The Hotel Continental Zurich - MGallery Collection is a mid-range hotel with Alpine chalet-themed interiors located a short walk from the main train station. The attractive Old Town is also just a 10-minute walk away, while regular trams whisk visitors to the city center in minutes. Some of the hotel's 138 rooms are small and show signs of wear, although they are cozy with decent amenities (some even have Nespresso machines). An excellent breakfast buffet particularly stands out, but it's expensive and not included in most rates. That said, room rates however are relatively reasonable for Zurich. Travelers may want to compare rates with the modern, mid-range Sorell Hotel Rutli, which includes breakfast.
The Hotel Continental Zurich - MGallery Collection is a mid-range hotel with Alpine chalet-themed interiors located a short walk from the main train station. The attractive Old Town is also just a 10-minute walk away, while regular trams whisk visitors to the city center in minutes. Some of the hotel's 138 rooms are small and show signs of wear, although they are cozy with decent amenities (some even have Nespresso machines). An excellent breakfast buffet particularly stands out, but it's expensive and not included in most rates. That said, room rates however are relatively reasonable for Zurich. Travelers may want to compare rates with the modern, mid-range Sorell Hotel Rutli, which includes breakfast.
Hotel Glaernischhof is a privately owned, eco-friendly hotel located in central Zurich's business district. Bright rooms have modern corporate style and Airlux mattresses with adjustable firmness. The hotel's "all-inclusive" rate includes Wi-Fi, breakfast, welcome drinks, minibar treats, and on-demand TV, though lunch, dinner, and parking cost extra and are typically expensive. Free access to a decent health club is also a bonus. Overall, this is a good value for an upscale hotel -- even if single units can be a little on the small side. The Ambassador à l’Opéra is another excellent upscale option in Zurich, but it's often more expensive and lacks the Glaernischhof's freebies.
Hotel Glaernischhof is a privately owned, eco-friendly hotel located in central Zurich's business district. Bright rooms have modern corporate style and Airlux mattresses with adjustable firmness. The hotel's "all-inclusive" rate includes Wi-Fi, breakfast, welcome drinks, minibar treats, and on-demand TV, though lunch, dinner, and parking cost extra and are typically expensive. Free access to a decent health club is also a bonus. Overall, this is a good value for an upscale hotel -- even if single units can be a little on the small side. The Ambassador à l’Opéra is another excellent upscale option in Zurich, but it's often more expensive and lacks the Glaernischhof's freebies.
The Hotel Helmhaus is a upper-middle-range, family-run boutique hotel set on a cobbled square overlooking the River Limmat in Zurich's Old Town. While the guesthouse has its roots in the 14th century, the 24 guest rooms are particularly sleek and contemporary, with polished oak floors, minibars, and satellite TV. On-site amenities are limited, though an extensive breakfast is served free of charge. However, rates are pretty high overall, especially considering the lack of a full restaurant or fitness facilities. A less expensive choice would be the Hotel Continental Zurich - MGallery Collection, though the property is not as sleek.
The Hotel Helmhaus is a upper-middle-range, family-run boutique hotel set on a cobbled square overlooking the River Limmat in Zurich's Old Town. While the guesthouse has its roots in the 14th century, the 24 guest rooms are particularly sleek and contemporary, with polished oak floors, minibars, and satellite TV. On-site amenities are limited, though an extensive breakfast is served free of charge. However, rates are pretty high overall, especially considering the lack of a full restaurant or fitness facilities. A less expensive choice would be the Hotel Continental Zurich - MGallery Collection, though the property is not as sleek.
The Park Hyatt Zurich is a luxury business hotel set in Zurich's financial district, but within walking distance of the major tourist sights. The rooms are some of the city's most spacious, with refined style, excellent amenities, and especially good soundproofing. Dining and drinking options are also impressive, though the hotel does lack a few features one might expect from this level of property (for example, a pool, which can be found at the much cheaper Swissotel Zurich). Rates are sky-high, even by Zurich standards; the Widder Hotel is one of the few competitors that's as expensive. The Zurich Marriott Hotel has comparable amenities and stylish rooms that are significantly less pricey, but its location is less convenient for exploring the city.
