Hotel UTO KULM car-free

Hotels
8.2 (2158 reviews)
Top of Zürich , Zürich , ch

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent views
Good restaurant food
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Room location issues
Access difficulties

Categories

Cleanliness
6.69
Negative review about the smell in the corridor impacting overall cleanliness.
Service
8.66
Reviews highlight friendly and attentive staff, with some exceptions.
Location
9.2
Great views and excellent location, although access can be challenging.
Room Quality
7.15
Issues reported with room location and cold temperatures during the stay.
Amenities
8.38
General amenities were satisfactory, with some positive mentions.
Value for Money
7.94
Concerns about room quality versus price paid, especially regarding service issues.
Food and Beverage
9.19
High praise for restaurant quality and staff.
Overall Experience
8.36
Overall positive with notable exceptions impacting experience quality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 00:42

Property Description

Nature Retreat on Uetliberg Mountain

Award-Winning Design and Sauna Area
Experience a stylish design and breathtaking views at Hotel UTO KULM. Unwind in the sauna area after a day of hiking on the surrounding nature trails.

Gourmet Dining and Elegant Rooms
Indulge in light, creative, and traditional dishes at the restaurant's sun terrace. Each room offers elegant design furniture and a TV for your comfort.

Oasis Sauna Area with Panoramic Views
Relax in the Oasis sauna area featuring a steam bath, aromatherapy shower, ice grotto, and panoramic sauna with views of Zurich. Treat yourself to this unique experience at an additional cost.

Book your stay at Hotel UTO KULM for an unforgettable nature retreat and luxury experience.

Important information:

Please note that the Uetliberg is car-free. Cars can be parked free of charge in Uitikon Waldegg (Birmensdorferstrasse 12, 8142 Uitikon). From there you need to walk 10 minutes to the train station.

The S-Bahn train ("Uetlibergbahn") leaves every half hour from track 21/22 at Zurich Main Station. A 10-minute walk takes you from the end station Uetliberg to the hotel. Upon request your luggage (or guests with mobility problems) will be picked up at the Uetliberg station. In this case, please inform the hotel 24 hours before your arrival.

The first train from Uetliberg leaves at 6:55 and the last train from the Main Station to Uetliberg leaves at 23:05.

The sauna can be used free of charge.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 2158 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.69
Service: 8.66
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.15
Amenities: 8.38
Value for Money: 7.94
Food and Beverage: 9.19
Overall Experience: 8.36
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Giovanni solo_traveller it
10
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Hansjörg solo_traveller ch
7
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Andreas couple ch
10
Ein besonderer Ort über Zürich und dem See, gigantisch gute Rundumsicht Stadt, See, Berge und tief hinein in den Aargau.
Pros:

Die Lage mit der spektakulären Aussicht.

Cons:

Das mehr oder weniger ganz normale Frühstück.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Rudnyk couple ua
7
Location is awesome but that’s all.
Pros:

Location is really wonderful, hotel has an amazing view of the city and mountains. Though keep in mind that it’s around 15 minutes from the train station. Stuff was very nice, especially reception. They also serve quite good breakfast with a big selection of food.

Cons:

First of all, we paid additional fee in order to have Lake and city view, though it was visible only from the very corner of our balcony, if I knew in advance that it will look like that, I wouldn’t pay 40CHF for that. During our first night there, they’ve been having a party or wedding. Music been playing till 1am. We basically could hear all the songs and how people were singing and talking, because celebration was going right under our balcony. We expected it to be calm runaway for the weekend and were very disappointed by that. Also, all signs in the hotel are in Dutch, so if you are foreigner it might be difficult to orient. During our first visit to SPA, we got lost since SPA is located in a different building and there are no clear signs and no stuff there as well.
Our room was quite clean, but it definitely requires renovation.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Dylan couple au
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller ch
9
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Samuel solo_traveller gb
10
Exceptional hotel in stunning surroundings.
Pros:

This hotel is exceptional, the location is breathtaking and all the staff should be commended for their hard work and friendliness! We can't find fault really at all. We had a city and lake view room which was stunning. The room was spacious and well equipped. The beds are very comfortable and the bathroom has everything you need.
We made use of the spa/sauna facilities and had these to ourselves, lovely!
We ate and drank at the hotels restaurants and enjoyed a romantic meal on the balcony overlooking the valley below. Couldn't find a fault in anything. Breakfast was delicious also with a good selection of tasty foods.
We walked for an afternoon around the hotel area in stunning surroundings with trees, views, wildlife and super fresh air. Was truly a perfect few days stay.

