Reviews of Alma Hotel 3 stars
Mainaustrasse 24, Seefeld, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewA small and homely boutique hotel is a dream home for those who cherish silence, private service, friendly attitude and a feeling of being welcome. Cannot add enough appreciating words. This was a top experience!
Nothing to complain about.
Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful location close to the lake. Delicious breakfast! The hotel does not have AC, but we were comfortable with the fans and fresh air
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, spacious room, modern accommodations with character, kind staff, great breakfast
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewA great variety for breakfast including scrambled eggs or cooked eggs. The massage was superb after a fortnight of touring with lots of walking. Beautifully furnished rooms and lovely roof top area.
Reviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation is very central
Rooms were hot. I guess with global warming , the weather has changed. We all may need air conditioning very soon in European summers .
Reviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGood location, quiet but city centre walkable. Nice area close by to walk our dog. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. A nice massage can be arranged in the wellness area of the hotel.
Dear Karen Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and found our location to be the perfect balance of peace and walkable to the city. We appreciate your positive feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another pleasant stay in the future! Kind regrads, your Alma Team
Dear Karen Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and found our location to be the perfect balance of peace and walkable to the city. We appreciate your positive feedback and look … Show more
Reviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEverything was really good. The staff were lovely and the rooms were excellent. Breakfast was fantastic and the garden offered a space to chill in the shade and the rooftop to relax in the sun. Not much more you could ask for.
Only nitpicking... But the price although competitive was expensive but hey... That's Zurich and Switzerland!
Dear Robinson Thank you very much for leaving this wonderful feedback. We are happy to hear you appreciated our staff, our rooms, the breakfast and the rooftop area. We hope to welcome you again if you are back in Zurich. Best wishes for you and kind regards, your Alma Team
Dear Robinson Thank you very much for leaving this wonderful feedback. We are happy to hear you appreciated our staff, our rooms, the breakfast and the rooftop area. We hope to welcome you again if you are back in Zurich. Best wishes for yo… Show more
Reviewed: 4 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location is amazing, a minute away from the lake and in the quiet part of the city center. The lady on the front desk was super friendly. We were there in the middle of the summer heatwave and we were offered refreshments, ice cream, she was even ready to try to find us some swimsuits so we can go swiming in the lake!
Dear Galina, Thank you very much for taking the time to share such wonderful feedback about your recent stay with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our prime location near the lake and appreciated the tranquility of the area. It is also heartwarming to know that our front desk team made such a positive impression. We are especially delighted that you felt comfortable and supported during the intense summer temperatures. Providing memorable experiences is exactly what we strive for. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back very soon in our Alma Hotel. Warmest regards, Your Alma Hotel Team
Dear Galina, Thank you very much for taking the time to share such wonderful feedback about your recent stay with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our prime location near the lake and appreciated the tranquility of the area. It… Show more
Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly staff - loved the free ice cream!
Dear Leena Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us as well as the free ice-cream. We hope to welcome you back sometime in Zurich, best regards your Alma hotel team.
Reviewed: 7 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLocation
Dear Leo Thank you so much for taking your time and your lovely feedback. We are very happy you enjoyed your long stay with us. If there is anything we can approve, we would appreciate to know. We would be pleased to welcome you again if you are back in Zurich. Best wishes, Your Alma Team
Dear Leo Thank you so much for taking your time and your lovely feedback. We are very happy you enjoyed your long stay with us. If there is anything we can approve, we would appreciate to know. We would be pleased to welcome you again if y… Show more
Reviewed: 4 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewgreat location, lovely staff, easy electronic access for our 10pm arrival. woyld have liked some ham for breakfast along with tne yummy cheese.
Dear Elaine, Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you appreciated our central location, the warm hospitality of our team, and the smooth electronic check-in, especially for your late arrival. Regarding breakfast, we truly appreciate your understanding. As part of our commitment to sustainability and mindful living, we have chosen not to serve meat products, focusing instead on high-quality vegetarian options, including our selection of local cheeses and fresh produce. We hope you were still able to enjoy a delicious and satisfying start to your day. It would be a pleasure to welcome you back on your next visit to Zürich! Warm regards, Your Alma Team
Dear Elaine, Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you appreciated our central location, the warm hospitality of our team, and the smooth electronic check-in, especially for your late arrival. Regarding b… Show more
Reviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewAlma Hotel was a fabulous hotel with lovely old rooms with ,modern twist only 15 mins walk from old town. A perfect hotel near the lake with a ladies only wellness and yoga area. They even had a guest kitchen where you could store food in the fridge and prepare meals or snacks. Quite eco friendly with an honesty bar for drinks in reception and 24hr coffee machine in the restaurant. The only downside is that after my massage there isn’t a changing room or shower to use so when on the day of check out to get a massage it’s awkward. Apart from that tiny issue I would highly recommend this hotel in Zurich. Also a roof top terrace that would be fabulous in good weather!
Reviewed: 25 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful location, loved the terrace, perfect place to have a coffee or a drink. The room was spacious and had a little balcony that looked down the road towards the lake. Close to the tram stops and a 30 minute walk into down along the lake. Very convenient.
