Hotel Goldenes Schwert - Zurich

Hotel: 3 stars

Marktgasse 14 - 8001 Zurich

Tel:877-662-6988

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  • Average guest rating:
  • Brenda has stayed here and says:
  • Cleanliness of rooms
  • Quietness of rooms
  • Spaciousness of rooms
  • Quality of service provided
  • Hotel surroundings
  • 8.18.1
  • 3.93.9
  • 7.87.8
  • 7.67.6
  • 8.08.0

 ‹‹ this place is EXCELENT !! close to everything , and the breakfast is really good !››

16 Feb 2007 read hotel reviews

About Hotel Goldenes Schwert

hotel front view Hotel Goldenes Schwert hotel front view The young, trendy and gay friendly hotel Goldenes Schwert is situated in the heart of Zurich Old Town, within walking distance of the city's main attractions.

A stroll through the city centre will lead you to the theatres, museums, guild houses, night clubs, discotheques and numerous restaurants. The world-famous Bahnhofstraße and the main railway station are just round the corner.

It is the ideal destination to discover the nightlife and all the stunning attractions of Zurich. Every year, when days grow longer and the sun grows stronger, the wonderful garden restaurant offers an oasis in the heart of the city.

The property features also a Pigalle bar (open daily) and two discotheques, open from 9 p.m. until 4 a.m. during the week and until 6 a.m. at the weekend.

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Location of Hotel Goldenes Schwert, Zurich

  • Hotel Goldenes Schwert Marktgasse 14 Zurich

    City Area:Limmatquai-City Hall

  • Zurich area: Limmatquai-City Hall

    Position of the zone in the city

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Rooms at Goldenes Schwert

Hotel Goldenes Schwert guest room double room All of the 22 individually furnished single and double theme rooms, some with balcony, feature ensuite bathroom with hairdryer and bathrobe, radio, heating, desk, satellite TV, video cassette recorder, mini bar and safe.

Internet plug and ironing facilities are available on request.

Baby cots, additional beds and non-smoking rooms are available.

  • Baby cots/cribs available
  • Desk
  • Dial-up Internet access
  • Direct dial phone
  • Hairdryer in each room
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities on request
  • Mini bar
  • Non-smoking rooms available upon request
  • Radio
  • Safe
  • Satellite TV
  • Terrace/Balcony
  • Video player
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Breakfast at Goldenes Schwert

Breakfast breakfast The continental breakfast is served in the guestrooms from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Hotel Facilities

  • Credit card accepted
  • Dogs allowed
  • Historic building
  • Laundry service
  • Lift/elevator
  • Pets accepted
  • Room service - limited hour
  • City guide
  • City maps
  • Front desk - fax service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Newspapers
  • Tourist information
  • Own garage
  • Shuttle service from and/or to the airport
  • Discotheque
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
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Hotel Reviews Goldenes Schwert

7.77.7

CL
Single traveller
Taiwan, Nov 2008

I heard it's a gay hotel but actually it was neat and nice. A bit noisy during the night but how can you expect more since it's located in the center or old town and pub area of zurich.

8.18.1

DC
Single traveller
United Kingdom, Apr 2009

I was fearful of the potential noise from the bars. But it was nowhere near as bad as I had feared. The bathroom although clean and the water was hot, it could use a faceleft in the decorating department. Your reception staff were excellent. Especially Phillip who a very informative guide for local attractions.

7.77.7

MM
Single traveller
Canada, Feb 2009

I had a pleasant two day stay at the Goldenes Schwert - the room was clean and comfortable, the location is close to all the amenities and attractions, and the staff were friendly and helpful. But it is worth mentioning, that from the 3rd floor where my room is, music coming from clubs in the building from 10PM till 4AM can be heard.

4.14.1

MT
Single traveller
Italy, Sep 2008

disappointing

2.12.1

RC
Single traveller
Italy, Nov 2008

The Hotel is locaten on a DISCO and the music is so loud that it's impossible to sleep. To reach the Garage is very hard as you should go to the hotel reception first, get a kind of remote controller and than drive to the garage in a very narrow road.

5.15.1

James Smith
Young couple
USA, Oct 2008

VERY LOUD techno music all night (till 3:30AM) from the downstairs club. Earplugs are provided on the nightstand. Very Gay, painting of young boy holding flowers in our room. Very helpful reception. Condoms in minibar.

9.59.5

Bernard ROUSSEL
Single traveller
Switzerland, Oct 2008

Despite a good noise insulation, you can hear the music from the night club located in the same building. Anyway, a good place to stay in Zürich

7.87.8

DT
Single traveller
Slovenia, Sep 2008

Loud pubs (untill late in the night) in the ground floor.

7.87.8

Andrew Lejeune
Single traveller
Germany, Jun 2008

Best location in Zurich, ideal for weekend party!

4.64.6

JB
Young couple
Switzerland, May 2008

when i read the comments of others, i specifically requested a room that is quiet. but there's no escaping the loud music and crowd noise from the discotheques (yes, plural) below. the loud music played until 4 in the morning and the cigarette smoke stunk up the room something awful. i've stayed in other hotels in zurich and should have gone to another that i know i would enjoy-- instead, i went for the lower price option, and paid for it...

7.07.0

Amanda Ruf
Young couple
Canada, Oct 2007

Room was nice and the location was great. Stayed on the top floor (the "quiet" one). If you don't mind not sleeping than this is the place for you! Staff was friendly and breakfast was descent.

8.38.3

Munoz Sergio
Single traveller
Switzerland, May 2008

Excellent service i general.

5.65.6

Jorge Esteban
Gay Couple
USA, Feb 2008

Front desk was most helpful. Arrived early in morning and they stored our luggage. Our room was on 4th flr (back of hotel) and was OK. Had a kitchenette which was nice to be able to eat in (expensive to eat in Zurich!). Our friends room was a big ashtray so they asked to be relocated and the request was accommodated. It is noisy at night due to alley and disco/bar under the hotel. Ear plugs are provided in every room, that should be a clue!! LOL Otherwise, breakfast was plentiful, had a nice overall stay.

1.81.8

GC
Mature couple
Australia, Oct 2007

The hotel was fine. It was a gay hotel - which is OK - but I did not know that ahead of arriving there. It was located above a busy part of the city - so noisy - however it got worse because of its location above a night club - with sleep distrubing music until 3am. Should I have know all of this I would have booked elsewhere.

7.07.0

CL
Mature couple
Argentina, Sep 2007

Muy buena ubicación. Areas públicas no existen ni depósito de equipaje. Buen desayuno continental en la habitación. Ruidoso por bar abajo,no me molestó,pero a viajeros de sueño liviano puede incomodar. Un poco caro para los servicios que brinda

8.38.3

Darion Hutchinson
Single traveller
USA, Apr 2006

I was surprised at how spacious and pleasant my room was, and with a room safe! Though it was not inexpensive, it was good value for money. Goldenes Schwert is in the ancient but trendy section of town with plenty of restaurants, bars, cinemas, and entertainment. It is convenient to the train station and other local transport. The front desk personnel were extremely proficient and cooly civil. Breakfast, included in the room price, was very nice. This little hotel is in high demand, so next time I go to Zurich, I will plan ahead in order to guarantee myself a room at Goldenes Schwert.

4.64.6

Fabio Nistico
Single traveller
Italy, Apr 2007

Good for turism not for business. It's in the real center of the city. Too many people. NO PARKING AVAILABLE. Discoteques and bar under the hotel opened untill 4 a.m.! Impossible to sleep.......

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Brenda Gattas
Young couple
USA, Sep 2006

this place is EXCELENT !! close to everything , and the breakfast is really good !

6.06.0

MM
Young couple
Spain, Nov 2006

There is a pub inside the hotel and it's difficult to sleep because of the music.

9.79.7

Ernst Posener
Single traveller
Israel, Oct 2006

Stayed for the first time at the hotel Goldenes Schwert. The room and the bathroom were spotless clean. The breakfast more then up to expectation and the employees helpful und friendly

8.78.7

Tony Vanstraaten
Single traveller
Canada, Jul 2006

the hotel was nice, I had a one bedroom what was nice but very noisy. It was 34c. and no aircond or fan.For the rest it was a good location.

