HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local

3.0 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with a rooftop terrace connected to a shopping center in Uster

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Lobby
Exterior
Meeting facility
Lobby sitting area
Daily buffet breakfast (CHF 22 per person)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Zürichstrasse 14, Uster, ZH, 8610
  • Place, Uster Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Jucker Farm
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Zoo Zurich
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Triple Room, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Uster

Located within a leisurely stroll of Uster Castle, HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local is within a few miles (5 km) of Aathal Dinosaur Museum. This 60-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a gym. Located centrally in Uster, it's connected to a shopping center and also close to Milandia Migros Sport and Adventure Park and Jucker Farm.

What's nearby

  • Uster Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jucker Farm - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Zoo Zurich - 19 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 22 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria - 30 min drive - 21.6 miles

Getting around

  • Uster Station - 5 min walk
  • Neuhaus bei Hinteregg Station - 9 min drive
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪U-Boot Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Peking Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Steiner Uster - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Poseidon - ‬7 min walk

About this property

HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local

Pet-friendly hotel with a rooftop terrace connected to a shopping center in Uster
Guests staying at HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local enjoy a gym, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, self parking is CHF 9 per night, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available on request) for CHF 80.00 per person one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and express check-in.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels and Netflix, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Sitting areas, refrigerators, and coffee makers are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM on request
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (CHF 9 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 22 for adults and CHF 11 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ustaria
  • Ustaria Bar & Terrace

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Shopping mall
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1973
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CHF 15 per pet, per night
  • 1 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 45.0 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

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 22 for adults and CHF 11 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CHF 80.00 per person (one-way)
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 9 per night
  • 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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 45.0 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with 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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Garni Illuster
Hotel Garni Illuster
Hotel Illuster
Hotel Illuster
HOTEL illuster Urban Local
Illuster Urban & Local Uster
HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local Hotel
HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local Uster
HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local Hotel Uster

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local?

HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do close to HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local?

This hotel is located in Uster within a short 9-minute walk of Uster Castle. You'll also find Aathal Dinosaur Museum and Jucker Farm within a short drive.

Is there parking available at HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local?

Yes, secured parking is offered for CHF 9 per night. Accessible parking, electric car charging, and bicycle parking are also available.

Does HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local feature a casino on the premises?

No, HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside hotel include a rainfall showerhead, Netflix, and slippers.

Does HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local have a hot tub?

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

Does HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Ustaria.

Will HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local for a fee of CHF 15 per pet, per night.

Does HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local?

The closest major airport to HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local is Zurich Airport (ZRH), which is 13.4 mi away (26 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy park or mountain views.

HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 184 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Xiaolan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Lima

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lee Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Better to stay when not so hot out!

Make sure you check in before 9 pm. Hard to get into hotel without a key. Unfortunately we were there during a somewhat of a heat wave and didn’t realize there would be no air conditioning and very slow fan. However breakfast was great, staff was friendly and a convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rashid

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff were very helpful. I found the room to be too hot even with the windows open. The mattress was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stelios

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at Hotel Illuster. It was a last minute booking as we had arrived in Switzerland and did not like our original accommodation we booked (another hotel) so got online and found this one instead. The receptionists were welcoming and helpful. The hotel is on top of a shopping mall and we parked underneath the mall. We had to pay a small charge at the hotel to park there. The hotel is in a nice area with quite a few shops and restaurants. Not far from the hotel is the countryside and mountains and we had a great time exploring the surrounding area. Our room had a balcony and the view was pretty good. The hotel was clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendliness of staff and the breakfast. I highly recommend Illuster Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Hanspeter

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we will be back :) thanks
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Jan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The reception and bar looks really fancy. Especially I would to thank to the receptionist Marie Terezie. She helped us a lot with complications regarding our reservation. The room is nice and big enough. Unfortunately there is only shower in the bathtub which I personally don't like. There is also no entertainment at the hotel ground floor - ping pong, table football. I understand it is a business hotel, but even business guests like to relax this way after work.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wai Hoi Dominic

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

yuqian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff at the reception was quite friendly. I was on another trip to Germany before my stay in Illuster. She helped to keep my luggage befor I was back to Zurich. And the breakfast waitress even remembered my preference, bringing hot milk to me every morning instead of coffee. The breakfast is fruitful with scrambled eggs which is not easy to find with this price in Zurich(I had few business trips before and they only got cold boiled eggs). Room is clean, equipped with slippers which is also quite uncommon in Europe. I always bring my own. Very appreciated for this stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Janez

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A functional and well managed hotel which is centrally situated for the town, near bus and train station. We arrived during a heatwave which was uncomfortable as the guest rooms had no air conditioning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Not at all a good hotel.. Hotel was shut after I had informed them of late arrival.. then after eventually calling a hotel emergency number the person I spoke to was both uncooperative and unsympathetic to our dilemma. NOT A GOOD EXPERIENCE and this property should be deleted from your list. Peter Behan
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the hotel . Even though I arrived very late at night all information i needed was already sent to me via email. Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Chris, Hampshire England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient hotel close to services. There for family reasons so fulfilled requirements.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hughes, Emsworth, Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, clean hotel, well located and provides a good breakfast. The bathroom air extractor made some wind noise but nothing too bad.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family Visit

We were visiting family who did not have room for us to stay and the Hotel provided the accomodation we needed very well
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Juchen, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Unfinished project?

We were looking for a hotel the day before we arrived in Zurich and didn't realize the price of hotels skyrocketed. In order to avoid to hefty price tag, we booked this hotel that is still expensive, but cheaper compared to those in downtown Zurich. Turns out we didn't actually save that much money at all, because the train ticket from Zurich main station to Uster (where the hotel is located at) is 11 euro per person one way... so if the primary focus of your trip is Zurich, do not recommend this hotel as the transportation cost can really add up. With that said, the hotel feels like an unfinished project that ran out of budget and had to be finished off hastily...The restaurant area is extremely well-done and ambitious, however, the ground floor entrance is just a large, empty space, which is pretty strange. The rooms, again, were very bare bone and the décor of the bathroom is cheap, again BIG departure from luxury of the restaurant area. Some issues with soundproofing as steps and neighbors' conversations can be overheard. On the other hand, the staff, especially the breakfast staff, are fantastic! And Uster is a quiet suburban area with a handful of good restaurant choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018