Holiday Inn Express Zürich Airport by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.3 (8209 reviews)
Hofwisenstrasse 30 , Rümlang , CH
+41 44 809 34 00

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very close to Zurich airport — convenient for layovers
Good breakfast selection (often described as superb/rich)
Friendly and helpful staff (maintenance staff praised)
Clean and comfortable rooms with good sound insulation
Free/handy airport pickup shuttle
Couch bed prepared for families/groups
Convenient access to shops and public transport
Quiet rooms despite proximity to airport
Cons:
Understaffed front desk at night
Restaurant service disorganized; language barrier and food mix-ups reported
Shuttle back to airport sometimes charged despite 'free shuttle' advertising
Breakfast area overcrowded at times
No microwave available in rooms
Tea mugs not always clean; tea supplies not always replenished
Some guests reported cold or noisy rooms
Delayed availability of breakfast on some days

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Rooms generally described as clean and tidy; a few mentions of tea mugs not very clean and tea bags not replenished during a multi-night stay.
Service
7.6
Staff are often praised as friendly and helpful (maintenance staff singled out), but there are consistent service issues: understaffed front desk at night, disorganized restaurant service, language barriers and order mix-ups in dining.
Location
9.2
Strong positive sentiment: repeatedly noted as very close to Zurich airport, convenient for short stays/layovers, near shops and public transport, excellent sound insulation for a location near the airport.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms described as comfortable with very comfortable beds and good quietness; couch bed prepared for groups. A few comments about rooms being cold or occasional noise, but overall positive.
Amenities
7.9
Airport shuttle praised for pickup, but back-to-airport shuttle fee and misleading advertising reduce score; few missing/limited in-room amenities noted (no microwave, tea supplies not replenished).
Value for Money
8
Good value for convenience and breakfast for many guests, but extra charges for shuttle back to airport and some service issues lower perceived value for some visitors.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Breakfast often praised as rich and with great selection, but there are complaints about overcrowded breakfast area, some dishes not tasting great, and serious restaurant service mix-ups for half-board guests.
Overall Experience
8.8
Generally positive overall—well suited for layovers and short stays due to location and friendly staff; however, occasional service and dining problems temper the experience for some guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:24

Property Description

Modern and Convenient Accommodation
The Holiday Inn Express Zürich Airport provides air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, complimentary WiFi, and coffee/tea facilities for a comfortable stay.

Delicious Continental Buffet Breakfast
Start your day with a scrumptious continental buffet breakfast served at the property, ensuring a fulfilling and energizing morning.

Prime Location for Travel and Exploration
Conveniently located just 5 km from the airport and in close proximity to the Zurich fairgrounds, our hotel offers easy access to key destinations. Explore the vibrant city of Zurich within 20 minutes, with the nearest train station just a 5-minute walk away.

Book your stay now at the Holiday Inn Express Zürich Airport for a seamless and enjoyable experience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 8209 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 7.6
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Alisa • family_with_children • de
10
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • ch
9
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Vio • solo_traveller • pe
7
Pros:

Traslado al aeropuerto de pago adecuado.

Cons:

No hay servicio a la habitacion. Necesitamos mas toallas y pedir comida y nos dijeron que bajaramos.

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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RABINDRA • family_with_children • ca
9
It was good
Pros:

Yes

Cons:

Breakfast was good.

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Achilleas • family_with_children • de
7
Short stop in Zurich
Pros:

Free Airport shuttle to hotel
Friendly staff
Comfortable room
Complimentary breakfast
Walking distance to train
Proximity to city centre

Cons:

Complimentary water on arrival would be nice
Return free airport shuttle would be nice

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Beatrice • couple • ch
9
Pros:

Geschmackvolle Zimmer, ruhig, super bequeme Betten, Frühstück ab 4 Uhr möglich ist top.

Cons:

Nichts

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Renée Coady • family_with_children • ca
9
All comfort
Pros:

Clean, comfortable, excellent service and very good breakfast.

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Leo • couple • ch
9
Kurzaufenthalt für Klinik Besuch.
Pros:

Die Lage vom Hotel zum Flughafen ( Circle ) ist sehr gut. Der Shuttle zum Flughafen ist sehr gut. Das Zimmer war sehr schön und neuwertig. Es war auch sehr sauber, Das Personal im ganzen Hotel war sehr freundlich.

Cons:

Das Restaurant ist ein wenig wie eine Kantine. Eher kühl ausgestattet.

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Dejan • solo_traveller • fo
7
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Margret • family_with_children • de
5
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Charles David • solo_traveller • us
10
Good stay with friendly staff, great breakfast, an airport shuttle, but bedding insufficient.
Pros:

Nice room, shuttle van from and to ZRH Airport, excellent breakfast, quiet room.

Cons:

The bed coverings in Room 209 were skimpy. The comforter was way too short, coming up only to my mid-chest (to my nipples). I awakened twice during the night to adjust the comforter (in the Swiss style, there was no additional top sheet or blanket, but only the comforter), which was way too short for the queen bed. The end of the comforter at the foot of the bed was tucked in, so I had to untuck it in order to pull the comforter further up my chest, which then exposed the bottom of my feet. I then had to weigh down the end of the comforter with the extra bed pillows to keep the loose comforter in place. In spite of my efforts, my feet did get some exposure and got cold. Unfortunately, there was no other blanket or covering in the room. The thermostat was also difficult to figure out, but I was able to increase the air temperature a bit, but not enough. This was a cold Zürich night with the lows outside getting down to freezing. So while the room was finally somewhat comfortable, I did not get enough sleep with only about 5 hours.

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Mehr • couple • ae
10
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Tatjana • family_with_children • de
10
Nächstes mal bestimmt wieder.
Pros:

Der Shuttle vom Flughafen und zurück war einfach zu finden und pünktlich auf die Minute. Sehr empfehlenswert!
Sehr schnell eingecheckt.
Frühstück mehr als ausreichend.
Die Zimmer gross und gemütlich ausgestattet.

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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René • family_with_children • ch
7
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Mário • couple • pt
10
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Minja • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Jasmin • family_with_children • us
10
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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mathivanan • family_with_children • ca
9
Pros:

Nice

Cons:

Nice

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Rosa • solo_traveller • br
10
Pros:

Do express breakfast, já que eu precisei fazer o check-out às 4:30 da manhã, para pegar meu voo. Quarto e banheiro grandes.

Cons:

Tudo muito bom

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Maria-Gracia • solo_traveller • us
9
Convenient, nice and good value
Pros:

Great location. Nice facilities.

Cons:

N/A

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee