Alma Hotel - Boutique hideaway by the lake with rooftop and ladies-only wellness

We stayed two nights in a junior suite at the Alma which we both felt was reasonably priced for Zurich. The room was attractively decorated but the inclusIon of a bath in the (necessarily) small bathroom seemed an odd choice, particularly given the hotel's concern with environmental impact. The hotel has a women-only wellness centre which I didn't use but it's an indicator that women travelling alone can feel safe and welcome in this small friendly and tranquil hotel.

Long weekend in Zurich to visit the Lindt chocolate factory started with our check in at the Alma hotel. Greeted by very pleasant staff and offered complimentary homemade tea and ice cream.😋. Our room was more of a studio with a sink, grill and fridge. Very comfy bed and good sized bathroom. We had a seating area with a coffee table. The hotel is approx 300 meters from lake Zurich. Breakfast was continental with plenty of fruits, granola and yoghurt. Fried or scrambled eggs were also available with pastries, tea, coffee and juices. The roof terrace offers lovely views of the lake and surrounding area with seating to relax and chill out. The walk into town was approx 20 minutes gently walk along the lake side. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again if visiting Zurich again. Again a shout out to the very friendly and helpful staff.

Excelent service, the staff is really nice and goes above and beyond to help you with anything that you need. The hotel has a great location and is very easy to move around. The rooftop and the 24h coffee and tea is a really nice touch. Would definitely stay here again a would recomend. Thank you!

We really wanted to love Alma – the location is truly fantastic, just one block from the lake and with two excellent restaurants on the same block. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t quite live up to expectations, especially considering the price point (around $500 per night per room for two rooms over two nights). The hotel is housed in an older building, which some may find charming with its sloping floors and worn wooden bathroom flooring. For us, it felt more like a case of fitting a hotel into a space not quite meant for it. The character some might romanticize just felt a bit tired. Reception is unstaffed after 7 PM, which gave us a sense of freedom with key fob access, but it also posed challenges. Traveling with an elderly adult, we found the hotel quite inaccessible. The lift is painfully slow, and while we appreciated the rooftop setup, it was only accessible by steep stairs—again, a major barrier for anyone with mobility limitations. There is an outdoor lift at the entrance, but it requires a special key to operate, which wasn’t clearly communicated. Even the main entrance has stairs, so just getting in was an issue. On the plus side, we liked the idea of the “honest bar” and the all-day availability of tea, coffee, and hot water. However, the breakfast was extremely basic, and again, not quite what we expected at this price. Alma has its charm, and we can see how it might appeal to certain travelers—especially those who value quirky character over modern convenience. But for us, especially given the cost, it didn’t quite deliver the comfort or accessibility we hoped for.

A very nice and friendly hotel. The service and location were perfect. We were four friends who shared the family room which was great even though the sofa bed were not as comfortable as we had hoped. The staff was very friendly and service minded. Breakfast was great. The rooftop is beautiful and there is a guest kitchen. There is no luggage room but we could drop our bags at the reception after checkout which was great. Loved the interior and decoration. It is located a little outside of the city area but the neighborhood is great. Easy to take the tram or take a longer walk to downtown. Close to the Zurich lake and possibilities to take a swim. I will definitely choose Alma for my next visit in Zürich!

Alma is not only a soul of a house, it has a big heart. This is felt immediately in the cosiness of the reception areas, with lots of little nooks where you can retire with your coffee or tea- also included in the hospitality. Our room was spacious and comfortable, the bath impeccably clean. The rooftop terrace, the extra kitchen for the use of guests, and the wellness (women only) are three more jewels in its crown. I want to emphasize the personal kindess shown by the staff. Without exception, these women are attentive, personable, and invested in maintaining the high quality of service that characterizes Alma. Two small footnotes: there is no air conditioning, and the rooms -while quiet- are susceptible to internal noises (footsteps in upstairs rooms). Alma is like being at home even while you’re away.

Satisfying and pleasant stay at Alma Hotel in Nov 2024. Booked Ivy (name of the room) for 2 adults. The room was spacious and clean. The staff was courteous and kind. The beautiful lake is just a 2-3 mins walk so the location was fantastic! The breakfast included eggs, fruits, coffee/tea, cake, muesli and a few other items. The place has a very homely and welcoming vibe. Highly recommend.

Regularly I try to visit hotels from guide michelin but without doubts this is a lot of disappointment, worst experience paying to sleep well, I arrived midnight and was a difficult situation to make self check in, the system fail as you can see at the screenshot and at the end i made a hard decision 1 am to find another hotel In Zurich, the hotels there are expensive and the options was limited, freezing in the street paying more money in transport after a complicated day flying from Egypt, exhausted in the end never received a good answer from the hotel and my money fly away without reimbursement.