Hotel Bristol vs The Ambassador
Both are in Geneva, 230 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Saint-Gervais
Hotel Bristol
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.7
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★★Saint-Gervais
The Ambassador
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
The short answer
Pick Hotel Bristol
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 230 m apart.
Choose Hotel Bristol if you want
- a spa and wellness
Why is Hotel Bristol better than The Ambassador?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2013 vs 2009)+4y
- 310 more listed amenities (26 vs 16)+10
- 4Has a gym
- 5Has 24-hour room service
Why is The Ambassador better than Hotel Bristol?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Bristol vs The Ambassador: which hotel is better? | Hotel Bristol | The Ambassador |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Location | 9.7 | 9.4 |
| Facilities | 7.5 +4.2 | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 9.0 +9.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +0.8 | 9.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.1 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.1 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 106 | 175 +69 |
| Rank in Geneva | top 14% +7% | top 21% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.7 +0.3 | 9.4 |
| Distance to Saint-Gervais centre | 300 m | 110 m −190 m |
| To public transport | 110 m −190 m | 300 m |
| To the airport | 4.5 km | 4.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 360 m | 250 m −120 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 23 +5 | 18 |
| Sights within 1 km | 26 | 30 +4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 100 | 64 |
| Floors | 7 | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 +4y | 2009 |
| Listed amenities | 26 +10 | 16 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Hotel BristolThe Ambassador
- The Ambassador is cheaper in 10 of 10 months
- Hotel Bristol: €501 a night on average · The Ambassador: €257 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Geneva by month
All months
| Month | Hotel Bristol | The Ambassador |
|---|---|---|
| December | €398 | €239 |
| January | €370 | €259 |
| February | €375 | €259 |
| March | €382 | €259 |
| April | €379 | €259 |
| May | €550 | €259 |
| June | €535 | €258 |
| July | €1,076 | €258 |
| August | €479 | €257 |
| September | – | €257 |
| November | €469 | €259 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 12 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
230 m apart
Hotel Bristol: city centre: 300 m, nearest station Gare Routière de Genève: 110 m, Geneva International Airport (GVA): 4.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 26 sights within 1 km.
The Ambassador: city centre: 430 m, nearest station Gare Routière de Genève: 300 m, Geneva International Airport (GVA): 4.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 30 sights within 1 km.
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Hotel Bristol or The Ambassador: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Bristol or The Ambassador?
Hotel Bristol leads in 3 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Bristol or The Ambassador?
Over the year The Ambassador costs about €257 a night on average against €501 at Hotel Bristol, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Ambassador is closer: 110 m from the centre, against 300 m for Hotel Bristol.
How far apart are Hotel Bristol and The Ambassador?
The two hotels are 230 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score