Zum Schwarzen Löwen
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Summary of reviewsZum Schwarzen Löwen, located in the historic heart of Altdorf, provides guests with a superb blend of strategic location, charming ambiance and exceptional service. The picturesque setting near iconic landmarks like the William Tell monument and the convenience for travelers navigating between central Italy and the Netherlands add to the hotel's appeal. Guests particularly appreciate the quiet village atmosphere by the lake and the ease of access to local attractions, hiking routes and the Gotthard Pass.
The breakfast offerings at Zum Schwarzen Löwen are notably impressive, receiving high praise for their variety, quality and use of fresh local products. The breakfast experience is complemented by a delightful atmosphere and friendly service, making it a highlight for many visitors. Similarly, the hotel's dining options stand out with many lauding the restaurant’s high-quality cuisine, stylish ambiance and accommodating service. The menu’s English translation and the excellent bar service further enhance the dining experience.
Accommodations at Zum Schwarzen Löwen are well-reviewed for their spaciousness, cleanliness and comfort. Guests enjoy the modern amenities and the tasteful blend of traditional and vintage decor. The exceptional comfort of the beds is frequently mentioned, contributing significantly to restful stays. However, some rooms face noise issues due to their proximity to busy streets and lower soundproofing and amenities can vary with some rooms lacking private bathrooms or modern conveniences.
Despite the few drawbacks, the hotel maintains a strong reputation for cleanliness with both private rooms and shared facilities generally well-maintained. The staff at Zum Schwarzen Löwen are a key highlight, consistently praised for their friendliness, attentiveness and professional service, which greatly enhances the overall guest experience.
In summary, Zum Schwarzen Löwen is highly recommended for its superb location, delightful breakfast and dining experiences, comfortable accommodations and exceptional staff. It’s an ideal choice for travelers seeking a charming, well-situated and hospitable stay in Altdorf.
The breakfast offerings at Zum Schwarzen Löwen are notably impressive, receiving high praise for their variety, quality and use of fresh local products. The breakfast experience is complemented by a delightful atmosphere and friendly service, making it a highlight for many visitors. Similarly, the hotel's dining options stand out with many lauding the restaurant’s high-quality cuisine, stylish ambiance and accommodating service. The menu’s English translation and the excellent bar service further enhance the dining experience.
Accommodations at Zum Schwarzen Löwen are well-reviewed for their spaciousness, cleanliness and comfort. Guests enjoy the modern amenities and the tasteful blend of traditional and vintage decor. The exceptional comfort of the beds is frequently mentioned, contributing significantly to restful stays. However, some rooms face noise issues due to their proximity to busy streets and lower soundproofing and amenities can vary with some rooms lacking private bathrooms or modern conveniences.
Despite the few drawbacks, the hotel maintains a strong reputation for cleanliness with both private rooms and shared facilities generally well-maintained. The staff at Zum Schwarzen Löwen are a key highlight, consistently praised for their friendliness, attentiveness and professional service, which greatly enhances the overall guest experience.
In summary, Zum Schwarzen Löwen is highly recommended for its superb location, delightful breakfast and dining experiences, comfortable accommodations and exceptional staff. It’s an ideal choice for travelers seeking a charming, well-situated and hospitable stay in Altdorf.
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Zum Schwarzen Löwen enjoys a superb location in the heart of Altdorf, just a short walk from the main square and the iconic William Tell monument. This beautifully renovated historic building is situated in a picturesque setting, making it perfect for travelers who wish to immerse themselves in the charm of the town. The hotel is also conveniently positioned for those traveling between central Italy and the Netherlands, offering a strategic point just after the Gotthard Pass and close to the highway.
Guests appreciate the quiet village atmosphere on the edge of the lake and the beautiful old buildings that characterize the area. The central location allows for easy access to local attractions and the bus stop, making it an ideal base for exploring the city and its surroundings. Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts will find it a perfect starting point for mountain excursions and scenic trips through the Gotthard Pass.
