Hotel California

Hotels
8 (1648 reviews)
Schifflände 18 , Zürich , CH
+41 44 262 40 50

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Hiking
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Noisy environment
Limited elevator access

Categories

Cleanliness
7.83
Most reviews mention cleanliness positively, with some detailing clean rooms.
Service
8.3
Several reviews praised the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
Location
8.34
Common sentiment is that the hotel is centrally located and convenient for transport.
Room Quality
7.79
Rooms are mentioned as spacious and comfortable though some had noise issues.
Amenities
8.32
Amenities such as tea/coffee were appreciated, with few complaints.
Value for Money
7.78
Generally viewed as good value, though some found it a bit expensive.
Food and Beverage
7.83
Food in the restaurant received mixed reviews, with some seeing fair value.
Overall Experience
7.8
Overall guest experience leaned positive despite minor complaints about noise and accessibility.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 01:10

Property Description

Welcome to Hotel California in the heart of Zurich's Old Town, just steps away from the beautiful Zurich Lake!

Luxurious Rooms and Amenities
Indulge in comfort with rooms featuring a minibar, cable TV, and modern bathrooms with a bathtub or shower. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and make use of the convenient computer station.

Delicious Dining Options
Savor mouthwatering American dishes at Papa Joe's American Restaurant & Caribbean Cocktail Bar. Start your day right with a sumptuous buffet breakfast offering a variety of options to suit every palate.

Prime Location
Immerse yourself in Zurich's rich culture with the Opera House and Grossmünster Church within walking distance. With Zurich Main Train Station just a short distance away, exploring the city couldn't be easier.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury, convenience, and hospitality at Hotel California!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1648 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.83
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.34
Room Quality: 7.79
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 7.83
Overall Experience: 7.8
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MJD • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Convenient location although it's 20mons walk from the Station (I thought Google maps said 7) It's a lovely walk though and you can take the 15 or 4 strassenbahn from the road in front of the station (as and when you find it)

Cons:

The restaurant was disappointing. Breakfast was.... adequate.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
9
Great location, central to everything good restaurants nearby as well. Hotel clean and practical.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Fede • couple • ar
10
Pros:

La habitación increible

Cons:

Nada, todo ok

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Olivia • extended_group • au
1
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Simone • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Christin • family_with_children • de
9
Tolle Lage in der Zürcher Altstadt
Pros:

Super Lage

Cons:

Frühstück Basic im Restaurant möglich

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Nikesh • extended_group • fr
8
Nice and clean
Pros:

Good location

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Eveline • couple • ch
8
Hab mich wohl gefühlt!
Pros:

Konzept der Zusammenarbeit mit dem Resto Papa Joe’s in punkto Frühstück finde ich super!

Tolle Lage!

Cons:

Es war etwas lärmig in der Nacht.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Porrati • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

La posizione

Cons:

Mi aspettavo qualcosa di più, nella qualità di tutto: accoglienza, servizi.. un po' approssimato

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
M
Mariusz • family_with_children • de
8
Pros:

We chose the hotel in a rush at the last minute. We were a bit worried about the choice, but we were pleasantly surprised. The rooms were clean and well-kept, and the staff was very friendly. The restaurant has a cool American vibe, and the food was excellent. Breakfast wasn't anything special, but we were prepared for that. All in all, I highly recommend it!

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Pedro • solo_traveller • ar
7
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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KAI • family_with_children • cn
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Ursula • couple • ch
9
Die Unterkunft war sauber und es hat an nichts gefehlt. Die Lage zentral und ruhig.
Pros:

Zentral gelegen

Cons:

Empfangspersonal etwas unbeholfen

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
A
Alice • couple • gb
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
A
ALEXANDRA • solo_traveller • fr
5
Passable
Pros:

Lit confortable, chambre et salle de bain très propres

Cons:

La salle de petit déjeuner très sombre et peu accueillant, petit déjeuner assez pauvre, très vite il ne restait plus beaucoup de choses (plus de croissants, plus de fromage,plus de beurre,plus d’œuf à 9h30…) et le refill n’était pas systématiquement, donc parfois difficile de savoir quoi manger…

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Phuong Uyen • extended_group • us
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Gila • solo_traveller • il
6
Pros:

The location is good and the room was clean

Cons:

The reception closes by 22:00pm.There is no aircondition in the room so you have to leave the window open.Then it is too noisy.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Luke • couple • gb
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Régine • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Dmitry • couple • il
9
grate location,good value for money ,fairly comfortable room
Pros:

location,staff ,

Cons:

no A.C.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee