Novotel Geneve Centre

Place des Nations is a big square situated in the heart of Geneva's international district, in front of the United Nations headquaters, famous for housing Broken Chair. Place des Nations specally proposed as a place to freely express any opinion - political, religious, personal or other. It is thus often full of people demonstrating or filling petitions. Huge Broken Chair is commemorating victims of mine disasters. Square itself is build of big marble blocks and 3 rows of simple fountains by 12. Many tourists come here to make a picutres, but square lacks any restaurant or refreshment facilities, except for water spring. Lot of chairs around the square to sit. Small green park opposit the street. There is a bus and tram stops Nations, connecting Place des Nations with the city. Many international organizations are located in the surrounding area - Unicef, WHO, WTO, Red Cross

Geneva's Old Town, in French called Vieille Ville, is an ancient maze of small streets and picturesque squares, filled with homey cafés, restaurants, galleries, museums and historical sights, lined by historical buildings adorned with beautiful masonry facades. You’re whisked a thousand years back into the times of ancient Geneva.

Geneva is recognized all around the world for it's watch making tradition, being the mother of high-end watchmaking. To pay tribute to this honor, Geneva created the biggest clock in the world, made from flowers. Interestingly, clock always look different, as they are made of various flowers which bloom in different times in the year.

Only 4min walking distance to Novotel Geneva Centre! Lake Geneva is surrounded by mountains (Alps & Jura) to add to the appeal and beauty of the largest body of freshwater in Switzerland and France.The opportunities for outdoor activities on and next to the lake are almost endless (swimming, boating,...on the lake / cycling,... on its shores).

Geneva Cointrin Airport : an international airport in the heart of Europe with direct flights to over 140 destinations. Direct train from Airport to Geneva city centre - 6min only => The shortest journey by train in Europe from the airport to the city centre. Then 5min walking distance to our venue. Guests arriving by plane at Geneva Airport can take a free Geneva public transport ticket to go to their hotel (distributor available in the luggage claim area).

This large fountain became a symbol of strength, ambition and vitality of Geneva and Switzerland. Its strong engines pump 500 liters of water per second to the height of 140 meters.