Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour health club

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Sundeck
Buffet breakfast on weekends (CHF 29 per person)
Children's play area - outdoor
City view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Buckhauserstrasse 36, Zürich, ZH, 8048
  • Place, Letzigrund Stadium
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Bahnhofstrasse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Swiss National Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Urban Design Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Business Design Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Panorama Corner Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Lifestyle Loft

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Lifestyle Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Sunrise Corner Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Boutique Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Boutique Junior Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Boutique Smart Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Design Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Design Junior Suite

  • 452 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Design Smart Suite

  • 366 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Zürich

Located in Zürich Center within a short walk of Letzigrund Stadium, Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Bahnhofstrasse. This 4-star hotel has 115 guestrooms and offers a 24-hour gym, free in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour business center.

What's nearby

  • Letzigrund Stadium - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Swiss National Museum - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • ETH Zurich - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Hallenstadion - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kappeli Station - 4 min walk
  • Zurich Altstetten Station - 14 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Singapore - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪UBS Kantine Flur - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Musti Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪not guilty - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Freilager - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour health club
Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich features a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. Self parking is offered for CHF 25 per day. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with securing valuables, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a 24-hour business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and free use of bicycles.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Tablet computers, espresso makers, and free international calls are also available.
A 24-hour health club and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (CHF 25 per day)
  • Covered extended parking on site (CHF 25 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to noon for a fee: CHF 29 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Buckhuser
  • Intermezzo Buffet & Take-

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Games
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,691 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (38 inch wide door)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Hospital bed
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Tablet computer

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Heated floor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 20 to January 4:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CHF 15 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for CHF 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 29 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 25 per day
  • Covered extended parking fee: CHF 25 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 15.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses geothermal energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? For a fee, this property offers self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property uses geothermal energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich?

Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich?

As of Oct 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich on Oct 19, 2025 start from $155.42, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich?

This hotel is situated in Zürich Center within a short 11-minute walk of Letzigrund Stadium. You'll also find Bahnhofstrasse and Hallenstadion within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich?

Yes, covered parking is offered for CHF 25 per day. Though parking is limited, accessible parking, bicycle parking, and electric car charging are also available.

Does Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich feature a casino?

No, Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service as well as a bar and a restaurant with al fresco dining.

Does Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast on weekend mornings for a surcharge.

Will Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich for a fee of CHF 15 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich?

The closest major airport to Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich is Zurich Airport (ZRH), which is 8.4 mi away (30 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich.