Conference Planning
Discover flexible spaces that adapt perfectly to your goals, along with technology that accommodates the most demanding presentation and communication requirements. Experienced Four Seasons support is on site to respond promptly to every need.
Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva will accommodate meetings and events of up to 450 people. Its 595 square metres (6,405 square feet) of meeting and conference space on the first floor combines the grandeur of the Hotel’s historic setting, lofty windows overlooking Lake Geneva and ultramodern technology.
Measuring 299 square metres (3,218 square feet), the Salle des Nations was specially created for the first meeting of the League of Nations in 1920. Overlooking the Hotel's tranquil courtyard, it is peerlessly elegant, with sparkling chandeliers, soaring ceilings and huge gilt mirrors.
Bathed in natural daylight, the five connecting function rooms enjoy exquisite views of Lake Geneva from their own secluded terrace. They offer complete flexibility for smaller events such as board meetings, seminars and small conferences, for groups from 12 to 90 people. They are equally suited as elegant venues for post-business socializing or society dinners and events. Lac is the largest of these function rooms, accommodating up to 96 for a banquet or 120 for a reception. Financier offers the most intimate space, holding a maximum of 12 people for a meeting.
All function rooms are equipped with full technological support such as high-speed Internet access and automated blackout shutters. Offering an unrivalled level of meeting expertise, Four Seasons support is always on site, ready to respond promptly to your every need.
Technical assistance
All meeting spaces at the Hotel are fully equipped to support the most demanding presentation and communication requirements, with advanced lighting, audiovisual and staging capabilities, telecommunications, electrical hook-ups and wired or wireless Internet access.
Music and entertainment
Our team of conference and banquet specialists will arrange music and entertainment to complement any part of your function or event.
Receiving and maintenance
The Hotel features a full-service shipping and receiving office. Please forward all packages to the attention of the conference service manager or sales manager, along with the conference name and date. Limited space is available for the storage of large items. Please time shipping to the date of arrival.
Please advise the receiving department or your conference service manager for special arrangements regarding the delivery of oversized packages or environmentally sensitive equipment.
Maintenance
The engineering department is available 24 hours a day for general assistance with lighting, room temperature control and minor repairs.
Welcome amenities and VIP gifts
Special arrangements can be made for clients to purchase welcome amenities for their VIP guests. The banquet department will be happy to assist in these arrangements. Possibilities range from Swiss wine to chocolates from one of Geneva’s fine chocolatiers.
Spouse programs
The Hotel offers a variety of activities of interest to spouses of meeting participants. The Concierge will provide detailed information on specially tailored spouse programs.
Possible programs include:
- Themed walks in Geneva – such as literary Geneva, international Geneva or the history of watch making
- Leisurely cruises on Lake Geneva
- Lausanne and its Olympic Museum
- Winery tours
- Hiking in the Alps
- A day of golf
- Tickets for concerts, opera and theatre
Family programs
Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva offers a perfect base for families visiting the area, and extends an especially warm welcome to its young guests, from serving milk and cookies on arrival to providing special gifts such as colouring books, chocolate treats and board games. Babysitting services may be arranged through the Concierge. Children’s menus are available in the restaurant and through In-Room Dining; careful attention has been paid to providing nutritionally balanced meals.
In addition, the Concierge will advise on activities to create special memories for the entire family. Possibilities include a mini-train ride around the city or a cruise on Lake Geneva.