Dufourstrasse 4, Zurich, Switzerland | (618) 248-8274
Three-minute walk to Lake Zurich
Housed in a circa-1900 building with Old World details
Charming rooms decorated in a romantic style
Classy
on-site French fine-dining restaurant
Whiskey
bar with more than 300 varieties
24-hour
room service available
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Breakfast included for guests who book directly with the hotel
Small rooms and bathrooms
No pool, spa, or fitness center
Breakfast free only for guests who book directly
Rooms lack minibars and views
No
on-site parking
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.
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Scene
Romantic, Old World atmosphere
Located
on a busy Zurich street corner, Romantik Hotel Europe occupies a wing
of a large six-story building with a classical facade built in 1900.
True to its name, the hotel has a romantic, Old World atmosphere. The
small reception area is decorated in an elegant Empire-style with
striped wallpaper, gilded sconces on the walls, and a crystal
chandelier. A seating area, made up of a distressed leather sofa and
armchairs, is squeezed into the small space, making it feel somewhat
cramped. The same style pervades the hallways, which are lined
with blue carpets, blue-and-white striped wallpaper,
antique-style furniture, and oil paintings on the walls. The hotel
draws several business travelers, many of whom are repeat
visitors. The hotel is also on the tour group circuit, and is
especially popular with organized tours for older travelers.
Location
Walking distance from Lake Zurich and its scenic promenade
Located
in Zurich's Seefeld
district, Romantik Hotel Europe is a three-minute walk to Lake
Zurich and its scenic lakeside promenade. The Opera House is located
in the same neighborhood, and attractions like the Art Museum,
Fraumunster Church (famous for its stained-glass windows by artist
Marc Chagall) and Grossmunster Church are within walking distance. The
area also has good transportation links: It's a four-minute walk to the hotel to Stadelhofen train station, with direct connections to
Zurich's main train station. - Two-minutewalk to Opera House
Rooms
Rooms exude a romantic style with antique style furnishings and chandeliers
Romantik
Hotel Europe's 39 rooms are decorated in a charming, romantic
style, each featuring a different color palette. The ornate wallpaper
and richly patterned curtains with floral motifs may not appeal to
all tastes, but elements of the decor are perfectly color
coordinated in tones of blue and green, or red and white. The
antique-style furniture, chandeliers, and oil paintings add to the
romantic ambience. All rooms come with flat-screen TVs, trouser presses, hairdryers, and free Wi-Fi. Electric kettles are available on request. Bathrooms are on the small side, but they feature rainfall showerheads and pedestal sinks. Ceilings are high in all guest rooms, but
many are small, especially the Single Rooms, which measure 129
square feet; their bathrooms tend to be cramped. The largest room is
the Suite Europe, measuring 398 square feet -- it has a balcony with
a partial view of Lake Zurich, two bathrooms, and space for four
guests, making it a good choice for families. Some rooms have small balconies facing the street or inner courtyard. But courtyard-facing rooms can get outside noise in the early morning during garbage collection.
Features
Breakfast, fine dining restaurant, whiskey bar
As a small hotel, Romantik Hotel Europe doesn't pack the features of a larger chain property. A continental-style breakfast is served each morning, and it's free for guests who book their rooms directly through the hotel. Eggs and
other hot dishes are included on request. Restaurant Quaglinos, the hotel's on-site fine dining
restaurant, offers a menu of French cuisine, and has an extensive
wine list. The restaurant is open throughout the day, providing 24-hour room service. During the summer months, diners can sit on the sidewalk patio. The whiskey bar has an
impressive selection of 320 different types of whiskey, and with the many sofas, armchairs, and low-hanging lamps, has a
cozy ambience. Wi-Fi is free throughout the
hotel.
