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The hotel, built in 1889, has been owned and managed by the Manz family for over a century. Recently refurbished, modernized and enlarged with great attention to details, it can be considered a true architectural achievement in itself and one of the leading business hotels today in Zurich. A 5-floor building, with 143 spacious rooms, comfortable lobby and 3 restaurants, it meets all the expectations of the demanding traveller. Caspar Manz, the founders grandson, established the famous Lobster and Oyster Bar in 1935 and since then it has been a culinary institution amongst gastronomic circles. Pleasant piano live music will welcome for the aperitif at the Lobby Bar and will accompany through the evening. The hotel also has 5 state of the art conference rooms for successful meetings and elegant receptions.

Location

This traditional first class hotel is strategically located in the heart of Zurich, on the well-known Bahnhofstrasse, opposite the central railway station and only 15 min away from Zurich airport by train. Public transport is available directly outside of the hotel and allows its guests to reach practically every Zurich main site within 10 min. An ideal location for business travellers and tourists visiting the city.

How To Get There

By train from Zurich Main Station (Zurich HB or Hauptbahnhof) follow the signs to Bahnhofstrasse, once there, the St Gotthard will be the second building to the right. By car: take the exit Zurich City and follow the signs to the main railway station. From there, follow the signs for the Hotel St Gotthard.

Room Description

Recently renovated rooms with large working desk, extra comfort double-layer mattress, rain shower, flat screen TV, high speed internet access, air conditioning, coffee/tea maker, minibar, laptop safe, phone, voicemail, video on demand, radio AM/FM and hairdryer. Deluxe rooms and suites are additionally equipped with wireless phones.

Meals

It offers a variety of dining outlets with a large choice of prices and dishes. Gastronomic French cuisine at the Lobster and Oyster Bar, classic international dishes at the Lobby Restaurant, light snacks and refreshing drinks in the warm summer months on the terrace at the Piazzetta Bar.

Sports/Entertainment

Leisure options include a Jacuzzi, a solarium, a sauna and a massage service (additional fees apply). Within a few minutes walk guests are able to swim in the nearest lake. The nearest ski resort with a ski lift and pistes is some 50 km away and can easily be reached by car. In addition, the closest golf resort is around half-an-hour away.