SUITE WITH A VIEW

The Woodward, Geneva, where luxury meets discreet elegance, is reason enough to visit the Swiss city.

- SMITA TRIPATHI

There are some hotels that become the destination itself. The Woodward, Geneva, is truly one of them. Nestled along the tranquil shores of Lake Geneva and surrounded by panoramic views of Mont Blanc, the hotel is the first all-suite abode in the city. The 26 suites range in size from just under 600 sq ft to over 1,700 sq ft, ensuring that every guest experiences royalty. The post-Haussmann style limestone building, originally built in 1901 by French architect François Durel, once saw heads of state, royalty, and artists from around the world gather behind its classic façade. Named L’Hôtel Bellevue, the institution later gave way to a private bank but has since been reimagined and carefully transformed by Pierre-Yves Rochon (known for London’s Savoy and the George V in Paris) into a modern classical five-star urban retreat, ensuring its return to its former glory.