Intercontinental Hotel – Geneva
7-9 Chemin du Petit-Saconnex
Geneva 1211
Switzerland
Front Desk: +41-22-9193939
Fax: +41-22-9193838
The vast majority of our delegates choose to stay at the conference hotel for increased social interaction as well as the convenience of not having to travel each morning.
We have set up a special conference rate for BioBusiness Network 2010 attendees at the Intercontinental Hotel Geneva
Standard room, in single occupancy at CHF 425. - per night including service, VAT and breakfast.
To make your reservation, complete this booking form and send directly to the hotel. Alternatively, please phone +41 22 919 3261 or email: reservations@intercontinental-geneva.ch and quote BioBiobusiness Network/September 2010.
I advise that you book your accommodation promptly to avoid disappointment.
The hotel will confirm availability directly to you. I advise that you book your accommodation promptly to avoid disappointment. The rate will be subject to availability.
Check in and Check out times
Check-In Time 02:00 PM
Check-Out Time 12:00 PM
Late Check-Out Available on Request
InterContinental Geneva is a stately, 18-storey tower in the centre of the diplomatic district. Surrounded by parkland, with Lake Geneva and the Alps visible in the distance, the hotel is close to the International Red Cross, Red Crescent Museum, the United Nations Office, the Palexpo Congress Center and the CICG conference center. Old Town and the Botanical Gardens are also nearby.
Dinner
We are organising a Gala Dinner for the conference participants on the evening of Wednesday 29th September. The dinner will take place from 19.30 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Geneva.
The networking dinner will provide participants with a unique opportunity to forge new professional acquaintances and strengthen existing relationships in a relaxed environment.
The evening will begin with a welcome drinks reception, followed by a 3-course meal and will conclude with coffee & petit fours.
The total cost is £70 plus 7.6% Swiss VAT per person.
If you wish to attend this dinner, please complete this booking form and return it by fax to David Rubio on +44 (0)20 7368 9401 ASAP in order to confirm your seat.
Directions
Driving From Airport: *Take the highway in direction of Grand Saconnex, * straight ahead to the UNITED NATION place. * Turn right on Chemin du Petit-Saconnex, just 200m before the UNITED NATION place. The hotel is situated at the corner and just 5 minutes from the airport.
From Lausanne : * A1 Take the Direction of Geneva * A1 Take the Direction of France Genève - La Praille - Aéroport * A1 Take the Exit Grand Saconnex Ferney Palexpo * Then Follow the Direction Grand Saconnex Ferney Fret-Cargo * At the junction turn right and take the bridge over the Highway * At the roundabout continue straight away, you are Route de Ferney * Drive approximately 2 km on Route de Ferney. * The hotel (66 meters high )is situated on the right side. * Turn right on Chemin du Petit-Saconnex From Lyon, Annecy or Chamonix: * Cross the boader at Bardonnex. ( A1 HIghway ) * A1 Take the Direction of Lausanne during approximately 8 kilometers * A1 Take the Exit Grand Saconnex Ferney Fret-Cargo * At the roundabout turn right, you are Route de Ferney * Drive approximately 2 km on Route de Ferney. * The hotel (66 meters high )is situated on the right side. * Turn right on Chemin du Petit-Saconnex
Taxi from Geneva International Airport (Cointrin) (GVA)
Distance 3 KM / 1.86 MI SOUTH EAST to Hotel
Taxi Charge (one way): SFr.25.00 (CHF)
Time by taxi: 10 minutes
Take the highway in direction of Grand Saconnex, * straight ahead to the UNITED NATION place. * Turn right on Chemin du Petit-Saconnex, just 200m before the UNITED NATION place. The hotel is situated at the corner and just 5 minutes from the airport.
Train
Station Name: Cornavin station
Distance 2.5 KM / 1.55 MI NORTH to Hotel
Train Station Shuttle Included
Taxi Fee From Train Station: SFr.22.00 (CHF)
Take the direction of downtown during one kilometers , then turn right at rue de Lausanne and drive 1.5 km.
