Hotel President Wilson, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Geneva

Guests praise the varied, high-quality breakfast and attentive staff. They appreciate the exceptional cleanliness, friendly service, and convenient location near Lake Geneva. Rooms are elegant, spacious, and well-equipped.

I chose to stay at Wilson President Hotel for my New Year’s Eve countdown after reading many positive reviews. However, my experience did not meet the expectations of a five-star luxury hotel. We arrived at the hotel around 12 PM, well before the regular check-in time, hoping for an early check-in. Unfortunately, there were no rooms available, but Ines at the reception assured me that my room would be ready by 3 PM. That was fine, as I had booked a La Mer facial and thought I could use the spa facilities while waiting. However, the receptionist informed me that I could only access the spa after my facial. I found this disappointing, as it left me with nothing to do but sit and wait until my appointment at 1 PM. After my facial, when I inquired about using the spa, the beautician advised against it, stating that it would not be beneficial for my skin. This was frustrating because the receptionist had originally advised me to use the facilities after the treatment. The misalignment in communication between the hotel staff and the spa team was unprofessional and disappointing. At 3 PM, I checked back at the reception, but my room was still not ready. I waited patiently, but by 4 PM, there was still no update. Despite checking more than 10 times, I was given no clear answers or estimated time for the room’s availability. Ines repeatedly stated that she was not in charge of housekeeping and couldn’t provide any updates. This response was extremely unhelpful—surely, a five-star hotel should have staff capable of handling such basic inquiries. As the wait dragged on, I also asked Emma and Laura, but they, too, claimed not to know anything and asked me came back to check later. It became clear that the hotel staff were either poorly trained or simply unwilling to assist guests properly. Finally, at 6 PM, I went to check once again—only to find that my room was ready but no one had informed me. This lack of communication was unacceptable. To make matters worse, upon checking in, I noticed that my reservation had disappeared from my Marriott Bonvoy app. When I asked about it, Ines once again had no answers, while another staff member vaguely suggested that the app might be updating. It wasn’t until checkout that I discovered the hotel had incorrectly registered my name, which resulted in my booking being completely removed from the system. Given that I had provided my passport at check-in, this was an inexcusable mistake. It gave me unnecessary trouble to claim back my missing nights at Marriot Bonvoy apps. On top of all these issues, the level of service I received did not match the price I paid. For a hotel that markets itself as a five-star luxury experience, I expected far better service, proper communication, and a seamless check-in process. Instead, I encountered poorly trained staff, mismanagement, and a complete lack of professionalism. Overall, the reception staff were poorly trained and lacked the professionalism expected at a luxury fiv