An intimate city centre hotel situated next door to the Grossmünster in the heart of Zurich’s old town, the Hotel Helmhaus occupies a mid 14th century building and was completely renovated in 1990. Its 24 air conditioned guestrooms are finished in white and fuse modern splashes of bold colour with traditional furnishings. All rooms include satellite television, wireless Internet (surcharge), direct dial telephones, radios and minibars.
After starting the morning with a buffet breakfast, or taking coffee and browsing the newspapers in the lobby, guests can make a currency exchange and consult multilingual staff on the 24 hour front desk about the abundance of attractions just a stone’s throw from the hotel. The famous Grossmünster is next door, while Lake Zurich, Fraumünster (with its windows by Marc Chagall), the opera house, Kunsthaus and Bahnhofstrasse shopping area are all within 500 metres of the hotel. Information on Zurich can also be obtained via the hotel’s complimentary Internet point. Business travellers will benefit from a business centre, and a meeting room for small groups is available. Discounted use of a nearby fitness centre is on offer, while parents may wish to take up the childcare service and enjoy a night out. Any visitors arriving by car will find parking available for a small fee. Zurich Airport is 10 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 20 minutes.