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Central Plaza
4 stars

Central Plaza

Central 1, 8001 Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich, Switzerland
See location+41 44 256 56 56
From
C$ 255
Cheapest

rate per night

8.3
Very good
based on 3942 reviews
3,942 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Superior Room
C$ 255
Standard Room
C$ 265
Double room
C$ 304

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The Central Plaza Hotel is a 4-star hotel that is located in the downtown part of Zurich. Its central location makes it easy for travelers to access the train, run to a business meeting, or visit the famous Zurich shopping district. Other well-known, nearby landmarks include Old Town Niederdorf, Bahnhofstrasse, the State Museum, the Opera the Kunsthaus and Lake Zurich.

Guests are invited to enjoy any of the many luxury amenities that travelers today expect. Some of these include a top-notch multilingual staff, a private safety deposit box, an on-call doctor, pet-friendly room options, ironing service valet, shoe cleaning machines on each floor and babysitting services.

The Central Plaza Hotel is home to three unique and highly rated restaurants. The first, Central 1, is open from 6:30 am to midnight on weekdays, and 7:00 am to midnight on weekends and holidays. This restaurant serves cocktails, as well as a variety of gourmet burgers, Thai curry and schnitzel. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available. The second on-site restaurant is King's Cave. This restaurant is open from 11:30 am - 2 pm and 6:00 pm to midnight during the week, and then 5:30 pm to midnight on weekends and holidays. Here guests can enjoy a variety of classic grill options. The third on-site restaurant is the Terrace Garden. This eatery is known for its famous grilled meals and decadent desserts.

The Central Plaza Hotel offers a variety of room options, including the double room with Riverview, superior double room, junior suite and the suite. Regardless of which room a guest reserves, they can expect beautiful views of the city, oversized windows, a seating area and luxury bedding.

Rating
8.3
Very good
Based on 3,942 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Central Plaza

  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas

General

  • Family rooms
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Storage available
  • Quiet street view
  • River view
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Soundproofing
  • Telephone
  • City view

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee shop
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Dining area

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Mini-market on site
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • 24hr front desk
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled Access
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Radio
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • EV charging station

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Alarm clock
  • Sofa bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals
  • Baby safety gates

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Things to do

  • Beauty salon
  • Hiking

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of Central Plaza

8.3
Very good
3942 verified ratings
Wonderful
1870
Very good
857
Good
616
Okay
217
Fair
202
Mediocre
75
Poor
105

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests loved the hotel's excellent location and friendly service, making it easy to explore Zurich. However, several reviews highlighted issues with cleanliness, small room sizes, and concerns about value for money, particularly regarding the breakfast service and parking availability.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Location10 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Cleanliness3 out of 10
Room Size2.5 out of 10
Value for Price2 out of 10
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10
Wonderful
Chadwick, Mar 2023
Great hotel and service excellent restaurants and cocktail lounge. Easy access to the train station, central Zurich, and old town.
8.0
Very good
Abdul Malek, Feb 2019
Pros (+) Centrally located. Tram station is just outside the hotel and Zurich main station is just across the river.
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2017
Pros (+) Really great location in Zurich. Can walk to most of the sites or grab a tram right out front. We had a junior suite and the size and layout were great. Very helpful staff. No complaints. Would definitely return.
9.1
Wonderful
Burke, Jun 2016
Pros (+) Location. Next to main train station and river.
Cons (-) None

Location

Central 1, 8001 Zurich, Zurich

What's nearby

  • Zurich Central Station298 m
  • ETH Zürich305 m
  • Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum331 m
  • Zurich City Centre393 m
  • Lindenhof0.5 km
  • Rathaus0.6 km
  • St. Peterskirche0.7 km
  • Bahnhofstrasse0.7 km
  • Grossmünster0.8 km
  • Kunsthaus Zürich0.8 km
  • Fraumünster0.8 km
  • Museum of Design Zurich0.9 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Central Plaza

Low season

February

High season

May

Average price (weeknight)

C$ 486

Average price (weekend night)

C$ 348
Cheapest month to stay with an average 33% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 68% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Central Plaza

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Central Plaza

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Central Plaza, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in February and November.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Central Plaza, plan to stay on a Friday or Wednesday. The most expensive day is usually Monday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Central Plaza was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 681, while the most expensive was C$ 681.
  • How long should you stay at Central Plaza? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.
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FAQs when booking at Central Plaza

  • Where is Central Plaza located?

    Central Plaza is located at Central 1 in Altstadt, 0.5 km from the centre of Zurich. Zurich Central Station is the closest landmark to Central Plaza.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Central Plaza?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at Central Plaza.

  • Does Central Plaza offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Central Plaza offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Central Plaza from the airport?

    Central Plaza is 9.1 km from Zurich.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Central Plaza hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Central Plaza in Zurich and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Central Plaza and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Central Plaza.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.7

Distance to downtown

0.5 km

Nearest Airport

Zurich

Distance to airport

9.0 km