Pros
- Cozy Swiss chalet-style interiors in rooms and common areas
- Close walking distance to train station and Old Town
- Extensive, good-quality breakfast buffet with hot and cold items
- Soundproofed rooms with satellite TV, some with Nespresso machines
- Private garage parking on-site (for a fee)
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
Cons
- Some room are small and showing signs of wear
- Rooms can get hot despite air-conditioning
- No fitness center or pool
- Expensive breakfast not included in most rates
Bottom Line
The Hotel Continental Zurich - MGallery Collection is a mid-range hotel with Alpine chalet-themed interiors located a short walk from the main train station. The attractive Old Town is also just a 10-minute walk away, while regular trams whisk visitors to the city center in minutes. Some of the hotel's 138 rooms are small and show signs of wear, although they are cozy with decent amenities (some even have Nespresso machines). An excellent breakfast buffet particularly stands out, but it's expensive and not included in most rates. That said, room rates however are relatively reasonable for Zurich. Travelers may want to compare rates with the modern, mid-range Sorell Hotel Rutli, which includes breakfast.
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Internet
- Pets Allowed
Oyster Awards
Scene
Modernist architecture disguising a cozy and old-fashioned Swiss Alps atmosphere
Built in 1968 in the modernist architectural style of the era, there's little immediately charming or attractive in the sterile and dated facade of the Hotel Continental. Stepping inside, however, there's a dramatic shift in tone: warm, chalet-style interiors complete with pine paneling, mountain scenes, and even a carved wooden fireplace with a pair of snug wing-back armchairs. Pleasant touches such as free natural apple juice on tap and numerous Alpine details create a cozy and welcoming -- if a little cheesy -- Old Swiss atmosphere that continues through both of the hotel's wings. Even the hotel's inner courtyard features a colorful full-sized cow sculpture.
Location
Overlooking a main road, a five-minute walk from Zurich's main train station
The hotel is located on a main road in a predominantly residential area of Zurich. It's a five-minute walk from the city's main train station and transport hub, with trains connecting to Zurich Airport in 20 minutes. The impressive Swiss National Museum is nearby, and the charming streets of Zurich's Old Town are around a 10-minute walk. While most of the city's main tourist attractions are accessible on foot, nearby tram lines to Zurich's city center run frequently.
Rooms
Rooms have chalet-inspired decor with good soundproofing and quality toiletries
The hotel's 138 rooms follow the same chalet-inspired styling found elsewhere in the property, with Old Swiss-style decor and a mixture of cozy and rustic furnishings. A few signs of wear can be spotted adding to a lived-in look. Decent amenities include minibars, kettles, and flat-screen TVs with some satellite channels. Superior Rooms also come with Nespresso machines and iPod docks. Although rooms are soundproofed, some on the street side do get a little noise and those facing the inner courtyard are the quietest option. And while rooms have air-conditioning, some can get too warm over the summer months. The bathrooms have shower/tub combos and look dated, though they do come with quality C.O. Bigelow toiletries.
Features
Outstanding -- but expensive -- breakfast buffet and free Wi-Fi, but no fitness facilities
The hotel offers an extensive hot and cold breakfast buffet that includes fresh honeycomb, farm-fresh yogurt, and baked apple pastries, as well as eggs, bacon, and sausages. However, the spread is not included in most rates and can be expensive. L'entupada -- the on-site bar and restaurant -- is also open for lunch and dinner and offers a menu of mainly Swiss specialties made from regional produce. The hotel also has private garage parking (for a fee) and free property-wide Wi-Fi. However, there's no fitness center or pool.
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Scene
Modernist architecture disguising a cozy and old-fashioned Swiss Alps atmosphere
Built in 1968 in the modernist architectural style of the era, there's little immediately charming or attractive in the sterile and dated facade of the Hotel Continental. Stepping inside, however, there's a dramatic shift in tone: warm, chalet-style interiors complete with pine paneling, mountain scenes, and even a carved wooden fireplace with a pair of snug wing-back armchairs. Pleasant touches such as free natural apple juice on tap and numerous Alpine details create a cozy and welcoming -- if a little cheesy -- Old Swiss atmosphere that continues through both of the hotel's wings. Even the hotel's inner courtyard features a colorful full-sized cow sculpture.
Location
Overlooking a main road, a five-minute walk from Zurich's main train station
The hotel is located on a main road in a predominantly residential area of Zurich. It's a five-minute walk from the city's main train station and transport hub, with trains connecting to Zurich Airport in 20 minutes. The impressive Swiss National Museum is nearby, and the charming streets of Zurich's Old Town are around a 10-minute walk. While most of the city's main tourist attractions are accessible on foot, nearby tram lines to Zurich's city center run frequently.
Rooms
Rooms have chalet-inspired decor with good soundproofing and quality toiletries
The hotel's 138 rooms follow the same chalet-inspired styling found elsewhere in the property, with Old Swiss-style decor and a mixture of cozy and rustic furnishings. A few signs of wear can be spotted adding to a lived-in look. Decent amenities include minibars, kettles, and flat-screen TVs with some satellite channels. Superior Rooms also come with Nespresso machines and iPod docks. Although rooms are soundproofed, some on the street side do get a little noise and those facing the inner courtyard are the quietest option. And while rooms have air-conditioning, some can get too warm over the summer months. The bathrooms have shower/tub combos and look dated, though they do come with quality C.O. Bigelow toiletries.
Features
Outstanding -- but expensive -- breakfast buffet and free Wi-Fi, but no fitness facilities
The hotel offers an extensive hot and cold breakfast buffet that includes fresh honeycomb, farm-fresh yogurt, and baked apple pastries, as well as eggs, bacon, and sausages. However, the spread is not included in most rates and can be expensive. L'entupada -- the on-site bar and restaurant -- is also open for lunch and dinner and offers a menu of mainly Swiss specialties made from regional produce. The hotel also has private garage parking (for a fee) and free property-wide Wi-Fi. However, there's no fitness center or pool.
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Babysitting Services
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Basic Television
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Business Center
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Cable
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Dry Cleaning
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Pets Allowed
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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