About 20 minutes from Bodensee, this modern hotel is a little piece of paradise. We visited in the…read moresummer and our room was air conditioned. We ate in the restaurant in the evening which was very expensive but also very good. Our breakfast was included in the price of the hotel and it was absolutely delicious. I would recommend this hotel for families as the waterpark (comparable to Great Wolf Lodge) adjoins just a short walk away. Also connected to the hotel, a grocery store, liquor store, restaurants, DD Dunkin Donuts and much more. Shopping at an American style mall is minutes away as well. Our teenager had a great time at the waterpark- so did we. We also loved exploring St Gallen and Bodensee in Rorschach, about 15-20 min away.

Nice hotel near the Säntispark wellness area. Rooms are really spacious with sofa and table. There…read moreis a minîbar, but it is not very well equiped. The hotel bar was the first one, with a really good piano man. Grand. Negative: We hadn't booked a table for dinner and the restaurant was full. So the lady told us to go to Migros Restaurant, which is like a canteen. Not a very good solution of our Problem. At least for hotel guests, there should always be a table available to get dinner.

This hotel is beautiful! The staff was wonderful and the beds are comfortable. The rooms are very…read morenice and clean. The only problem is the hotel restaurant is very expensive so we always went into town to eat, and you cannot access the hotel after midnight since that is when the train ends. You must take the train to the hotel then hike up a muddy pebble path for 10-15 min. Over all a great experience with a beautiful view.

I have been travelling the world for 18 years and never in my experience have I had such a terrible…read moreexperience at a hotel. We had been planning this trip for months. We secured a hotel at Hotel Uto Kulm with the expectation that this experience would be once in a lifetime. Let's just say, that was not the case at all. We checked into our hotel and our phone did not work, we notified the front desk and the clerk just said oh, ok. At this point we were under the impression that she was going to notify management of maintenance so we could get it fixed. 3 hours later when we were trying to order room service (we had just travelled 8 hours with a 1 and 5 year old) and there was a huge snow storm, the phone still did not work. We went to the front desk and the front desk clerk said that they would move us rooms, I went back to the room to pack up everything and a clerk from the front desk then came into the room picked up the phone and said "Ma'am, your phone is working fine, you just need to dial 666". I said well Ma'am, we have completely packed up our room it would have been nice if this information was part of your check in process as we have been here for 4 hours with no access to the phone to call the restaurant and front desk and we are in the middle of a snow storm, staying in a building that is not connected to the main building. When I was at the front desk I had ordered some food because we had not eaten all day, the food was incredibly overpriced and for the price not very good at all. CHF 130 for a burger, chicken dish and 2 soda's. They then sent a very nice gentlemen to come help us move, we got into the new room and went to put the milk we had carried up the mountain away, and our FRIDGE was BROKEN!!! We called the front desk and the ONE very kind lady was very apologetic. We left the room for a 20 minute walk and came back and there were ants all over our room. I walked down to the front desk to see if they had any little ant traps or remover and they said "no, we don't have that" The rest of our stay the entire staff was so rude to us and made us feel very uncomfortable. There are no stores or anything so we were hoping to enjoy some of the drinks in the fridge, they were covered in dust and HOT! When we received our confirmation email the clerk sent us a map with directions to the parking garage in downtown Zurich. We drove 6 hours, parked at the garage and then before we got out of the car we called the front desk to confirm that this was the right parking garage and that we were going to get on the train and head up to the hotel. They confirmed it was the right parking garage, we even told then the name and on we went. Little to find out at the end of our stay this was not the right hotel. So when we checked out we showed the front desk and the manager the email traffic and they said that we were to send receipt and the clerk who sent us that email would reimburse us. We sent the receipt and they responded telling us that they would not reimburse us, please be aware this was CHF 85. I have a degree in hotel and restaurant management and I was SO disappointed in the service and experience we had here. The price of the rooms were outrageous and we were okay with that initially because of the location. Once we received the email that they were not going to reimburse us for the parking we asked very kindly for the name and email address for the owner of the hotel. We never received a response. We think it is imperative that they know of our experience so this never has to happen to anyone again. The location and the views were absolutely AMAZING!!!! But the experience was TERRIBLE .

