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Our story

Before Tara and I met, we were two young professionals moving between cities– Vienna, Bangkok, Shanghai, Bologna. It was an exciting time, but the transitions were difficult.

 

It would often be a while before we knew where to go, what to do, and had a comfortable place to stay. After starting over so many times, we searched for a way to collapse the chore of relocating into a more effortless process. We wished we had local friends in each new city to welcome us, give us the lay of the land, and in a dream scenario, lend us their extra home.

 

So after Tara and I met in Geneva and fell in love with it, we thought maybe we could make our wish a reality for those transitioning through here. We set out to create a place in Geneva that felt akin to having a friend here, with an extra home. So in 2009, the Hamlet was born.

THE HAMLET FAMILY

OUR VISION

Luxury can be personal, and it should be.

To us, ‘luxury’ has always been synonymous with the act of paying special attention.

Despite boasting a collection of luxury finishes and iconic design pieces, everything still feels wonderfully personal at the Hamlet. From handwritten welcome notes to handpicked local recommendations for the week, the Hamlet team is dedicated to creating a memorable guest experience that is tailor-made.

 

We pride ourselves on providing a highly individualized level of service that ensures your next stay at the Hamlet is as unique as the first.

 

This principle is what the Hamlet in Old Town Geneva, our first house, was built upon. In the coming years, we hope to open more locations around major cities, founded upon this same principle. With apartment buildings set to open in Geneva (Quai de la Poste in 2026) and Milan in the coming years, this dream does not feel so distant. So for those curious travelers who seek authenticity and comfort, we look forward to sharing our unique take on boutique hospitality.