Townhouse Boutique Hotel
Schützengasse 7, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
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The Townhouse is a small boutique hotel with 23 rooms and 3 spacious junior suites. It is located in the very heart of Zurich, a block away from the main train station where direct services take you to Zurich airport in less than 15 minutes. Upon arrival, you will already notice the difference.
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Property amenities
Paid public parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Taxi service
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Dry cleaning
Parking
Wifi
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Desk
Safe
Telephone
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
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HOTEL STYLE
Quaint
Romantic
Languages Spoken
English, French, German
Location
Schützengasse 7, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
Name/address in local language
Getting there
Great for walkers
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Zurich Airport
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Altenrhein Airport
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Zurich Central Station
3 min
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316 Restaurants
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4.0
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The Townhouse Boutique Hotel delights many with its eclectic charm and cozy, vintage-meets-modern rooms. While guests love the prime location near the train station and the professional staff, they have mixed feelings about the value, citing overpriced breakfasts and room quality concerns. The rooms range in size and sometimes struggle with noise and temperature control, but cleanliness is consistently applauded.
Amenities like air conditioning are appreciated, although small bathrooms and lighting issues are noted. Overall, the experience seems to marry comfort with the convenience of a central location.
Location
Convenient
Atmosphere
Charming
Rooms
Cozy
Value
Expensive
Cleanliness
Spotless
Noise level
Mixed
Service
Helpful
Amenities
Satisfactory
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Conveniently located a 5 min. walk from Zurich HB train station on a pedestrianized street; very quiet considering it's just off Bahnhoffstrasse. Stylish Room 51, on the top floor, is generously sized. The queen-size bed is very comfy with down pillows and duvet. The bathroom is somewhat compact but the shower stall is large. Included are bath gels, shampoo, generously-sized towels, and a hair dryer. If you have not chosen a room with breakfast option, the cost is USD$21 for a basic buffet of cereals, juices, coffee or tea, yogurt, fresh fruit, bread or croissant, cold meats and cheeses, hard-boiled or cooked egg.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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We spent a couple of nights in the Townhouse Hotel on a stopover in Zurich. It's extremely convenient to the train station, steps from the shopping district on Bahnhofstrasse (which could be an expensive feature if you're not careful), and immediately next to multiple small restaurants and bars. A short walk takes you to the lakefront, and the tram stop is right outside.
There is a nice little bar/restaurant attached (Palette) where you can have a light breakfast in the morning (added fee). We were greeted warmly, and quickly checked in - there is a tiny elevator to take you upstairs, although the stairs are also worth exploring as there are bits of art and kitsch sprinkled throughout.
The room was comfortable, the bed was particularly good, and WiFi was generally good and easy to access. The only downside was a very tiny room safe which had a dead battery - probably because it was so small nobody bothered to use it. (This is only a minor picky thing - I had no worries about security in the room)
I would stay here again if we stopped by train in Zurich, much nicer and less institutional than a big corporate hotel, and you can't over state how easy it is to get to from the station.
We stayed in late September, the room was comfortable all night with the windows open, I don't think there is air conditioning so I'm not sure how it would be in the dead of summer.
Recommended!
There is a nice little bar/restaurant attached (Palette) where you can have a light breakfast in the morning (added fee). We were greeted warmly, and quickly checked in - there is a tiny elevator to take you upstairs, although the stairs are also worth exploring as there are bits of art and kitsch sprinkled throughout.
The room was comfortable, the bed was particularly good, and WiFi was generally good and easy to access. The only downside was a very tiny room safe which had a dead battery - probably because it was so small nobody bothered to use it. (This is only a minor picky thing - I had no worries about security in the room)
I would stay here again if we stopped by train in Zurich, much nicer and less institutional than a big corporate hotel, and you can't over state how easy it is to get to from the station.
We stayed in late September, the room was comfortable all night with the windows open, I don't think there is air conditioning so I'm not sure how it would be in the dead of summer.
Recommended!
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Date of stay: September 2021
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I stayed one night for business reasons. Excellent location because I could reach the train within few minutes.
