Le Richemond
Hotel in Geneva, Switzerland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Le Richemond is a 109-room luxury hotel located in Geneva, Switzerland.[1] The hotel was established in 1875 by Adolphe-Rodolphe Armleder and after World War II, his grandson, Jean Armleder, transformed the hotel to what it is known for today.[2][3]
Le Richemond | |
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General information | |
Type | Hotel |
Architectural style | Art deco, Eclectic |
Location | Geneva, Switzerland |
Coordinates | 46°12′32″N 6°08′58″E |
Opening | 1875 |
Owner | Independent |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 7 |
Other information | |
Number of rooms | 87 guest rooms |
Number of suites | 22 suites |
Number of restaurants | 1 |
Number of bars | 1 |
Website | |
Official site |
The 140-year-old hotel is located in Geneva's business district with views of the Alps and sets on the banks of Lake Geneva.[4][1] The Royal Armleder Suite of the hotel was ranked number nine in Wealth Bulletin's survey of most expensive suites worldwide.[5] The suite measures 230 square meters with two terraces and views across the Alps, Jura Mountains, Lake Geneva and the Old Town.[6] The property includes a meeting center, Le Jardin restaurant, Le Bar cocktail bar, Le spa, and fitness center.[6][7] Famous guests who frequented the hotel include Aga Khan, Clark Gable, Luciano Pavarotti, and Colette, who wrote her last novel at the Richemond and has a suite named in her honor.[8][7]
It was a part of the Rocco Forte Hotels Collection from 2004 until 2011.[6] In August 2011, Le Richemond became the eighth hotel acquired by the Dorchester Collection.[1]
The hotel closed in July 2020 as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic.
In February 2023, it was announced Le Richemond had been acquired by the Jumeirah Group.[9]