Overlooking Lake Zurich, this polished hotel in an art-deco-style heritage building is three minutes’ walk from the nearest tram stop. Along with a stylish bar, the AMERON Zürich Bellerive au Lac boasts a 24-hour spa with a gym and a sauna. Chic, stylish guest rooms with wood flooring and some retro furnishings offer marble bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges. Safes, desks and complimentary bottled water are standard features too. Superior rooms provide lounge areas and balconies with lake views; two-storey suites boast saunas, Jacuzzis and roof terraces. Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance and currency exchange services are available at the 24-hour reception. Additional amenities include meeting space and a terrace. Gourmet-style dining and fine views are offered at the chic VIVUS Restaurant. The plush VIVUS Bar, with its leatherback panels and rarefied ambience proffers drinks until late. The AMERON Zürich Bellerive au Lac is a five-minute walk from both Sechseläutenplatz and the famed Zürich Opera House.
A great many guests loved the fact that this hotel is within such easy reach of chief attractions like the opera house and the Bahnhofstrasse shopping area. Not surprisingly, being right by the lake was also seen as a big vote-winner, particularly by summertime visitors as it meant they could enjoy a refreshing dip whenever they liked.
Friendly, attentive and with the kind of ‘can do' attitude you dream of encountering in a hotel setting; it's no surprise to discover many visitors said nothing but highly appreciative things about the service proffered here.
Whilst the views over Zurich — a very picturesque city — are very impressive, it is the vistas from the rooms facing the lake which travellers fell in love with most. Numerous guests agreed that being able to gaze upon this glorious expanse of water first thing in the morning was worth paying a little extra for.
Very few visitors who've stayed at this hotel during the warmer months have been impressed by the stifling heat they were forced to put up with in their rooms. Amazingly, a fan (available upon request) is the only air-conditioning measure available here.
It has been observed that the entrance to this four-star property - wedged between two car sales showrooms - isn't particularly elegant or welcoming. Most travellers agreed that, as first impressions go, this is pretty weak.
A significant number of guests have been distinctly underwhelmed by the somewhat cramped and poorly equipped gym (exercise room) at this property.
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