But... as I arrived at the hotel (17.20) was nobody at the reception as it supposed to be until 20.00.After searching at the cafeteria which belongs to the hotel, I found a lovely waitress which helped me to find my key. My arrival time was a bit unstable and I inform the hotel about it so I received a mail where to find my key but if I would have arrived before 20.00 for sure would be the receptionist there. Unfortunately nobody was there,so it was a bad welcome without having any info about the hotel and if I could eat or drink something or whatever you need when enter to a hotel. I booked a room without breakfast because it wasn't sure the morning what time I should leave according to my busy schedule. The morning I took my suitcase and went down to the cafeteria-reception-entrance, nobody was at the reception so I searched again for the waitress and ordered a coffee. I would like here to add that I haven't found any information or a list which i could order breakfast or something to my room. But even so .. was anyway nobody to gave it the night before. After almost one hour to the cafeteria I asked the waitress if came somebody from the reception and she said ''yes of course, he is sitting to the other side of the cafeteria go and you can find him there'' so I went and I asked if I can leave my suitcase for a couple of hours to a place there, yes I could, and if I had extra costs for my already paid room, I mean City tax etc.but was paid already as well and without asking me ANYTHING if was everything ok or something wrong..
So I will answer to these questions:
The only perfect thing was the location
Purely hosting, nobody there on my arrival so no idea if there were a good service
Dirty room, full of dust everywhere,on the furniture,floor, cutlery stuff etc and also hair and bread crumbs on the floor, so barefoot after shower was a challenge(of course no slippers provided)
Old stains from liquids on the floor and on the furniture
Dirty and overused bottles from shampoo and shower gel to the shower and also really stained shower curtain
Shadow curtains also really stained, especially to the spots that used more
Noise from the inside of the building startet before 8 so it wasn't a relaxing wake up time. The noise of tram it's the less that bothered
Not at all sanitation on those difficult times.,into the room or to the hallway before we enter the room after the elevator. To be honest I don't remember the spots to the reception cafeteria if they had or where was it..
I have to stop here because I feel really disappointed.
I wanted to love and like so much this hotel but it was fur away from the descriptions that I saw before.
Maybe were bad days for the hotel maybe not, but unfortunately I experienced some really negative things ..
But... as I arrived at the hotel (17.20) was nobody at the reception as it supposed to be until 20.00.After searching at the cafeteria which belongs to the hotel, I found a lovely waitress which helped me to find my key. My arrival time was a bit unstable and I inform the hotel about it so I received a mail where to find my key but if I would have arrived before 20.00 for sure would be the receptionist there. Unfortunately nobody was there,so it was a bad welcome without having any info about the hotel and if I could eat or drink something or whatever you need when enter to a hotel. I booked a room without breakfast because it wasn't sure the morning what time I should leave according to my busy schedule. The morning I took my suitcase and went down to the cafeteria-reception-entrance, nobody was at the reception so I searched again for the waitress and ordered a coffee. I would like here to add that I haven't found any information or a list which i could order breakfast or something to my room. But even so .. was anyway nobody to gave it the night before. After almost one hour to the cafeteria I asked the waitress if came somebody from the reception and she said ''yes of course, he is sitting to the other side of the cafeteria go and you can find him there'' so I went and I asked if I can leave my suitcase for a couple of hours to a place there, yes I could, and if I had extra costs for my already paid room, I mean City tax etc.but was paid already as well and without asking me ANYTHING if was everything ok or something wrong..
So I will answer to these questions:
The only perfect thing was the location
Purely hosting, nobody there on my arrival so no idea if there were a good service
Dirty room, full of dust everywhere,on the furniture,floor, cutlery stuff etc and also hair and bread crumbs on the floor, so barefoot after shower was a challenge(of course no slippers provided)
Old stains from liquids on the floor and on the furniture
Dirty and overused bottles from shampoo and shower gel to the shower and also really stained shower curtain
Shadow curtains also really stained, especially to the spots that used more
Noise from the inside of the building startet before 8 so it wasn't a relaxing wake up time. The noise of tram it's the less that bothered
Not at all sanitation on those difficult times.,into the room or to the hallway before we enter the room after the elevator. To be honest I don't remember the spots to the reception cafeteria if they had or where was it..
I have to stop here because I feel really disappointed.
I wanted to love and like so much this hotel but it was fur away from the descriptions that I saw before.
Maybe were bad days for the hotel maybe not, but unfortunately I experienced some really negative things ..
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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The Townhouse is a well appointed, cute boutique hotel in a great location. The staff was very nice and the price was good, as well. I did not have a great night's sleep, however. The mattress was a bit lumpy and outdated, the cleaning crew started working outside my bedroom before 0730, and I had to sleep with the window open, due to the extreme heat indoors.
If you choose to eat at the adjoining restaurant, be very mindful of what you order. They do not post prices. I had a lovely cappuccino, but when I ordered a small salad later, the bill came to over 27€! I was appalled by the price and the fact that they almost seemed to be hiding it from me!!
