Overlooking the Rhone River, just steps from the Old Town, business and shopping district of Geneva lies the chic Mandarin Oriental. The hotel completed a multi-million Swiss Franc refurbishment in July 2008 with all public areas, redesigned in a contemporary new look. Le Sud, a French brasserie, by award-winning Chef Paul Bocuse is the hotels all-day dining. Offering simple, home-style cooking from the Mediterranean regions, the menu features dishes from southern France, Italy, Spain and North Africa. The chic decor is in beige, bronze and amber and offers a sophisticated yet informal ambience, ideal for both business meetings and casual daytime diners. At night the restaurant transforms itself with dramatic lighting, into a more intimate dining experience. The hotel new signature restaurant Rasoi by Vineet features the cuisine of Michelin starred chef, Vineet Bahtia, who specializes in evolved Indian food. Decorated in vibrant reds and purples, the restaurants centerpiece is a beautifully designed tandoori oven, located at the entrance and visible from the lobby. The stylish new MO Bar is a contemporary, luxurious bar; featuring comfortable chocolate brown and deep blue leather and velvet seating, it is open daily until 2am. MO Bar is a great option for informal meetings or friendly gatherings. The talented bar staff provide an array of sophisticated cocktails while delicious tapas-style dishes are available all day. This chic luxury hotel offers 197 beautifully appointed rooms including six new rooftop rooms and suites with private terraces. All rooms are Art Deco in style and are decorated in warm earth tones of beige, cognac, plum and chocolate. The rooms feature some of the largest marble bathrooms in town, all with separate bath and rain-shower. Many of the suites 28 suites feature river views and or private terraces. Whether for leisure or for business, Mandarin Oriental is the ideal address to reside at while in Geneva.