Le Richemond has been a feature of life in Geneva since 1875 when Adolphe-Rodolphe Armleder rented the Pension Le-Riche-Mont and opened an up-market 'guest house' with 25 rooms. Its reputation for excellent service and style grew and, as well-to-do English and American travellers became more adventurous and began to visit Europe and the Alps, it became a popular destination on any great European 'tour', eventually changing its name to the Richemond Family Hotel.Monsieur Armleder's trademark was high standards and attentive service, and guests enjoyed warm hospitality but, a thrifty man, it wasn't unknown for him to be seen on his knees mending worn-out carpets.During World War II, Armleder's grandson Jean assumed control of the hotel and, once the war was over, began to renovate and expand the business, and the fine hotel we see today is largely thanks to his influence and improvements