Geneva is affordable for diplomats and bankers! The rates are somewhat less astronomical on week-ends. The Geneva Tourism web site http://tinyurl.com/izmg lists all the hotels and the special discounted packages that are available on week-ends. You can book all hotels on the web site.

Many years ago, we stayed at the Best Western - Strasbourg & Univers hotel http://www.strasbourg-geneva.ch/ which is conveniently located near the train station, easy walking distance to the lake, but no views.

Cheers! Linda