Hotel California
Location: Schifflände 18, Zürich, ch
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Welcome to Hotel California in the heart of Zurich's Old Town, just steps away from the beautiful Zurich Lake!
Luxurious Rooms and Amenities
Indulge in comfort with rooms featuring a minibar, cable TV, and modern bathrooms with a bathtub or shower. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and make use of the convenient computer station.
Delicious Dining Options
Savor mouthwatering American dishes at Papa Joe's American Restaurant & Caribbean Cocktail Bar. Start your day right with a sumptuous buffet breakfast offering a variety of options to suit every palate.
Prime Location
Immerse yourself in Zurich's rich culture with the Opera House and Grossmünster Church within walking distance. With Zurich Main Train Station just a short distance away, exploring the city couldn't be easier.
Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury, convenience, and hospitality at Hotel California!
Important Information
Late check-in is only possible for an additional charge upon prior confirmation by the property. Contact details are stated in the booking confirmation.
The Hotel California will be getting a new passenger elevator. We would therefore like to inform you that construction work will be taking place in our hotel from Saturday, January 17th to Friday, February 13th.
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. Our entire team is available during this time to assist you with luggage transport or any other concerns.
As compensation, you will receive a 20% discount on your consumption in our Papa Joe’s restaurant (this offer does not apply to spirits).
Your satisfaction and a pleasant stay are our top priorities. We are doing everything possible to provide you with the best possible experience.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 11:30 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Tour desk
- Non-smoking throughout
- Concierge service
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Face masks for guests available
- Television in common areas
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Wine release events
- Vegetarian menu options available
Rooms Available
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Comfort Double Room
1 King Bed
161 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Satellite channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Room service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
- Desk chair
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Superior Double or Twin Room
- cable TV, laptop-size safe
- bathroom with hairdryer
- desk and small seating area
- mini-bar
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Comfort Quadruple Room
Featuring free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. The quadruple room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a sofa, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
Guest Reviews
- Léonard (9/5): -
- Gamage (8/5): - Easy access to the station Narrow entrance
- Lara (10/5): -
- Gabriel (10/5): -
- Philip (6/5): - Staff were friendly, polite and helpful. Noise
- Christophe (4/5): Pas de soin dans l'accueil - Grande chambre, propre, localisation centrale, le premier soir un employé du restaurant m'a expliqué le fonctionnement de l'hôtel. Le petite déjeuner était très décevant, pas de personnel du tout pour aider. Le premier matin, il y avait du pain, mais pas de couteau à pain, le deuxième matin le pain et toute la boulangerie avec le parfum de brûlé. Beaucoup de bruits de circulation d'eau et de machines. A l'accueil, on vous annonce les 150.- d'amende si vous fumez dans la chambre ou si vous avez un problème de clé.
- Sabrine (8/5): -
- Jackeline (8/5): -
- Stefania (8/5): - Posizione e camere niente
- Soud (8/5): اقامه مريحه وممتعه - الغرفه واسعه ونظيفه والموقع ممتاز الموقع ممتاز
- Anjana (8/5): -
- kemyt (8/5): - Clean, warm room. No wardrobe inside the room
- Emilie (10/5): -
- Denis (10/5): -
- eveliinahurja (8/5): - Hyvä aamiainen,mielenkiintoinen kohde.
- Carmine (8/5): Bello e piacevole - No prima colazione. Posizione buona. Raggiungibile a piedi dalla stazione centrale e vicino al lago, ai mezzi di trasporto, al teatro dell'opera. Orario reception sino ore 15:30
- Tammar (10/5): היה מצוין נהנתי ואחזור שוב - הכל ,המיקום ,הצוות מאוד מנומס ואדיב לכל בקשה ארוחת הבוקר קצת מאכזבת אבל נחמדה לא יותר מדי
- Osman (9/5): -
- Eliane (8/5): Un hôtel idéalement situé! - - La situation de l'hôtel est centrale et idéale, proche des principaux points d'attraction et des musées. Il est entouré de restaurants et de shopping. Le quartier est très agréable, à deux pas de la Limmat et du Lac.
- Une chambre spacieuse, propre et moderne - Pas d'accueil ce samedi à partir de 15h30 , il fallait récupérer les clés dans une keybox C'était un peu stressant mais tout s'est finalement bien passé.
- Pas d'ascenseur pour ceux qui ont de grosses valises
- Ailbhe O'D (9/5): Excellent location and great for friends! - The room and location were ideal for three of us. The room was immaculately clean, the beds were really comfortable and there was water and tea/coffee in the room. The street noise is very loud in the room - multiple rubbish bins, church bells, people on the street so best to bring ear plugs.
- saba (8/5): - The front desk was very nice and helpful, good location and very clean
- N (9/5): - Location, helpful staff
- rainer w. (6/5): - Kein Personal vor Ort, weder beim Check-in noch beim Check-out.
Ein telefonischer Anruf von mir wurde so beantwortet: senden sie eine Email. Wenn ich jemand am Telefon habe, möchte ich die Sache dann auch regeln können.
