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Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Zurich, Switzerland
#166
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Yes, in 2004 tram No. 10 neither connected to the Ren nor to ZRH
#167
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RANT: The lounge is closed for winter
Compensation: Softdrinks in the minibar and breakfast
Complimentary Internet in the lounge only. GRRRR !
For what reason being a Platinum member with Marriott !?
Stay away from that dump! There is the Novotel next to the Renaissance at much lower rates.
#168
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: TYO
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#169
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NJ, USA
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How far is the marriott from the lake? is it in the 'old part' of the city, or is Zurich pretty much all a modern city?
For 2 people, is the train from the airport, then taxi to marriott - is this really much less expensive than a taxi all the way?
Thanks for any info
For 2 people, is the train from the airport, then taxi to marriott - is this really much less expensive than a taxi all the way?
Thanks for any info
#170
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Belper, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
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How far is the marriott from the lake? is it in the 'old part' of the city, or is Zurich pretty much all a modern city?
For 2 people, is the train from the airport, then taxi to marriott - is this really much less expensive than a taxi all the way?
Thanks for any info
For 2 people, is the train from the airport, then taxi to marriott - is this really much less expensive than a taxi all the way?
Thanks for any info
Have a look at Google Maps and then use the Street View facility to get a feel of the place.
#171
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: HKG
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How far is the marriott from the lake? is it in the 'old part' of the city, or is Zurich pretty much all a modern city?
For 2 people, is the train from the airport, then taxi to marriott - is this really much less expensive than a taxi all the way?
Thanks for any info
For 2 people, is the train from the airport, then taxi to marriott - is this really much less expensive than a taxi all the way?
Thanks for any info
I think the train is still likely to be cheaper, its been a while ago but it cost me ~50CHF in a taxi to get from the airport to city centre (in 2008), the train is about 10CHF per person - you might also find it easier to get a Zurichcard (24/72 hours of free public transport plus some museum entries) which I think was 38CHF for 72 hours (This was in January this year). I'd recommend the train as its easy, quick, clean, efficient and means you get to see the train station - and the walk from the train station to the Marriott is only 5-10mins and along the riverbank so that means its also a pleasant walk. Plus, Switzerland is all about the punctual public transport - see how the pros do it (I'm British, we officially class our trains as 'on time' if they arrive within about 10-15minutes of their specified arrival time, the Swiss appear to do it based on arriving within about 30seconds of their specified time).
#173
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Wow, good for you. ZRH must be running low Exec. floor occupancy while the rest of the hotel is full. Good for you, but ran into an overcrowded lounge in ZRH more than once and I think they should be more careful with their upgrades.
#174
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There isn't too much information on this hotel. I'll be staying there in November on a mileage run. I wanted to link to FLYGVA's post here - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/10492294-post7.html and his review of the hotel (with pictures) here - http://www.hotels-and-travel.de/hote...rh_cy_nord.htm
Does anyone have any info on the surrounding area? I'm going to be there for 2 nights & from the reviews on TripAdvisor, there's not a heck of a lot going on in the area (it's a business travelers hotel, not a leisure one). It seems that the best options for things to do in the area is to hop on the train & either go to Zurich downtown or go to Lucerne for a day trip (though November will be cold!)
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Does anyone have any info on the surrounding area? I'm going to be there for 2 nights & from the reviews on TripAdvisor, there's not a heck of a lot going on in the area (it's a business travelers hotel, not a leisure one). It seems that the best options for things to do in the area is to hop on the train & either go to Zurich downtown or go to Lucerne for a day trip (though November will be cold!)
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
#175
Join Date: Aug 2006
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I stayed there last year. It's a 3-minute walk to the Oerlikon train station. Pretty much industrial/commercial right around the hotel, looks like some residential on the other side of the rail tracks.
Best thing to do is to get a city transit day pass. The local trains (S-bahn), streetcars, and buses are all included on the pass. It's about twice the cost of a one-ride ticket into the city, so it pays for itself very quickly. Ask at the rail/transit ticket counter at ZRH.
http://www.zvv.ch/export/sites/defau...s/TxP_E_09.pdf
It's about a 10 minute ride from the train station into town, so pretty easy to see the city and sights. I went down around the lake and wandered around town. Took in a couple of decent meals and that pretty much did it for a day.
Best thing to do is to get a city transit day pass. The local trains (S-bahn), streetcars, and buses are all included on the pass. It's about twice the cost of a one-ride ticket into the city, so it pays for itself very quickly. Ask at the rail/transit ticket counter at ZRH.
http://www.zvv.ch/export/sites/defau...s/TxP_E_09.pdf
It's about a 10 minute ride from the train station into town, so pretty easy to see the city and sights. I went down around the lake and wandered around town. Took in a couple of decent meals and that pretty much did it for a day.
#177
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I liked the hotel, even though I was there on a Sunday night. Some things (including a couple of restaurants I wanted to return to) in town were closed, but there was still a lot open.
#178
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: PVD, GVA, BUD
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I'm finishing up on the last night of a four night stay and I'm very, very happy with my treatment.
It was not easy to get the upgrade I wanted (to a larger room, not just deluxe (i.e. view room), but my inquiry on how much it would cost to upgrade to a junior suite produced a complimentary upgrade to a business deluxe, very nice large room.
Well furnished, great condition, the lounge is superb! Breakfast and evening snacks, 24 hour beverage (including beer). Internet is very expensive (35 CSH), wish I know about the lobby access earlier (I asked about wifi, should have asked more broadly).
Service (concierge, front desk, etc.) very good except one afternoon they didn't heed the do not disturb sign and disturbed my wife.
Location is awesome, two minutes from the 11/14 tram (go out the second floor, left to the corner, cross the street, see and climb the stairs or better yet, take the lift). Literally 9 minutes today to downtown door to door.
I will return (and I'm a SPG platinum, but in this town, I think Marriott rules).
PS My delight is somehow enhanced by the booking pre point increase. Otherwise four nights would hurt, and it's not a five night town.
It was not easy to get the upgrade I wanted (to a larger room, not just deluxe (i.e. view room), but my inquiry on how much it would cost to upgrade to a junior suite produced a complimentary upgrade to a business deluxe, very nice large room.
Well furnished, great condition, the lounge is superb! Breakfast and evening snacks, 24 hour beverage (including beer). Internet is very expensive (35 CSH), wish I know about the lobby access earlier (I asked about wifi, should have asked more broadly).
Service (concierge, front desk, etc.) very good except one afternoon they didn't heed the do not disturb sign and disturbed my wife.
Location is awesome, two minutes from the 11/14 tram (go out the second floor, left to the corner, cross the street, see and climb the stairs or better yet, take the lift). Literally 9 minutes today to downtown door to door.
I will return (and I'm a SPG platinum, but in this town, I think Marriott rules).
PS My delight is somehow enhanced by the booking pre point increase. Otherwise four nights would hurt, and it's not a five night town.
#179
Join Date: Jan 2010
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#180
Quick trip review
Hi,
Just wanted to give a quick review of this property.
Checked in on New year's eve and departed on the 2nd day of the new year.
Location it is very convenient both to downtown and airport with the tramlines running outside of the hotel [2-5 mins walk depending with/without baggage]. The trams run very frequently even late in the evening/weekends.
Was greeted by a very friendly yet professional front desk staff and helped with checked in. In general all the other staff that I encountered throughout my stay were very friendly. Since it was a check-in around noon, I was given 2 options, to wait and go downtown first for a better room or take a room facing the main road. I decided to wait and upon return from downtown was given a room on the Club floor.
Rooms are ok and comfortable. They had on the first night a turndown service. Bed was comfortable and lighting was sufficient. The TV was still the old CRT tube tv with a sufficient choice.
Internet is free for elite members and breakfast even in the weekends. The lounge is open, but only self-service for softdrinks, tea/coffee and snacks.
Breakfast buffet was sufficient. Not sure if it is only in the weekends, but it was the special German/Swiss Champagne breakfast.
Used the in-house bar which was also very good and friendly staff. Price was just maybe 1-2 CHF more expensive than a normal bar in the city.
In general I was very very satisfied with the property, especially the staff and treatment of Elite members [Gold + Plat]. This is now my #1 Marriott property within Europe.
Cheers!
Just wanted to give a quick review of this property.
Checked in on New year's eve and departed on the 2nd day of the new year.
Location it is very convenient both to downtown and airport with the tramlines running outside of the hotel [2-5 mins walk depending with/without baggage]. The trams run very frequently even late in the evening/weekends.
Was greeted by a very friendly yet professional front desk staff and helped with checked in. In general all the other staff that I encountered throughout my stay were very friendly. Since it was a check-in around noon, I was given 2 options, to wait and go downtown first for a better room or take a room facing the main road. I decided to wait and upon return from downtown was given a room on the Club floor.
Rooms are ok and comfortable. They had on the first night a turndown service. Bed was comfortable and lighting was sufficient. The TV was still the old CRT tube tv with a sufficient choice.
Internet is free for elite members and breakfast even in the weekends. The lounge is open, but only self-service for softdrinks, tea/coffee and snacks.
Breakfast buffet was sufficient. Not sure if it is only in the weekends, but it was the special German/Swiss Champagne breakfast.
Used the in-house bar which was also very good and friendly staff. Price was just maybe 1-2 CHF more expensive than a normal bar in the city.
In general I was very very satisfied with the property, especially the staff and treatment of Elite members [Gold + Plat]. This is now my #1 Marriott property within Europe.
Cheers!