Tom P.
Yelp
This is a very solid business hotel, with a few quirks. I recently spent seven nights here on business, and I'd definitely stay there again (at least until the company will pay for the Park Hyatt -- not in this life).
LOCATION
I found the location quite convenient, at least to my work. The hotel is also a few minute walk along the river (very pretty) to the Bahnhofstrasse, the train station, the old town area, et cetera. I never took public transit so I can't comment, but it is close to the train station (which has trains to the airport).
The hotel is also well-located for a jog. The hotel has maps in the fitness center of jogging routes along the river (though you could probably figure it out on your own). My favorite was to run along the river down to the lake, back through the old town, and then past the hotel a bit.
ROOMS
The room is a very standard Marriott room. All the comforts you need and rely upon the brand for. Good, but nothing special. But no special European "quirks" (read: cold shower, weird bidet, tiny sink, shower that sprays onto the toilet, etc etc etc) either.
AMENITIES
The restaurant Echo is pretty good, and has a good Fr. 69 menu with three courses and unlimited wine. The exec lounge is very nice, and has free wine and a great breakfast (saving you Fr. 40). The fitness center is nice, and the equipment is quality. Very happy with the setup.
Room service is incredibly expensive, but fine. I spent Fr. 80 on three courses, delivered quickly, but nothing special here either.
SERVICE
Maaaaaybe it's because they are Swiss. The service here is just a bit odd.
So conditioner. That stuff you put in your hair. Well, my five co-workers and I were talking, and we realized that you only get it if you're Marriott gold or above. Fr. 330 night and no conditioner! Us lowly Marriott silver members don't get it unless you ask. One co-worker asked, and suddenly a little bottle of conditioner appeared every morning. Very very odd, if you ask me.
The staff also begin cleaning rooms frightfully early (before 9 am). Put your privacy sign up! The turndown service in the "evening" also starts sometime after noon. I was in the room at 1 PM or 3 PM or whatever and the maid would attempt to offer my turndown service (making the bed and leaving a couple of chocolates). Very odd as well.
The concierge has good restaurant recommendations.
The service at this place is slightly weird, but everything else about it is solid. I'll definitely be back (sadly -- Zurich itself is lacking).