With a guest book signed by the likes of Sophia Loren, Martin Luther King and Joe Biden, and an exceptional location overlooking the city, the InterContinental Genève has established itself as a unique and authentic establishment, committed to preserving its memory and soul.

Discover the history of InterContinental Genève.
InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 1964
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InterContinental Genève is inaugurated on 30 January.
InterContinental Genève is inaugurated on 30 January.

Mayor Mr Bouffard and Mrs Bouffard perform the traditional ribbon entering amidst a gathering of guests and VIPs. At that time, the InterContinental Genève had the distinction of being the largest hotel in all of Switzerland.

InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 1967
1967
Dr Martin Luther King Jr

Martin Luther King Jr gave a speech at the Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth) conference at the InterContinental Genève. Representatives and intellectuals from 70 countries had talks about Vietnam war.

1968

In search of privacy and serenity, the couple Carlo Ponti and Sophia Loren arrived at InterContinental Genève. Newly pregnant, the world-famous Italian actress stays in one of the hotel’s suites for seven months before giving birth to her son in Geneva.

InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 1968
InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 1968
InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 1968
InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 1968
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Soviet Union Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko and US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger met for negotiations during the Middle East Peace Conference held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The two foreign policy leaders continued to meet at the InterContinental Genève for the five years that followed.

InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 1973
InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 1973
InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 1973
InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 1973
InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 1973
InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 1973
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InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 1977

President Carter and Syrian President Hafez Assad ended what was called an “extremely valuable, very informative” five-hour session achieving a Middle East peace settlement soon. Hafez el-Assad returned to Geneva on three other occasions, meeting George Bush in 1990 and Bill Clinton in 1994 and 2000.

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Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi stays at InterContinental Genève and gives a keynote address to the annual World Health Organization assembly.

InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 1981
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Leader Mikhail Gorbachev for end to the arms race. The meeting boded well for the future, as the two men engaged in long, personal talks and seemed to develop a sincere and close relationship. Two years later, the treaty on eliminating intermediate-range nuclear missiles was signed.

InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 1988
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The Dalai Lama stayed at the InterContinental Genève and met with state leader and activist Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan.

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US President George H. W. Bush meets with Syrian President Hafez al-Assad at InterContinental Genève to hold peace talks. It is the first meeting between presidents of the two countries since the 1977 Assad-Carter meeting.

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Diana, Princess of Wales, stayed at InterContinental Genève and participated in meetings with the International Committee of the Red Cross.

InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 1994
1998
InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 1990

Nelson Mandela, then Vice-President of the African National Congress, and his wife Winnie Mandela stay at InterContintal Genève. At the 77th International Labour Conference, Nelson Mandela delivers his first address to a United Nations audience.

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InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 1999

US President Bill Clinton stays at InterContinental Genève and is the first US president to deliver an address to the International Labour Conference.

Clinton visits the hotel numerous times during his presidency, including for peace talks with Syrian President Hafez al-Assad.

US President Bill Clinton stays at InterContinental Genève and is the first US president to deliver an address to the International Labour Conference.

Clinton visits the hotel numerous times during his presidency, including for peace talks with Syrian President Hafez al-Assad.

2000
InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 2000

Hillary Clinton honored at the InterContinental Geneva. She received the Health Award from the Minister of the United Arab Emirates.

InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 2000
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Korean artist Jae-Hyo Lee has created several unique branches and wooden sculptures that stand above the lobby, reception and restaurant fireplaces. The same artist also designed the table next to the entrance of the Woods restaurant.

InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 2006
InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 2014

Tony Chi, a designer based in New York, honed his expertise in hotel renovation and restoration through an impressive overhaul of all public spaces within the InterContinental Genève.

His objective was to imbue the establishment with a blend of modern and classic aesthetics, harmonizing with the natural beauty and sophisticated international ambiance of the city situated on the banks of the Rhône.

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InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 2021
InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 2021

The InterContinental Genève Hotel welcomed President Joe Biden of the United States on June 15 and 16, 2021, for the summit with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. Once more, the hotel became the focal point of a significant diplomatic event.

The InterContinental Genève Hotel welcomed President Joe Biden of the United States on June 15 and 16, 2021, for the summit with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. Once more, the hotel became the focal point of a significant diplomatic event.

InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 2020

Meeting of Mr Gianni Infantino, President of Fifa, and Mr Daniel Arbenz, General Manager of InterContinental Genève.

2022
InterContinental Geneva Hotel History 2022

Mr Hans Heijligers has been General Manager for 3 years and under his leadership, InterContinental Genève has reached new heights in luxury and service, positioning itself as key references in the market.

2024

On September 10th, Daniel Arbenz becomes the new General Manager of InterContinental Genève. A native of Switzerland, Daniel is an outstanding hotelier and an inspiring leader with IHG for over 25 years. He joins us after spending the last two years as Area General Manager IHG Oman OMRAN Hotels & InterContinental Muscat, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a passion for excellence.

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