Le Richemond, Geneva

Set on the banks of Lake Geneva, overlooking the famous Jet d'Eau, with the snow-capped Alps in the distance, the historic Le Richemond is one of the most prestigious hotels in Geneva.

The hotel has been a destination for international travellers since 1875, when it was an upmarket guesthouse with just 25 rooms, owned by Adolphe-Rodolphe Armleder. As its reputation for service and style grew, so did its clientele, which included some of the greatest names of the 20th century, including Charlie Chaplin, Louis Armstrong, Sophie Loren, Rita Hayworth and Marc Chagall.