If you choose to eat at the adjoining restaurant, be very mindful of what you order. They do not post prices. I had a lovely cappuccino, but when I ordered a small salad later, the bill came to over 27€! I was appalled by the price and the fact that they almost seemed to be hiding it from me!!
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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Excellent location in the heart of Zuerich, short 2 minute walk to Bahnhoff Strasse. Rooms are clean with antique decorum, excellent WiFi. Coffee shop on premise provides nice breakfasts (at 15Euro/pp) as well as coffee and some snacks. The hotel owner Thomas provided personal service (we were traveling with a handicapped person) and assistance even very late at night.
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
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The Townhouse is a very comfortable and chic hotel that is centrally located and very convenient for the main station. Our room was stylishly decorated and carefully designed so it felt larger than it was - plenty big enough for us and our luggage. The staff were very helpful and friendly and happy to store our bags, which included skis, while we went sightseeing. They also pointed us in the right direction for dinner when we arrived. We stayed for one night at the beginning of our holiday but could happily have spent more time here. We will return if we’re in Zurich again.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Well received by a friendly staff. The hotel has a lively cafe scene and is located on a car-less street right downtown. It is excellent for a stay in central Zurich, especially if you are traveling by train or, by extension, by air as there is a direct train link with the airport.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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The hotel is 1-2 blocks outside the main entrance to the Zurich Hauptbahnhof. Trolleys to all areas of Zurich leave in front of the same entrance, making transportation and connections very easy. Rooms are reasonable size, but halls and entry are small. There aren't many restaurants in the close vicinity, but the train station has several. The hotel is recommended by the two of us!
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Great location, fantastic staff, a little noisy with the bars and early morning street cleaners. Close to the main train station, with an easy path to drag suitcases, reception staff (thanks Phillipo) was really welcoming and provided some excellent suggestions - which we took up. We had a street facing room which was a bit noisy (Thursday/Friday nights) because of the bars, then came the street cleaners early in the morning. Not a show stopper.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We give this hotel a solid very good rating, especially for the exceptional central location in a very expensive city. We found the staff service to be outstanding, particularly with check-in and check-out clerk, Philippo. At our request, he offered fantastic touring and reasonable shopping and restaurant options. He also showed us how to use the SBB app on our phone for train schedules (that was so convenient). Kudos to Philippo! Breakfast should be seen in light of value for money. The cost is appropriate, and there is plenty of food served in traditional continental breakfast style. Their site is not set up for the expansive buffets that other bigger hotels often provide (and at higher costs). The only drawback is (as other guests have noted) is the lack of air conditioning, which is common in older hotels. Fortunately, during our September visit, the weather was pleasant. As a result, we didn't even need the big fan in our comfortable room, and we were also able to open windows for fresh air. We highly recommend this hotel, though perhaps reconsider one with a/c in warmer weather. Other than that, the hotel is a lovely, charming place in an ideal location.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: In warmer weather, travelers may instead want to consider a hotel with air conditioning.
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Hello, for the room that i had booked it was quite the small. The bed is quite spacious as it could fit 2 people very comfortably but for the room i had reserved there wasn’t a sofa bed. I hope this helps, best of luck and safe travels.
Sorry - I have absolutely no idea.
No A/C but fan was provided.
Thank you very much for you inquiry. All our Suites have AC.
"Request a quiet room, although it likely won't have a view. There are restaurants/bars on the street, so it can get noisy at night."Read full review
"It has no airconditioning. Would be a perfect hotel in Spring or Fall. Can be hot in the summer."Read full review
"Check-in is 3.00pm, so if arriving early, prepare beforehand booking a tour for the morning or all day. Booking tours in the summertime should be done two weeks ahead."Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
S$330 - S$465 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
SwitzerlandCanton of ZurichZurichOld Town
NUMBER OF ROOMS
26
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Frequently Asked Questions about Townhouse Boutique Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Townhouse Boutique Hotel?
Nearby attractions include The Escape Zürich (0.2 km), Lindenhof Hill (0.4 km), and Niederdorf (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Townhouse Boutique Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Townhouse Boutique Hotel?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, blackout curtains, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Townhouse Boutique Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Townhouse Boutique Hotel?
Yes, paid public parking nearby is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Townhouse Boutique Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Schweizerhof Bar, Restaurant La Soupière, and Laderach.
Is Townhouse Boutique Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.2 km away from the centre of Zurich.
Are any cleaning services offered at Townhouse Boutique Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Townhouse Boutique Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Townhouse Boutique Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, and German.
Are there any historical sites close to Townhouse Boutique Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Lindenhof Hill (0.4 km), Liebfrauenkirche (0.6 km), and Platzspitz (0.5 km).