HOTEL METROPOLE & HOTEL-RESTAURANT DU PARC DES EAUX-VIVES

What HOTEL METROPOLE & HOTEL-RESTAURANT DU PARC DES EAUX-VIVES does

HOTEL METROPOLE & HOTEL-RESTAURANT DU PARC DES EAUX-VIVES operates a two-property luxury hospitality portfolio in Geneva, Switzerland. The flagship Hôtel Métropole Genève, established in 1854, is a 5-star hotel located on the Rive-Gauche at Quai du Général-Guisan 34, fronting Lake Geneva and the Jardin Anglais, and is positioned as the only 5-star property on Geneva's left bank. It offers seven room categories — Garden Deluxe, Lake Deluxe, Traveller Deluxe, Boutique Junior Suites, Traveller Junior Suites, Suite Atalante (80 sqm) and Suite Royale (165 sqm) — alongside the MET Rooftop & Lounge seasonal bar and four event salons (Léman, Rouge, Petit, Anglais) accommodating up to 180–200 guests. The sister property, Restaurant-Hôtel du Parc des Eaux-Vives (Quai Gustave-Ador 82), is an 18th-century mansion less than one kilometer away, providing 7 additional rooms and suites, terrace dining, and dedicated wedding venues surrounded by century-old sequoias. The portfolio employs approximately 77 staff across both sites and is privately held with no disclosed parent or ownership structure.

The business operates on a multi-stream revenue model: accommodation (rooms and suites with quote-based rates), food and beverage (MET Rooftop seasonal operation, Hospitality Lounge during renovation, and La Terrasse du Parc), events and banquets (corporate meetings, conferences, weddings up to 200 guests), and packaged promotions (Family Offer, Shopping Rive-Gauche with Globus). Distribution is anchored on a direct-to-consumer model through the SynXis booking engine and the metropole.ch website, supplemented by phone reservations, an in-house banquets sales team for events, and the iPrefer loyalty network via Preferred Hotels & Resorts, which provides access to over 650 partner properties globally. Marketing leverages multilingual website content, SEO, organic social under #METROPOLELIFE, Mailchimp newsletters, and co-marketing partnerships with Globus (retail) and CGN (Belle Epoque lake cruises). Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed, with a CHF 4.25 city tax per adult per night additional and variable cancellation terms by offer type.

The portfolio is currently mid-renovation through September 2026, covering guestrooms, conference facilities, and dining venues; the MET Rooftop remains operational during the summer season, and a Hospitality Lounge substitutes for closed restaurant/bar facilities. The renovation includes the 2024 launch of reimagined meeting spaces and redesigned Traveller Deluxe rooms and Traveller Junior Suites. Underlying technology is standard third-party SaaS (SynXis, Mailchimp, iPrefer) with no proprietary systems. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

HOTEL METROPOLE & HOTEL-RESTAURANT DU PARC DES EAUX-VIVES

Legal name

Hotel Metropole Geneve

Website

https://metropole.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1854

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hotel Metropole & Restaurant-Hôtel du Parc des Eaux-Vives is a privately held Geneva luxury hospitality portfolio anchored by an 1854-established 5-star hotel on the Rive-Gauche and a 7-room sister property, serving affluent leisure travelers, corporate event clients, and wedding/social events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban Luxury Hotels (City Luxury) (THAGACAE)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel accommodations
• Five-star hospitality
• Meeting and event venues
• Rooftop bar dining
• Wedding venues Geneva

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: Room and suite rentals at 5-star luxury hotel with lake, city, or garden views. Rooms range from Garden Deluxe to Suite Royale (165 sqm). Second property at Parc des Eaux-Vives offers 7 additional rooms/suites.
2. Food & Beverage: MET Rooftop & Lounge operating seasonally (summer), offering cocktails, gins, tapas. Dining venues undergoing renovation until autumn. Hospitality Lounge available during renovation. Restaurant-Hotel du Parc des Eaux-Vives with terrace dining.
3. Events & Banquets: Meeting rooms and event spaces accommodating up to 200 guests. Multiple function rooms including Léman, Rouge, Petit, Anglais, and Calvin Suite. Wedding services at both properties with dedicated coordination.
4. Packages & Promotions: Special offers including Family Offer (50% second room), Shopping Rive-Gauche package with Globus discount, and seasonal promotions driving incremental revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HOTEL METROPOLE & HOTEL-RESTAURANT DU PARC DES EAUX-VIVES operates two luxury hospitality properties in Geneva: the five-star Hôtel Métropole Genève (established 1854) on the Rive-Gauche facing Lake Geneva, and the sister Restaurant-Hôtel du Parc des Eaux-Vives in an 18th-century mansion. The core offering includes luxury room and suite accommodations (seven room categories), the seasonal MET Rooftop & Lounge bar with panoramic lake views, restaurant dining, and meeting/event facilities (five salons accommodating up to 200 guests for cocktail receptions), plus dedicated wedding venues.

