Badenerstrasse 420, Zurich, Switzerland | (618) 248-8274
Sleek, minimalist rooms with international plug points
Summer beer
garden and restaurant
Health club with swimming pool and hot tub
Free Wi-Fi
throughout (fee for higher-speed)
On-site parking
garage
Away from the
city center
Breakfast not
included (and pricy)
Standard Wi-Fi can be slow
Parking is expensive
Decor is dated in some areas
The Crowne Plaza Zurich Hotel is a business-oriented chain property located in the west of Zurich, a 15-minute tram
ride into the city center. With 365 rooms, it qualifies as Zurich's largest
hotel. Each room has contemporary, minimalist decor and decent
amenities -- including international plug points -- though the free standard Wi-Fi can be a little slow. Dining facilities include a beer garden open in summer, and the attached health club has a
swimming pool. While the hotel is a bit removed from central Zurich and feels a bit dated
in parts, it's a reasonably-priced option with a solid range of facilities. Travelers could also compare rates and facilities with the neighboring Ramada Hotel Zurich City.
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Scene
Large business-oriented hotel with 1970s heritage and Swiss art collection
Originally opened in 1972 as the Nova Park Hotel, the Crowne Plaza
Zurich Hotel occupies an imposing piece of modernist architecture with a concrete and glass facade. Despite some
contemporary renovations and attention to maintenance, the interior decor feels dated in places, although the overall ambience is businesslike. It's the biggest hotel in Zurich, with 365 rooms spread
over its five floors as well as extensive conferencing facilities and
artwork by renowned Swiss artists Hans Falk and Emilio Stanzani. Part of the InterContinental Hotels Group, the Crowne Plaza attracts a large number of business travelers along with sports and music fans in town
for soccer games and concerts at the nearby Letzigrund Stadium.
Location
On a busy main road in West Zurich, a 15-minute tram ride to the city center
The hotel overlooks
a busy main road in west Zurich's District 9. The surroundings
are largely residential, with a few shops and restaurants within walking
distance. Zurich’s city center and the Old Town are a 15-minute tram ride away (the tram
stop is a five-minute walk). Letzigrund Stadium, a popular sports and music venue, is just a block away while the Friedhof
Sihlfeld -- a pretty cemetery and Zurich's largest park -- takes less than 10 minutes to reach on foot. The Zurich Hardbrucke train station is less than a 20-minute walk away from
the hotel and connects to Zurich Airport in just eight minutes.
Rooms
Sleek, minimalist rooms with international plugs and aromatherapy kits
The hotel's 365
rooms feature sleek and modern decor with minimalist
contemporary furnishings and neutral tones: espresso-color bedspreads, blonde-wood writing desks, and rice-paper floor lamps. In-room amenities include minibars, kettles, and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and pay-per-view movies. While free Wi-Fi
is available in rooms, it can be slow. Faster Wi-Fi costs extra, but upgrades are free to IHG Rewards members, and it's free to join the loyalty club. All rooms have useful international
plug sockets and aromatherapy kits designed to aid sleep. Large windows provide plenty
of light and overlook the garden or the road -- while all of the rooms are well-soundproofed, those on the garden side are naturally quieter. Beige-tiled bathrooms are plain and a little cramped, with shower/tub combos and a small amount of counter space.
Features
Summer beer garden and health club with swimming pool
An extensive
buffet breakfast is served in the hotel's LetziLeu restaurant, though it's not
included in most room rates and is expensive. German and Swiss food
are served in the beer garden/restaurant over the summer months,
while the lobby bar and the more formal Relais des Arts restaurant are open throughout the year.
Reopened in 2013, the Holmes Place Health Club has a swimming pool, a whirlpool hot tub,
and fitness room as well as a range of massage and beauty treatments. The hotel
also has 550 parking spaces in a private parking garage, but the daily parking fee is high.