The Park Hyatt Zurich is a luxury business hotel set in Zurich's financial district, but within walking distance of the major tourist sights. The rooms are some of the city's most spacious, with refined style, excellent amenities, and especially good soundproofing. Dining and drinking options are also impressive, though the hotel does lack a few features one might expect from this level of property (for example, a pool, which can be found at the much cheaper Swissotel Zurich). Rates are sky-high, even by Zurich standards; the Widder Hotel is one of the few competitors that's as expensive. The Zurich Marriott Hotel has comparable amenities and stylish rooms that are significantly less pricey, but its location is less convenient for exploring the city.
Located close to Lake Zurich, this upscale family-run hotel has an elegant atmosphere and provides a refreshing alternative to chain hotels. The 39 rooms are decorated in a romantic style, and come with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi -- some have balconies. But they can be small, especially the Singles. Breakfast is included for guests who book directly through the hotel, and the classy on-site restaurant serves French cuisine, with 24-hour room service. The adjacent whiskey bar has an amazing selection, with more than 300 varieties. But the hotel lacks a pool and fitness center. Travelers might want to consider the Swissotel Zurich, which has a top-floor infinity pool, spa, and gym at lower rates.
Located close to Lake Zurich, this upscale family-run hotel has an elegant atmosphere and provides a refreshing alternative to chain hotels. The 39 rooms are decorated in a romantic style, and come with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi -- some have balconies. But they can be small, especially the Singles. Breakfast is included for guests who book directly through the hotel, and the classy on-site restaurant serves French cuisine, with 24-hour room service. The adjacent whiskey bar has an amazing selection, with more than 300 varieties. But the hotel lacks a pool and fitness center. Travelers might want to consider the Swissotel Zurich, which has a top-floor infinity pool, spa, and gym at lower rates.
The Plattenhof Hotel is a small, stylish boutique hotel in a quiet neighborhood near the University of Zurich and several museums. Its rooms are small too, but modern, and benefit from sleek designer furnishings and locally produced art. The 37 contemporary rooms feature flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, but there's no air-conditioning. Guests get a free buffet breakfast and there's an Italian restaurant with a great seasonal garden patio, along with a lobby lounge bar. While it's a pleasant 15-minute stroll to the Altstadt, travelers looking to be closer to the city center's shopping and dining, should compare with Hotel St. Josef, though it has a more traditional style and somewhat higher rates.
The Plattenhof Hotel is a small, stylish boutique hotel in a quiet neighborhood near the University of Zurich and several museums. Its rooms are small too, but modern, and benefit from sleek designer furnishings and locally produced art. The 37 contemporary rooms feature flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, but there's no air-conditioning. Guests get a free buffet breakfast and there's an Italian restaurant with a great seasonal garden patio, along with a lobby lounge bar. While it's a pleasant 15-minute stroll to the Altstadt, travelers looking to be closer to the city center's shopping and dining, should compare with Hotel St. Josef, though it has a more traditional style and somewhat higher rates.
The Sorell Hotel Rutli is a mid-range chain hotel housed in a charming 19th-century building in Zurich's picturesque Old Town. Stylish, modern rooms have high-end amenities such as Nespresso machines and sleek bathrooms of glass and tile -- though those facing the street can get some noise. A decent breakfast of meats, cheeses, and pastries is included in the rate -- as is Wi-Fi -- though there's no restaurant or fitness center. Prices are fair for what you get given the location.
The Sorell Hotel Rutli is a mid-range chain hotel housed in a charming 19th-century building in Zurich's picturesque Old Town. Stylish, modern rooms have high-end amenities such as Nespresso machines and sleek bathrooms of glass and tile -- though those facing the street can get some noise. A decent breakfast of meats, cheeses, and pastries is included in the rate -- as is Wi-Fi -- though there's no restaurant or fitness center. Prices are fair for what you get given the location.
