Hotel Dolder Waldhaus (Zürich, Switzerland)

The hotel's location allows for spectacular views across Zurich and it's lake. Several of the rooms and the hotel restaurant offer panoramic views which are repeatedly praised by dozens of guests staying with this property.

Rooms in this hotel are frequently labelled as spacious and much bigger than expected. Guests state they enjoy having the extra room, including the additional space provided in the form a balcony, and list it as a major positive of the hotel.

Levels of cleanliness in the rooms and communal areas are unanimously rated as very good with dozens of guests describing the rooms and bathrooms as spotless. Obviously guests are very pleased with the levels of cleanliness and it leaves a good impression of the hotel.

It appears that many of the facilities or amenities carry an extra charge with this hotel, something many guests find misleading. Breakfast is not included and upon check-in, multiple guests have stated they have had to pay extra for a room with a view. Reviews also mention having to pay extra for using fitness facilities, having an extra bed in a room, and also for room service.

Many guests staying in a double room report the double bed to consist of two single beds pushed together. A lot of guests find this frustrating as it allows a gap between the two beds to exist and thus is not as comfortable. Reviews suggest that for the price paid, the quality of beds should be better.

The decor in the rooms as well as the furniture, receive regular criticism for looking dated and tired. A multitude of guests suggest the hotel is in great need of a refurbishment.