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Goldenes Schwert

Marktgasse 14, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland
Goldenes Schwert
Real Traveler Rating: 3.5 out of 5 based on 91 reviews from 5 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Recommended
Based on 91 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 3.5 out of 5

    "Overall, I had a nice experience at Goldenes Schwert." source Orbitz

    "Would recommend it to anyone." source Skoosh

    "This would not be a good hotel for light sleepers though, and in the winter it would be quieter because you would not need to leave the windows open." source Hotels.com

    "Only recommended to those who might also enjoy the night life." source Venere

    "If you can sleep through the music of a downstairs disco, this is a great place to stay." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "The staff were incredibly nice and helpful, the rooms were clean, well appointed, even with a mini-bar option, and the bathroom (in my room #35) was enormous (yes, they provided soap and shampoo." source Orbitz

    "I heard it's a gay hotel but actually it was neat and nice." source Venere

    "Cleaning and food cater staff were great. Room perfectly clean except for smoke smell all over." source Expedia

    "I had a pleasant two day stay at the Goldenes Schwert - the room was clean and comfortable, the location is close to all the amenities and attractions, and the staff were friendly and helpful." source Venere

    "The bathroom although clean and the water was hot, it could use a faceleft in the decorating department." source Venere

  • Service: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "Helpful staff when asking questions about surroundings and attractions." source Venere

    "The location, the room, the staff, and the service were all very good." source Venere

    "Great location and breakfast (room service only) was good and on-time every morning." source Expedia

    "Good location, room services very good and confort too." source Expedia

    "Has very handy aiport van service available for only 19 Fr." source Venere

  • Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "It was located above a busy part of the city - so noisy - however it got worse because of its location above a night club - with sleep distrubing music until 3am." source Venere

    "the best things about it were the location of the hotel, it is smack bang in the middle of the city, and the handy bus to the airport." source Venere

    "We were happy with the affordability, cleanliness, and location of the hotel." source Expedia

    "The hotel is very centrally located." source Expedia

    "The hotel is quite good and very conveniently located but rather noisy due to the restaurants and dance floors nearby." source Venere

  • Value: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "Considering the price range, it's unacceptable." source Hotels.com

    "Though it was not inexpensive, it was good value for money." source Venere

    "i've stayed in other hotels in zurich and should have gone to another that i know i would enjoy-- instead, i went for the lower price option, and paid for it." source Venere

    "Perfectly clean and adequate -- a good value for the money." source Venere

    "For the price, I have stayed other places in Zurich that were much better for cleanliness." source Venere

More information on Goldenes Schwert

This is a perfect choice for the young and young at heart in central Zurich. This gay-friendly hotel (run by gay owners) shares a building with a gay nightclub which is open until the small hours and can be a little noisy. RY 03/08 The hotel is a period building which has been recently renovated. The location of this hotel is outstanding. Situated right in the heart of the old town, on the Niederdorfstasse, the main paved pedestrian street running the length of the old town.

Check-in Time:

1400

Check-out Time:

1100

Year Built:

2003

Year Renovated:

2003

Total Rooms:

Guest Rooms:The rooms vary in size quite considerably, but are on average medium in size. As this is an old building, the rooms are all different, but all have been tastefully decorated with clean white walls and modern, high-quality furniture. Some rooms have attractive, polished wood floors. The bathrooms are, like the rooms, in very good condition. It should be noted, however, that although all rooms have their own basin and shower, toilets are shared.

Total Floors:

5 floors.

Rooms:

Guest Rooms:The rooms vary in size quite considerably, but are on average medium in size. As this is an old building, the rooms are all different, but all have been tastefully decorated with clean white walls and modern, high-quality furniture. Some rooms have attractive, polished wood floors. The bathrooms are, like the rooms, in very good condition. It should be noted, however, that although all rooms have their own basin and shower, toilets are shared.

Reservations

IB

Cancellation Policy

-24, Bei Cancellation von weniger als 24 Stunden wird eine Übernachtung verrechnet. In Case of cancellation less than 24 hours in advance, the amount of one night stay will be charged.

Directions

City

Area

null, Limmatquai-Rathaus

Pets

True

Dining

RestaurantThere is not a restaurant in the hotel, as guests can choose from the numerous typical Swiss restaurants in the old city. Breakfast is served in the rooms by a maid (guests should fill in an order form before going to bed to specify what they want and when they want it, and then hang it on their door).

Information by Orbitz

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