This luxury hotel in Geneva will be your new home next spring

From Le Bristol Paris to Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, Château Saint-Martin & Spa in Vence, and The Lanesborough in London, each Oetker Collection hotel is a true masterpiece and a timeless icon of elegance. 

Spring 2021 will see the addition of The Woodward, a new luxury hotel in the heart of Geneva, to Oetker Collection iconic hotels. 

Owned by Bastion Holdings, the hotel sits directly on the shores of Lake Geneva, offering panoramic views of Mont Blanc. Originally built in 1901 by French architect François Durel, it is currently being completely transformed and carefully reimagined by world-renowned architect Pierre Yves-Rochon. So if you’re already thinking of your next destination the coming spring, The Woodward will be a luxurious and one of a kind experience. Keep scrolling for more information on this new jewel.

Beyond The Woodward’s historic façade, guests will find classic-meets-contemporary interiors, providing a stylish city sanctuary with spectacular lake and mountain views.  Each of the 26-suites have their own distinct character and individual design details, such as marble fireplaces and bookcases. 21 of the suites have a full lake view. The jewels in the crown are the Presidential Suite, designed in elegant ivory tones and offering a private dining room and loggia, and the Royal Suite, reached by private lift and designed to resemble a chic Parisian apartment. 

World-class dining experiences will be provided by L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon and Le Jardinier. After 7 years as Executive Chef of L’Atelier in Taipei, Chef Olivier Jean will be at the helm of the kitchens at The Woodward. L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon will feature the legendary chef’s open kitchen concept, creating a theatrical dining experience.

Rooted in classic French techniques, Chef Verzeroli, who has maintained for 11 consecutive years seven stars in the Michelin guide for Joël Robuchon's three restaurants in Tokyo, is renowned for creating innovative dishes where vegetables play a starring role, many of which are vegan, and dairy and gluten-free. The concept of embracing nature will be reflected in the dining experience with the restaurant housed within two glass walled verandas overlooking the lake. 

Both restaurants will have a focus on using local produce and suppliers, including the high artisanal quality, Geneva-based Stettler chocolate and Geneva pastry institution Castrischer. 

The Woodward will also offer two bars and a tea-room.

In keeping with Oetker Collection’s commitment to wellbeing, the hotel’s 1,200 square metre spa will include a Wellness Institute by Maison Guerlain and a 21-metre indoor swimming pool – the longest in Geneva. There will be a state-of-the-art gym, two saunas, two steam-rooms, two Swedish baths and a jacuzzi. Guests will be able to enjoy exclusive treatments by Guerlain across six wellness suites, including one for couples and a corner dedicated to men.