Despite being near a busy main road, rooms facing the back of the hotel offer a peaceful retreat. Visitors praise the hotel's well-maintained surroundings, friendly hosts and the hotel's charming, historical atmosphere. The combination of a prime location, beautiful environment and traditional ambiance make Zum Schwarzen Löwen a highly recommended choice for both short stopovers and longer stays in Altdorf.
The breakfast experience at Zum Schwarzen Löwen comes highly recommended by numerous guests who have left glowing reviews. The consensus is that the breakfast is varied, delicious and features fresh, high-quality and local products. From fresh bread, croissants and homemade jams to yogurt and a savory buffet, the spread offers something for everyone and is particularly noted for its completeness and appetizing presentation. Many guests appreciated the excellent and plentiful options, describing the breakfast as hearty, well-prepared and delicious.
The breakfast room itself, often mentioned for its practical and charming decor, contributes positively to the overall experience. Guests were impressed by the friendliness of the staff and appreciated the effort put into making the breakfast delightful. While some noted that the breakfast could be more extensive, most found the variety sufficient and the offerings to be of great value for money.
In summary, breakfast at Zum Schwarzen Löwen stands out not only for its quality and variety but also for the care and attention put into its preparation, making it a highlight of the stay for many guests.
Nestled in a tourist-friendly location, 'Zum Schwarzen Löwen' boasts a dining experience that has garnered much praise. The restaurant, often described as stunning and superb, offers a stylishly furnished dining room that delights guests with its lovely ambiance and tasteful renovation. The culinary offerings are exceptional with many reviews highlighting the excellent cuisine and rich gourmet dinners, including delicious vegetarian options.
Dinner at the hotel frequently receives commendable mentions for its high quality and taste, described variably as fantastic, succulent and top-notch. Breakfast also stands out for many, being called delicious and of high standard. Guests appreciate the menu's English translation, making it accommodating for international visitors. The bar service, featuring local wines and simple yet good recommendations, adds to the overall positive dining experience.
Service at the restaurant is consistently praised with staff being very accommodating and friendly. The decor of the dining space surprises guests with its beauty, further enhancing their dining pleasure. Overall, the dining experience at 'Zum Schwarzen Löwen' leaves a lasting impression with many guests highly recommending the restaurant for its superb meals and exceptional service.
Zum Schwarzen Löwen offers a variety of accommodations, praised for their spaciousness and cleanliness. Many guests found the rooms to be generously sized and impeccably clean, boasting modern amenities and comfortable beds. The bathrooms are well-equipped and the decor often blends traditional and vintage styles, creating a cozy ambiance that many visitors appreciated. Some rooms, particularly the Goethe room, stood out for their unique and pleasantly surprising decor.
However, not all reviews were entirely positive. Some guests mentioned the lack of power outlets, TVs and private bathrooms in certain rooms. Noise was a recurring issue with some rooms facing busy streets and having older, less soundproofed windows. Additionally, amenities varied with some rooms sharing showers and toilets, which were not always well-maintained.
The hotel's location in the city center is convenient, yet contributes to noise levels in some rooms. Despite these drawbacks, many guests felt the overall value was good, appreciating the comfortable, practical and tidy rooms. The hotel’s connection to a nice restaurant with a beautiful outdoor terrace and grill further enhanced their stay.
In summary, while Zum Schwarzen Löwen excels in providing clean, spacious and tastefully decorated rooms, potential guests should be mindful of occasional noise and varying amenities based on the specific room booked.
The beds at Zum Schwarzen Löwen have garnered high praise for their exceptional comfort with numerous guests describing them as a "real dream" and "highly comfortable." Whether staying in a single room or one with twin beds put together to form a king-size bed, guests consistently report restful nights on "large and very comfortable beds." The bedding is also noted for its quality and comfort with the addition of nice blankets readily available in the closets for colder nights. While a few guests mentioned the beds being too soft, the majority of reviews commend the beds for contributing to a restful and enjoyable stay with adjectives such as "excellent," "very good," and "comfortable" frequently used.
