One night at the Renaissance Zürich Tower Hotel, Switzerland from 101 €

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Created: Monday 15 June 2020 - Departure: Monday 21 September 2020

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Zurich labours under the misconception that it is nothing more than a sterile banking city – don't believe a word of it. True, Zurich is home to one of the largest stock exchanges in the world and is the financial engine of Switzerland itself, but step back from the markets and share prices and you'll find an arty, trend-conscious and vibrant city. Just hang about in Zurich West for a while. Its former warehouses, viaducts and ship building caverns have been converted into art centres, funky bars and quirky boutiques. Along Langstrasse, the city’s notorious red light district, you’re now as likely to take home a stylish handbag crafted by an emerging designer as you are a piece of skirt. Zurich’s character blares from the speakers of the annual Street Parade, a massive techno festival that weaves through the city with DJs and minimally-clad dancers on floats. There isn’t a banker’s tie in sight. If there is in the pretty east bank quarter of Niederdorf, it’s loosened. These medieval streets are buzzing with cafés on corners, trendy taprooms and world-class restaurants. It’s easy to while away an afternoon just soaking up its laidback atmosphere, especially in summer when the riverside takes on a beach vibe. Winter is special too. Under the spell of snow, the cobbled alleyways, fountains, lakeside promenades and stunning architecture of the Old Town were made for the stroke of an artist’s brush. This is when one of Europe’s best Christmas markets rolls into town and the warming citruses and cinnamons of the glühwein (mulled wine) stalls fill the air. Shoppers will be in their element here at any time of year. Zurich’s flashy side is evident in the upmarket designer boutiques of Bahnhofstrasse, the city’s main shopping drag. But this is no longer a city for the smart set alone; there are plenty of unusual shops to be discovered down hidden streets. Sitting astride the River Limmat and the northern tip of Lake Zurich, Mother Nature certainly smiles down on Switzerland’s biggest city. Architects were courteous in their additions too - just check out the Fraumünster and Grossmünster churches, which face each other across the river. Then, when you’ve had enough of the city’s diverse array of restaurants, top-notch museums and pulsing nightlife, there’s always the nearby Uetliberg mountain or a boat trip on Lake Zurich to enjoy – if only to catch your breath before diving back into the city’s delights again.

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Renaissance Zurich Tower Hotel 8.3 Very good

Zürich - to 1.8 miles from the centreBED AND BREAKFASTTurbinenstrasse 20, Zürich 8005 COMFORT ROOM

This 5-star boutique hotel enjoys a unique location in the Mobimo Tower in the trendy Zurich-West district. Many corporate offices and popular clubs like Moods im Schiffbau, Komplex457 and Hive are within walking distance. The elegant air-conditioned rooms and suites at the Renaissance Zurich Tower Hotel offer floor to ceiling windows providing panoramic views. Other features include flat-screen TVs with Chromecast, and free tea and coffee-making facilities. Guests booking a Club room or a suite category enjoy free access to the breakfast in our Restaurant as well free drinks and food during special hours at our Lucid Bar. The hotel also features a gym located on the 15th floor with an impressive view over Zurich. The Equinox restaurant serves a wide range of dishes and wines. Guests can relax on the summer terrace. Drinks and snacks are available in the Lucid bar. A 24/7 room service is also available. The railway station Zurich Hardbrücke is 500 metres away providing direct connections to Zurich Central Station with the Zurich Lake and the most famous shopping mile Bahnhofstrasse within 3 minutes. Zurich Airport in Kloten is easy to reach via (S16) within only 11 minutes.

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2 Adults

21 Sept 2020 - 22 Sept 2020

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