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The Home Hotel Zürich, a Member of Design Hotels™ Zurich

The Home Hotel Zürich is a contemporary Design Hotels boutique property in the Sihlcity complex in Wollishofen, with quick transit access to central Zurich. Its standout features are the design-led setting, on-site Restaurant LouLou and lobby bar, and access to the nearby Fitnesspark Sihlcity wellness and fitness facilities.

  • Located at Kalandergasse 1 within Zurich’s Sihlcity shopping and leisure complex
  • Contemporary boutique property in a repurposed former paper mill site on the river Sihl
  • Access to nearby Fitnesspark Sihlcity for gym, personal training, sauna area, and massages
  • One main restaurant, Restaurant LouLou, plus The Home Lobby bar
  • Close to Sihlcity North station and Saalsporthalle S-Bahn for quick transit into central Zurich
  • Design Hotels affiliation with Marriott Bonvoy participation
The verdict When to go
The Home Hotel Zürich, a Member of Design Hotels™ — Zurich
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The verdictAI-generated · engine-checked

“The Home Hotel Zürich is a contemporary Design Hotels boutique property in the Sihlcity complex in Wollishofen, with quick transit access to central Zurich. Its standout features are the design-led setting, on-site Restaurant LouLou and lobby bar, and access to the nearby Fitnesspark Sihlcity wellness and fitness facilities.”

Book it if
  • ideal for design-focused city-break travelers
  • ideal for Marriott Bonvoy members who prefer independent boutique hotels
  • ideal for wellness-minded guests who will use the nearby Fitnesspark Sihlcity
  • ideal for travelers who want quick transit access without staying in the old town
Key takeaways
  • The Home Hotel Zürich is a design-led boutique hotel in the Sihlcity complex in Wollishofen, not a traditional old-town hotel.
  • The strongest convenience feature is the location: shopping, cinema, dining, transit, and wellness facilities are all close by.
  • Wellness access is through Fitnesspark Sihlcity just steps away, rather than through an in-house spa or pool.
  • Dining is simple and compact: Restaurant LouLou plus a lobby bar.
  • There is no club or executive lounge listed for this property.
Platinum breakfast benefit
Not confirmed
Suite night awards
Not confirmed
Free Wi-Fi for members
Not confirmed
At a glanceUpdated 2026-07-11T02:37:19.113347+00:00 · comparables research
Rewardopedia readStrong
Rooms
133
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Neighborhood
Walkable · Vibrant
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WellnessNot enough data
DiningNot enough data
LocationStandout
RoomsStrong
LeisureStandard
Room profile
Suite ForwardHigh
  • · avg 4.0 listed features per room type
  • · suite accommodations present
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About the property

What makes The Home Hotel Zürich, a Member of Design Hotels™ worth the points.

The Home Hotel Zürich, a Member of Design Hotels, is a contemporary boutique hotel in the Sihlcity complex in Wollishofen, set on a former paper mill site by the river Sihl. The location places guests in a mixed-use district with retail, cinemas, cafés, bars, family restaurants, theater, cultural venues, sports facilities, and quick tram or S-Bahn access to central Zurich. The property leans into a design-forward, locally rooted identity rather than a conventional chain-hotel feel. Design Hotels describes the hotel as part of an urban redevelopment with cultural and social programming, including concerts, comedy nights, literary readings, and events connected to Zurich Film Festival and Maag Music & Arts; Expedia also notes features such as an on-site art gallery, a library, and a fireplace in the lobby. Wellness is a key practical advantage, but it is delivered through an external partner rather than a private in-house spa. Guests can access Fitnesspark Sihlcity nearby, with gym facilities, personal trainers, sauna areas, and massage options; public listings note that the spa is open daily and that guests under 16 are not allowed in the spa. For Marriott Bonvoy members, the hotel offers participation through the Design Hotels collection while retaining an independent boutique character. Its appeal is strongest for travelers who want a creative hotel base with transit convenience, on-the-doorstep shopping and leisure, and access to a substantial nearby wellness facility.

