Global Ethics Forum 2016 - Practical information
Conference Venue
Ecumenical Centre
150 route de Ferney
1218 Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland
Tel : +41 22 791 62 49
1218 Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland
Tel : +41 22 791 62 49


Directions
By public transport
• From the Cornavin train station (Genève Cornavin): take bus 5 (direction: "Aéroport") or F (direction "Ferney-Voltaire") and get out at "Crêts-Morillon" station.
• From the airport: take bus 5 (direction: Thônex, Vallard), or bus 28 (direction: "Jardin Botanique") and get out at "Crêts-Morillon" station.
Tickets have to be bought at the bus stop or via SMS ("tpg1" to 788: 3CHF for a 1h duration)
For more information on public transport timetables, please consult the Geneva public transport website.
By taxi
• From the main station (Genève Cornavin): there is a taxi stand just outside the station
• From the airport: there is a taxi stand just outside
By car
• Parking is available at the front and rear of the building.
• Please register at reception.
Accommodation
Due to other conferences taking place in Geneva at the same time, including the United Nations Human Rights Council, demand for hotel rooms is high, so please secure a room as soon as possible. A limited number of rooms at a preferential rate have been reserved for you at the hotels listed below. Just mention "Globethics" when you make your booking.
Apply for help with hotel costs
For participants from countries receiving development aid and working in a non-governmental organization, there is the possibility to get subsidised lodging in Geneva, with financial aid of between 35 CHF to 110 CHF/night. You can find information and the application procedure here.
Hotel | Single Room Rate | Contact | Reservation Deadline |
Appart'City Park&Suites*** Ferney Voltaire | 114 € incl. breakfast, excl. city tax | 11, avenue des Sablonnières; 01210 Ferney Voltaire- France Please copy globalethicsforum@globethics.net when you make your reservation A credit card number will be needed as guarantee; full payment on arrival | Depending on availability |
Crowne Plaza Geneva | 225 CHF incl. breakfast , excl. 4.00 CHF city tax | 75-77 Avenue Louis-Casai, 1216 Cointrin, Geneva, Switzerland Reservation Form to be filled and submitted to resa@cpgva.ch | May 31st 2016 |
HolidayInn Express Geneva Airport | 165 CHF incl. continental breakfast, excl. 3.30 CHF city tax | P.O.Box 256, Route de Pré-Bois 16, 1215 Geneva Reservation Form to be filled and submitted to glacroix@hiexgeneva.com or internet booking | June 1st 2016 |
Hôtel Kipling*** | Varies; 150 CHF to 350 CHF approx. You will get 10% discount on the rates on the internet | 27, Rue de la Navigation; 1201 Geneva ; Tel : +41 22 655 40 40 Reservation by email to Mrs Sandrin Janvrin sjanvrin@manotel.com A credit card number will be needed as guarantee | Depending on availability |
Starling Geneva Hotel & Conference Center | 235 CHF incl. American buffet breakfast and service tax (double: 255 CHF with American buffet breakfast and service tax) | 34, route François-Peyrot ; 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Geneva Please use the code JABVQ as booking reference and click the following links: • Reservations via computer : Global Ethics Forum • Reservations via smartphone : Global Ethics Forum | May 23rd 2016 |