ILO headquarters access and facilities: Practical information

• Public transport

  For Geneva public transport information, visit www.tpg.ch or download their mobile app.

  • From Geneva airport (Cointrin):
    • Bus 5 direction “Thônex/Vallard”, bus stop "Grand-Saconnex-Morillons".
  • From Geneva train station (Gare Cornavin) - bus stops are behind the train station, near the Hotel Montbrillant:
    • Bus 5 direction "Aéroport-Terminal", bus stop " Grand-Saconnex-Morillons ".
    • Bus 8 direction “Palexpo”, bus stop " Grand-Saconnex-Morillons ".
    • Bus 60 direction “Ferney-Voltaire”, bus stop "OMS-BIT".
    • Bus 61 direction “Gex l’Aiglette”, bus stop "OMS-BIT".
  • From the bus stop, go directly to the Welcome Pavilion to register and obtain your digital visitor badge.
• Taxi
  • Taxi Phone Centrale SA: call +41 22 33 141 33 or reserve online at www.taxi-phone.ch or through their mobile app.
  • Taxis will drop you off at the Welcome Pavilion.
• Car, motorcycle, bicycle

  The visitors’ parking (P5) is next to the Welcome Pavilion, and outside the security perimeter. Whether you are driving a car, motorcycle or bicycle park at P5 and continue on foot to the Welcome Pavilion.

Facilities and services (Monday to Friday)

• Library, cyber space and Wifi

  Library

  • A reading room is located on R2 South in the Gobelins area.
  • Librarians welcome you at the desk from 13:00 to 16:00. from Monday to Friday to answer your questions.
  • Information service is available from 9:00 to 17:00 from Monday to Friday by email at [email protected] and by phone at +41 22 799 8682.

  Cyber space and Wi-Fi access

  A cyber space can be found in R2 South in front of room Jura (Library). Visitors and meeting participants can access the ILO's Public Wi-Fi network ("ILO-Public").

  Switzerland uses 230 volts: don’t forget to bring your adaptors.

• Catering

  Cafeteria, R2 North	Lunch served from 11.45 am to 2.15 pm
  Restaurant "Les Morillons"	Closed during the renovation works.
  Vending machines, R2 North	Snacks, soft drinks and coffee/tea
  Kiosk, R2 South	A self-service coffee machine is available (payment with credit card)
  Delegates Bar, R3 South	7.30 am to 5.00 pm Breakfast service Hot dishes A self-service coffee machine is also available (payment with credit card)

• Water fountains

  There are water fountains available in central areas in the building and close to the conference rooms. The water fountains offer filtered cold and room temperature water. The tap water in Geneva is of high-quality and is drinkable.
  
  Disposable organic cups are available next to the fountains. To reduce waste in line with the ILO's greening policy, visitors can also opt to refill their water bottle at the fountains. ILO branded bottles are for sale at the Delegates Bar (R3 South).

• Toilets

  Since completion of the renovation works, the number of toilets in the conference area have been increased. Additional toilets for persons with disabilities have been created as well as squat toilets and toilets with bidet shower. All toilets are signposted.
  
  Female hygiene products
  
  Tampons and sanitary pads are freely available in the toilets close to the meeting rooms. The location of those toilets is indicated on the maps.

• Medical service & breastfeeding room

  The ILO Medical Service (MEDSERV) is located on R3-North and is open from 8.30 to 11.30 am and from 13.30 to 16.00

  A breastfeeding room is located outside the entrance to MEDSERV:

  • any delegate who would like to use this facility must first register with the nurses by email or by phone.
  • the key to the nursing room must be collected from MEDSERV between 8.30 and 16.00. Outside these hours, please collect the key from the Security Control Centre (R3 North) open 24/7.

  ILO Medical Service (MEDSERV): Tel. +41 22 799 71 33 ([email protected])

  University Hospital of Geneva (HUG): Tel. +41 22 372 96 17 - Infectious diseases unit - Emergencies

• Rest, prayer and meditation rooms

  The following facilities are available for use by participants:

  • a rest room in R2 North, close to the photo booth (if you are feeling unwell, please avoid using the rest room and contact MEDSERV for assistance);
  • a prayer room in R2 North next to the rest room. While awaiting the completion of the renovation, we remind those who wish to perform ablutions for prayers that squat toilets and bidet showers are located on the south side of the building near the conference rooms;
  • a meditation room in R1-154 North close to the entrance of the Staff lounge.
• Luggage and parcels / Lost property

  Please do not leave luggage or parcels unattended.

  • Self-service storage lockers are available in the Welcome Pavilion.
  • Only hand or cabin luggage up to 60 x 50 x 25 cm can be taken onto ILO premises.
  • Deposits in the lockers and on the coat racks are the sole responsibility of the depositor

  Lost property

  • Contact the Control Centre (R3-14 North) by dialling 8014 or 8015 (internal landline) or +41 22 799 8015 (external).
• Bank & travel agency

  Bank
  An ATM for cash withdrawal can be found on R2 North.
  The UBS office is located outside the ILO building in the nearby Green Village at 42, chemin du Pommier.

  Travel agency

  Carlson WagonLits: ILO building, office M3-056.
  Open Monday to Friday, from 9.00 to 17.00.
  [email protected] / tel. +41 22 799 75 40.