Design Hotel Plattenhof

The building is charming. With a very nicely decorated interior. It is also well located. In a nice, quiet, cozy neighborhood, but at a walking distance from the popular, largfe area of Old Town Zurich, with all its landmarks, stores, restaurants, etc. There is a bakery, and a mini-mart, in the immediate vicinity (3-minute walk). They were open very early, even though it was the end-of-year season, and pretty much everything was closed, everywhere, in this city… The rooms are... let's say… minimalistic. But nice, clean, quiet. There was no thermostat control in the room itself, but it was well heated, the air was clean, the insulation was good, the temperature was quite warm and comfortable (end of December). The price a bit too high, all things considered. But things are often like that, in Zurich. The breakfast is exceptional. And it is offered in a huge, impressive room. The young lady who was there, Yanna, was an angel. It was very early in the morning, and she had prepared the buffet impeccably, seemingly all by herself (it was December 30, and there weren't too many people working, in this city, during that period of time…) And although there was a coffee machine, she offered to prepare and serve the first - the most crucial! - cup of coffee of the early morning. It was just perfect.

The Plattenhof Hotel was very clean, the staff extremely friendly, and good breakfast. I must say it was very quiet, if that is what one is looking for. It's a little bit of a walk to the center, but very pleasant. We met local friends there, and it was a short walk to an amazing view of the entire city of Zurich. We walked down to Lake Zurich, past the Fraumunster Church, and you can spot the largest clock face in Europe on top of St. Peter's Church. Don't miss the "blue angel" in the bahnhof! Much to see but we only had a day, and it was Sunday. And then, back to our quiet accomodations in the Plattenhof!

Was a great hotel for our family just up the hill from old town. 2 rooms, quiet, 3 restaurants right on the corner, and a local grocery mart. Near the trolley/bus station. Really liked this location next to the University area. Quiet and good food around

Whenever I have to sleep in Zurich, I always try in the first place to find a bed at the Plattenhof Hotel. I feel at home there. The staff is always friendly, and helpful. The rooms are very comfortable, the materials used are first class, as are the beds. I always look forward to sleeping there

While the bed was very comfy, I had expected more in terms of design. Cables hanging from the TV and the white furniture combined with white walls and white curtains did not create a pleasant atmosphere. Staff was very friendly, and the downstairs bar looked nice.