Reviews of Hotel Hirschen am See 3 stars
Seestrasse 856, 8706 Meilen, Switzerland
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Reviewed: 5 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel is ideally located on the lake with beautiful views. We stayed in the 3 bed room with the sofa converted to 3rd bed in the attic with lake views. Ideally, it is suited for 2 people with the use of a sofa as you have to bend a lot to get around with the sofa converted to bed. It's a little bit tight for 3 people. The room had a coffee machine, water, and apples. We stayed during the heatwave, and one big fan was provided, which wasn't really enough for 3 of us. The bathroom is rather small but clean. The breakfast was amazing, with lake views from the dining areas. You could eat outside under the grapevines or the main dining area with lake views. Tea, coffee, cappuccino, lattes, available. Excellent choice of breakfast for a 2 star hotel with a good variety of breads, cereals, croissants, yougarts, cheeses, juices, etc. The hospitality was good, though the lady serving tea, coffee was also covering the reception area so was super busy. I felt a bit sorry for her, but she worked like a trooper with a smile on her face throughout. It was EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY.
The hotel is well out of the way from the centre. 45 minutes out. But you can catch a train from the airport or Zurich HB to Meilen and catch a bus or walk to the hotel. It's 2 bus stops to the hotel and the bus drops you 1 building away from the hotel. It cost us 10 Swiss francs per person for a one-way journey, so it's worth getting the DAY card.. 9AM CARD I THINK.. from the airport or Zurich 24 hour card if you plan to go on boats n travel back n forth to city centre. The boat stop is in Meilen, where the train drops you. We were on the 3rd floor, so it was very tiring to go up n down. No lift. The gentleman did offer to take our bags, but we didn't want to trouble him, but it was a bit of a bother in the end. The location is out of the way and you have to go to Meilen for restaurants n shops. It's a 15-minute walk. The hotel restaurant and the restaurant opposite the hotel were both closed.
Dear Ifhat Thank you very much for your detailed feedback and positive comments about our hotel, its location by the lake and our breakfast. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, especially the view and the value for money. We would also like to thank you for your comments on the room layout, facilities and accessibility. Your feedback helps us to continuously improve our service. We will gladly pass on your praise to our team and look forward to welcoming you back on your next stay. Kind regards Reception Gasthof Hirschen am See
Dear Ifhat Thank you very much for your detailed feedback and positive comments about our hotel, its location by the lake and our breakfast. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, especially the view and the value for money. We would … Show more
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful hotel with the best breakfast served every morning
Dear Amanda, Thank you very much for your kind words and excellent rating. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and especially our breakfast. Your feedback is a great motivation for our entire team. We look forward to welcoming you back by the lake soon. Warm regards, Mario Herzig General Manager, Hotel Hirschen
Dear Amanda, Thank you very much for your kind words and excellent rating. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and especially our breakfast. Your feedback is a great motivation for our entire team. We look forward … Show more
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe view of the lake was absolutely stunning, creating a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere after a long day of driving. The service was excellent and the staff were attentive and welcoming. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, making it easy to unwind after a long day.
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback and recommendation. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the lake view, the comfort of your room, and the attentive service of our team. Creating a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere for our guests is very important to us, and it is a pleasure to know that you felt so comfortable after your long journey. We look forward to welcoming you back to the lake soon. Warm regards, Mario Herzig General Manager, Hotel Hirschen
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback and recommendation. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the lake view, the comfort of your room, and the attentive service of our team. Creating a peaceful and relaxing atmo… Show more
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt is a very nice, cozy hotel, on the lakeside, with a beautiful view from the window. The staff is friendly. The environment is ideal. It is a beautiful Swiss hotel, on the shores of Lake Zurich. Very comfortable and lovely.
One big minus was that the bathroom was a bit cramped, the water flowed very slowly. Another was that there were very few parking spaces. However, it is also possible to park your car in the municipal parking lot.
Dear Beka, Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for sharing your impressions of our hotel. We are delighted that you enjoyed the cozy atmosphere, the lakeside location, and the friendly service from our team. We also appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the bathroom and the parking situation. Your comments are valuable to us, and we will take them into consideration as we continue to improve our guests’ experience. We would be very happy to welcome you back to the Gasthof Hirschen am See on your next visit to Lake Zurich. Kind regards, Mario Herzig General Manager, Hotel Hirschen
Dear Beka, Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for sharing your impressions of our hotel. We are delighted that you enjoyed the cozy atmosphere, the lakeside location, and the friendly service from our team. We also apprecia… Show more
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location was perfect!! Beautiful hotel on the lake. The staff were so friendly and the breakfast was fabulous!!
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Dear Amanda, thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our unique lakeside location, the friendly service of our team, and our breakfast. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon at Gasthof Hirschen am See. Best regards Mario Herzig General Manager Hotel Hirschen
Dear Amanda, thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our unique lakeside location, the friendly service of our team, and our breakfast. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward … Show more
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat Location, food was great and nice views
The were bed bugs in the pillows or bed, my daughter and partner were bitten by the bed bugs and the room wasn’t cleaned properly. For the money not worth it.
Dear Nicholas, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are pleased to hear that you appreciated our location, food, and views. However, we are very sorry and concerned to learn about the issues you experienced with cleanliness and the reported bed bugs. Please be assured that we take such matters very seriously. Our housekeeping team follows strict protocols to maintain high standards of hygiene, and we will immediately investigate your report to prevent any recurrence. We sincerely apologize for the discomfort caused to your daughter and partner. Your experience does not meet the quality we strive to provide, and we would welcome the opportunity to make this right. Please feel free to contact us directly if you wish to discuss this further. Kind regards, Mario Herzig General Manager Hotel & Restaurant Hirschen am See
Dear Nicholas, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are pleased to hear that you appreciated our location, food, and views. However, we are very sorry and concerned to learn about the issues you experienced with cleanliness and… Show more
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe room had an amazing view of the lake and I loved it. This is a good place to relax and walking distance to train station. This hotel also has a good breakfast and restaurant.
Dear Indika, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the stunning lake view from your room and appreciated the relaxing atmosphere. It’s great to know that our location and breakfast met your expectations, and that you found it convenient to reach the hotel from the train station. We look forward to welcoming you again for another relaxing stay at Hirschen am See. Kind regards, Mario Herzig General Manager Hotel & Restaurant Hirschen am See
Dear Indika, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the stunning lake view from your room and appreciated the relaxing atmosphere. It’s great to know that our location and breakfast met yo… Show more
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe location and the lake view were great
There were no nets at the windows. Although I opened the windows for a few minutes, a lot of mosquitoes attacked into the room. I had to close the windows although the weather was hot. I could not sleep because of the hot weather and the mosquitoes. And there was no air conditioner or cooling fan in the room.
Dear Mr. Egemen Thank you very much for your honest feedback and for taking the time to share your impressions with us. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the location of our property and the beautiful lake view. At the same time, we’re truly sorry that your sleep was disturbed by mosquitoes and the warm temperatures. Please allow us to clarify that all of our rooms are equipped with fans. As our building is listed as a historical monument, installing air conditioning is unfortunately not possible. For this reason, we rely on alternative, environmentally friendly ways to keep the rooms cool. We also take your comment regarding the lack of insect screens seriously and are currently reviewing how we might improve mosquito protection without compromising the integrity of the building. We hope you were still able to enjoy your stay overall, and we would be delighted to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards, Manger Hotel Hirschen
Dear Mr. Egemen Thank you very much for your honest feedback and for taking the time to share your impressions with us. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the location of our property and the beautiful lake view. At the same time, we’re… Show more
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewPerfect location right on the water. Cute rooms. Provided a fan in hot weather without asking. Dinner and breakfast were good with drinks made by a barista.
Hot water took a long time to get warm. No usb or usbc chargers so make sure to bring adaptors if not local.
