Pros
- Centrally located, two blocks from Bahnhofstrasse
- "All-inclusive" rate includes free minibar items and on-demand TV
- Beds have air mattresses with adjustable firmness
- Free access to adjacent fitness center
- Excellent on-site dining plus free breakfast
- Private garage parking (for a fee)
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
Bottom Line
Hotel Glaernischhof is a privately owned, eco-friendly hotel located in central Zurich's business district. Bright rooms have modern corporate style and Airlux mattresses with adjustable firmness. The hotel's "all-inclusive" rate includes Wi-Fi, breakfast, welcome drinks, minibar treats, and on-demand TV, though lunch, dinner, and parking cost extra and are typically expensive. Free access to a decent health club is also a bonus. Overall, this is a good value for an upscale hotel -- even if single units can be a little on the small side. The Ambassador à l’Opéra is another excellent upscale option in Zurich, but it's often more expensive and lacks the Glaernischhof's freebies.
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Amenities
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Jacuzzi
- Pets Allowed
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Scene
Privately owned, eco-friendly hotel popular with business travelers
Built in 1951, the Hotel Glaernischhof occupies a characterless six-story building on a corner overlooking a quiet junction. Sculpted shrubbery and sheep-skin seats on the sidewalk out front help add a little bit of personality to the otherwise plain frontage. Interiors are sleek but conservative, with marble-effect pillars and a sweeping reception desk illuminated by numerous ceiling spotlights. The majority of clients are business guests, though the hotel does get some tourists. The hotel's eco-friendly practices include innovative seawater heating systems and the use of sustainable materials.
Location
Two blocks from Zurich’s Bahnhofstrasse and the lakeside promenade
The hotel is surrounded by Zurich's financial and business district, close to the city center. The famous Bahnhofstrasse -- one of the world's most expensive and exclusive shopping streets -- is just a couple blocks away, as is the north side of Lake Zurich, with its pleasant quayside promenade. Zurich's quaint Old Town is around a 10-minute walk away, while most of the city's main tourist attractions are accessible on foot. The Stockerstrasse tram stop is a few blocks away and connects to Zurich's main train station in about 10 minutes.
Rooms
Adjustable air mattresses and free minibars, on-demand TV, and Wi-Fi
The property has 62 rooms, all of which are simply decorated in a modern but staid corporate style; color palettes vary (some rooms are red and blue, others blue and gold). Most also feature original artwork by Zurich artist Stefan Hanni. All come equipped with particularly comfy adjustable Airlux mattresses and have free Wi-Fi, on-demand TVs, and minibar snacks and drinks. Other amenities include Tassimo coffee machines and air-conditioning, while Loverooms have satin bedsheets, robes, and sound-tower speakers with digital music players. While rooms are generally spacious enough, some Single Rooms are on the small side.
Features
Excellent on-site dining (including free breakfast), plus free access to health center next door
A buffet breakfast is included in the rate and uses fresh eggs from the hotel's own chicken farm as well as a mix of local produce and fair-trade items. The Glaernischhof Restaurant also serves regional specialties at lunch and dinner, while Le Poisson is considered one of the city's finest fish restaurants (and guests receive a discount). Guests also have free access to the gym next door -- Luxor -- which has a sauna, steam room, and a whirlpool tub along with excellent cardio and weight-training facilities.
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Privately owned, eco-friendly hotel popular with business travelers
Built in 1951, the Hotel Glaernischhof occupies a characterless six-story building on a corner overlooking a quiet junction. Sculpted shrubbery and sheep-skin seats on the sidewalk out front help add a little bit of personality to the otherwise plain frontage. Interiors are sleek but conservative, with marble-effect pillars and a sweeping reception desk illuminated by numerous ceiling spotlights. The majority of clients are business guests, though the hotel does get some tourists. The hotel's eco-friendly practices include innovative seawater heating systems and the use of sustainable materials.
Location
Two blocks from Zurich’s Bahnhofstrasse and the lakeside promenade
The hotel is surrounded by Zurich's financial and business district, close to the city center. The famous Bahnhofstrasse -- one of the world's most expensive and exclusive shopping streets -- is just a couple blocks away, as is the north side of Lake Zurich, with its pleasant quayside promenade. Zurich's quaint Old Town is around a 10-minute walk away, while most of the city's main tourist attractions are accessible on foot. The Stockerstrasse tram stop is a few blocks away and connects to Zurich's main train station in about 10 minutes.
Rooms
Adjustable air mattresses and free minibars, on-demand TV, and Wi-Fi
The property has 62 rooms, all of which are simply decorated in a modern but staid corporate style; color palettes vary (some rooms are red and blue, others blue and gold). Most also feature original artwork by Zurich artist Stefan Hanni. All come equipped with particularly comfy adjustable Airlux mattresses and have free Wi-Fi, on-demand TVs, and minibar snacks and drinks. Other amenities include Tassimo coffee machines and air-conditioning, while Loverooms have satin bedsheets, robes, and sound-tower speakers with digital music players. While rooms are generally spacious enough, some Single Rooms are on the small side.
Features
Excellent on-site dining (including free breakfast), plus free access to health center next door
A buffet breakfast is included in the rate and uses fresh eggs from the hotel's own chicken farm as well as a mix of local produce and fair-trade items. The Glaernischhof Restaurant also serves regional specialties at lunch and dinner, while Le Poisson is considered one of the city's finest fish restaurants (and guests receive a discount). Guests also have free access to the gym next door -- Luxor -- which has a sauna, steam room, and a whirlpool tub along with excellent cardio and weight-training facilities.
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Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Babysitting Services
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Business Center
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Cable
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Dry Cleaning
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Fitness Center
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Free Breakfast
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Internet
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Jacuzzi
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Mini Bar (with liquor)
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Pets Allowed
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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