Edward A.
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By complete accident using HotelTonight on a business trip to Zurich in June 2024, I came across this quirky hotel that is centrally located adjacent to the Limmat River & its gorgeous bridges. The hotel is within a 2 minute walk walk of the Central Train Station/rail transit and every shopping option one might need in Zurich. The Mimi Ruby Hotel is modern (i.e. clean & fresh), but has a lovely historic renovation of a an old fashioned Cineplex which has kept the bones of its original interior vaulted ceilings with black walls, deep red velvet, and comfy sofas throughout the lobby with vintage popcorn makers. The people at the front desk, particularly Moritz & Lena, were BOTH beyond helpful, friendly, cool, resourceful, and responsive to anything I needed. They were among the nicest hotel hosts I've encountered and not overly formal. The young women behind the counter - the baristas Julianne (who looks like Billie Eilish) & Afroditi , always smiling and would remember what I order the prior day. The buffet breakfast - replete with lovely omelettes, an incredible assortment of Swiss breads (e.g Hefezopf) and about 16 jars of an array of jams, Muesli, flax & chia seeds, overnight oats, yogurts, etc were a smorgasbord. They also have all charcuterie, fruits, sweets, and Streudels. I would order an Americano every AM and was incredibly well roasted/pressed. Lastly, they feature a film every night in an adorable little theater on the 2nd floor with reclined comfortable seats and vintage, current (e.g.Star is Born, Grand Budapest Hotel), nostalgic films (e.g. Back to the Future) make the entire experience really nice for movie lovers. They have vintage popcorn makers in the lobby and a super cool key card maker at the front desk for self check-in that reads, "Stars are Born, not Made". Rebecca, the super charming & friendly night manager, even served me a drink after a long day of work as the place was clearing out. 5 STARS TO THE SERVICE AT THIS HOTEL. Didn't encounter one issue during my stay and all friendly, warm, & lovely.