Hotel Plattenhof

Hotel Plattenhof is a design boutique hotel at Plattenstrasse 26 in Hottingen, a university district of Zürich, Switzerland, uphill from the Kunsthaus Zürich. The quarter lies east of the Old Town and combines residential streets, university buildings and cultural institutions, giving the hotel a calmer atmosphere than the commercial centre. The Kunsthaus, one of Switzerland's leading art museums, is within walking distance, as is the Schauspielhaus theatre at Heimplatz, and the Old Town can be reached on foot or by a short tram ride. The Polybahn and the ETH and University buildings are also nearby, which makes the hotel popular with academic visitors. Accommodation is in the mid-range category, with Single Rooms, Double Rooms, Twin Rooms and Suites, and listed nightly rates of about CHF 200 to CHF 350. Amenities include wifi, available breakfast and a bar. The design-led approach suits travellers who prefer an individual, boutique stay over a chain hotel, and the location rewards those interested in art, theatre and architecture. Surrounding streets include small cafés and restaurants serving a local crowd, and the nearby Zürichberg slopes offer woodland walks within reach of the hotel. The hill-side setting means some approaches are steep, and visitors with luggage may prefer to use trams for the final stretch. Service is that of a smaller boutique property, with a personal character. Demand increases during university events, art exhibitions at the Kunsthaus and the summer season, so reservations are advisable ahead of those periods. Overall, the Plattenhof offers a quieter alternative to the central business district while keeping the main sights, the lake and the station within easy transit distance.