Swiss Star California

We had a comfortable 3-night stay in June. The room was spacious, with facilities to cook one's own meals. Consumables like coffee/Sugar/salt were not available, though. Even toiletries like soap & shampoo were not provided, in line with booking information provided beforehand. Hotel's location is fantastic with a supermarket (Coop, Römerhof) and bus/tram stops nearby. We felt that Wi-Fi connectivity & room cleanup before we checked-in should have been better, and conveyed the same to hotel management. Another point to note is that the hotel's access is through the alley between street numbers 125 & 127 of Asylstrasse. Bar/Restaurant on the ground floor of the property has nothing to do with the hotel.

I was plagued with trepidation before staying at the Swiss Star California. I had read some negative comments on Google Maps and other websites, and the dread of what might go wrong loomed heavy over me. However, as fate would have it, my fears were unwarranted - the hotel, or rather, the service apartment, turned out to be a pleasant surprise and surpassed my expectations. The room was clean, well-equipped, and not too shabby. The heater functioned perfectly, which was a relief since it was a frosty February in Zurich. They had everything one would expect from a basic hotel room. But here's a word of caution: after booking your stay, make sure to check your email. You will receive a message from the hotel, not just a confirmation, containing the passcode and room number. Without this information, you might find yourself stranded outside the door, with no one to receive your calls or help with check-in. Trust me; I know how it feels to be left out in the cold, frantically seeking assistance from our travel agency (at last we stayed at another hotel for the first night). Furthermore, if you have a lot of luggage, you may want to pray for a room on the ground or first floor. Unfortunately, there is no lift in the building. However, let's not forget that this is one of the most affordable places to stay in Zurich. With that in mind, who could realistically expect luxury amenities and top-notch service? All in all, Swiss Star California proved to be a pleasant surprise and an excellent value for the price.