8.68.6

Kurt Behnke
Single leisure traveller
USA, Jun 2006

Perfectly clean and adequate -- a good value for the money. No complaints.

6.96.9

Leesa Smith
Single leisure traveller
USA, Apr 2006

The room was nicely decorated, but it was not clean. I found trash in several places, the carpet was old and dirty. For the price, I have stayed other places in Zurich that were much better for cleanliness.

8.08.0

Angelo Albano
Not Specified
Italy, Mar 2006

The structure is OK but.. near there are two disco. If you have problem to start sleep I suggest you to go another hotel esplecially at weekend. The hotel is OK, the reception and the staff is very good.

7.17.1

Clifton Ables
Not Specified
USA, Dec 2005

Modern, well-appointed hotel. Breakfast provided in-room at no extra charge. Has very handy aiport van service available for only 19 Fr. In historical pedestrian area not far from Lake Lucerne.

8.18.1

MB
Gay Couple
Germany, Nov 2005

This is good for disco crowd. Ear plugs help, but be prepared for some noise.

8.88.8

Angel Wilson
Group of friends
USA, Nov 2005

Great hotel in a great location! Right in the middle of the old town, there are great views of the clocktowers and it is only a short walk from the train station. Breakfast is amazing, with toasted crossaints, oj, rolls, assorted jams, and coffee/hot chocolate... served directly to your room!! The rooms are themed. We had the "Swiss Room", so it was decked out in cow bells and pics of the Alps. Rates pretty high on cleanliness, though the shower was a bit moldy. Very nice to have down comforters and pillows though! Staff is extremely helpful and courteous. Do know though, that it is the main (and only?) hotel that caters to gays and lesbians in Zurich, so if you're uncomfortable with that, you should probably find somewhere else. We loved the gigantic rainbow rug that changed depending on the day of the week! =) Biggest drawback: it is LOUD! There is a connected club right downstairs, and there is basically a nonstop pulsing bass from 9pm to 4am. The higher up your room is, the quieter, but the Swiss Room is on the 4th floor and it was still plenty noisy! Overall though, this is a great pick if you're a heavier sleeper!!

8.08.0

MD
Not Specified
USA, Oct 2005

This hotel is in the historic part of Zurich and close to the river. We only stayed there for less than 24 hours so we didn't get a great feel for the location. The hotel itself is a gay hotel, but as two heterosexual females traveling it was not a problem. The room was clean and comfortable and the minibar was fully stocked! I would recommend this hotel.

4.64.6

BH
Not Specified
Canada, Sep 2005

The location, the room, the staff, and the service were all very good. The reason for my overall rating of poor is the noise from the disco located in the same building. The noise was very loud, going to 4am one night and to 6am on the next night! Also, I am allergic to smoke. The smoke from the disco was very obtrusive. The owners should decide what they want to do with their building: have a disco or have a hotel. Having both is just plain impossible.

7.67.6

KO
Heterosexual Couple
USA, Aug 2005

Good location for quick access to the city / public transportation system. The above ground transportation system is very effecient and easy to use. Very close to the river. Just steps away from a lot of night life (at least on the weekend). Situated between two bars, but surprisingly quiet in the room. Breakfast was served in our room (on time and as selected per the menu). Artsy designs in the room. Helpful staff when asking questions about surroundings and attractions.

9.59.5

Margaret Pierce
Heterosexual Couple
Ireland, Aug 2005

this place was amazingly good value with a spacious room, and the breakfast was lovely. the best things about it were the location of the hotel, it is smack bang in the middle of the city, and the handy bus to the airport. the staff were efficent but not exactly friendly,but i would most definately stay here again.

6.26.2

PM
Family Group
USA, Jul 2005

Although the rooms were spacious and clean, the hotel is located above a bar and among other outdoor late-night spots. Our rooms literally vibrated until dawn with boom box beats. They actually provide bedstand earplugs that didn't help. Breakfast was a continental meal (fresh Croissants) but not the buffets found in most places and it was delivered to our rooms. Only recommended to those who might also enjoy the night life.

