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Design Hotel Plattenhof

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Deluxe Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Lounge
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is $212
$196 nightly
$212 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12

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Plattenstrasse 26, Zürich, ZH, 8032
  • Place, ETH Zurich
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kunsthaus Zurich
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bahnhofstrasse
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Smart TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Comfort Twin Room

  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Medium Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Large Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Small Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Smart TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Zürich

Located in Zürich (Zürich Center), Design Hotel Plattenhof is within a 15-minute walk of ETH Zurich and Zurich Town Hall. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Bahnhofstrasse and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Lindenhof.

What's nearby

  • ETH Zurich - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kunsthaus Zurich - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Zurich Town Hall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lindenhof - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Platte Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Zürich Limmatquai Station - 14 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kunsthaus Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Petra's Tip Top Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Grain Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪MORI | もり Ramen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Apo Theke - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Design Hotel Plattenhof

Design Hotel Plattenhof offers 37 accommodations with DVD players and safes. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Zürich hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 37 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and DVD players. LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Design Hotel Plattenhof has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 25 per night)
  • Self parking on site (CHF 25 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 21 for adults and CHF 21 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1900
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • iPod dock
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 21 for adults and CHF 21 for children
  • Self parking fee: CHF 25.00 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 25 per night (164 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CHF 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

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Design Hotel Plattenhof Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 365 out of 806 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 806 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 806 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 806 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 806 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly and room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

It was ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was professional and helpful. Breakfast was basic but good service. Would go back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

wells

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Met our need well as a place with access to public transportation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

susanne

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

Comfortable hotel

Comfortable hotel, convenient for the lake and old town. Bathroom small and dark but everything worked. Bar and restaurant available. Bar staff particularly friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vaughn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel on a good location (quiet but close to downtown/old town). Very nice staff and great on site restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erfan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel for a short business trip, convenient location, well priced. The room was very comfortable and the staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel near the university, with great restaurant and cafe in the lobby!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet neighborhood near public transportation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to explore Zurich old town on foot. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No AC , no refrigerator in the room. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were great, especially Tim Klaus, very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

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

Outstanding Service and Excellent Breakfast

Very friendly service and a comfortable stay. Little extra touches made the service stand out positively. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service, spotless room & outstanding breakfast. Had to leave at 6am on checkout day & they prepared and left a big to-go breakfast for us to take along on the train. Easy transport via trams. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An easy team ride to the hotel. And a nice walk to the lake for dinner
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean room in a nice neighborhood near the University. Easy walk to center of town from here
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was really nice. It was well designed & furnished. They also had dining options listed on a chalkboard in the elevator along with hiking in the area. Staff was all really kind and helpful. Would highly recommend & would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were in Zurich for a family wedding- this hotel was conveniently located for the venue. It is near the beach university and hospitals.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Clean and good location

Very clean. Friendly. I will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Expensive like the rest of z Switzerland
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a nice area. Very clean. Amazing Italian restaurant and amazing stuff. It is missing a mini-bar (small fridge) and AC.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice enough
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024