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Why the InterContinental Genève is the Hotel of Choice for Business Travellers Tried & tested by our Creative Director Jamie Waite and wife Bethany Waite.
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ot many people can say they’ve shared a bed with a president. Ok, I didn’t quite share a bed with President Joe Biden, but he was the last person to spend a night in InterContinental Genève’s penthouse suite The Residence, before I had the pleasure to. After my time at the hotel, I can truly say there is no better place for business travellers to stay whilst in Switzerland. Here’s why:
InterContinental Genève’s The Residence is the best suite on the market Before I even go on to describing the hotel and its penthouse, the roster of guests tells a story in itself. Previous guests of the hotel include US Presidents such as George W. Bush, Bill and Hilary Clinton and, as mentioned, Joe Biden. Celebrities and sportspeople alike have also visited, such as Sofia Loren and Roger Federer. Situated just 500 metres from the UN HQ, the hotel has also played host to crucial political meetings, such as then Syrian President Hafez al-Assad and then US President Jimmy Carter discussing the Arab–Israeli conflict, as well as a summit meeting between Presidents Mikhail Gorbachev and Ronald Reagan.
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Tony Chi, member of Interior Design’s Hall of Fame, redesigned the hotel and The Residence in 2005, with elegance and opulence. The Residence is described by InterContinental Genève as the epitome of excellence and it truly is. The luxurious suite, designed to reflect the elegance of palaces of the past, has two of almost everything. Two master bedrooms, two open-plan living spaces, two dining rooms, two dressing rooms, 2 fully-equipped kitchens and even two Hammans! The suite, with floor-to-ceiling windows throughout, also boasts a bar and fitness and relaxation facilities. I put both to good use - it’s called “balance”! The Residence certainly earns its eye-watering €20,000-per-night price tag.