5.95.9

Chih Ping Fang
Not Specified
Taiwan, Jun 2005

This hotel ask add 5% if you want use credit card.

3.53.5

Steven Gerry
Single leisure traveller
USA, Jul 2005

I would never stay at this hotel again. Perfect location, but everyone failed to mention that there 3 nightclubs in the building which shake the walls and floor until 4 am every night with 4 people in the club for no reason. It was empty and I got 20 minutes sleep the night before I had to travel for 22 hours. No mention of this noise on website. This club is filled with drug-addicts, and prostitutes preying on tourists in packs, and not a place for a naive traveler to be. Luckily my friend and I are well travelled and could navigate, but I would never stay here again. A block away would be perfect, nice neighborhood. If you want to stay up all night and be pestered by mafia-ish-asian-prostitution-rings in a club, this is the hotel for you. I however brought my parents, and it was less than desireable. Great staff though, very nice, professional.

7.77.7

Jean-pierre BRETHES
Not Specified
France, Jun 2005

L'hotel est tres bien situé au centre historique de Zurich attention cependant il y a une discothèque au RDC mais avec les boules QUIES (fournies dans la chambre) ca va

8.58.5

Kim Dall
Gay Couple
Denmark, Jun 2005

This is a fairly good hotel in the centre of Zürich and close to the gay scene of the city. We enjoyed two nights at the hotel, unfortunately in a room facing away from the street. This turned out to be very noisy. Breakfast is served in the room and is OK. If going back to Zürich we most likely stay at this hotel again. Just go for it.

8.08.0

DP
Heterosexual Couple
USA, May 2005

This is primarily a gay hotel. We didn't realize this before we made our reservation and would have stayed elsewhere had we known before we went. It is also located above a gay night club and the noise from the club was so loud we had to wear ear plugs to sleep. Also since we checked in after 10 PM, we had to go into the gay night club to check in and get our keys. It was quite an experience. Other than that, it is a nice hotel in a great location.

5.25.2

MS
Family Group
Ireland, Mar 2005

I should have taken notice of the ear plugs by the bed. There was a rave or disco in progress which kept me awake until the early morning.

6.16.1

IA
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Jul 2003

The hotel is quite good and very conveniently located but rather noisy due to the restaurants and dance floors nearby.

How to reach Hotel Goldenes Schwert

By train
The railway station of Zurich is only a few minutes on foot from the hotel.

By airplane
From Zürich/Kloten airport, only 12 km from the hotel, take the hotel shuttle bus, which departs every 30 minutes, or the train, leaving every 6 minutes, to the railway station. The station is only a few minutes on foot from the hotel.

Transport Services Hotel Goldenes Schwert

  • Own garage
  • Shuttle service from and/or to the airport

Guests can leave their car in the private garage, subject to charges.
The SLS shuttle service to and from the airport is scheduled every day from 6.30 a.m. till 11.30 p.m. from the airport to the hotel, and between 6.10 a.m. till 10.40 p.m. from the hotel to the airport. Cash payment is required at the front desk.

Hotel Policies

METHODS OF PAYMENT
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CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in:
the rooms are available at anytime from 1 p.m.
Check-out: it is necessary to leave the rooms not later than noon.

INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Parking is not included in the price and costs CHF 28,00 per day.
Pet accommodation is not included in the price and costs CHF 15,00.
Internet access is not included and costs CHF 10,00 every day.
Baby cots are included in the price.
Additional beds are not included in the price and cost CHF 60,00 per day.
The shuttle service to and from the airport costs CHF 25,00 for one person, CHF 30,00 for 2 persons, CHF 35,00 for 3 persons and CHF 40,00 for 4 or more persons.
Breakfast is included in the price.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Bei Cancellation von weniger als 24 Stunden wird eine Übernachtung verrechnet. In Case of cancellation less than 24 hours in advance, the amount of one night stay will be charged.
You may cancel your reservation without penalty up until 1 day before your arrival date, by accessing the Your Reservations page. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE".

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