Zum Schwarzen Löwen generally receives positive feedback regarding cleanliness. Guests frequently describe the rooms as clean, spacious and well-appointed, often noting the cozy and comfortable atmosphere. Many reviews highlight the cleanliness of not just the private rooms but also the shared bathrooms, although there are occasional mentions of shared bathrooms not being very clean. Overall, cleanliness and functionality are consistently praised, making the hotel a reliable choice for those prioritizing a tidy and pleasant stay.
Zum Schwarzen Löwen boasts a reputation for its exceptionally friendly and service-oriented staff. Guests consistently highlight how welcoming, attentive and professional the team is, often using terms like super-friendly and amazing to describe their interactions. The personal touch provided by the staff adds a unique charm to the guest experience with many noting the warmth and helpfulness of both the hosts and the breakfast team. While there are occasional mentions of inexperience or a need for more structured reception, the overwhelmingly positive feedback on the staff’s friendliness and competence stands out. Whether it's the polite breakfast service or the attentive general assistance, the hotel's staff makes a significant positive impact on the overall experience at Zum Schwarzen Löwen.
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Location
Guests appreciate the quiet village atmosphere on the edge of the lake and the beautiful old buildings that characterize the area. The central location allows for easy access to local attractions and the bus stop, making it an ideal base for exploring the city and its surroundings. Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts will find it a perfect starting point for mountain excursions and scenic trips through the Gotthard Pass.
Despite being near a busy main road, rooms facing the back of the hotel offer a peaceful retreat. Visitors praise the hotel's well-maintained surroundings, friendly hosts and the hotel's charming, historical atmosphere. The combination of a prime location, beautiful environment and traditional ambiance make Zum Schwarzen Löwen a highly recommended choice for both short stopovers and longer stays in Altdorf.
Breakfast
The breakfast room itself, often mentioned for its practical and charming decor, contributes positively to the overall experience. Guests were impressed by the friendliness of the staff and appreciated the effort put into making the breakfast delightful. While some noted that the breakfast could be more extensive, most found the variety sufficient and the offerings to be of great value for money.
In summary, breakfast at Zum Schwarzen Löwen stands out not only for its quality and variety but also for the care and attention put into its preparation, making it a highlight of the stay for many guests.
Dinner
Dinner at the hotel frequently receives commendable mentions for its high quality and taste, described variably as fantastic, succulent and top-notch. Breakfast also stands out for many, being called delicious and of high standard. Guests appreciate the menu's English translation, making it accommodating for international visitors. The bar service, featuring local wines and simple yet good recommendations, adds to the overall positive dining experience.
Service at the restaurant is consistently praised with staff being very accommodating and friendly. The decor of the dining space surprises guests with its beauty, further enhancing their dining pleasure. Overall, the dining experience at 'Zum Schwarzen Löwen' leaves a lasting impression with many guests highly recommending the restaurant for its superb meals and exceptional service.
Rooms
However, not all reviews were entirely positive. Some guests mentioned the lack of power outlets, TVs and private bathrooms in certain rooms. Noise was a recurring issue with some rooms facing busy streets and having older, less soundproofed windows. Additionally, amenities varied with some rooms sharing showers and toilets, which were not always well-maintained.
The hotel's location in the city center is convenient, yet contributes to noise levels in some rooms. Despite these drawbacks, many guests felt the overall value was good, appreciating the comfortable, practical and tidy rooms. The hotel’s connection to a nice restaurant with a beautiful outdoor terrace and grill further enhanced their stay.
In summary, while Zum Schwarzen Löwen excels in providing clean, spacious and tastefully decorated rooms, potential guests should be mindful of occasional noise and varying amenities based on the specific room booked.
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No, Zum Schwarzen Löwen doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Zum Schwarzen Löwen.
Yes, Zum Schwarzen Löwen welcomes dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at Zum Schwarzen Löwen.
No, Zum Schwarzen Löwen doesn't have a gym.
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