Location. The boutique La Cour des Augustins is located in Geneva, Switzerland. The Old Town is 500 metres away, Promenade des Bastions is 700 metres away, and Lake Geneva is one kilometre away. Pont d'Arve tram stop is situated 100 metres from the hotel and Geneva Airport is six kilometres away. Hotel Features. Set in the city's Latin Quarter, La Cour des Augustins is spread over two traditional properties dating from the 1850s and linked by an inner courtyard. The interiors of the hotel are characterised by high concept contemporary decor with unique, modern furnishings, chic lighting design, and sleek wooden floors, and are offset by traditional features including a winding stone staircase. The hotel houses a permanent exhibition of African art and offers an interior- design boutique, and the 24-hour multilingual concierge is on hand to assist with sightseeing needs and book restaurants and beauty appointments. Breakfast can be enjoyed in the trendy breakfast area or in-room, and further amenities include laundry facilities and wireless Internet.

Guestrooms. A minimalist, contemporary design ethos characterises the 40 guestrooms and suites, which are finished with crisp, white linen and wooden floors. Amenities include air conditioning, complimentary wireless Internet, flatscreen televisions with satellite channels and pay movies, minibars, hair dryers, safes, and desks. The hotel's suites extend to kitchenettes or kitchens.

A city tax is applicable to all bookings; this charge is not include d in the rates and is payable locally.

Room Types:

Loft Suite:   One double bed. 50-70 square metres. Minimalist design with contemporary furnishings. Kitchen. Lounge with sofa. Complimentary wireless Internet. LCD television with satellite channels and pay movies. Safe. Minibar. Bathroom with hair dryer.

Executive Suite:   One double bed. 50 square metres. Minimalist design with contemporary furnishings. Separate bedroom. Kitchen. Lounge with sofa. Complimentary wireless Internet. LCD television with satellite channels and pay movies. Safe. Minibar. Bathroom with hair dryer.

Essential Room:   One double bed. 20 square metres. Minimalist design with contemporary furnishings. Complimentary wireless Internet. LCD television with satellite channels and pay movies. Safe. Minibar. Bathroom with hair dryer.

Superior Executive Suite:   Two double beds. 50 square metres. Minimalist design with contemporary furnishings. Two separate bedrooms. Kitchen. Lounge with dining table and sofa. Complimentary wireless Internet. LCD television with satellite channels and pay movies. Safe. Minibar. Bathroom with hair dryer.

Junior suite:   One double bed. 35 square metres. Minimalist design with contemporary furnishings. Kitchen. Lounge with sofa. Complimentary wireless Internet. LCD television with satellite channels and pay movies. Safe. Minibar. Bathroom with hair dryer.

Open Space room:   One double bed. 30 square metres. Minimalist design with contemporary furnishings. Complimentary wireless Internet. LCD television with satellite channels and pay movies. Safe. Minibar. Bathroom with hair dryer.

Driving Directions: From Geneva International Airport (GVA): Distance to the La Cour des Augustins is 6 kilometres, approximately 15 minutes' drive.

Getting there. The airport's train station is a 300-metre walk from the Arrivals and Departures floors. All trains stop at the central Geneva-Cornavin station, and departures are approximately every 20 minutes. Single tickets cost 5 CHF. From Geneva-Cornavin, take Tram 13 towards Palette or Tram 14 towards Bachet, and alight at Pont d'Arve, 100 metres from the hotel. Bus number 10 runs every 10 minutes to the city centre. Bus number 18 runs every 30 minutes to the United Nations building. Single tickets cost 2.20 CHF. Aero Ski Bus serves many French ski stations, and tickets can be purchased at the airport. Taxis wait in the terminal forecourt and cost about 50 CHF to the hotel. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Geneva is served by an excellent tram and bus network. Tickets must be purchased in advance from vending machines, and validated prior to boarding. One-day passes are available, offering unlimited travel on trains, trams, buses, and 'mouette' water taxis.