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Hotel Alexander

3.0 star property
Riverwalk Zürich hotel in Old Town Zürich with free breakfast
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Street view
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
Single Room
Bicycling
Property amenity

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
The price is NZ$427
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Explore the area

Map
Niederdorfstrasse 40, Zürich, ZH, 8001
  • Zurich Town Hall
    5 min walk
  • Bahnhofstrasse
    5 min walk
  • Lindenhof
    6 min walk
  • Zürich (ZRH)
    21 min drive

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Free minibar items
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Free minibar items
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Free minibar items
LED TV
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Double Queen Room

Small Double Queen Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Free minibar items
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Free minibar items
LED TV
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Zürich

Hotel Alexander puts you in the heart of Zürich, within just a 10-minute stroll of Bahnhofstrasse and ETH Zurich. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a garden and a computer station. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Old Town Zürich hotel include Fraumuenster and Kunsthaus Zurich.

What's nearby

  • Bahnhofstrasse - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • ETH Zurich - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kunsthaus Zurich - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Swiss National Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Zoo Zurich - 9 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station - 2 min walk
  • Zürich Limmatquai Station - 3 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grande Café & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alexi's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marea - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪AmRank - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Raclette-Stube - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Alexander

Riverwalk Zürich hotel in Old Town Zürich with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Alexander. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Zürich hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1974
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Hotel Alexander offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features free minibar items and minibars. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

This Zürich hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (CHF 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1974
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Alexander

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: CHF 32 per person
  • Self-parking fee: CHF 30.00 per night (in/out privileges)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes 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

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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 Alexander Zürich
Hotel Alexander Zurich
Alexander Zurich
Alexander Zürich
Alexander Hotel zürich
Hotel Alexander Hotel
Hotel Alexander Zürich
Hotel Alexander Hotel Zürich

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Alexander?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Alexander?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Alexander on 24 Nov 2024 start from NZ$413.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Alexander?

Yep, Hotel Alexander has a self car park with in/out privileges for CHF 30.00 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Alexander?

The closest beach to Hotel Alexander is Mythenquai Beach (2.4 km).

Does Hotel Alexander serve breakfast?

Yeah, guests give top marks to the free buffet breakfast here! Served daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Alexander?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

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

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

Are pets allowed at Hotel Alexander?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Alexander Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 585 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 585 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 585 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 585 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 585 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
A/C not working
Hotel was pretty small. We had a hard time adjusting the A/C to a comfortable temperature.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Quite quiet despite the central location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliot

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

leonard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with very pleasant staff. The sliding bathroom door in room 305 was screeching loudly when moved which I informed reception about.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arvin, Coquitlam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to the trains and restaurants! Staff were so friendly and super helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ava

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice small hotel. Clean, updated, perfect location and nice breakfast. I would return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt this hotel was a very good value compared to others in the area. The room was comfortable and the breakfast was included.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fanny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ludovic, Singapore

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice hotel within walking distance of everything in Zurich, 5min walk away from the main train station Very friendly and helpful staff, breakfast is very nice too I will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean, recently updated. Rooms had all the amenities needed. Staff was friendly and helpful. Very good breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt so special and well Taken care of. The staff were so kind and helpful. We loved the VIP pass to the zoo and the art museum. We were near everything. Nice clean small rooms. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel in Old Zurich. Stayed one night. Near the train station. Lots of dining options. Mini bar was included. Friendly staff at breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Solid Hotel in Old Town
Good solid hotel conveniently located in the old part of the city. Walking distance for shopping, restaurants and sites. They have museums passes, no charge. Great friendly staff that are extremely helpful. The rooms are clean and in good repair. They do have free parking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Xiaobo

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outside of my room was noisier than Oxford Circus, drunk people fighting and shouting until 2 AM requiring three separate phone calls to reception. I got zero sleep. I honestly have never stayed in a hotel with such continuous and unreasonable noise for so long, leaving me exhausted the next day.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Gloria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but with limited toiletries. Nothing fancy and no frills. Friendly staff. Convenient, right in midst of old town. Parking available for cars.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel were so helpful and friendly. They offered so many services such as stamps, umbrellas and wifi boxes. Breakfast was great with real scrambled eggs and bacon. The rooms were immaculate. We definitely recommend this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023