Product overview

HOTEL METROPOLE & HOTEL-RESTAURANT DU PARC DES EAUX-VIVES operates as a dual-property luxury hospitality portfolio in Geneva, Switzerland. The primary offering is Hotel Metropole Genève, a 5-star hotel established in 1854 on the Rive-Gauche, featuring seven distinct room categories (Garden Deluxe, Lake Deluxe, Traveller Deluxe, Boutique Junior Suites, Traveller Junior Suites, Suite Atalante, and Suite Royale) plus MET Rooftop & Lounge rooftop bar. The sister property, Restaurant-Hôtel du Parc des Eaux-Vives, offers 7 rooms and suites plus event venues in a park setting with century-old sequoias. Meeting and event capabilities include five named salons (Petit, Anglais, Rouge, Léman, and meeting rooms) plus dedicated wedding venues at Parc des Eaux-Vives. Current offerings include special promotions for families and shopping enthusiasts. The portfolio is currently undergoing comprehensive renovation through September 2026, including guestroom redesigns and reimagined meeting spaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MET Rooftop & Lounge: Rooftop bar and lounge offering panoramic views over Lake Geneva, Jet d'Eau, English Garden, and Saint-Peter cathedral. Features creative cocktails, tapas, and selection of gins.

Products and services

• Hotel Metropole Genève 5-star luxury hotel located on the Rive-Gauche in Geneva, facing Lake Geneva and the English Garden. Offers rooms and suites ranging from classic charm to contemporary design, MET Rooftop & Lounge, and meeting and event spaces.
• Restaurant-Hôtel du Parc des Eaux-Vives

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 180 guests capacity for meetings and events
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Preferred Hotels & Resorts (iPrefer)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributoriPrefer loyalty program membership enabling guests to earn and redeem points across 650+ hotels and resorts worldwide. Direct booking benefits include best rate guarantee, room upgrades, and early/late check-out. Enhances global distribution and brand credibility.
• Globus Department StoreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShopping Rive-Gauche promotional partnership offering 10% discount gift voucher at Globus for hotel guests booking the shopping package. Co-marketing to attract fashion-conscious travelers to Rue du Rhône shopping district.
• Compagnie Générale de Navigation sur le Lac Léman (CGN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership featuring CGN Belle Epoque boats as recommended activity for hotel guests. Curated Geneva experience combining luxury accommodation with scenic lake cruises.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• President Wilson Hotel Geneva: Luxury 5-star hotel on Lake Geneva known for high-end suites and rooftop dining. Competes directly with Hotel Metropole for luxury leisure guests and is comparable on rooftop F&B concept.
• Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva: Iconic 5-star luxury hotel in central Geneva operating rooms, F&B, and event facilities at the very top of the city's luxury segment. Directly comparable to Hotel Metropole on category, geography, and guest profile.
• Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix Geneva: Recently renovated 5-star luxury hotel on Lake Geneva with contemporary F&B and event spaces. Closest comparable to Hotel Metropole's post-renovation product positioning in Geneva.
• Hotel d'Angleterre Geneva: Lakeside boutique 5-star heritage hotel with strong F&B and views of Lake Geneva. Comparable to Hotel Metropole on heritage positioning, lake views, and luxury leisure customer base.
• Hôtel Beau-Rivage Genève: 5-star heritage hotel on Lake Geneva with strong event and F&B offerings. Directly competes for the same luxury leisure, family, and corporate event guests in Geneva's premier category.
• Mandarin Oriental Geneva: 5-star luxury hotel on the Rhône-facing side of central Geneva with strong F&B and meeting/event capabilities. Competes head-to-head with Hotel Metropole for luxury leisure and corporate event demand in Geneva.
• Le Richemond Geneva: A 5-star heritage luxury hotel near the lakefront and main shopping district, part of The Set Hotels. Comparable to Hotel Metropole on heritage positioning, 5-star rating, and Geneva luxury leisure/event clientele.
• Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva: Large 5-star luxury hotel in central Geneva with extensive meeting, event, and F&B operations. Comparable scale and product breadth to Hotel Metropole's meetings & events business in particular.

Emerging players

• Hôtel Les Trois Forêts - Chenesseau (Reference – Relais & Châteaux): Not used as primary peer; relisted example for illustrative luxury heritage hotel peer in classic European categories adjacent to Hotel Metropole's heritage positioning.

Broad incumbents

• InterContinental Geneva: Larger international luxury hotel in Geneva with significant meetings & events capacity. Overlaps with Hotel Metropole's corporate event and luxury business traveler segments as part of a broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MetropoleGeneva
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hotel-metropole-geneve
• Instagraminstagram.com/hotelmetropole

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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