ZURICH DEVELOPMENT CENTER, Zurich – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Guest Rooms
The property features 83 guestrooms across 5 buildings, including 66 singles and 17 doubles. Each room has unique historic architectural features and views of Lake Zurich or the city. Rooms include 40-inch TVs, Clarins toiletries, Dyson Hot+Cool units, minibars, and yoga mats. Building A has air-to-air ventilation, Building B offers air conditioning. All rooms connect via underground tunnels.
Dining Options Available
Restaurant Maximilian Bircher serves business lunches with 2-3 course menus and seats 84 people with lake views. Chefs prepare daily buffets with meat, fish, and vegetarian options using seasonal ingredients. Breakfast operates Monday-Friday 6:30-9:00 AM, weekends 7:00-10:00 AM. Outdoor dining includes BBQs on terraces with mountain views. Lounge B features a fireplace and self-service drinks.
Fitness and Wellness Facilities
The Health Center in Building L offers Life Fitness and Technogym cardio equipment, HUR strength machines, and dumbbells from 1-30 kg. An outdoor 'City Cage' provides fitness equipment in the garden. The facility operates 24 hours and provides towels, water, and fresh fruit. Indoor and outdoor coaching sessions are available for individuals and groups.
Central Zurich Location
Located 2.5 km from Zürich Hauptbahnhof and 15 km from Kloten Airport. The property sits on the original Bircher-Benner clinic site from the early 1900s. Nearby attractions include Bahnhofstrasse shopping street, Lindenhof hill (2 km), Zoo Zurich (1.5 km), and Museum of Art (1.5 km). The Old Town with cobblestone streets and Limmat River is within walking distance.
Business and Event Services
14 labs in Building F feature magnetic reconfigurable walls, mobile furniture, and natural daylight. Technology includes 85-inch Surface Hub displays, 65-inch touch screens, and wireless presentation capabilities. The auditorium seats 210 people with real-time audience participation. Printing available via Ricoh MFD printers in zones F008 and iStudy. Lab support team assists before and during events.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- Free internet access
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
