Originally Posted by ffgap

Taxi driver is gonna hate you even if accepting the ride. Probably most drivers will simply decline (although, legally, they are obliged to take you). Uber is a bit friendlier as they do not have to wait in line as long. They are still not going to be happy. I'd say a solid tip would be in order.

In any case, as you are arriving at T2 where there are no hotels, you need to take the SkyTrain or the inter-terminal shuttle to T1 anyhow if you don't take a cab/rideshare. From T1, you might as well take the S-Bahn to the HP. It's arguably a shorter walk than to the Hilton and at most marginally longer than to the Marriott/Sheraton. Since you will be taking the S-Bahn at around 9 PM, crowding should not be an issue.

The entry to the HP is about 30 m = 40 ft from the S-Bahn station and the S-Bahn station at "Gateway Gardens" where the HP is located has both elevators and escalators. You'd need to buy 4 short-distance tickets for you and your family (two at the reduced rate). It's EUR 2.35 a ticket per adult, EUR 1.65 per child.

If you are gonna pass on the HP (and other Gateway Garden hotels), you might as well take a cab towards Niederrad. If going for something like the DoubleTree, the lower room rate (as compared to Marriott/Sheraton/airport Hilton) should more than offset the cab fare.