There was no conditioner in the room, and our room stank of paint, so much so it gave me a headache.
Dear Olivia Thank you so much for your kind words about our location, terrace, and the convenience of getting around – we’re really glad you enjoyed those aspects of your stay. We're sorry to hear, however, that the smell in your room was unpleasant. The floors had just been freshly re-oiled, which is part of our regular maintenance to keep the wooden floors in great condition. The oil we use is natural and completely harmless to health, but we understand that the scent can be strong for some guests. Had we known, we would have been happy to offer you a different room – our reception team is always here to help with any concerns during your stay. We truly hope to welcome you back again in the future, and thank you once again for your feedback. Warm regards, Your Alma Team
Dear Olivia Thank you so much for your kind words about our location, terrace, and the convenience of getting around – we’re really glad you enjoyed those aspects of your stay. We're sorry to hear, however, that the smell in your room w… Show more
Reviewed: 8 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewGreat location with easy commute/walk into the city centre, but far enough to be a quiet neighbourhood.
Dear Rana We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our location and had a great stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Best regards from the Alma Team in Zurich.
Reviewed: 19 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewVery welcoming and friendly staff, well thought out facilities, lovely breakfast. It was great that we’re able to send a package to the hotel before our arrival.
Only wished for better pillows, we had 2 pillows and both were quite flat and not great support for the neck
Dear Sona Thank you very much for your positive and kind feedback. We are happy to hear you appreciated our staff members, the breakfast and our decor. Pitty, you did not inform us at the reception regarding the comfort of the pillows as we do have different type of pillows. We appreciate your review and we hope to welcome you back in the future. With kind regards, your Alma Team
Dear Sona Thank you very much for your positive and kind feedback. We are happy to hear you appreciated our staff members, the breakfast and our decor. Pitty, you did not inform us at the reception regarding the comfort of the pillows as w… Show more
Reviewed: 16 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe location of the hotel is central and is right in the heart of the city, you can find shops, supermarkets and pharmacies, and the attractions are within walking distance both on foot and by public transport. the rooms are equipped with everything you need, you also have access to a kitchen without a stove which is not essential for your stay as you have a fully equipped kitchen on the ground floor where you can cook. You also have a bar with which you can prepare coffee, cappuccino and hot tea during your stay. There is no minibar but it is not that important as the hotel has a bar area where you have everything you need from snacks to drinks. clean and welcoming hotel, modern and comfortable details. excellent staff ready to help you with a smile, especially the girl who welcomed us in the afternoon during our arrival, who provided us with all the information we needed. Excellent breakfast with quality products, perhaps little choice. maybe I would give the opportunity to eat meat too. Or I would increase the products with other vegan or vegetarian choices. We loved the green, ecological choice and above all the innovation of the hotel, modern, comfortable and functional. during your stay you can ask for a massage, although it seems to me that it was only for women. There is also a terrace on the top floor
The hotel needs to improve from different angles: - reception 24h for the guest needs after 22pm - breakfast selection - only vegan/vegetarian option, it’s better to have also just for request the meat or others selection. If necessary have only vegan/vegetarian selection to give the guest more option like fruit salad, cakes, savory cakes, pancakes & muffin. - the floor makes creak noises on the 4th floor. - we can’t manage the temperature in our room.
Dear Nick Thank you for your detailed review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and our facilities. With our decision of having a vegetarian breakfast we as a hotel are actively helping to reduce our environmental impact. We serve a variety of homemade cakes and muffins at our breakfast buffet. Our reception is occupied until 10PM but all the guests that arrive after that time are still able to do an easy self-check-in. Our massage is available for women and men, the wellness is only for women. Since our hotel is an older building the floors can creak sometimes, for this reason we provide free ear plugs in each room. We hope to welcome you back on your next trip to Zurich. Best regards your Alma team.
Dear Nick Thank you for your detailed review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and our facilities. With our decision of having a vegetarian breakfast we as a hotel are actively helping to reduce our environmental impact. We… Show more
Reviewed: 14 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewGreat location, friendly helpful staff, clean and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent.
Not exactly stroller friendly at the entrance unfortunately, but they do have a platform that can be raised and lowered with assistance.
Dear Kate Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay as well as our services and we hope to welcome you back sometime. Best regards from the Alma team in Zurich.
Reviewed: 14 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewLocation was excellent close to tram and lake. Breakfast was delicious.
Fold out couch was good for young children, however wouldn't be great for adults.
Dear Georgina Thank you very much for taking your time and your kind feedback. We are sorry to hear about the comfort of our sofa bed. We are going to check to make it more comfortable. If there is anything else we can improve on, we would be happy to know if you like to share more. We hope to welcome you back again and we wish you all the best. With kind regards, Your Alma Team
Dear Georgina Thank you very much for taking your time and your kind feedback. We are sorry to hear about the comfort of our sofa bed. We are going to check to make it more comfortable. If there is anything else we can improve on, we would… Show more
Reviewed: 16 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified review