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Design Hotel Plattenhof is a small boutique hotel in the heart of Zurich, tucked away in the quiet university neighborhood and a 10-minute walk away from the picturesque old town and Lake Zurich. Museums, theaters, the opera, the university hospital and a vast selection of restaurants and cafés are located in the area. The friendly staff will make you feel at home at this small hotel with its own character and charm. The Plattenhof offers an Italian restaurant, as well as the Sento Bar-Lounge. Free WiFi is provided in the entire hotel, while public parking is available for a surcharge at a location nearby. Guests benefit from a free DVD library.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lars
    United States of America United States of America
    Great staff, excellent breakfast, everything in walking distance.
  • Nalinpat
    Thailand Thailand
    The location is good. It takes only 3-4 minutes walk to tram station and also it’s quite easy to walk to the landmark of Zurich. The hotel offered welcome drink which we can choose such as water, beer or coffee. On the check out date, they also...
  • Miriam
    Canada Canada
    The location was fantastic. Close to the old town and on the side of the river for the airport when we left. Small boutique hotel. Amazing staff. Small coffee bar, bar for an afternoon drink and sit down and a great dinner our last night in...
  • Oria
    United States of America United States of America
    Very good breakfast included in the price. One of the breakfast girls made very good espresso coffee. There were eateries one block away.
  • Nawar
    Germany Germany
    great location, restaurant had a very good dinner, staff were friendly ad helpful
  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Size and quality of room. Comfy bed and pillows. Good shower and soaps.
  • Isabel
    United States of America United States of America
    Moreno and all the staff were really friendly and helpful. The room was nice and big, and we appreciated the elevator. Quiet neighborhood close to the university and Kunsthaus.
  • Melinda
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel personnel were very pleasant and very helpful
  • Pius
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Breakfast is very good and in a nice setting. It was vedry good that the check-out was at 12 and not at 11.
  • Yuliya
    Italy Italy
    I booked this hotel in the last minute, and even though I stayed just 1 night, it was great and had everything what we needed. The staff was very nice and accommodating, the room had a bawl and a blanket for my dogs as well. The location is very...

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Is it possible to have a vegan breakfast?

    Hello Yes, it is possible to have vegan breakfast at our hotel. Kind regards, Felix Bosshard - Reception
    Answered on 17 November 2021
  • At what time do you start serving breakfast please (on all days of the week including public holidays)? Many thanks.

    Hi we have breakfast between Monday to Fridays from 07:00 - 10.00 Saturday from 7.00 - 11.00 and Sunday from 08.00 to 11.00. Have a great day, Your..
    Answered on 29 October 2021
  • We are a family of 5- Myself, my wife and three children aged 10,6,4. what rooms do I book as the children are small to stay in separate rooms ?

    We do not have Family Rooms. The maximum capacity for comfort and classic doublerooms are 2 people. and Premium double rooms have a capacity for 3 peo..
    Answered on 23 July 2022
  • Hi, what do you charge for pets (dog)?

    For the dog there is a dog setup which costs 20CHF per night
    Answered on 17 May 2021
  • Hello, do you provide Shuttle to the airport? Thank you.

    Hello, we do not provide shuttle service to the airport. but we can call a taxi for you.
    Answered on 14 August 2022
  • hi, we are booking a double room. my wife, me, children (1yr and 5yr). we will use existing bedding. please confirm if ok?

    Hi, we suggest for a family of 4 to take a premium double room, which has an extra bed / sofa bed inside. This room has also enough space for preparin..
    Answered on 6 July 2022
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant Sento
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern

Amenities of Design Hotel Plattenhof
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs CHF 25 per day.
  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Convenience store on site
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Russian

House rules
Design Hotel Plattenhof takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
13 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 50 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving after official check-in times are kindly asked to contact the property in advance in order to arrange check-in. Contact details can be found in the booking confirmation.

Please note that the restaurant is closed Saturdays and Sundays.

Please note that at the time of check-in guests should provide the same credit card that the booking was made with.

Please inform Design Hotel Plattenhof of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Design Hotel Plattenhof

  • Room options at Design Hotel Plattenhof include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin
  • Design Hotel Plattenhof is 0.7 miles from the center of Zurich. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Design Hotel Plattenhof may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Design Hotel Plattenhof offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
  • Check-in at Design Hotel Plattenhof is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Design Hotel Plattenhof has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant Sento