Le Richemond
Le Richemond is a 109-room luxury hotel located in Geneva, Switzerland. The hotel was established in 1875 by Adolphe-Rodolphe Armleder and after World War II, his grandson, Jean Armleder, transformed the hotel to what it is known for today.
| Le Richemond | |
|---|---|
Hôtel Richemond | |
| General information | |
| Type | Hotel |
| Architectural style | Art deco, Eclectic |
| Location | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Coordinates | 46°12′32″N 6°08′58″E |
| Opening | 1875 |
| Owner | Independent |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 7 |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 87 guest rooms |
| Number of suites | 22 suites |
| Number of restaurants | 1 |
| Number of bars | 1 |
| Website | |
| Official site | |
The 140-year-old hotel is located in Geneva's business district with views of the Alps and sets on the banks of Lake Geneva. The Royal Armleder Suite of the hotel was ranked number nine in Wealth Bulletin's survey of most expensive suites worldwide. The suite measures 230 square meters with two terraces and views across the Alps, Jura Mountains, Lake Geneva and the Old Town. The property includes a meeting center, Le Jardin restaurant, Le Bar cocktail bar, Le spa, and fitness center. Famous guests who frequented the hotel include Aga Khan, Clark Gable, Luciano Pavarotti, and Colette, who wrote her last novel at the Richemond and has a suite named in her honor.
It was a part of the Rocco Forte Hotels Collection from 2004 until 2011. In August 2011, Le Richemond became the eighth hotel acquired by the Dorchester Collection.
The hotel closed in July 2020 as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic.
In February 2023, it was announced Le Richemond had been acquired by the Jumeirah Group.