Hotel Sonnental is a nice hotel with a good wellness. Clean…read moreand good rooms, great breakfast buffet, friendly staff.

Sorell is a nice hotel. Awesome spa area and restaurant and the staff is great. I'm only taking…read moreaway a star because the rooms were so hot at night.

A chic and modern boutique hotel that feels like your very own beautiful loft…read more SERVICE Peter, the manager of the hotel, greeted us and I believe he was on his day off but still was busy making sure everyone in his hotel were extremely satisfied. He was tremendous and really went the extra mile to make sure we had everything we needed. He is very informative and very knowledgeable and best of all he is honest. Before he took off, he even took time to check if we needed anything and wished us well. I like his hands-on approach and determination to make sure every detail is to your liking. The herbal iced tea they provided us during check-in was delicious and much needed as we were parched from lugging our luggage around the train station. It is these little nuances and attention to detail that really makes this hotel stand out. At the end of your stay, they offer a train ticket that takes you to Zurich Airport for I believe 6 Swiss Francs. This makes the whole process that much easier as you already will have your pass ready so you can simply board the train to the airport and be off. No fuss, no hassle and that's what you can come to expect from the wonderful people working at this hotel. They really want you to feel at home in Zurich and then make sure when you're ready to leave that you are at ease the whole time. ROOM Whereas rooms we stayed in at Grindelwald and Geneva leaned more towards an old-school vibe, here, at Hotel Plattenhof, you get a soothing modern room with complete comfort. In fact, it caters to both the younger crowds but at the same time our parents loved the sleek design of the rooms. Elegant wooden floors meet stylish furniture. Something for everyone. I also liked how aesthetics combined with Swiss engineering in this room. The restroom area is separated by a partition that features an eye-catching and appealing modern turquoise or dark red honeycomb design and the sink and shower are new-age too. In the room you'll find an Xbox 360 where you can play DVDs of which they offer a complete library near the lobby. The room itself is immaculately clean and comfortable. Our rooms were located on the top floor which included its own separate door from the communal hallway. This added for extra privacy and allows the two rooms to be openly accessible without intrusion from any other hotel guests. Being on the top floor lets you enjoy the quaint city view but also the activity of a university town. From our balcony we were able to see camels being walked across the street, very unique and cool! Wi-fi worked like a charm as did the electronic adapters they provided us. In the room they also provide Swiss chocolate and complimentary water in a litre size glass bottle. AMENITIES/GROUNDS There is a very cute cafe and restaurant on the premises. The cafe is especially nice with its own garden terrace so on a sunny day in Zurich it is the place to enjoy a meal or a drink outside. At night, the restaurant is a hip and cozy spot to grab drinks and socialize. On a colder night, once you open the door to the hotel lobby you'll be greeted with the toasty warmth of their consistently monitored temperature. It is an unbelievably soothing feeling especially because it can get quite cold walking around the city at night. Also very neat is their elevator. You'll want to take a picture of the technologically advanced control panel with buttons on the tablet that look straight out of a science fiction spaceship. LOCATION Located in college town right by the University of Zurich so we felt very safe at all times. The location is perfect if you want to explore museums and theaters nearby and also the university hospital is steps away, just in case. It is also near the public transit station which in around 30 minutes you can get to Zurich Airport by taking the no. 10 streetcar. Very convenient overall and I believe it is one short ride to the train station where we were able to meet our tour guides up to Mt. Titlis. We also were able to walk into old town Zurich very quickly and from there we were able to visit Sprungli, take a riverboat tour, and check out the exotic luxury cars in town. We had a fantastic stay here at Hotel Plattenhof and would certainly come back next time we're in Zurich.

Design Hotel Plattenhof was the perfect stay to the last end of our trip in Zurich!…read more After so many flights and train through different cities, Hotel Plattenhof made us feel like home with their warm customer service and modern and chic rooms. We were greeted with such great hospitality from Peter the manager and were offered refreshing drinks to start off! After a quick check-in, we were shown to the two rooms which were right next to another and even had an additional lock outside the two rooms. It is the perfect suite to share when traveling as families. The Hotel: The hotel offers 37 quiet rooms and has an Italian restaurant called Sento by the lobby. Their garden terrace is really cute, perfect place to just sit out and lounge! The rooms: The rooms were beautiful with so much natural lighting! The design of the room is very simple but very modern and chic that features a cool design. The design of the room was created with so much efficiency for extra space. They were kind enough to add an extra bed in one of the rooms to accommodate the five of us. The room has a TV and even a wii to play movies! The beds were comfortable and we had great views out to the streets of Zurich. The bathrooms were very clean that had sliding doors and all the amenities needed for toiletries. Location: Location of hotel was very convenient, it was walking distance to the train station and about a 10 minute train ride from the main train station. You can also easily take a direct train ride to the airport (they even sell tickets conveniently at the front desk!) We were able to walk into the old town very easily as it is in a college town so we felt very safe at all times. Service: Peter and his staff were so accommodating and welcoming. Service will always be a top priority when staying at hotels no matter how nice the rooms are because it is the experience that you leave with you will remember the most. Overall, a wonderful and comfortable experience and can't wait to come back the next time I am in town! You can view my blog post here as well for photos: http://camchowda.com/design-hotel-plattenhof/

LOVED the Widder Hotel. After two weeks of traveling and staying in various places and using…read moredifferent modes of transportation - to check in to the Widder was a dream. We were hot and tired and they welcomed us with ice-cold infused water and cool towels. They treated our kids like royalty. Our room was perfect - I believe it was a "family suite" room 404. So large and spacious with lots of air conditioning. Housekeeping twice a day kept things clean, stocked, and orderly. The breakfast was in a beautiful room with all the fruits and pastries and eggs and meats you can imagine. The hotel is in an excellent location for walking, dining, and shopping. It was the best stay of our whole trip and we would be thrilled to return!

We had an absolutely delightful stay in the Widder Hotel. It's located right in Old Town Zurich…read moreand is developed from converted and adjoined historical buildings, yet everything feels brand new and extremely refined in its design--it gives the perfect feel of getting the old world feeling from the city with all the creature comforts and aesthetic pleasures of modern design and construction. Design is clearly a high priority--everywhere you look, the architecture, interiors, furniture, décor, are nothing short of artful. And they are done to cleverly mash-up the history and modernity. It's almost like staying in a museum--it's so beautiful. They have a farm they use to supply a lot of the food across the property and the food is spectacular. The breakfast spread and hot menu items, in particular, were one of the best I've seen--everything was so tasty. They also treated us to a welcome amenity that was a selection of sweet and savory snacks they made. And, we visited their bar, which is also gorgeous with an incredible menu. My partner is celiac and so we need strict gluten free with no cross-contamination to keep him safe. The hotel took this seriously from the moment I asked the concierge for help. The breakfast team was very helpful with navigating the options, and even brought him gluten free bread. Our server in the bar seemed to understand the issue and take it seriously. And, they even managed to make the in-room welcome amenity gluten free for him, which I would have never expected. We felt very safe with their team.

Very cool hotel with a unique design and a great vibe. Rooms were comfortable and the breakfast and…read morebar were both excellent. The only issue was that it could be pretty loud at night. If you are a light sleeper, that is something to be aware of.

