What it is

An ultra-luxe, sprawling hotel on the Rhône with four buzzing restaurants, a gym with trainers and a yoga studio, and tech-y treatments in the La Suite Beauté Bellefontaine.

What it isn't

Equipped with a pool. But who comes to Switzerland to swim?

What we think

The Swiss are remarkable at many things, from perfecting a timepiece to perfecting chocolate. You can add Mandarin Oriental, Geneva to the list of superlative Swiss offerings. Guest rooms are airy yet plush, thanks to mirrored walls, marble-lined bathrooms and opulent amenities like goose down bedding and terry robes. A Superior Room begins at 323 square feet but feels much larger; for even more room to roam, we love the 700-square-foot Junior Terrace Suites, which have private terraces, flickering fireplaces, and glass walled bathrooms for your own private spa feel. While you’re here, don’t miss stopping by the ten seat Omakase Bar for the best sashimi to be had beyond Tokyo.

You're here because

Treatments at the spa are exactly the kind of thing you’ve always dreamed of zipping to Geneva for, including a ‘Caviar Time Defier’ and anti-aging treatment that uses Edelweiss stem cells.

The Moment

The chef helming SACHI, Chef Mitsu, was trained by none other than Nobu Matsuhisa, and it shows. Every bite is blissful, including grilled spiny lobster in seaweed butter sauce and a tuna autumn truffle nigiri.

Restaurants & Bars

Rasoï by Vineet - The Signature Starred Michelin fine dining indian restaurant

Le Sud - Serves casual mediterranean cuisine

MoBar - A sophisticated bar with all day fare

Location

A proud perch on the banks of the Rhône, a quick waterside stroll from Jardin Anglais, a circa 1855 wonderland of an urban garden (note the fairytale clock made entirely of living flowers).