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Tradition since 1474 Hotel KINDLI lies amidst Zurich’s beautiful historical centre near the Lindenhof, only a few minutes from the renowned Bahnhofstrasse with its elegant stores. The small, personally managed boutique hotel impresses with a homely atmosphere, a fascinating history and also offers exclusive business apartments for its guests. TEXT: NANE STEINHOFF I PHOTOS: HOTEL KINDLI I MARC SCHUERMANN
Over 500 years ago the first pilgrims arrived at Hotel KINDLI. Each year around Pentecost they came to see the processions of Fraumünster and Grossmünster, which took place at the Lindenhof until the Reformation. Today the former pilgrimage site is still an open house for guests from all
over the world. The charming city hotel with 20 rooms and six business apartments has the distinctive character of a private home. All rooms are individually designed and exude warmth, comfort and elegance. All comprise of luxurious Hästens beds – high-quality, handmade beds made out of natural materials from the longstanding Swedish company Hästens. “We have put special emphasis on the highest sleeping comfort and cosiness when furnishing and decorating the rooms,” says Gisela Lacher, the hotel owner. “After all, our ultimate goal is that our guests feel holistically happy and relaxed.”
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A prerequisite for this is the food offered. The day at Hotel KINDLI starts off with an excellent breakfast. Drinking an aromatic café au lait and eating fresh croissants, fine cheese, smoked salmon or original Swiss Birchermüsli becomes an experience in itself when paired with relaxing music. The KINDLI restaurant also offers a timeless, classic European cuisine that is coined by colonial influences and is committed to traditional, Swiss hospitality. KINDLI also has small, luxurious business apartments from FINEST HOMES in its portfolio. Situated at the Rollengasse in Zurich’s city centre, guests can rent these out for days, weeks or months. With comfortable and contemporary interiors on 27 to 35 square metres, all six apartments are quiet and cosy places of retreat with exceptional views of the Limmat. Uncompromising quality, continuity and a discreet, attentive, personal and friendly service – that is the Hotel KINDLI in Zurich. www.kindli.ch