Beau-Rivage Geneva is a five-star luxury hotel, founded in 1865 by the Mayer family. It is located in Geneva, Switzerland.[1] Many other hotels throughout the world have the name "Beau-Rivage", but this hotel has remained independent since its creation and is still a family-owned business. The hotel has 90 rooms including 18 suites, 2 restaurants and a bar. It is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.
History
19th century
- 1865 : The hotel is founded by Jean-Jacques Mayer.
- 1873: Charles II, Duke of Brunswick dies at the Beau-Rivage. The city of Geneva inherits 20 million gold francs from him. This sum of money will contribute to the construction of many buildings in Geneva, including its main theatre (Le Grand Théâtre).
- 1898 : The Austrian Empress Elisabeth dies at the Beau-Rivage, stabbed to death by Italian anarchist Luigi Lucheni soon after she left the hotel.