Hotel Europe

“Not really up to the srandard of a 4 star”

I knew beforehand that ZURICH is expensive, like all the other visits to Switzerland. I don't mind to pay higher prices for hotels or food, as long as my expectations are met.  In Switzerland the higher prices generally do not translate into higher quality, quite to the contrary. The average pric… more

I knew beforehand that ZURICH is expensive, like all the other visits to Switzerland. I don't mind to pay higher prices for hotels or food, as long as my expectations are met.  In Switzerland the higher prices generally do not translate into higher quality, quite to the contrary. The average price of one main plate is between 22 and 45 euros, no matter where you go; that is my experience. The average price of 4 star hotels are between 250 and 400 euros per night. That is ok to me under the condition that the rooms are spacious, well equiped and the toilet is separated from the bathroom where you can turn around without hurting yourself with at least ample space for storing the usual toilettries and clothing. EUROPE HOTEL is well located and I guess that this is the justification for a price of 400 euros per night. It is certainly not the justification for the room, or worse the bathroom.  The reception that day was correct, but not inviting. Noise from other neighbours using the shower at 02:00 hrs woke me up. And the works around the hotel started at 06:00 hrs with lots of noise. The hotel could have indicated this on their website or at least adopted a somewhat lower price for the inconvenience. The breakfast was rather minimalistic. The staff in the restaurant was very nice and made a lot of good. The food in the restaurant was very good and the ambiance cozy. All in all nevertheless, not very convincing, but I suppose that this is now the new "normal" for places where they can ask whatever they want until people will decide to no longer come.

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“Great Location, but Disappointing Stay”

I stayed at Hotel Europe in Zurich and while the location is truly excellent—close to the lake, public transport, and the old town—unfortunately, the overall experience didn’t meet expectations. The room was quite small with a very firm bed, which made it hard to get a good night's sleep. The air … more

I stayed at Hotel Europe in Zurich and while the location is truly excellent—close to the lake, public transport, and the old town—unfortunately, the overall experience didn’t meet expectations. The room was quite small with a very firm bed, which made it hard to get a good night's sleep. The air conditioning didn’t work during my stay, and that made the room uncomfortably warm. To make matters worse, the power outlets weren’t functional, so charging devices was a hassle. There was also no bellboy or staff available to assist with luggage, which was surprising for a hotel in this price range. While I appreciate the convenience of the location and the charm of the neighborhood, the lack of basic amenities and comfort means I wouldn’t choose to stay here again. It might suit someone looking for a short stay and prioritizing location above all else, but I’d recommend looking elsewhere for a more comfortable and complete hotel experience.

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