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“An absolutely excellent, family run base for anyone visiting the area for work or pleasure.”

I cannot praise this lovely family run hotel more highly having stayed there for several weeks this year. There is absolutely nothing the family would not do to make your visit happier or more enjoyable. Firstly the rooms are exactly as they look like in the photographs. No disappointments whats… Mais

I cannot praise this lovely family run hotel more highly having stayed there for several weeks this year. There is absolutely nothing the family would not do to make your visit happier or more enjoyable. Firstly the rooms are exactly as they look like in the photographs. No disappointments whatsoever and if anything they are better equipped than you would imagine. What's important too is that the family and the lovely staff make you very welcome indeed, just like a family member which is a bonus if you're away from home or looking for a new, permanent home in Switzerland as many are. Sure, the hotel is situated on a small quiet industrial estate just off the main road but it quiet and has a very good Italian restaurant in the building as well as an Aldi just 300m away for fresh food etc. In addition a walking path just behind the hotel takes you up into lovely pastureland and woods within a few minutes with stunning views over Lake Zurich. A car is necessary although the main railway station is a few minutes away by taxi but you can be in Zurich in under 30 minutes and in Zug in under 40 minutes. You are also part way to Ticino for the weekends as the main motorway is only 5 minutes away. Winter sports in Sattel are about 15 minutes away too. In short you are 30 minutes the "right side" of Lake Zurich to get anywhere. It goes without saying that this sort of luxury and quality of life would be super expensive in the centre of the city particularly for the longer stay and the place feels like home very quickly thanks to the wonderful owners and staff.

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“Not what you think.”

I am uncertain about the criteria that have led to this hotel receiving favorable ratings. Upon our arrival, the establishment resembled a commercial building situated among other businesses, offering no remarkable views. Ahead of our scheduled check-in time, we arrived early to find no receptionis… Mais

I am uncertain about the criteria that have led to this hotel receiving favorable ratings. Upon our arrival, the establishment resembled a commercial building situated among other businesses, offering no remarkable views. Ahead of our scheduled check-in time, we arrived early to find no receptionist present, only a written note outlining procedures. Throughout our stay, we did not have the opportunity to interact with any front desk staff. The quality of the rooms was adequate but did not warrant the high prices charged. As a frequent traveler and airline pilot, I can attest that the value received did not align with the cost or loyalty points expended. When inquiring about breakfast inclusion, my wife was informed by a staff member, possibly due to a language barrier, that it was indeed complimentary. However, dissatisfied with our experience, we opted to depart early and were subsequently billed $60 Swiss francs, approximately $66 US dollars, for the subpar breakfast service. The location of the hotel is inconveniently remote, necessitating significant expenditures for Uber or taxi services. It is advisable to rent a car instead, as the cost savings compared to transportation expenses would likely offset the rental fees. Pedestrian access to nearby attractions is impractical, necessitating alternative modes of transportation. While the surrounding scenery and the city of Zurich itself are undeniably picturesque, those seeking a truly exceptional hotel experience would be better served exploring alternative accommodations.

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“Mixed experience of a wannabe 4-star hotel that is more a 3-star”

This hotel is by a busy road in an uninspiring semi-industrial stretch of land, it is only reachable by car and it has free parking. The building and the reception are definitely not the ones of a four-star hotel, the staff is friendly when you happen to meet them, as the reception is mostly unmann… Mais

This hotel is by a busy road in an uninspiring semi-industrial stretch of land, it is only reachable by car and it has free parking. The building and the reception are definitely not the ones of a four-star hotel, the staff is friendly when you happen to meet them, as the reception is mostly unmanned. Upstairs and especially in the rooms it looks like the owners started off with the idea of doing an upscale boutique hotel but ran out of money in the middle of the project. The rooms are large and clean, the first look is of a stereotypical upscale place (dark wood and gold, black and white prints), but the finishing is sloppy and the details are not fitting the first impression: plastic plants, old coffee machine, etc. This contrast between ambition and execution is everywhere. There is a lobby with a grand piano that leads to a much more modest breakfast room, that serves an average breakfast. It is slightly cheaper than other hotels in the area (for a reason) but a completely decent choice if you have the right expectations.

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