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Central 1, Zurich, Switzerland, CH 8001

Central Plaza - Historic 4-star riverside hotel with grill restaurant and meeting facilities

Located directly on the Limmat River, this 141-year-old Zurich hotel features 103 partially air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms overlooking the vibrant old town. The Central Plaza features the medieval-style Kings Cave grill restaurant in the cellar, decorated with ancient mirrors and paintings. Two well-equipped meeting rooms accommodate business gatherings, while the Colonial Room offers views of the Limmat and space for up to 50 people. A complimentary fitness center provides 136 training stations across 15069.5 ft² on two floors. The property sits three minutes from the main railway station, with the Bahnhofstrasse shopping district and major cultural attractions within walking distance.

Pros

Free access to extensive fitness facility with 136 training stations

Medieval-style Kings Cave restaurant known for its signature Entrecôte and herb butter

Historic property operating since 1883 under same family ownership

Direct views of the Limmat River and Old Town from many rooms

Cons

Only partial air-conditioning in rooms

9.5 miles distance to Kloten Airport

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Junior Suite View on the Old Town
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2 persons
325 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
City view
Shower
Coffee machine
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Double Room
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2 persons
220 sq. feet 
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1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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1 person
165 sq. feet 
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1 Single bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

City Centre
Zurich1000 ft
Airports
Kloten (ZRH) 6.7 mi
St. Gallen-Altenrhein (ACH) 65.2 mi
Train
Zürich Hauptbahnhof1400 ft
Bus
Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Barber shop
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Shoe shine service
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Playpen
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Rollaway beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • In-room computer
  • Direct dial telephone
  • Mobile phone charger
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

Central 1, Zurich, Switzerland, CH 8001
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Central 1, Zurich, Switzerland, CH 8001
Nearby
Museum
Swiss National Museum
1400 ft
Badenerstrasse 420
Old Town
1800 ft
Zurich
1200 ft
Uraniastrasse 9 Above Jules Verne Panorama Bar
Urania Observatory
2000 ft
Park
Platzspitz park
1900 ft
Museum
focusTerra
1100 ft
Museum
Zoological Museum
1400 ft
Museum
museum of wax moulages
1700 ft
Historic Site
Augusto Giacometti Entrance Hall
900 ft
Bahnhofplatz
Alfred Escher memorial fountain
1000 ft
Limmatquai
1300 ft
Library
Zentralbibliothek
1400 ft
Museum
Haus zum Rech
1900 ft
Restaurants
La Pasta
500 ft
Niederdorfstrasse 80
Central Garden
0 ft
Central 1 The Central Plaza Hotel
QQ-Sushilounge
200 ft
Stampfenbachstrasse 6 Central Plaza
Restaurant Swiss Chuchi
1600 ft
Rosengasse 10
Franzos
400 ft
Limmatquai 138
Weinstube 1923
400 ft
Limmatquai 142 8001 Zürich
Cafe Schurter
400 ft
Niederdorfstrasse 90
Restaurant Johanniter
600 ft
Niederdorfstrasse 70
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