- Michel (6/5): -
- Martina (6/5): -
- Jacqueline (9/5): -
- Ella (7/5): -
- peach70 (9/5): Hervorragende Lage - jederzeit weider - Hervorragende Lage, gutes Frühstück, jederzeit wieder
- ASLI (10/5): -
- Murtezi (8/5): -
- AHMET (8/5): -
- Sophie (10/5): J‘y retournerai - Chambre suffisament grande pour 3-4 personnes avec bcp d‘endroits pour poser les affaires. Très propre et bon restaurant Papa Joe attenant avec réduction pour les hôtes. Situation très centrale
- Milicevic (9/5): -
- Martin (8/5): -
- Luc (9/5): Ideal location to enjoy Zürich historic center - Fantastic location in the heart of historic Zürich, comfortable room, reasonable price (by Zürich standards) The system of double keys is very safe but cumbersome.
- Lauren (7/5): Great location and clean, but very basic. - Very clean room and great location, very central. They stored our luggage for the day which was very helpful. Bizarre room key situation. The front desk in not manned all day. The theme of the hotel a bit weird/quirky.
- Ilja (7/5): -
- Andrea (8/5): -
- ROBERTO (9/5): -
- Kim (8/5): - Frühstück für 25 CHF pro Person (auch für Kinder) zu teuer für die geringe Auswahl, in unmittelbarer Umgebung sind ausreichend Möglichkeiten
- GRIGOL (7/5): -
- María (8/5): Excelente ubicación - La ubicación es excelente Estuvo todo ok. El desayuno es un poco básico, pero tampoco está mal.
- Luan (10/5): -
- Juan Manuel (7/5): Buena ubicación - Solamente la ubicación 1. Subir una escalera inclinada y de 20 escalones para llegar a la recepción
2. No hay recepcionista a partir de las 20 horas y si has olvidado tu llave, te abren la puerta (seguridad que llamas por teléfono) pero pagas una multa de 150 Francos.
- Licia (8/5): Posizione centrale dell’Hotel California lungo il fiume Limmat, ben collegato dai mezzi pubblici. -
- Miguel (8/5): - Do conforto do quarto e da localização
- Recep (7/5): - Normal
- Barbara (8/5): Pas mal - L’emplacement idéal à deux pas du lac et de la vielle ville Petit détail mais les rideaux occultant laissaient passer la lumière du jour quand on est dans le lit, donc réveillé au première lueur du jour ainsi que la lumière des couloirs passent sous la porte de chambre. Pour un séjour de plus de deux nuits manquerait une commode dans la chambre pour mettre nos habits et sous vêtements.
- Mary Joy (9/5): -
- Patricia (10/5): Recomendado - Hermoso y comodo hotel Todo super simple y muy amables. Estaba todo limpio. La ubicación espectacular
- Albertine (9/5): - Absolument tout! Rien
- ASLIHAN (9/5): -
- Montani (10/5): - Le camere sono moderne e pulite
- Abbey (8/5): -
- Ha (7/5): -
- Cristina (7/5): -
- Efstathios (8/5): -
- Delphine (8/5): -
- Javier (10/5): Ideal para visitar Zúrich - Muy céntrico ,el personal del hotel muy amable .
El restaurante del hotel ,Papa Jones muy bueno y el gerente muy amable .Recomendable en tu visita a Zurich
- Ligia Sampaio (8/5): -
- anne marie (10/5): Quiet, spacious room. Central to everything. Restaurant below hotel and plenty in the area. - Lovely spacious and quiet room. Central with lots if good transport.
- Jerome (8/5): -
- Barbara (9/5): - Badewanne
- Henk (8/5): Prima hotel voor goede prijs - Goede locatie Warme kamer
- Heiko (8/5): -
- Andrea (10/5): Disfrutamos del Hotel, el personal. Excelente el desayuno! Volveremos - Hermosa y muy temática. Nada
- Matthias (10/5): -
- Francesco (9/5): Ottima scelta a Zurigo per posizione e funzionalità - Posizione eccezionale, comodissima per muoversi in città. Camera adeguata e confortevole, con buon livello generale di pulizia. Wifi veloce e affidabile. Colazione buona, con scelta sufficiente anche se non particolarmente ricca. Molto piacevole anche la tematizzazione dell’hotel, che rende l’ambiente originale e accogliente. Rapporto qualità/prezzo buono, soprattutto considerando gli standard elevati dei prezzi a Zurigo. Servizi piuttosto essenziali e assenza di veri spazi comuni. Presente un ristorante collegato alla struttura, ma con prezzi che ci sono sembrati un po’ sopra la media zurighese per la tipologia proposta, tanto da preferire altre soluzioni in città.
- emre (10/5): -
- Uwe (8/5): Sehr zentrale Lage zum See, zur Altstadt und zum Bahnhof. - Super zentrale Lage zum See, zur Altstadt und zum Bahnhof. Einfaches, aber sauberes und zweckmäßiges Zimmer. Frühstück war ok und im Preis inbegriffen. Man sollte keinen Luxus erwarten, aber auf Grund der Lage und Sauberkeit des Zimmers, können wir das Hotel California bedenkenlos empfehlen.