The Townhouse Boutique Hotel is a stylish three-and-a-half-pearl property in the heart of Zurich, around the corner from high-end shopping along the Bahnhofstrasse. Despite its chic decor, it's a modest hotel with just a small, but hip cafe, and a lounge with an honor bar. Touches like designer wallpaper and elegant hardwood furniture up the charm factor, and while some of the 25 rooms are tiny, they all have flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and tablets. High-end Molton Brown toiletries are a nice perk, too. Two of its main competitors are the Hotel St. Gotthard right down the street, and the Central Plaza Hotel across the river -- both are more upscale and have higher rates, though travelers can find rooms with frequent rate drops.
The Townhouse Boutique Hotel is a stylish three-and-a-half-pearl property in the heart of Zurich, around the corner from high-end shopping along the Bahnhofstrasse. Despite its chic decor, it's a modest hotel with just a small, but hip cafe, and a lounge with an honor bar. Touches like designer wallpaper and elegant hardwood furniture up the charm factor, and while some of the 25 rooms are tiny, they all have flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and tablets. High-end Molton Brown toiletries are a nice perk, too. Two of its main competitors are the Hotel St. Gotthard right down the street, and the Central Plaza Hotel across the river -- both are more upscale and have higher rates, though travelers can find rooms with frequent rate drops.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Central Plaza Hotel occupies a prime location in the heart of Zurich, right along the Limmat River, near dining, nightlife, and public transportation. It can get noisy here, but there's decadent shopping within a five-minute walk, just across the Bahnhofbrucke Bridge. In the hotel's cellar, the King Cave Grill Restaurant looks like a leftover from the Middle Ages and serves grilled game and steaks alongside vintage wines. The 101 rooms are simple, but modern, with amenities like Nespresso machines and minibars, but be aware that not all rooms have air-conditioning and some rooms will have been previously occupied by smokers. Travelers could also check out the nearby Sorell Hotel Rutli boutique -- its rates are lower, but it lacks river views.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Central Plaza Hotel occupies a prime location in the heart of Zurich, right along the Limmat River, near dining, nightlife, and public transportation. It can get noisy here, but there's decadent shopping within a five-minute walk, just across the Bahnhofbrucke Bridge. In the hotel's cellar, the King Cave Grill Restaurant looks like a leftover from the Middle Ages and serves grilled game and steaks alongside vintage wines. The 101 rooms are simple, but modern, with amenities like Nespresso machines and minibars, but be aware that not all rooms have air-conditioning and some rooms will have been previously occupied by smokers. Travelers could also check out the nearby Sorell Hotel Rutli boutique -- its rates are lower, but it lacks river views.
The Zurich Marriott Hotel is an upscale, business property set in a towering block overlooking the River Limmat. While it's not the most conveniently located hotel for exploring the city, the train station is nearby and Old Town is walkable. The 264 rooms are sleek and modern with good amenities, though in-room Wi-Fi can be expensive. On-site eating and drinking options are decent (and there's a great martini menu) and unlike many Zurich hotels, the Marriott has a fitness room and sauna. Overall its a solid choice for business travelers, though tourists might want to try somewhere more central, such as the Swiss-themed Hotel Continental.
The Zurich Marriott Hotel is an upscale, business property set in a towering block overlooking the River Limmat. While it's not the most conveniently located hotel for exploring the city, the train station is nearby and Old Town is walkable. The 264 rooms are sleek and modern with good amenities, though in-room Wi-Fi can be expensive. On-site eating and drinking options are decent (and there's a great martini menu) and unlike many Zurich hotels, the Marriott has a fitness room and sauna. Overall its a solid choice for business travelers, though tourists might want to try somewhere more central, such as the Swiss-themed Hotel Continental.