Hotel Domaine De Divonne Grand Hotel (Elegance Rooms)

A resort in its own right, this prestigious hotel offers a multitude of facilities for the discerning traveler who seeks the ultimate in luxury. Between Mont Blanc Massif and the Jura Mountains, you'll be amazed by the natural beauty of the surrounding area in which the hotel sits. Lose yourself in long country walks, enjoy golf by day and dazzle amidst the bright lights of the casino by night. The emphasis here is on relaxation and the Grand Hotel provide a pool set against a backdrop of lavish greenery, a range of therapies and spa treatments and an experience of fine dining within one of the hotels quality restaurants. Highly recommended.

Bedroom: Overlooking the French Alps, the Mont Blanc and Jura Mountains region. Elegance rooms are located on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors of the hotel and consist of one queen size or twin beds. The well appointed rooms offer brightly furnished interiors in warm colours and Jaquard design and have direct dial telephone, satellite TV, air-conditioning, safe, hair-dryer, writing desk with internet connections and bathrobe provided. The rooms also have a balcony with lovely views.

Reception: The reception is manned 24hrs a day and offers a full range of services for guests.

Restaurant: For the ultimate in fine dining, the restaurants of the Grand Hotel will be sure to impress you. "La Terrasse" is a gourmet establishment within the Grand Hotel, it has been awarded a star from the Michelin guide. "Le Leman" offers traditional French cuisine within an art deco atmosphere - very stylish! "Le Pavillion Du Golf" is situated in the Golf Club and offers fining dining for golfers and non golfers with fine views across the Mont Blanc area. "Les Quatre Saison" is situated in the Casino and offers international cuisine whilst across the other side by the slot machines is "Le Magic" serving a range of local and international dishes.

Breakfast room: Breakfast is served from 06.30am - 10.30am.

Lounge: A superbly designed lounge area in art deco style, sophisticated and elegant, a great place to chill with a good book and your favorite cocktail!.

Bar: The bars are situated throughout the grounds from the hotel to the Casino and the Golf club. They are open throughout the day and offer a wealth of fine whiskies and brand liquors with an impressive selection of cigars and light snacks.

Garden: The gardens are vast and offer guests unlimited possibilities to walk and be at one with nature, Views are stunning and it is the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and regenerate yourself.

Business facilities: A full range of business and conference facilities are available from small meeting rooms to conference halls with a range of audio / visual equipment available to hire and full secretarial support is required.

Family facilities: A wealth of facilities for children including children specific menus and a range of indoor and outdoor activities. Baby cots and highchairs are also available on request.

Disabled facilities: The hotel has some slight modifications but given the location of the hotel it is not totally suitable for those with walking difficulties or wheelchair use.

Other facilities: The hotel's impressive theatre was built in 1904 and seats up to 240 persons. Such names as Charles Aznavour have graced the stage many more are scheduled to appear for 2006. Casino De Divonne is said to be one of Frances' best offering European Jackpot records of am much as 1,312,518 Euros from a mere bet of just over 2.00 Euros! There are over 350 slot machines, French and English roulettes, Black Jack, Boule, Punto Banco and Stud Poker.

Within 20 minutes walk: The grounds of the hotel with impressive golf course, casino and breathtaking nature trails, lake and forests. Geneva is 20mins away by car and the small chic town of Divonne is also close by with a range of brasseries, cafe bars and shops to discover.

Additional Hotel Facilities

Pool: Outdoor freshwater pool. During the summer months the outdoor pool offers a large sun terrace and fully furnished surrounds including sun beds, patio tablettes and umbrellas.

Gym: The Grand Hotel Fitness centre offers steam baths, Jacuzzi and a range of equipment for a light or heavy work out.

Spa: Relax and be pampered in the hotel's Atelier de Beaute "Anne Semonin" where a number of therapies and spa treatments await you. Massages are also available by appointment. The centre offers a wide range of therapies for both men and women.

Golf: This is a wonderful 18 hole golf course with a standard scratch score of 72 over a total playing distance of 6,030 meters. Technically speaking the course is acclaimed for being well designed and begins and ends on a "par 3". Overall there are six "par 3" and six "Par 5" complete with water obstacles. Many renowned golfers have graced the course including: Floyd, Ballesteros, Arnold Palmer and Mark O'Meara. The area is beautifully landscaped and as part of the golf club, "Pavillion du Golf" has a charming terrace with views of Mont Blanc and serving fine French cuisine. Guests staying at the Grand Hotel Domaine De Divonne will receive discounted rates payable directly to the hotel.

Sports: The following activities can be arranged by the hotel including: Climbing, Speleology, Ice Climbing, grimpobranche, hydrospeed, canyoning, Crazy Golf, Boules, Darts, Summer Sledge, Paragliding, ballooning, mountain biking, fishing, Archery, 3 tennis courts, horseback riding, Volley-ball, Hiking, 4x4, Jogging, Alpine, Nordic and Cross Country Skiing, Snow Hiking, Ice bikes, Sledging, Snow Scooting, Snow Motoring and Husky dog riding and a range of activities for the children. The activities are depending on the time of year.

Transport Connections

Airport(s): Geneva International Airport is just 9 miles from the hotel which is situated on the French side of the border and is easily reached by taxi within just 20 - 25mins.

Train: A taxi can easily be ordered. (taxis on the French side are significantly cheaper than those on the Swiss).

Parking: The hotel has its own private parking areas.