Distances Between Hotel:
GENEVA (1 MI / 1.61 KM)
Geneva Lake (1.5 KM / 0.93 MI)
Geneva Old Town (3 KM / 1.86 MI)
Geneva Botanic Gardens (1 KM / 0.62 MI)
Geneva Grand Theatre (3 KM / 1.86 MI)
Geneva Red Cross Museum (0.5 KM / 0.31 MI)
Geneva Ariana Museum (0.5 KM / 0.31 MI)
Chamonix (60 KM / 37.28 MI)
Lake of Annecy (45 KM / 27.96 MI)
Local Restaurants
L’Aioli
6, rue Adrien-Lachenal, Geneva, CH-1207 · 22-736-79-71
European French
Located across from Le Corbusier's Maison de Verre, this traditional neighbourhood restaurant offers a casual ambiance and good food. L'Aioli means garlic, so expect to see entrees that showcase the bulbous herb. The kitchen specializes in Provençal cuisine and the menu features entrees like grilled entrecôte, lamb gigot, and scampi Provençal. The decor is rural and includes colourful tablecloths and wooden tables. There is usually a daily special and a fixed price menu, so ask the server questions. BUS: 1 or 6. TRAM: 12
Tse Fung
301, Route De Lausanne, Hôtel La Réserve, Bellevue, CH-1293 · 22-774-17-41
Asian
Even though this restaurant is located in a hotel, it still provides classic Chinese cuisine. Specialties include Cantonese, Szechuan and Mongolian favourites like lacquered duck. The decor is authentic and helps create a country club ambiance. Tsé Fung is perfect when entertaining a group or looking for an upscale dining room to entertain business clients. Entrees are made with the freshest ingredients and meals are served from a lazy Susan. The service is exceptional and a fixed priced menu is also available. Business dressy attire. Reservation required.
La Favola
15, rue Jean-Calvin, Geneva, CH-1204 · 22-311-74-37
Italian
Small and quaint, this restaurant, which specializes in Italian cuisine, is considered by some the best dining choice in the city. Located near the Cathedral de St. Pierre, La Favola specializes in entrées from Tuscany. Menu choices include vitello tonnato, thin sliced veal with tuna sauce, and tortellini filled with ricotta and served in an au jus made with herbs and red wine. The restaurant is family owned, and the food is as authentic as it comes. La Favola has two dining rooms and seats about 35 diners, so reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. Casual dress attire. TRAM: 12
Hostellerie de la Vendee
28, Ch de la Vendée, 1213 Petit-Lancy, Geneva, CH-1213 · 22-792-04-11
French
Classic cuisine served on an elegant terrace may be this French restaurant's strongest forte. Located in the Hostellerie de la Vendée, one of the area's star hotels, the restaurant's decor features three open-air terraces as well as a spacious dining room that has contemporary lighting and white table linens. The menu changes seasonally but diners can find entrees such as pheasant pie with truffles, pan seared sea scallops with mushrooms, and venison filet mignon à la Saint-Hubert. The Hostellerie de la Vendée is also great for business lunches because it provides a refined ambiance. Business dressy attire. Reservations recommended.
Patara
13, Quai Du Mont-Blanc, Hôtel Beau-Rivage, Geneva CH-1201 · 22-731-55-66
Thai
This elegant medium-sized lakeside restaurant serves some of the city's most delicious Thai food. Patara's decor is contemporary Asian and creates a colonial ambiance with khaki shades, dark woods, and fresh tropical plants and orchids. Tables are exquisitely set and meals are presented on traditional green-collared celadon plates. Although entrees are Thai, most dishes are updated with innovative combinations of spices and flavours. Try the crab etouffée with vermicelli noodles followed by the mango tart dessert with sugar glaze. Business casual attire.
Chez Bouby
1, rue Grenus, Geneva, Switzerland CH-1201 · 22-731-09-27
European, French
Trendy and modern Chez Bouby attracts a mixed clientele. Diners range from artists to businessmen and everyone in between. The menu is diverse and includes entrees of mussels, game and offal. The restaurant also offers a good selection of wines.
FAQs
Are meals included?
Yes, all refreshments and conference lunches have been carefully selected to offer you the best in banqueting. Check the agenda for timings.
What should I wear?
The dress code for BioBusiness Network 2010 is business suits or equivalent attire.
Special Needs
If you have any special needs, disabilities, and/or dietary restrictions that we may address to make your participation at our events more enjoyable, please do let us know when registering.
Do I need a Visa for Switzerland?
All information can be found on the following website:http://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/home/reps/eur/vbel/ref_visinf/visbel.html
Embassy Website: 129 embassies available. Follow the link:
http://www.embassyworld.com/dev/result.php?guest=%&host=194&count=0&menu=1
