired by the Danish concept of hygge, providing mouth-watering dining experiences in a cosy atmosphere and at an affordable price,” said Peter G. Rebeiz, Chairman & CEO, Caviar House Airport Premium – Switzerland. “HYGGE will also offer extensive meeting and co-working spaces, featuring the latest in computer technology and telecommunication – perfect for supporting global business meetings, organise sophisticated events, and an ideal environment for freelancers, entrepreneurs and small companies to work and socialise.”