Cons:

Maybe a little pricey but if you are prepared for this and don't mind treating yourself then it is all more than worth it.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Kati solo_traveller fi
9
Nice and relaxing stay
Pros:

Nice hotel complex with beautiful views. Breakfast was quite good, saunas nice and room was clean, too.

Cons:

There was no proper air conditioning but a ventilation in the ceiling, which was tolerable in +22 C but not when hotter. The view from our room was not so convenient, since it was located on the ground floor and to the hallway. We only got one key, which made it a bit difficult sometimes, but probably would get another one by asking.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Hans couple nl
7
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Mirjam family_with_children ch
8
Pros:

Die Lage ist super, die Zimmer schön und das Personal sehr freundlich.

Cons:

Es hat zu viel Betrieb. Drei Hochzeiten gleichzeitig, mindestens zwei die oben gefeiert haben. DIe Musik war entsprechend laut. Wir konnten unser Fenster im Zimmer deshalb nicht öffnen, es war also heiss im Zimmer. Da müsste man vorgewarnt werden als Gast. Denn man denkt eher an Ruhe und Erholung, wenn man im Uto Kulm ein Zimmer bucht.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Hollie couple gb
9
Gorgeous hotel, wish we could have stayed longer!
Pros:

Gorgeous hotel out of the busy Zurich city, stunning 360 views. The staff were all friendly and helpful, gorgeous breakfast and dinner too!

Cons:

Steam room was a bit smelly

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Naama family_with_children il
10
Pampering hotel stay at the top of Zurich
Pros:

Unbeatable location, very comfortable and clean room, helpful staff, good breakfast buffet - very pampaering hotel stay. Traveler's tip: if you don't want to fuss with hotel dinner, marktstand just outside has a fair selection of dishes - quiches, sausages and the like.

Cons:

The door stopper on the floor is awkwardly placed in front of the sliding door of the wardrobe/minibar cabinet, and judging by its state I'm not the first whose toe got in the way...
Our room was overlooking an internal courtyeard with view of an event dining room. Bear in mind that the hotel hosts many events and you may expect some level of noise/have to shut the windows and blinds for complete privacy.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Ena couple nl
8
Absolutely worth for the stunning views, but good to figure out beforehand on how to get to the hotel
Pros:

The view and whole area is incredibly beautiful. You have an incredible 360 view and you can even have some nice walks around the area.

Cons:

The rooms have no airconditioning and on hot days it was incredibly warm in our room. We did get a small fan to use. But this was quite loud and did not really help much.

Also getting to the hotel is a bit tricky. It’s absolutely worth it for the views and exploring the area. But it’s good to know that you can’t reach the hotel by car or public transport, you have to go to station Uetliberg. If you let the hotel know your arrival time they can come get your bags from the station, but you will have to walk 10min to the hotel yourself.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Antonella couple it
2
Pros:

Arredamento

Cons:

Assurdo da raggiungere, assolutamente sperduto, privo di possibilità di essere raggiunto in auto ed in assenza di collegamenti. Un treno disponibile ma nella tratta antecedente e successiva ci sono da fare molte peripezie con valigie. Personale indifferente alle esigenze. Ci siamo fatti una salita con 4 valigie a piedi. Se piove è una tragedia

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Matko family_with_children hr
9
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Elina solo_traveller lv
7
Pros:

Lai arī jāiet kājām, atrašanās vieta jauka- kalna galā ar skatu uz pilsētu.
Personāls. Ērta gulta.

Cons:

Pietrūka tējkanna numuriņā.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Rolf couple de
8
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Nicolas solo_traveller ch
7
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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rosa solo_traveller es
8
Mi difícil el trayecto con maletas pero las instalaciones son muy buenas
Pros:

Las vistas desde el hotel son fantásticas
la cama era un sueño super cómoda
tenía minibar por lo que podíamos tener bebida fresquita

Cons:

Creo que el acceso no sé explica lo suficiente
es muy duro subir con maletas por dos caminos bastante empinados durante 20 min
El tren si nomtienes el swiss pass vale 4,70 euros francos por persona y trayecto solo por dos paradas.
A demás las ventanas de la habitación daban al restaurante por lo que teníamos que tener las cortinas siempre corridas

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Ahmad Bilal couple au
9
2026-05-29 via Nuitee