After having dinner at Acanto, some of us decided to get a drink, so we walked down the street to…read morethis hotel bar. I'd never heard of 25hours Hotel, so it was cool to check out something new. When we walked in, I thought we were at a youth hostel or something. There were tons of young people playing ping pong! Totally reminded me of my college days back in Los Angeles, when students played ping pong in the rec room. Turns out there was some ping pong tournament, so I guess this wasn't what the bar typically looked like. But it still made for a fun and interesting atmosphere. The decor is kind of retro, but with a modern flair. The furniture seemed to be a bit mismatched at first, with different pieces and colors strewn about, but upon closer inspection, you could tell that some interior decorator had carefully chosen everything to match exactly. Every single color in the multicolored rug was exactly replicated in the sofa pillows, chairs, tables, etc. I ordered something new that I'd never seen before--Hofgarten Sauer rhabarberschorle (rhubarb spritzer)--which was a refreshing change to my usual Apfelshorle. A bit sweet and tangy, it was a refreshing fizzy drink to quench my thirst after dinner. The NENI menu card stated free Wi-Fi, but I found the signal too weak to do anything. The restroom upstairs had tons of mirrors for one of those really cool effects where you see the reflection go on for infinity. The DJ played good tunes all night, which made for a very nice atmosphere to chill out with some friends for a drink and conversation. My only remark would be that the crowd seemed rather young on a Friday night, but that could have been due to the ping pong tournament.

Restaurant experience and food was impeccable! You have to go upstairs to get to restaurant and…read morefront desk reception staff was not friendly or helpful when I asked them about reservations. Restaurant staff was memorable! I had the rock lobster salad half order of scallops and risotto and the house special strawberry dessert. Amazing and I would go back! It was a relief to have a civilized dinner with linens.

For my 100th review, I wanted to pick a special place…read more When I was in Zurich, I was extremely fortunate to stay at Hotel Savoy for two days. From the fabulous restaurant, to the great size of the suites and the meeting rooms, you can find everything here. This ranks amongst the best hotels I have ever stayed in. The hotel is very reminiscent of the Belle Époque era in Europe. Class. Pure class.

This was an exceptionally expensive hotel stay (note everything is expensive in Switzerland)…read more However we also had the breakfast and it was pitiful, you get a better spread at a Holiday in. For over 250 a night I was expecting a bit more. The room itself was a clean, but too hot, so we had to open the window and being on the street it was a bit loud. Pro's the shower had great water pressure! The Yoga photos in the advertisement are also misleading, its a studio on the property but guest have to pay for access.

My friend took me here to experience fine dining in Zürich. We got the 4 course surprise menu with…read morewine pairings. With a glass of champagne before dinner, I think the total bill was around 300 CHF. This is probably the most expensive meal I have ever eaten in my life. I posted 7 photos of our meal: 1. This was not a course, but came with the bread. So cute, they had a little dish of alfalfa sprouts, and you had to snip off the sprouts to eat. I think the white thing in the middle was some kind of cream or butter. 2. Bread basket. The white bread on the left was very yummy. Crusty on the outside, soft and warm on the inside. The middle bread crisps were very salty. 3. Appetizer course came with a glass of white wine. I think from Italy. Left side was a tiny piece of grilled octopus over a small glass of cream soup. Middle was a delicious scallop over some eggplant mush. The scallop was very good. So soft, almost like it was raw, but very yummy. Right was a small salad with deep-fried shrimp paste ball. The wine was a bit sweet and good at first, but after eating the food, it had a fishy aftertaste which I did not like so much. 4. Second course also came with white wine. I think from Austria or Spain, but I cannot remember. The wine was a bit more dry, so not really sweet. White asparagus with green peas, white cream sauce and raw egg yolk. Not sure what the dark stuff was. Probably some kind of vegetable. 5. Meat course came with red wine. Forget where from. (There was a sommelier who explained the origin of each wine, but it was too much for me to remember.) Some kind of red meat (maybe beef?) with some vegetables. In the cup was mashed potato layers with beef cheek pieces, topped with fried onions. The food was very salty. 6. Dessert came with a sweet white wine. Almost like those ice wines from Canada. The bottom left is a cake with rhubarb on top. Right side is a frozen sour cream scoop with some crunchy thing on top. In the cup was a rich, creamy pudding on the bottom, and a bit sour rhubarb foam on top. Not sure what all the layers were, but some kind of pudding thing. 7. Last photo was of some sweets. A dried fruit thing, a jelly thing, and a piece of chocolate truffle. This has got to be one of my best meals in Zurich, because everything was so beautifully presented. I loved analyzing the different tastes of the food both with and without the wine. The only reason why I didn't give this review 5 stars is because some of the food was a bit too salty for my taste.