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Alex Lake Zürich

Property class: 5 and above

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A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a lounge area with a sun lounger.
A waterfront property with a modern building, docked boats, and a view of the cityscape.
A dining area with large windows overlooking a body of water, wooden furniture, and a view of distant hills.
A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.
A waterfront hotel with multiple buildings, a dock, and boats.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $379
$357 nightly
$379 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Explore the area

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Seestrasse 182, Thalwil, Zurich, 8800
  • Place, Thalwil Ferry Terminal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bahnhofstrasse
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Design Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, and a bench.

Design Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Lower Lakeside Studio

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Lower Lakeside Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Garden Deluxe Studio with Patio

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Garden Deluxe Studio with Patio

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Lakeview Deluxe Studio

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

Lakeview Deluxe Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Two Bedroom Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Family Two Bedroom Suite

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Penthouse Junior Suite with Terrace

A balcony with a sofa, a round table, and a view of the sea.

Penthouse Junior Suite with Terrace

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Panorama Junior Suite with Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a view of the outdoors, and a balcony.

Panorama Junior Suite with Balcony

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Penthouse One Bedroom Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a lounge area with a sun lounger.

Penthouse One Bedroom Suite

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Penthouse Two Bedroom Suite

A dining area with a map wall, a round table, and chairs.

Penthouse Two Bedroom Suite

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Penthouse Three Bedroom Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a lounge area with a sun lounger.

Penthouse Three Bedroom Suite

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Thalwil

A stay at Alex Lake Zürich places you in the heart of Thalwil, a 2-minute drive from Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria and 11 minutes from Bahnhofstrasse. .This luxury hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Fraumuenster and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Kunsthaus Zurich.

What's nearby

  • Thalwil Ferry Terminal - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 11 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Swiss National Museum - 13 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Hallenstadion - 19 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

  • Thalwil Station - 10 min walk
  • Rüschlikon Station - 11 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Grundstein - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Olive - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chez Fritz - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Portofino - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mame Thalwil - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Alex Lake Zürich

Alex Lake Zürich offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 98-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Accommodations at this 5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Thalwil hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials, and body scrubs. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals).
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. 98-inch LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Treat yourself with massages and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an indoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered, secured self parking on site (CHF 30 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (CHF 30 per day)
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CHF 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat tours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Sports massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 98-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 35 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CHF 50 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 30 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: CHF 30 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 5 stars.

Property is also known as

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Alex Lake Zürich Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location to mix lake swimming and city sightseeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel with a beautiful view and rooms. Staff was great, will be back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The boat to town was nice. Great restaurant. Very warm staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Relaxing great position on lake
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, staff at arrival a bit disorganized when needed a transfer to local train station
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent View
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean , quality food great service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect hotel for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large room, nice view, very good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was amazing!! Service and cleanliness!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, and exceptional food and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, friendly staff and quiet environment with spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Incredible property with amazing staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel staff were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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GREAT VIEW, GREAT SERVICE.. ALWAYS WILL STAY THERE WHEN IN ZURICH....
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic venue and staff. Food was incredible and all were very welcoming. Support with transport, entertainment and landmarks from Silvana, Michael, Benet and Sala. All a credit to Alex Lake and made the visit thoroughly worth it and enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel and a friendly staff. Everything is well maintained and up to date. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing :-) loved the property, great restaurant, awesome boat to town and Widder Restaurant. Looking forward to our return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lake Zurich view

Amazing hotel. Great views and friendly staff. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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An absolute gem of a hotel. The Alex delivers it all: An attentive an accommodating staff, clean and spacious rooms, excellent location just outaide of the city (but a 5-10 minute walk to the train station) great views overlooking the lake, i could go on. Will definitely be staying here again when i come back to Switzerland.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The property was great, and the staff was so nice . A special thank you to Michael.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very relax night

It was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basement room

While the location and service/staff was outstanding, they gave us terrible room below ground level.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025