Dear Emma, Thank you very much for your positive review and great feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed the location right on the water, the rooms and our service – especially that you appreciated the attention of our team during the warm season. We are sorry that the water took some time to heat up – we will look into this issue to make improvements for future guests. We also appreciate your comment about the lack of USB/USB-C ports. We do recommend bringing suitable adapters and are considering how we can improve this convenience in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards Reception Gasthof Hirschen am See
Dear Emma, Thank you very much for your positive review and great feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed the location right on the water, the rooms and our service – especially that you appreciated the attention of our team during the… Show more
Reviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWonderful position and room view
Car park on the street not easy to find
Dear Daniel Thank you very much for your kind words and your great review. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the beautiful location and the view from your room. We understand that parking can sometimes be a challenge, and we are working on improving signage and information for our guests. We hope to welcome you back soon for another relaxing stay by the lake. Best regards, Mario Herzig General Manager – Hotel Hirschen am See
Dear Daniel Thank you very much for your kind words and your great review. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the beautiful location and the view from your room. We understand that parking can sometimes be a challenge, and we are working on … Show more
Reviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation and nice traditional hotel
Cleanliness of room. Wasn't clean when we arrived and wasn't serviced at all on our 3 night stay.
Dear Chris Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you appreciated our location and the charm of our traditional hotel. At the same time, we sincerely apologize for the shortcomings in room cleanliness and servicing during your stay. This does not meet our standards, and we will address the issue with our housekeeping team to ensure it does not happen again. We value your comments as they help us improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again under better circumstances. Best regards, Mario Herzig General Manager – Hotel Hirschen am See
Dear Chris Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you appreciated our location and the charm of our traditional hotel. At the same time, we sincerely apologize for the shortcomings in room cleanliness and servicing during… Show more
Reviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was friendly and the breakfast was nicely prepared with a good selection. The location right by the lake is beautiful and creates a pleasant atmosphere.
Unfortunately, the single room didn’t live up to the rest of the experience. It was very small and felt cramped, the mattress was uncomfortable, and there was a slanted ceiling directly above the sink, which made it difficult to use. Even with the window closed, the room smelled of food – likely due to a nearby kitchen ventilation system. On top the nearby street is quite noisy. Overall, the hotel has potential, but I wouldn't book this room again in its current state.
Dear Wibke Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re very pleased to hear that you appreciated our friendly service, the breakfast, and our beautiful location right by the lake. At the same time, we truly regret that your stay was affected by the layout and condition of the single room. We sincerely apologize for the inconveniences you described – especially regarding the room size, comfort, and the food odor. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us, as it helps us identify areas where we can improve. We will take your comments into account as we continue working on enhancing the comfort of our single rooms. We hope you’ll give us another opportunity in the future to provide you with a truly pleasant stay. Kind regards, Mario Herzig General Manager, Hotel Hirschen
Dear Wibke Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re very pleased to hear that you appreciated our friendly service, the breakfast, and our beautiful location right by the lake. At the same time, we t… Show more
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewSuper nice location right on the water with really friendly staff. Restaurant had very good food and it was easy to park. Could just go for a swim outside the hotel and that was beautiful.
No A/C and very old standard in the room. Old and dirty carpet and there was black mould in the bathroom. Molton Brown soap dispensers that looked like they had been used for many years and just refilled and refilled. Was supposed to be green soap in one dispenser but it was different layers of green, blue and orange, quite nasty.
Dear Caroline Thank you very much for taking the time to share your impressions with us in such detail. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our waterside location, the friendly staff and the food in the restaurant. We are also particularly pleased that you were able to swim directly in front of the hotel. At the same time, we are very sorry that your room did not meet your expectations. Cleanliness and a well-kept condition of the rooms are a matter of course for us, and we sincerely apologise for the shortcomings you described. We have already passed on your comments regarding the carpet, the bathroom and the soap dispensers to our housekeeping and technical team so that appropriate measures can be taken. We thank you for your honest feedback, as this is the only way we can continue to improve. It would be great if you could give us another chance to convince you of our improved quality during your next stay. Kind regards Reception Gasthof Hirschen am See
Dear Caroline Thank you very much for taking the time to share your impressions with us in such detail. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our waterside location, the friendly staff and the food in the restaurant. We are also partic… Show more
Reviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat breakfast. Great Lake view
Dear Yiru Thank you very much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the breakfast and the beautiful lake view. It means a lot to us that you had an exceptional experience. We hope to welcome you back soon! Warm regards, Mario Herzig General Manager Hotel Hirschen
Dear Yiru Thank you very much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the breakfast and the beautiful lake view. It means a lot to us that you had an exceptional experience. We hope to welcome you back soon! Warm regards… Show more
Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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