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title: "Hotel Central vs Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva by IHG: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Central or Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva by IHG in Geneva? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-central-geneva-vs-ruby-claire-hotel-geneva-by-ihg-geneva/
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# Hotel Central vs Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva by IHG

Both are in Geneva, 150 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★ · Old Town of Geneva
## [Hotel Central](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-central-geneva/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.0

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1571892/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · Old Town of Geneva
## [Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva by IHG](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ruby-claire-hotel-geneva-by-ihg-geneva/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2043858/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 150 m apart.

### Why is Hotel Central better than Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva by IHG?

1.  More guest reviews (80 vs 25), so the rating is more reliable (×3.2)
2.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 15:00) (−2h)

### Why is Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva by IHG better than Hotel Central?

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 Central | Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva by IHG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Location | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Public transport | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.6  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.7  (+0.2) |
| Number of reviews | 80  (+55) | 25 |
| Rank in Geneva | bottom 30% | top 48%  (+22%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Distance to Old Town of Geneva centre | 110 m  (−140 m) | 240 m |
| To public transport | 470 m | 510 m |
| To the airport | 4.8 km | 4.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 110 m | 20 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 13 | 13 |
| Sights within 1 km | 36  (+2) | 34 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | – | 221 |
| Floors | – | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | 11  (+5) | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00  (−2h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Bar | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

150 m apart

Hotel Central: city centre: 810 m, nearest station Genève-Cornavin railway station: 470 m, Geneva International Airport (GVA): 4.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 36 sights within 1 km.

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva by IHG: city centre: 690 m, nearest station Gare Routière de Genève: 510 m, Geneva International Airport (GVA): 4.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 34 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Geneva

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## Hotel Central or Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva by IHG: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Central or Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva by IHG?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Central is closer: 110 m from the centre, against 240 m for Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva by IHG.

### How far apart are Hotel Central and Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva by IHG?

The two hotels are 150 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-central-geneva-vs-ruby-claire-hotel-geneva-by-ihg-geneva/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/