Switzerland Spa Guide: The Best Spas in Geneva
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The second largest city in Switzerland, Geneva is a cosmopolitan destination that is one of the world’s leading hubs for the banking industry, in addition to serving as the European headquarters for major organizations. Also known as the “World’s Smallest Metropolis,” the French-speaking city is located at the foot of the Swiss Alps on the banks of Lake Geneva, which offers beautiful views and plenty of fun activities from lakeside concerts at the park to boat rides on the River Rhône.
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Geneva offers lots of things to do and see including chocolatiers, museums, world-class shopping, various historic sites and monuments, and more. For those seeking some rest and relaxation during their visit, Geneva also has numerous luxury hotels and spas that offering pampering services in tranquil settings with incredible amenities.
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From five-star spas with rooftop pools and city views to intimate luxury spas that offer the ultimate in privacy, read on to discover our top picks for the best spas in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Guerlain Spa at The Woodward Geneva
Quai Wilson 37, 1201 Genève, Switzerland - (+41) 22-901-3700
An elegant property set along Geneva’s lakefront, The Woodward Geneva is located in a post-Haussmann-style building that was built in 1901 and features a beautiful interior. It is the first all-suite hotel in Geneva that has 26 curated rooms that each showcases its own design details and unique character with marble fireplaces, bookcases, and more. The hotel is also home to the longest indoor private pool in Geneva.
Aside from a Michelin-starred restaurant and several other world-class culinary offerings, The Woodward Geneva offers guests a place to unwind at Guerlain Spa, which has six private treatment rooms, a couples suite, and a treatment menu that incorporates Guerlain products and techniques along with cutting-edge technology.
The spa’s amenities include a relaxation lounge, hammams and saunas, Swedish baths, and a tea room. A wide range of spa services are available including facials, massages, and body treatments. Recommended services include the Spirit of Lake Geneva, an experience that was specially designed for The Woodward and is inspired by the tranquility of the lake to help the body feel lighter, soothed, and re-energized.
Read more in our spa profile on Guerlain Spa at The Woodward Geneva.
La Suite Beauté Bellefontaine at Beau-Rivage Genève
13 Quai du Mont-Blanc, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland- (+41) 22-716-66-66
Since 1865, Beau-Rivage Genève, a member of the prestigious Swiss Deluxe Hotels, has been a landmark luxury hotel in Geneva. Directly facing the famous jet d’eau fountain is in a central location that is close to many nearby activities and attractions. Its beautifully decorated rooms and suites combine the classic style of the past with high-tech amenities including high speed Wi-Fi, interactive smart TVs, individual climate and air-conditioning controls, and more.
Located on the fourth floor of the hotel, La Suite Beauté Bellefontaine is a contemporary and elegant space that is dedicated to beauty and well-being. Their bespoke treatments feature products from Swiss skincare brand Bellefontaine and incorporate highly-perfected rituals with innovative massage techniques. A wide selection of services are available to choose from including lymphatic drainage massage, foot reflexology, the Bellefontaine Body Experience (includes a full-body exfoliation, body wrap, and relaxing massage), different facials, and more.
Guests of the hotel and spa also enjoy complimentary access to a 24-hour fitness room that is fully equipped with state-of-the-art exercise equipment, and personal coaching sessions are available upon request.
The Spa at Hôtel Bristol Geneva
Rue du Mont-Blanc 10, CH-1201 Geneva, Switzerland - (+41) 22-716-57-00
The Hôtel Bristol Geneva was built in 1851 and is one of the city’s most prestigious buildings on the Square du Mont-Blanc.Since 1972 it has belonged to the de Jacquelot-du-Boisrouvray family and has been renovated by renowned decorator Annie Zéa. The hotel offers elegant Charming Rooms as well as Unique! Rooms inspired by Art Deco, in addition to health and creative cuisine offerings.
Guests can also enjoy moments of well-being in the treatment center and spa, which includes amenities like a hammam, Jacuzzi, and Finnish sauna. Spa treatments include massages, body treatments, and facials that incorporate Swiss skincare brand ananné, which is known for its exclusively plant-based active ingredients and high-efficiency on the biology of skin. In the fitness room, coaches will help clients achieve their desired fitness training goals with the best equipment for muscle strengthening and cardio-training.
