FOYER
Information
Reception opening hour
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:30 am to 1:00 pm & Wednesday: 3:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Saturday, Sunday and Bank holidays: closed
Rooms
Every room at the Foyert George Williams has been fully refurbished to provide a comfortable and functional living environment. Measuring approximately 10 m², each room also features a private balcony.
The room is equipped with:
- a bed with Nordic bedding,
- a desk with a chair and lamp,
- a wardrobe,
- a washbasin,
- and a bathroom cabinet.
Communal areas and sanitary facilities for 104 rooms (26 per floor)
Residents have access to a number of practical and welcoming communal areas:
- 4 kitchens equipped with fridges and individual lockers,
- 1 laundry room with 4 washing machines and 2 tumble dryers,
- 16 toilets and 16 shower rooms spread across the floors,
- 1 study room suitable for individual work or small groups,
- 1 bar area on the first floor, a place for socialising and relaxing,
- 1 large terrace, ideal on sunny days for getting together or recharging your batteries.
Kitchens
The Foyer has four communal kitchens, each equipped with hobs, an oven and a microwave. Each resident has their own storage locker and a space in the fridge.
Residents are asked to bring their own crockery.
The use of personal cooking appliances (hotplates, deep fryers, etc.) is not permitted, for safety reasons and to ensure the smooth running of the communal areas.
Laundry
A laundry room is available for residents’ use, equipped with four washing machines and two tumble dryers.
The machines must be booked via a mobile app to ensure fair access and better organisation for everyone.
Animation
The Foyer George Williams regularly organises in-house activities, with the active participation of residents. These events aim to foster a friendly atmosphere, encourage intercultural exchange and help young people build relationships.
Initiatives may also arise directly from residents, in the form of projects or spontaneous events. If you wish to organise a party or a meal, you must notify reception, and you will be able to hold it in the bar on the first floor or on the terrace.
Furthermore, cross-cutting activities may be proposed by the UCGs, with a view to fostering links with other sectors of the association, thereby strengthening the sense of belonging to a wider community.
Visits
Visitors are permitted from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. Each visitor who stay for the night, have to be announced and fulfil a policy form (available in front of the reception). A spare bed could be rent at the reception. (CHF15.-/night)
Absences
Absences of more than a week have to be notify at the reception.
Internet
The Foyer provides free, unlimited Wi-Fi. The password can be obtained from reception.
This network, intended for general use, allows up to two devices per room to be connected.
This is a non-professional connection, which is not suitable for intensive remote working or the use of applications requiring high bandwidth (extended video conferences, large file transfers, …).
Fitness
The residence has a small gym, which is open to all residents.
Membership is included in the rent, at no extra cost.
The gym is equipped with basic equipment for individual training (cardio, strength training, …)
Maintenance of rooms and common premises
Residents are responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of their rooms and must make their own beds.
However, a compulsory weekly clean is carried out by the cleaning staff.
Residents may not refuse the cleaning team’s visit, and cleaning times are displayed on each floor; these must be strictly adhered to.
In addition, bed linen is provided and changed by the UCG.
Warning
It is not allowed to put nails in the walls or drill holes and bring other furniture than those already included in the room (desk, chair, bed, wardrobe).