The Woodward, an Oetker Collection Hotel

This hotel caught my eye recently. I always stayed in Four Seasons in Geneva, so I wanted to try something different. This hotel changed owner/operator recently from Oetker Family to Auberge Resorts Collection, which is dominantly presented in North America. This hotel is a small gem in Geneva, has only 26 suites so it is very private! You enter hotel from a side road which provides a incognito entrance for guests, then you will enter red lift like from 19th century to get off on the 1st floor. Reception is well hidden and lobby is very nice, you can enjoy a view on Geneva Lake. Staff is extremely attentive, polite and kind. Rooms are just wonderful, big, only solid materials are used, bathroom is big, dyson hairdryer pleased my wife. All amenities are properly selected and are of top quality. Very comfortable beds, room is isolated from outside noise. Wardrobe big enough to hide your suits for a fashion week. We really appreciated swimming pool, which is on -2 floor. This 21m long pool was great advantage. Sauna “world” is more than sufficient for client´s needs. In the evening we tried 2 michelin star restaurant L atelier Robuchon and it was very good experience. I must say it surprised me, that is not overpriced as it could be in Geneva. Also offer of wines was good (I always try local wines). Breakfast is till 10:30 ( just check your time, not to come too late :)). Quality of food was very good and we always prefer serviced breakfast, not a buffet, but some hungry eater, who are unable to speak foreign languages could be unhappy, but the hotel will prepare for you whatever you want. The atmosphere was amazing, you are on the 1 floor overlooking the road and watching the marine and Geneva lake. Big applause to whole staff and people involved. 100% recommendation

The property is spectacular and location on the lake is perfect. The suite was spotless and beautiful, service friendly, and I had the best omelet of my life at breakfast! We were only able to stay one night on a trip through switzerland (at a 5 star hotel at each location), and The Woodward was a highlight of all of our accommodations. Ticked every box!

The Woodward speaks for itself. I cannot begin to tell you the best things about the hotel. It was perfect and all you could want in a hotel 5 star experience. Being from US the hotels that have been popular in US and Caribbean over the years have been Four Seasons Rosewood and Ritz. Yes I have stayed at an Aman as well and we all know what happened to the Ritz! So I was excited to try another luxury hotel Oetker. I am the pickiest person in the world when it comes to vacations. My family will switch hotels before the suitcases hit the floor in the room. This was top notch! The hotel rooms are wonderful with all suites. High ceilings, large bathroom, and sitting room with fireplace. Control panel for drapes, climate, lights. Breakfast was amazing! Fresh pastries are served by the “Best Pastry Chef in Switzerland”. Spa was pool also superb! The concierge team esp Priscilla was awesome! So personable and helpful. With concierge you usually you have to go up to the desk to speak with them. Priscilla came right up to us on the stairs just to chat and give us some ideas on what to do. I can’t wait to do back again!

I am extremely satisfied and enjoyed the best services provided to me during my stay in Woodward- Geneva in mid November 2024. Specially appreciate all the assistance from Mr. Ian Salati, Rooms Division Manager. The suit room I took was very spacious and well equipped with all essentials and fantastic view. It will be my choice for future stays.

This is by far our favourite European hotel. We are already wondering when to return. From the car collecting you from the airport to that final farewell the team are attentive and caring. This time we opted for a Deluxe suite, which had lovely views over the lake. As always some nice amenities. The first day we had breakfast in the bar as we rose a little later than normal, this was a great new offering from our last visit. Breakfast the second day was a little chaotic, however the team really fixed it for us the next day. We took treatments this time too, as we had a little longer in Geneva, they were amazing too. This by far is our go to European hotel.