Leonardo Boutique Hotel Rigihof

Leonardo Boutique Hotel Rigihof is found at Universitätstrasse 101 in the Universitätsquartier of Zürich, Switzerland, on the slope above the Old Town where the University of Zürich and ETH Zürich are based. The area is residential and academic, quieter than the station district, and connected to the centre by tram and by the Polybahn funicular and walking routes down to the Limmat river. The Hauptbahnhof is a short tram ride away, while the Old Town and Grossmünster can be reached on foot in around 20 minutes. The hotel positions itself as an upscale boutique property within the Leonardo Hotels group, with a design-led interior and a calm neighbourhood atmosphere. Guests choose between Single, Double and Twin Rooms and Suites, and nightly rates generally fall between CHF 220 and CHF 400. Free wifi is provided, a bar is available for evening drinks, and breakfast can be added to the stay. The surrounding streets contain neighbourhood cafés and restaurants popular with students and academics, and the Zürich Zoo and the Dolder hillside are reachable by tram. The hotel suits visitors attending the universities or the nearby university hospital, business travellers who prefer a quieter base, and leisure guests who want to avoid the busiest tourist streets. Service is straightforward and professional rather than ceremonial, with reception staff able to advise on public transport and local dining. Because the hotel is on a hill, guests should expect some gradient when walking towards the Old Town, though trams run frequently throughout the day and into the evening.