The Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva has announced that it will host the largest and most comprehensive auction of hotel contents ever held in Europe, in February 2025.
This auction event is open to individuals, hospitality operators and design enthusiasts, to own a piece of history from the iconic hotel, just before it will embark on ‘a visionary transformation that promises a new era of elegance, sophistication, and sustainability.’
Over the course of four days, about 6,000 unique lots will be offered for sale, including furnishings, artwork and accessories from guest bedrooms, along with assets from the hotel’s restaurants, banqueting halls and commercial kitchens, as well as terrace furniture, laundry and linen, and generators – even the contents of the renowned Théâtre du Léman.
“It is a landmark event that will capture the attention of operators, collectors and fans from around the world, offering a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of the hotel’s history,” said Simon Rose, the auction director.
Pro Auction, the specialist hospitality sector auction house, will conduct the sale. The Fairmont auction will take place at the hotel from 17 to 20 February 2025, commencing at 10.00 CET each day. Online bidding will also be available via a live webcast, simultaneously.
The Fairmont Hotel temporarily closed its doors at the end of 2024, to undergo a major transformation starting in the second quarter of 2025.
Since its opening in 1885, the Grand Hotel Geneva has earned a reputation as one of Switzerland’s leading and largest five-star hotels. The property features 412 rooms and suites, several high-end restaurants, a spa complex, a 1,400-seat theatre and the Java nightclub.
Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, the luxury property offers views of the Jet d’Eau fountain, Mont Blanc, and the French Alps.
