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Design Hotel Plattenhof

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel near Bahnhofstrasse

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An outdoor cafe with green seating, tables, and potted plants.
A building with a classical facade, a ground-floor cafe with outdoor seating, and a visible entrance.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs. There is a kitchen area with a counter and stools.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a potted plant, and a sofa.
A modern living room with a red sofa, a brown armchair, a desk, and a TV on the wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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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

View all photos for Single Room

A neatly made bed with white pillows and a purple blanket, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with a purple wall.

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a mirror reflecting the room.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Twin Room

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A modern living room with a red sofa, a brown armchair, a desk, and a TV on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Medium Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Large Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Small Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with white pillows and a purple blanket, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with a purple wall.

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A neatly made bed with white bedding and a beige accent, positioned against a wall with a geometric patterned design.

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Zürich

Zürich Center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Zürich Center hotel, you'll find ETH Zurich and Zurich Zoological Museum. Schauspielhaus and Kunsthaus Zurich are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • ETH Zurich - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kunsthaus Zurich - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lindenhof - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Zürich Opera House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

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
  • ‪Só Tea - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kantorei - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪MORI | ã‚‚ã‚Š Ramen - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Design Hotel Plattenhof

3.5-star hotel near Bahnhofstrasse
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Design Hotel Plattenhof. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Zürich hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1900
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Design Hotel Plattenhof offers 37 accommodations with DVD players and safes. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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 blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

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: CHF 30 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for CHF 20 per night.

Property 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.

  • 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
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 20 per night

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 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
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, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property class

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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Design Hotel Plattenhof to the airport?

Design Hotel Plattenhof is 7.6 mi (26-min drive) away from the Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Design Hotel Plattenhof?

As of Sept 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Design Hotel Plattenhof on Sept 27, 2026 start from CA $302, excluding 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.

Does Design Hotel Plattenhof have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Design Hotel Plattenhof.

How close is Design Hotel Plattenhof to the beach?

This hotel is 1.8 mi (9-min drive) from Mythenquai Beach.

Does Design Hotel Plattenhof offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Design Hotel Plattenhof, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of CHF 21 for adults and CHF 21 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Design Hotel Plattenhof?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Swiss Casinos Zurich (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Design Hotel Plattenhof?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Design Hotel Plattenhof?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CHF 25.00 per day.

Does Design Hotel Plattenhof have a pool?

Design Hotel Plattenhof does not have a pool.

Does Design Hotel Plattenhof have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Design Hotel Plattenhof have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Design Hotel Plattenhof to downtown Zürich?

Design Hotel Plattenhof is 0.6 mi away from Zürich.

Design Hotel Plattenhof Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 374 out of 818 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 818 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 818 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 818 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 818 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were not large, but very well organized and very clean. The focaccia panini in the lounge were nice for lunch. A great place for a day or 2 stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Erfan

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

It was ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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