- Fiorindo (9/5): -
- Fiorindo (8/5): -
- Ahmed (8/5): Very good, might as well com back - The room is just like the pictures, I found it very comfortable and the most important thing is the location, right in the city’s Zentrum, plenty of restaurants around. There were some works going on but I’ve been notified about that so that’s no big problem
- Michael (9/5): Great value welcoming hotel in city centre - Check in a bit tricky as no street level lobby and lift
- Ana María (7/5): Aceptable - El hotel se encuentra en el centro. Tienes que subir escaleras hasta recepción, hablan español. La llave cuando sales la tienes que dejar y coger la que abre la entrada. Hacía bastante calor en la habitación aunque dejáramos la ventana abierta todo el día. Incluso dormimos con la ventana abierta en marzo. No sabíamos porqué hacía tanta calor. Las chicas y que trabajan allí muy amables y simpáticas, pudimos entrar antes a la habitación el día del check in. El desayuno buffet es inexistente. Ponen bollitos de pan, un pan entero para que tú lo partas, huevos revueltos, salchichas, zumo, salami y queso. Había mantequilla también. El primer día no había máquina de café, el segundo si. Eran 3 mesitas con las cosas. No había tostadora para el pan…
- Samuele (10/5): -
- Wilhelm (9/5): It felt like home, very comfortable and cozy and had everything I needed. Close to all the sights, great restaurants and - It felt like home, very comfortable and cozy and had everything I needed. There was early morning construction outside.
- Erik (7/5): -
- Patricia (8/5): - Clean, spacious (by Swiss standards) and comfortable. It even had a small view on the lake. The windows opened allowing fresh air in. The only downside was the construction that started outside at 630 am when workers started pouring gravel into and out of wheelbarrows.
- Marina (10/5): -
- Gianmichele (5/5): -
- irem (7/5): -
- Milena (10/5): Excellent location,quiet room, friendly staff - The location, the staff, the facilities I had to self check in. It was stressful but it went well in the end
- Ozan (9/5): 33-34 Numarali Odalar👍 - Oldtown bolgesinin kalbinde neredeyse..Üstelik temiz ve güzel bir sekilde dizayn edilmis.Tren istasyonuna cok yakin ve nehir kenarina da cok yakin.Gunun her saati istedigin yere ulasabilmen kolay oluyor. Kahvaltisi biraz daha zengin olabilirdi.Elestiri olarak sadece bunu söyleyebilirim.
- Emre el (7/5): - Konumu calısanların yardımcı olmaları ismi gibi iç tasarımıda güzeldi. Kahvaltı seçenekleri yetersizdi daha çok seçenek olabilirdi.
- MARIELA (10/5): escelente - la habitación sin comentarios
- Amanda (9/5): Great location, lovely hotel - A brilliant location, close to shops, restaurants, bars etc
Everywhere was extremely clean. Very comfortable beds. Breakfast was good. The key system is a faff which wasn't explained well, a manned reception desk would be preferable
- Ian (8/5): -
- Christiane (9/5): Modernes Hotel, schön renoviert in toller Lage. - Tolles Hotel, wir waren wirklich positiv überrascht. Direkt am Rand der Altstadt, recht frisch renoviert. Individuelle Zimmer, jedes hat einen eigenen Namen, Städte in Californien👍 War alles super, wir waren rundherum zufrieden.
- John (9/5): -
- Cristina (7/5): Ok, but would not choose this hotel again - Good bed, good shower, right in the center Breakfast, noise from street, no convenient overnight parking if you have a car, restaurant staff was quite rude when we asked if we could eat there (they said they offer a restaurant discount to balance inconvenience from hotel works), smell in the hallway.
- Ole (4/5): - Lage sehr schön Umbaumaßnahmen kein heiße Wasser zum Duschen.
- Kari (8/5): -
- Cecilia (10/5): - Ubicación excelente, el personal muy amable, buen desayuno y completo, las habitaciones son muy limpias, modernas y cuentan con pava eléctrica y minibar (esto es excelente para guardar cosas que necesitan refrigeracion). Que tenga caja de seguridad también es un plus. Nada
- Ömür (10/5): It was a nice stay, i recommend the hotel. Thank you Ms P and Ms A - The location of the hotel was great. Ms P and Ms A were very helpful. The rooms were enough to accomodate two people. Breakfast was definitely not good. Not too many options, no fresh vegetables, one kind of cheese in a cheese country was disapponting. I dont recommend including the breakfast when booking the hotel.
- Wilma Nancy (7/5): Short but sweet! - We loved the theme and the Old Town location, as well as the staff who were welcoming and super helpful. A new lift was being fitted so a bit noisy in the morning. This couldn’t be helped and the staff were apologetic.
- StfnSybrt (10/5): - Sehr großzügiges Zimmer
- Thaís Rubiany Bernardes De (9/5): -
- Tomas (7/5): -
- Rafael (7/5): -
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