Les Suite Beauté Bellefontaine at Mandarin Oriental, Geneva
Quai Turrettini 1, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland - (+41) 22-909-00-00
Located directly across from River Rhône and with stunning views of the mountains and city, Mandarin Oriental, Geneva is a five-star hotel that offers a relaxing contemporary retreat in the heart of the city. Many of its rooms and suites offer views over the city, river and mountains, and include luxurious amenities like floor-to-ceiling windows, sitting areas, and marble bathrooms with oversized soaking tubs, walk-in showers, and Diptyque products.
The hotel has several upscale restaurants and bars including the sophisticated MO Bar, two authentic Japanese culinary experiences, and a Peruvian restaurant. Wellness amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, a hair salon, and Les Suite Beauté—an intimate space dedicated to beauty and wellness.
Les Suite Beauté offers a variety of services including facials, massages, and body treatments that incorporate products from Swiss heritage brand Bellefontaine, which combines the most advanced biotechnological science and precious natural active ingredients for optimal and efficient results. Guests can enjoy services in the private treatment suite which has side-by-side treatments beds (perfect for couples/pairs) as well as a private bathroom with a shower, luxurious tub, provided bathrobes and slippers.
Mandarin Oriental, Geneva also offers special retreat experiences and well-being packages including an Energy and Immune System Boost experience (featuring Traditional Chinese Medicine), a 1-on-1 Expert Health-Coaching Retreat, and Aesthetics Clinic Geneva Packages in collaboration with Aesthetics Clinic Geneva that offers non-surgical solutions to enhance skin and reset the immune system.
Spa Mont Blanc at Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva
33, Quai des Bergues, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland - (+41) 22-908-70-00
Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva is a luxury hotel located along the shores of Lake Geneva that is a short distance from many of the city’s attractions including the Old Town of Geneva, Grand Theatre, and more. The historic neo-classical building first opened in 1834 as the Hotel des Bergues, making it the largest and most impressive hotel in Switzerland; then in 2005, it underwent a significant restoration project.
The property features 115 guest rooms and suites with Louis-Philippe-style furnishings, ensuite marble bathrooms, and other luxurious amenities. The hotel also has a Michelin Star restaurant and a 30,000-square-foot spa, Spa Mont Blanc. The rooftop urban wellness sanctuary includes a heated indoor swimming pool and vitality pool, marble steam room, Moroccan hammam, and multiple relaxation areas that offer stunning views of Geneva and the mountains via large windows.
The spa menu includes results-driven treatments and cutting-edge beauty protocols (including exclusive personalized skincare treatments by Dr. Burgener) that can be experienced in one of Spa Mont Blanc’s oversized private treatment suites, including a double suite for couples with a private bathroom and oversized soaking tub. Treatments to try include the Four-Hands Massage (with two therapists) and the Alpine Aroma Reviver, which incorporates essential oils and long, nurturing strokes.
Another spa tip: try the Iyashi Dôme before a spa service as it will prepare skin to receive a treatment with its infrared technology, which allows the body temperature to rise significantly to stimulate detoxification, improve sleep, fight skin aging, and more. Read more in our spa profile on Spa Mont Blanc at Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva.
Spa Valmont at Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva
Quai du Mont-Blanc 19, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland - (+41) 22-908-94-44
Situated on Lake Geneva’s shores, Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva is located within close proximity to many of the area’s main attractions and offers views of the Jet’d’Eau fountain and Mont-Blanc mountain. All 412 rooms and suites feature the latest modern technology with many boasting stunning views. The hotel’s three restaurants showcase cuisine from different parts of the world including China, Italy and Switzerland.
Spa Valmont at Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva offers guests a place to relax and take a break from the fast-paced scene in Geneva with 12 serene treatment suites, a sauna, hammam, and the largest heated indoor pool in the city. The spa’s menu features treatments from Swiss luxury heritage brand Valmont, ranging from traditional massages and lymphatic drainage to pampering and nourishing facials.
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Additional amenities include a professional gym with state-of-the-art Technogym machines, along with private and group exercise sessions led by qualified coaches.
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