Seefeldstrasse 63, Zurich, Switzerland | (251) 219-4428
Chic design hotel located in a trendy neighborhood
Simple rooms with minibars and souvenir rubber ducks
On-site bar and restaurant
Small fitness center with weights and cardio machines
Meeting room can accommodate up to 10
Breakfast is included in the room rate
Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel
Computer available for guests' use
On-site parking (for a fee)
Single Rooms are small with
tiny beds
Only a few rooms have
air-conditioning, and not all have coffeemakers
Noise from passing trams reaches street-side rooms
Fitness center has limited facilities
Bar closed on Sundays
Sorell Hotel Seefeld is a
64-room mid-range hotel situated in the trendy, up-and-coming neighborhood of
Seefeld near Lake Zurich, and just south of the city center. Located on a busy
thoroughfare and well connected to the city’s tram network, this hotel, with its chic design, caters mostly to business
travelers. The contemporary-style guest rooms are sparse and minimalist, and
some of the Single Rooms are small. Be aware that few rooms are air-conditioned. For travelers seeking something with a bit more character at a
slightly lower price, it’s worth checking out the nearby Hotel NI-MO, and for a more
central location, Sorell Hotel Rutli, which is part of the same chain as the Sorrell Seefeld.
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Scene
Chic and contemporary with a trendy bar and art space
Sorell Hotel Seefeld is
located in an Art Deco building on the corner of a busy main thoroughfare in Zurich’s trendy Seefeld district. Adjacent to the hotel lobby is a bar popular
with media and design professionals, and an art gallery
that showcases works by local artists. The color scheme of pale and bold
contrasting tones was created by artist Garda Alexander, while architect Christian Fierz came up with the lighting. The reception area is sleek,
modern, and uncluttered, dominated by a long, black counter, which contrasts with
the white-tile floor. The hallways are lined with deep red carpets, and the
walls are painted in bright-pink, navy-blue, or dark-green shades. Fans of all things stylish and modern will likely love these idiosyncratic touches, but some may be put off by the
brash colors and austere interiors of the guest rooms. Not far from Zurich's financial district, Sorell Hotel Seefeld is popular with -- and geared toward -- business travelers.
Location
In a trendy neighborhood just south of the city center
Sorell Hotel Seefeld is
located just south of Zurich's city center in a gentrified neighborhood called
Seefeld, within a five-minute walk of Zurich Lake. The financial district
of Paradeplatz is a 20-minute walk from here. There are many restaurants, cafes, and bars in the immediate vicinity, and Zurich Opera House is an eight-minute
walk from the hotel. The city center, shopping area, and tourist sights are easily
reached via the city’s extensive tram network. There’s a direct tram to the
main train station, a trip that takes 12 minutes, while Zurich’s luxury
shopping street, Bahnhofstrasse, is 11 minutes away by tram. There’s also a
direct tram that stops outside the hotel to Zurich Airport, a 27-minute ride -- it takes about the same amount of time to drive.
Rooms
Rooms are elegantly understated and almost austere
The guest rooms at Sorell
Hotel Seefeld are understated in a minimalist way, which borders on austere. In all the rooms, walls are painted white and pale-gray, floors are parquet, and furniture is stark black. White
blinds cover the windows from floor-to-ceiling, and walls are bare except
for one framed piece of Rothko-like art. Bathrooms are compact and sparkling
white, almost clinical-looking, but the souvenir rubber ducks add a
light-hearted touch. Single Rooms are tiny, while the Grandlit Rooms are slightly bigger and have bigger beds, which almost qualify as doubles. The
Deluxe and Superior Double Rooms are larger and include sitting areas,
balconies, Nespresso machines, and whirlpool tubs in the bathrooms. Rooms facing
the street can be noisy because of passing trams -- light sleepers should request rooms at the back of the hotel. And those visiting during the summertime should ask for one of the few air-conditioned rooms -- Zurich can get hot. All rooms come with minibars and free Wi-Fi.
Features
Free Breakfast and Wi-Fi, plus on-site bar, restaurant, and small gym
Breakfast, served each morning in the restaurant's breakfast room just off the lobby, is included in the room rate. The restaurant serves light lunch fare and
in the evening becomes a trendy bar popular with locals. The fitness center is squeezed
into an attic room and is quite small, with only a handful of basic machines and free weights, and an attached shower room. A computer is available in the lobby area
for guests’ use, and a small meeting room accommodates up to 10 people. On-site parking
is available for a fee in the underground garage or in the hotel
courtyard. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
