Hotel California

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 8-minute walk to Bahnhofstrasse

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Daily buffet breakfast (CHF 25 per person)
Exterior
Comfort Double Room
Balcony
TV

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Schifflaende 18, Zürich, 8001
  • Place, Zürich Opera House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bahnhofstrasse
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Zurich Town Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Quadruple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Zürich

Hotel California puts you in the heart of Zürich, within steps of Grossmuenster and Charles Tower. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is available. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Old Town Zürich hotel include Bahnhofstrasse and Letzigrund Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Zürich Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Zurich Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lindenhof - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Swiss National Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Helmhaus Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Zürich Limmatquai Station - 6 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sternen Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bauschänzli - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Le Cèdre - Bellevue - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Odeon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kronenhalle - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

Hotel with a restaurant, 8-minute walk to Bahnhofstrasse
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hotel California also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A complete renovation of Hotel California was completed in March 2022.

This 3-star Zürich hotel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel California offers 19 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a bath, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: CHF 25 for adults and CHF 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 5 floors
  • Renovated entire property - March 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:30 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 25 for adults and from CHF 15 for children
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:30 PM and 7:00 AM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel California Zurich
California Zurich
Hotel California Zürich
California Zürich
Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Zürich
Hotel California Hotel Zürich

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel California?

Hotel California offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel California?

The closest beach to Hotel California is Mythenquai Beach (1.8 km).

Does Hotel California serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel California?

No, Hotel California does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel California?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel California?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel California?

No, pets are not allowed.