Alma Hotel - Boutique hideaway by the lake with rooftop and ladies-only wellness

Hotels
Top 3 Star Hotels
9 (643 reviews)
Mainaustrasse 24 , Zürich , ch

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great breakfast variety
Cozy and stylish rooms
Cons:
Limited parking
Small bathrooms

Categories

Cleanliness
9.08
Consistently mentioned as clean and tidy which contributes positively to the overall sentiment.
Service
9.55
Staff were frequently noted as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, leading to a higher score.
Location
9.09
Well-located according to multiple reviews, especially for accessing local attractions.
Room Quality
9.04
Rooms are described as spacious, stylish, and cozy, contributing positively to guest experience.
Amenities
8.57
Amenities included breakfast and coffee, but no mention of facilities like gym or pool.
Value for Money
8.53
Price justified by the quality and service, but parking issues lead to some concerns.
Food and Beverage
9.08
Breakfast was frequently praised as varied and delicious.
Overall Experience
9.05
Guests expressed a positive experience overall, recommending the hotel for future stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:27

Property Description

Alma Hotel enjoys a prime location near Lake Zurich and various attractions. The modern rooms feature amenities like a work desk, TV, and free WiFi.

Breakfast Buffet & Italian Cuisine: Guests can indulge in a breakfast buffet with regional, organic, and fair trade products. Italian food is also available from a nearby restaurant.

Exclusively for Women Spa: The spa area offers a steam bath, Finnish sauna, and bio sauna. Relax on heated cherry stone pillows or enjoy the rooftop terrace with panoramic views.

Experience tranquility in our Rose Garden or relax in the welcoming Salon Rosengarten. Book now to enjoy a serene stay at Alma Hotel.

Important information:

The entire hotel area is accessible for wheelchairs, including some rooms available on request.

If you arrive with children, please inform the property about their number and age. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ZRH

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs CHF 25 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 6 years old to 16 years old stay for CHF 15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 643 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.08
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 9.04
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 9.08
Overall Experience: 9.05
A
Andrea solo_traveller ch
9
Pros:

Das Frühstück war sehr lecker

Cons:

Die Schlafkissen waren sehr unbequem

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
C
Christine solo_traveller ch
10
Gehe schon zum 4. mal und war immer zufrieden
Pros:

Es hat seinen eigenen Scharm

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
V
Volker couple de
9
Pros:

Frühstück sehr hochwertig und gut

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
N
Nicole solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

Personnel à l'écoute .
Très bon accueil.
Hôtel très bien situé, proche de l'opéra et du lac

2026-01-17 via Nuitee
G
Gustavo solo_traveller ch
8
2026-01-16 via Nuitee
P
Paola family_with_children ch
9
Pros:

très chouette hotel. Situation géographique bien: proche du centre mais dans un quartier calme. Personnelle très serviable et chaleureux. le rooftop est très joli. super buffet petit déjeuner avec des options végan. Je recommande cet hotel.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
M
Michèle couple ch
7
2026-01-11 via Nuitee
F
Florin couple ro
8
2026-01-08 via Nuitee
M
Marion couple de
10
2026-01-08 via Nuitee
G
Gabriella couple de
9
Pros:

Top Unterkunft , sehr freundliches Personal , gutes Frühstück. Waren über die Weihnachtszeit dort .. Würde das süße kleine Hotel immer wieder buchen.

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
A
Adrian couple ch
10
Pros:

Schmuckes Haus, stilvoll gestaltet und eingerichtet. Sehr freundliches Personal, unkompliziert und angenehm unaufgeregt!

2026-01-04 via Nuitee
O
Olga solo_traveller ch
9
2026-01-02 via Nuitee
M
MASSIMILIANO family_with_children it
10
Ottimo albergo
Pros:

Struttura molto bella, a pochi passi dal lago. Pulizia, colazione e staff i punti di forza

Cons:

Parcheggio privato con soli 2 posti. Se non riesci a trovarlo devi parcheggiare a pagamento circa 30€ x 1 giorno. Lavori pesanti stradali sotto l albergo

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
C
carlo couple it
9
2025-12-24 via Nuitee
A
Ahmed solo_traveller ae
7
2025-12-23 via Nuitee
Ζάχος Σιδηροπουλος extended_group gr
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel , lovely staff , great location

2025-12-23 via Nuitee
L
LEONA couple us
8
Great price and nice location to Christmas Market and dining.
Pros:

Friendly staff; warm and nice kitchen.

Cons:

Stairs to bring up luggage when arriving at hotel BUT small elevator to lower luggage from porch to ground level when we departed We did not know about the little elevator until we were leaving. Employees helped with our luggage when we arrived.

2025-12-22 via Nuitee
R
Rachel solo_traveller ch
8
Marché de Noël
Pros:

Personnel très sympathique, chambre spacieuse et propre. Beau bâtiment et possibilité de parquer. Proche du marché de Noël.

Cons:

Le petit déjeuner pourrait être plus varié.

2025-12-21 via Nuitee
S
Silviya solo_traveller bg
10
Excellent
Pros:

Very cozy and stylish hotel, the room was spacious with all amenities, modern and cozy.
The breakfast room is very nice, it feels like you are at home. The breakfast was varied and delicious, everything you need for a good start to the day. The staff were nice and friendly. We often come to Zurich to visit our daughter's family and from now on Alma Hotel will be our hotel in Zurich.

Cons:

there is no such thing

2025-12-16 via Nuitee
M
Marie extended_group us
9
2025-12-16 via Nuitee