Rooms & suites

Pick your window on the city.

about 29 square meters
Standard Room

Public trade information describes the Standard Room at about 29 square meters. These rooms sit within the hotel’s contemporary boutique setting and are associated with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi.

free Wi-Ficontemporary design stylecity or river Sihl outlooks referenced in trade descriptions
city views referenced in trade descriptions
City or River Sihl Outlook Room

Some room descriptions emphasize the hotel’s position in Sihlcity by the river Sihl, with trade sources noting city and river views. Exact public booking names and view-category labels should be verified with the hotel, as official sources provide limited room-by-room detail.

river Sihl views referenced in trade descriptionsset within the Sihlcity complexfree Wi-Fi
about 44 square meters
Suite

Suites are described in trade sources as approximately 44 square meters, offering more space than standard rooms. Public sources do not provide detailed suite names or layouts, so confirm bedding and configuration directly before booking.

larger footprint than standard roomsfree Wi-Ficontemporary boutique styling
Dining

Where you'll actually eat.

Restaurant LouLouContemporary diningRestaurant LouLou is the hotel’s main on-site restaurant and is listed as serving lunch and dinner. Public listings do not provide a detailed cuisine label, so it is best described as the property’s contemporary all-day dining venue rather than a formal fine-dining restaurant.
The Home LobbyBar and lobby loungeThe Home Lobby functions as the hotel’s bar and social space, aligning with Marriott’s listing of one restaurant and one bar on-site. It is an open public venue rather than a restricted executive lounge.
Timing

When to go.

Live · you're in July
Best time
May–Jun, Sep

These months offer mild to warm temperatures around 15–24°C with relatively low rainfall and long days ideal for lake swimming and sightseeing, while late spring and early autumn are attractive, less crowded periods with better value compared to peak summer.

Avoid
Jul–Aug, Dec

July and August are peak tourist months in Zurich with the highest crowds and prices around school holidays and major summer events, while December brings Christmas market season with very high demand and elevated hotel rates despite cold, often overcast winter weather around 0–5°C.

From the analysis

A few more timing notes.

Spring and early autumn are practical times for a Zurich city stay, with generally comfortable conditions for combining Sihlcity, Lake Zurich, and central-city sightseeing.
Winter suits travelers who want a design-forward urban base with indoor shopping, cinema, dining, and spa access close at hand.
Zurich Film Festival and other cultural event periods can add atmosphere, but availability and rates may be tighter around major city events.
Summer works well for guests planning to split time between the city, Lake Zurich, and Uetliberg, with the hotel positioned between lake access and the city’s western green spaces.
The fine print
  • · The spa and fitness facilities are external partner facilities at Fitnesspark Sihlcity, not a private in-house hotel spa.
  • · Public sources do not list a dedicated hotel swimming pool.
  • · Breakfast and other meals are not described as included by default in standard rates; check the booked rate details.
  • · Official public sources provide limited detail on exact room names, bedding configurations, and layouts, so confirm specifics directly when booking.
Pay with points

Cards that get you here.

Co-brand cards earn Marriott Bonvoy points directly; the rest move points in from bank programs at the ratios and transfer times shown. Award pricing itself lives with the official Marriott Bonvoy tools above.

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Getting there & around

Zurich, decoded.

The neighborhood

A mixed-use Wollishofen/Sihlcity setting with residential areas, green spaces, retail, restaurants, cinemas, cultural venues, and quick tram or S-Bahn connections to central Zurich.

Sihlcity shopping and leisure complexMuseum RietbergFIFA World Football MuseumLake ZurichUetliberg
On property
free Wi-FiRestaurant LouLouThe Home Lobby baraccess to Fitnesspark Sihlcitysauna area at the partner wellness facilitymassage options through Fitnesspark Sihlcityon-site art gallerylibrary
  • Design Hotels member property participating in Marriott Bonvoy
  • repurposed former paper mill site on the river Sihl
  • access to external Fitnesspark Sihlcity wellness and fitness facilities
  • public spaces include an art gallery, library, and lobby fireplace
  • cultural and social programming referenced by Design Hotels
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