History of the Hotel Geneve Mexico City
The most legendary hotel in Mexico
Since its founding, Hotel Geneve Mexico City has been synonymous with elegance, tradition, and excellence in service. Its history is intertwined with the most significant moments in Mexico, serving as a refuge for illustrious figures and a witness to great events. During the Mexican Revolution, the hotel was declared a neutral zone, receiving ambassadors, their families, and prominent revolutionaries. In 1922, it became a founder of the Mexican Association of Hotels and Motels, consolidating its prestige in the hospitality industry. By the late nineteen-thirties, the hotel’s international recognition reached such a level that an American newspaper published a memorable declaration about its prestige.
"A confirmed reservation at the Hotel Geneve is like having a $1,000 bond."
– American newspaper, 1930s
Host to great personalities
Throughout its history, Hotel Geneve has received iconic figures from politics, literature, cinema, and art, including:
Sir Winston Churchill
British Prime Minister and Nobel Prize in Literature
Charles Lindbergh
The first man to cross the Atlantic alone
Marlon Brandon
Legendary Hollywood actor
Gabriel García Márquez
Writer and Nobel Prize in Literature
Felipe González
Former President of Spain
Sophia Loren
One of the great stars of cinema
Malala Yousafzai
Nobel Peace Prize
Its cosmopolitan character made it the main promoter of foreign tourism in Mexico. Between 1909 and 1953, it hosted travelers from more than 50 countries, offering a service that marked a before and after in Mexican hospitality.
The soul of the Zona Rosa
