Neumuehlequai 42, Zurich, Switzerland | (888) 710-7049
Business-oriented
landmark hotel with modern vibe
On River Limmat, a five-minute walk from the main railway station
Sleek renovated
rooms, most with pleasant river views
Two restaurants with choice of Swiss or Thai cuisine
Business lounge with all-day drinks and snacks
Bar with 42 types
of martini and cigar menu
Getting to some
rooms can be a trek
Wi-Fi is expensive
Breakfast not included in all rates
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.
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Scene
Towering high-end business hotel with sleek interiors
The Zurich Marriott's main building is a towering
edifice of concrete and glass. It was built in 1972 and remains the only Marriott in Switzerland. Despite its age, regular renovations have kept the property in good shape. There's a particularly
smart and spacious lobby area with polished marble, wood paneling, and black
granite reception desks. While plenty of architectural features allude to the
hotel's seventies heritage, the vibe is modern and professional, and it primarily attracts business travelers. Four elevators
carry guests to the 19 floors in the main tower, although those staying in the hotel's second building will have to change elevators.
Location
Overlooking River Limmat, a short walk from Zurich's main train station
The hotel is
located on the east bank of River Limmat, just north of Zurich city center. The city's quaint Old Town (Altsadt) is just over a 10-minute walk from the hotel. A bridge right by the hotel crosses to the pleasant green space of Platzspitz, where
the river splits. From here it's just a few minutes' walk to Zurich's
main Hauptbahnhof station, where trains can reach the airport in a short 10-minute journey.
Rooms
Sleekly renovated rooms with premium satellite TV and river views
All of the
hotel's 264 rooms benefited from a 2014 renovation and are styled in either
warm tones with leaf-patterned carpets or in a darker palette of grays and
browns. Both styles of room have sleek and contemporary furniture and clockwork-themed artwork and most have river views. Standard amenities include well-stocked minibars, Nespresso coffeemakers,
and large flat-screen TVs with pay-movies and a good choice of free satellite
channels (CNN, ESPN, and HBO). Wi-Fi, however, is not included and is quite expensive. Bathrooms are clean and well-maintained and most have glass-walled walk-in showers, though rooms with tubs are available, too.
Features
Two restaurants with Swiss and Thai cuisine plus a martini bar with extensive drink and cigar menus
The Zurich
Marriott's expensive breakfast consists of a decent buffet of typical hot and cold items, with an emphasis on Swiss produce. The
hotel has two restaurants -- eCHo (serving traditional Swiss fare) and White Elephant (Thai fine-dining). Bar & Lounge 42 is open for light meals and
snacks and offers an impressive array of cocktails, including 42 types of
martinis. There's also a smoking bar adjacent to the bar and a large variety of cigars are available. Executive Room guests get free access to the business lounge, complete with all-day drinks and snacks. The hotel's third-floor gym, Motion Fitness, has free weights, cardio machines, and a sauna.
