Frequently asked questions — Geneva
Real questions from APEX clients in Geneva: matching, booking, hotels, travel, dress code.
How quickly can a model be matched in Geneva for tonight?
On average 60-90 minutes. At peak (Thursday to Saturday from 19:00) — closer to 90. On a weekday afternoon — 30-45 minutes. If the scenario is complex (fluent-conversational French, a specific hotel, a specific dress code) — add 20-30 minutes.
Can I book for Friday evening with two hours' notice?
Yes, in most weeks — possible. The exception is the Watches & Wonders week in April and the GIFF days in early November: those need 24 hours minimum. In ordinary weeks two hours' notice is realistic, but the choice will be from models free at that moment.
Which hotels does the model enter without questions at reception?
Beau-Rivage Genève, Mandarin Oriental Geneva, Four Seasons des Bergues, Hotel d'Angleterre, The Woodward, La Réserve Eden au Lac — in a "client's guest" format no questions arise, provided everything is done correctly. At smaller boutique hotels or apartments they may ask for an ID — that's normal, the model is ready.
Do you work after midnight?
Yes, 24/7. Night hours are an ordinary working slot in Geneva, especially Thursday and Friday. The manager replies, models travel. Morning meetings (before 10:00) happen too, less often — usually for banking clients in town for a short flight.
How much does accompaniment in Geneva cost?
Standard tier: $1,200 for 2 hours, $1,500 for 4 hours, $2,500 for a night (up to 12 hours), $4,000 for 24 hours, $6,000 for two days. Media segment: $3,500 for 2 hours, $5,000 for 4 hours. These figures do not move after agreement.
What's included in the standard rate, and what counts separately?
The rate covers the model's time and the standard dress code. Separate: transfer beyond the centre (Cologny, Vésenaz, Satigny, Lausanne), dress code for closed events (if dress or jewellery rental is required), all dinner and entertainment costs, out-of-town trips. All of it agreed before the meeting.
What languages do models in Geneva have?
French — mandatory across the entire Geneva base. English — across the entire base. Italian, German, Russian, Spanish — selectively, with particular models. Arabic and Chinese — rare cases, agreed in advance. When you ask, specify the level: small talk, conversational, or business.
Do you travel beyond Geneva?
Yes. Lausanne and Montreux — in standard mode, with transfer factored in. Gstaad in winter and Crans-Montana — frequent destinations, agreed 2-3 days ahead. Courchevel and Megève in ski season — the "weekend" format, from 24 hours. Côte d'Azur (Cannes, Nice, Monaco) — minimum a week ahead, treated as a full trip.
Can we meet at my private villa in Cologny?
Yes. We call it "client's private location". For returning clients the address is agreed without additional questions, passed only to the specific model for the specific meeting. For new clients the first meeting is usually at one of the Rive Droite hotels, then — wherever is more convenient.
What's special about the Watches & Wonders week?
Watches & Wonders in April is our busiest period in Geneva. Requests are sent two weeks ahead, no later. The format is business by day (Palexpo, manufacture presentations) and evening at dinners at Beau-Rivage, Mandarin Oriental, Four Seasons. Models understand the watch theme at least at conversational level and don't confuse Patek with Audemars.
What about GIFF and Art Genève?
GIFF (early November) is five days of closed premieres and after-parties. The scenario is closer to cultural, the dress code is film-festival, not wedding. Art Genève (January) is four days at Palexpo, an audience of art collectors, a restrained format. We have a separate pool of models with the context for both events.
What payment methods are available?
Bank transfer to Swiss account details — the main channel in Geneva. Cash in CHF, EUR or USD. Cryptocurrency (USDT, BTC) — by agreement. For returning clients — post-payment, monthly deposit, flexible terms. We don't take cards.
Is a deposit required for the first booking?
A 30-50% deposit a day before the meeting, the balance on meeting — standard for a new client in Geneva. Exact terms are set by the manager depending on the scenario and the amount. For returning clients and for short-notice slots in ordinary weeks a deposit often isn't required.
What if the model doesn't match expectations?
Discussed immediately, not after the fact. If on meeting it's clear the model arrived in a different format than agreed — write to the manager that same hour. Refund of part of the fee, replacement, adjustment — depending on the cause. Cases like this in Geneva run under one percent and almost always trace back to an incomplete brief at the coordination stage.
Can I book a Geneva model for another city?
Yes. We have 48 cities in the network, including Zurich, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Paris, London, Dubai, Moscow. If you need a companion for a trip, the manager either picks up a model from the destination city or arranges a Geneva model to travel with you. The second option — from 24 hours and up.
"Weekend" in Gstaad or Courchevel — how is it organised?
From 24 hours to 7 days. The model accompanies you: breakfast, skiing or walks during the day, dinner and evening. All transfer, accommodation, ski-pass and meals — on the client; the model's fee separate. Agreement 5-7 days ahead minimum, for the New Year week — a month.
Are there models for diplomatic protocol?
Yes, a separate part of the base — models with experience of diplomatic dinners and closed receptions. They know the etiquette, speak two or three languages fluently, follow wines and the general geopolitical context at the level of an educated conversational partner. Booked usually a week ahead, on peak days — earlier.
Is confidentiality guaranteed?
We keep only what's needed for the current meeting. After the meeting, addresses, details and photos are wiped from working chats within 72 hours. Client data — name, phone, payment details — held only with the manager, access restricted. Never shared with third parties. For Geneva's diplomatic and banking clientele this is, in effect, a condition of working together.
Can I call by phone instead of texting?
Communication only through Telegram or WhatsApp. It's a deliberate position, not a stylistic choice. All meeting details should be in writing — more accurate, safer, verifiable later if needed. End-to-end encrypted messengers in Switzerland are the standard for private clientele.
How do I cancel or reschedule a meeting?
Free of charge — minimum 12 hours ahead. Later — a compensation share (usually 30% of the fee if the model is already en route or holding the slot). Cancellation an hour before the meeting on the day — payment of half the slot. Rescheduling with the same model, when she has the slot free — no penalty.