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Helmhaus Swiss Quality Hotel

Schifflände 30, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland
Helmhaus Swiss Quality Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 11 reviews from 2 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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from $191
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Recommended
Based on 11 reviews
from 2 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "Would certainly stay there again." source Hotels.com

    "I would definitely stay again." source Expedia

    "Will stay there again." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "The room was small, but clean and and well kept." source Hotels.com

    "The hotel employees were very nice and helpful, the room was clean and comfortable, the breakfast was fresh and delicious, and the location couldnÂ’t be better if you are interested in walking around the historic part of Zurich." source Expedia

    "Small Hotel, Tiny rooms, very clean, friendly service." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "Poor wireless internet service." source Hotels.com

    "It is within easy walking distance to places of interest, offers great comfort, and is especially noteworthy because of the friendly and helpful staff who are willing to assist guests with everything from tram tickets to weather reports for nearby cities." source Expedia

    "Very modern now - everythings changed except the service and the lift (2 people if you are lucky). Great service, very friendly, would definately go back." source Expedia

  • Location

    "In the center of the old city, noise from the street will come in when the windows are open, but this is true of any hotel in the old pedestrian area." source Expedia

  • Value

    "Given the high prices of hotels in Switzerland, this hotel offered reasonable value for the money." source Hotels.com

More information on Helmhaus Swiss Quality Hotel

This hotel comes highly recommended for the discerning individual traveller who requires the most central location in town! RY08/08 The hotel is housed in an old building with a pale grey facade, though the entrance to the lobby is surprisingly modern. This hotel is ideally located for the tourist in a reasonably quiet but very central side street in the Niederdorf, Zurich's vibrant old town.

Check-in Time:

1400

Check-out Time:

1100

Total Rooms:

Guest Rooms:The rooms vary in size, but are mostly small or medium sized. They are nicely decorated in warm colours with attractive, high quality furniture. Both the rooms and the bathrooms are in very good condition.

Total Floors:

5 floors.

Rooms:

Guest Rooms:The rooms vary in size, but are mostly small or medium sized. They are nicely decorated in warm colours with attractive, high quality furniture. Both the rooms and the bathrooms are in very good condition.

Price

270F-370F ($221-$303/£115-£158) double. Rates include buffet breakfast, Moderate

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, MC, V

Reservations

IB

Cancellation Policy

-24, Cancellation without penalty is possible until 16:00 hours hotel time, 1 day prior to arrival. 1 overnight will be charged

Directions

Driving directions: From the airport, follow the signs coming into the city for the lake, Rapperswil and Bellevue. At the Bellevueplatz, follow the signs for Limmatquai, and drive north until the bookstore called Romanica. Here, turn on to the Schifflaendeplatz, drive around it and look out for yellow/brown signs for the hotel.

Area

null, Limmatquai-Oberdorfstr

Parking

Parking 30F ($25/£13)

Attractions

Opera House 1 Kilometer Kunsthaus/Art Institute 1 Kilometer Lakeside Parks nearby Shopping district nearby

Dining

RestaurantThe breakfast room is located on the first floor of the hotel. It is decorated in fresh pale colours and has modern furniture.

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