Oskar Hotel

The hotel is 200 m from the train station, 100 meters from tram stop to Geneva. Really best location if you want to explore Geneva, Lausanne, Annecy, Chamonix. Friendly staff, the room was new, bed, carpet, bathroom, no stains or spots. Friendly reception. Fast check-in, can keep bags after check out. Will stay again. Twice chepaer than hotels in Geneva.

The Oskar has a great location in Annemasse town centre. It's less than 10 minutes walk to the rail station and less than 5 minutes to the temporary terminus of a new tram route. Either option will get you quickly into Geneva city centre, and the train links with the short rail hop to the airport from Cornavin (main) rail station. (Neither option recommended during rush times.) Though in France, Annemasse is effectively a suburb of Geneva, but definitely cheaper. Annemasse has grown significantly since my fist visit, at least 15 years ago, and is now bustling with amenities. I hardly reognised some parts of the town. There is a decent range of bars, restaurants, etc close to the Oskar, The train (Leman Express) will also take you to Thonon-les-Bains or Evian les-Bains which are lovely towns on the French shore of Lac Leman/L. Geneva), convenient for a day out or more, and Annecy is accessible too. Nearby Mont Saleve, over 1000 metres high, can be reached by bus from Annemasse gare routier, next door to the train station, or from Geneva. A teleferique will take you most of the way up, where the are lot of pleasant walks, views, and a cafe. The Oskar is a fairly standard budget hotel, with very helpful staff, mostly English speaking, decent breakfast, and a nice bedroom & shower-room. Very good value.

I stayed three nights; check-in times, check-out times and lock-up times seemed somewhat fluid. (Perhaps the hotel was going through a tricky staffing spell?) It didn't actually affect me, but I was slightly nervous at first of missing an unlocked front door, though in fact the access code proved effective to operate.

During my stay there was a smoke/ fire incident happening in a nearby location (not the hotel) in the middle of the night. It resulted in a lot of smoke and firefighters coming to inspect/ extinguish the fire/ smoke. I called the emergency number provided by the hotel at 2 am, explaining the situation and indicating that there is a lot of smoke in my room, and I can't sleep well. At 2:50 am I was given another room (despite the hotel not having a 24/7 reception service), facing the opposite side of the hotel, and allowing me to rest. It was really very much appreciated and I would rate this hotel by the services provided not by the experience during my stay (the smoke was outside of the control of the hotel). They treated it really professionally and made my stay as good as possible given the circumstances. Highly competent manager. Clean rooms, good location - vicinity to the train station. Responded well to all my queries (need an iron, which they provided promptly). Excellent service for the money!

There were several major meetings on those days in Geneva, so whatever hotel rooms were still available, prices were up to 400 CHF and more. I decided to try nearby Annemasse and found this sympathetic hotel on Booking.com at around 100 euros near the railway station. This proved to be a good choice. The Léman Express train took me to Eaux-Vives in only 10 minutes, and back after dinner from the Geneva Cornavin train station in 20 minutes. The hotel staff was friendly, the rooms upgraded with efficient air conditioning and strong wifi, and the breakfast was fine. What more could I ask? I'll be back!

This hotel is close to Annemasse railway station, which is a short commute to Geneva. It is simple, but the staff is very friendly and it is a good base for exploring Geneva. The rooms are small, but they have good airconditioning and the bed is comfortable.

The bathroom is very small and the shower doesn't have a door, so you'll need to "sacrifice" your towel at the end of a shower in addition to the bathmat. I was given fresh towels every day, so not a big issue.

The staff were very helpful and kind. The rooms were basic, but comfortable, and everyone working at the hotel was pleasant, smiling and helpful—especially the cleaning staff! I’ve stayed in hotels far worse and three times the price in Geneva, this was a great alternative and easy to access Geneva with the tram.

It was basic, if you are looking for luxury it’s not the place for you, but if you want clean, comfortable and friendly, this is your place!

Studio nice A/c works Little noise when windows closed Easy check in Bed good Studio clean Modern Wifi good most of the time

Stains in the sink (see photo) Sink partly blocked and then completely blocked Need a whisk in the kitchen No English TV channels Wifi was slow in the evening Wash liquid supplied but no scourer (had to buy one) Only one pan and one frying pan in the studio. Questionable security as anyone can walk into the hotel.

I stay regularly at the Oscar hotel when traveling to Geneva for work. It is good value for money, clean, tastefully furnished and well located. The wifi works and the staff is helpful. I was always happy staying at the Oscar hotel, except the last two times which is the reason for my rating.

The last two times I stayed at the hotel, there was a lot of noise in the hallway and staircase until quite late. The rooms that I stayed in were at both occasions next to the staircase, so maybe that was a reason. Clearly the rooms are not soundproof.

Above all, the people who work in this hotel are very friendly, eager to help and do everything possible to have a great and comfortable stay, and always with a smile. Thanks for the help! And that goes for all the receptionists we encountered during our stay. The photos match the rooms, clean, new, and confortable facilities. Close to the train station and the tram, and close to the centre and convenience stores. Good value for money.

The main attraction for us was the very reasonable price given the proximity to Geneva. Excellent value for money!

The breakfast was fairly basic as was the area available for its consumption. Rooms overlooking the Avenue de la Gare suffer from a degree of traffic noise, but given the very reasonable price and convenient location, the cost/value relationship was decidedly positive.