"The hotel is in a great location, close to downtown, in front of the train station and next door to the tram that takes you up to the ETH."
Yamila from Netherlands
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"Great breakfast buffet, and tea and coffee available all day."
Dawn S from Canada
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"The location, well, how can you beat a five minute walk from the main train station?"
Frank from United States
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Rooms & Amenities
Hotel Limmathof offers single, double, triple, and family rooms. Single rooms have 90 cm wide beds and private bathrooms with showers. Double rooms feature queen beds (140-160 cm) or two separate 90 cm beds. Triple rooms accommodate three adults with 90 cm beds, two pushed together. Family rooms fit four with two freestanding and two pushed-together 90 cm beds. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with 50+ channels, desks, and safes. Bathrooms have tubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers (available at reception). The hotel is non-smoking, with a CHF 100 fine for violations.
Dining Options
The onsite restaurant serves traditional Swiss cuisine. The former vegetarian restaurant, Pot au Vert, is now closed. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Nearby dining options include Coop for groceries and Migrolino at the main station, open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Location & Transport
Hotel Limmathof is in Niederdorf, Zurich's old town, near medieval streets, Grossmünster cathedral, and Limmatquai promenade with Lake Zurich views. The main train station's shops are open daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The 'Central' tram stop is in front of the hotel, with direct connections to Zurich Airport via Tram #10. The University of Zurich, ETH, Bahnhofstrasse shopping mile, and theaters are within walking distance.
Services & Facilities
The 24-hour reception offers wake-up calls, tour assistance, and free Wi-Fi. A small safe is available at the front desk. The hotel has an onsite art gallery and shopping mall. Payments accept Eurocard/Mastercard, EC Maestro, Postcard, Visa, JCB, and cash (CHF/EUR). Doctors and a pharmacy are at the main station, open daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Safety & Convenience
Safety features include fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and a security system. The fire-emergency meeting point is at the fountain in front of the hotel. Ironing facilities and heating are provided in rooms. Smoking in rooms incurs a CHF 100 cleaning fee. The nearest grocery store, Coop, is on the bridge, and Migros at the main station opens weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
Must-do experiences
Savor Zürcher Geschnetzeltes at Restaurant Swiss Chuchi.
Stroll through the vibrant Lindenhof park for stunning city views.
Discover local crafts at the Samstagmarkt on Saturdays.
Visit Kunsthaus Zurich for a treasure trove of Swiss art.
Relax by Lake Zurich and enjoy a boat ride with locals.
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12 m²
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18 m²
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18 m²
1 Single bed
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2 persons
21 m²
3 Single beds
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