Review: Park Hyatt Zurich (Junior Suite)

a sign in a bush

The last time I reviewed the Park Hyatt Zurich was in 2011. Six years later, not much as changed. In the case of this property, that is a good thing.

The hotel is located in the heart of Zurich on Beethoven-Strasse, a fairly quiet city street within walking distance of Lake Zurich. The lobby has soaring ceilings and contemporary artwork. Adjacent to the lobby is The Lounge, which offers breakfast in the morning and a la carte dining all day.

a black car parked in front of a building

a building with glass windows and a bicycle on the street

a lobby with a colorful wall art

a room with tables and chairs

a table with wine glasses and bottles of wine

a room with tables and chairs and lamps

We arrived at noon and were offered two choices: a “junior suite” in a couple hours or a standard room immediately. It was lunchtime so we opted for the upgrade and left the hotel for lunch in town.

This was mistake, for the junior suite at the Park Hyatt Zurich should not be called a suite. Rather, it is a slightly larger room with two chairs and a small table. While I enjoyed the extra space, I would have preferred my own bed and a street view (we had a courtyard view).

Park Hyatt Zurich Junior Suite

The hotel’s common areas are lovely, with lots of light and nice woodwork.

a vase with sticks in it

a glass wall with a large vase and a plant behind it

Our assigned room was 322.

a black square with white numbers on it

It featured a small entryway, a bar containing a coffee machine, and beyond that two (rather uncomfortable) leather chairs and a round coffee table. Also in the room, an ovular desk, king bed, and Bang & Olufsen TV.

a room with a table and chairs

a bedroom with a bed and a table

a bedroom with a bed and a television

a living room with a television and a table

a room with a glass table and chairs

two chairs in a room

The bathroom contained a separate shower, tub, and water closet.

a bathroom with white bathrobes and a mirror

a bathroom sink with a mirror above it

a bathtub in a bathroom

a toilet in a bathroom

a shower with a shower head and a shower head

Park Hyatt Zurich Room Service Dinner

This was a work trip and we were very busy during the day…and actually all night thanks to the nine hour time zone difference between Zurich and California. Consequently, we took dinner and breakfast in the room.

I was actually surprised at how reasonable the pricing was for room service. My rack of lamb and John’s steak below were about 40CHF (~$40USD) each. That’s not bad in any country, but a downright bargain in Switzerland.

The food was also delicious.

a table with plates of food and utensils

rolls in a napkin on a plate next to a butter

a table with a plate and a bowl on it

a bowl of soup with a saucer and a plate

a plate of food on a table

a plate of food on a white plate

The chef even included complimentary dessert–carrot cake and ice cream. That was an unexpected treat and I guess served as a “Diamond amenity” in the Globalist era (in which check-in amenities are no longer generally offered).

a cupcake under a glass dome

a dessert in a cup

In case you’re wondering how our main courses stayed hot while we were eating soup, the room service rolling table had a built-in oven.

an open oven with a mirror door

Park Hyatt Zurich In-Room Coffee + Minibar

After dinner I enjoyed my carrot cake with an espresso from the machine in the room as well as an apple.

a cupcake and a cup of coffee on a glass table

a plate with apples and a fork and knife on a table

a coffee machine and cups on a table

Below the coffee machine is a safe and minibar, containing overpriced items that I did not touch as well as additional cups and glasses.

a small white microwave in a kitchen

Park Hyatt Zurich Room Service Breakfast

We worked until 5am then slept till 1pm. When we woke up, it was too late for breakfast downstairs, but the room service menu offers 24/7 breakfast.

I do love breakfast at this hotel, and enjoyed wonderful fresh squeezed orange and apple juice, bircher muesli, an omelet, and pancakes. John had a similar breakfast, only waffles instead of pancakes. The only disappointment was the cappuccinos, which were not very good.

a table with food and drinks on it

a bowl of oatmeal with berries and a glass of juice

a bowl of oatmeal with berries

a plate of food on a table

a plate of pancakes with berries and powdered sugar

a plate of waffles with berries on it

At check-out, the room service breakfast had not been deducted. I was expecting this since we had breakfast at 1pm, but upon request the charge was quickly removed, including gratuity.

Park Hyatt Zurich Fitness

I did make time for a workout. The fitness center is small, but very adequate for a good workout.

a room with exercise bikes and exercise equipment

a gym with weights and a bench

a room with exercise equipment

a shelf with towels and a refrigerator

a refrigerator with bottles of water

a glass vase of apples and a box of ice cubes

Park Hyatt Zurich Spa

I also took advantage of the spa (closed during my last stay at the hotel) to relax in the sauna and steam room. Both the fitness center and steam room/sauna were empty. Unlike at almost all hotel spas in neighboring Germany, there was a separate male and female sauna/steam room at this hotel.

a hallway with a wood floor and a table and chairs

a bathroom with a sink and a large round shower

a bathroom with two sinks and a mirror

a locker room with a counter and a table

a two doors in a room

a lounge chair with towels on it

a lounge chairs in a room

Park Hyatt Zurich Restaurant and Bar

We did not visit either place, but parkhaus specializes in Swiss cuisine and ONYX Bar has great indoor and outdoor seating along with a huge selection of wines and cocktails.

a restaurant with a glass wall and a counter

a bar with a counter and chairs

a building with glass windows and trees

a table and chairs outside a building

Park Hyatt Zurich Business Center

Finally, although they are a bit outmoded in 2017 the hotel still offers a business center. You can print for a nominal fee, though there is free water and coffee inside.

a room with a laptop and chairs

CONCLUSION

This was certainly more of a “work” trip than a vacation, but I always feel relaxed in this hotel. The remodeled spa is great and the rooms, though showing signs of age, remain comfortable. Considering the high room rates ($500-700+ night), the room service is a surprisingly good value. I would not hesitate to recommed this hotel.