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title: "Cristal Fassbind Design Hotel in the heart of Geneva"
description: "The Cristal Fassbind Hotel is conveniently located close to Geneva’s central train station. This modern hotel offers practical rooms in a cool-glass design look. Not your usual design concept but well worth a look…"
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# Cristal Fassbind Design Hotel in the heart of Geneva

> The Cristal Fassbind is a 3-star business hotel in central Geneva, steps from the main train station, offering glass-accented modern design rooms at competitive prices.

## Destination
Central Geneva, close to the main train station (Cornavin).

## What to see
- **Floor-to-ceiling windows** — Create an airy feel, particularly on the upper floors.
- **Top-floor breakfast room** — Conventional buffet but notable panoramic views over the city.
- **Illuminated staircase** — A design highlight inside the hotel.

## What to do
- **Stay and work** — Rooms are set up with a small WiFi desk, suited to business travellers.

## Good to know
The hotel offers strong value compared to neighbouring properties, which tend to charge more or suffer from train-track noise. The Paquis neighbourhood nearby is also recommended, with the Windsor Geneva as an alternative option.

## Photos

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photos:
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Designerzimmer-Hotel-Cristal-Fassbind-Genf.jpg"
    caption: "Designer room with lots of glass in the Hotel Cristal Fassbind Geneva"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Bettbeleuchtung-Hotel-Cristal-Genf-Fassbindhotel.jpg"
    caption: "Stylish bedside reading lamps"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/beleuchtetes-Treppenhaus-Hotel-Cristal-Genf.jpg"
    caption: "Illuminated staircase – Hotel Cristal Geneva"
```