Best Western Engimatt - Zurich, Switzerland     

I was immediately at ease as soon as we walked up the sidewalk and caught out first sight of the Hotel Engimatt. The exterior is clean, modern and beautiful with huge potted hydrangias flanking the front door. The hotel is the perfect balance of traditonal and modern. The lobby is very fresh with modern funishings, a cool fountain, and a very modern elevator. The reception area is upstairs and is equally lovely and staffed with the most helpful emplyees. My favorite restaurant experience on this trip to Europe was here. The garden restaurant is outstanding and the atmosphere is beautiful. Take a stroll over to the pond and have a relaxing drink next to the water, it is delightful. Our room was very large (for three) and had nice bath toiletrees. The room had airconditioning (much needed due to heat wave) and the bed was very comfortable. The funishings were a bit dated but that is the only negative. Location... I loved the location. We were able to walk to the lake and to old town without much effort. I was delighted to stay in a residential area. It was beautiful and had no traffic noise to keep us awake at night. There is a large mall just around the corner with numerous restaurants, cafes, etc. The tram line is a half block from the front door which takes you straight to the main part of Zurich but again, we walked with no difficulty.

Not a good location for any tourist destination in Zurich. Also far from any shops, should you want to sit down for a cup of coffee, or buy a pastry or an apple. Hotel restaurant and room service exhorbitantl. On the bright side: the room was well appointed and had a terrace facing the garden, whith a table and chairs; there was an Nessporesso machine..Also, there was a free internet on the second floor, where their conference rooms are located.