Holiday Inn Zürich Messe, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Zürich Messe, an IHG Hotel Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Holiday Inn Zürich Messe, an IHG Hotel, you immediately sense this isn’t your typical chain hotel experience. The lobby feels fresh and modern, with that distinctly Swiss attention to detail that somehow makes even a four-star property feel more polished than expected. I mean, the staff actually remembers your name after the first interaction — which honestly surprised me given how busy this place gets with business travelers and trade show visitors.

Location & Getting Around

The Oerlikon district might not sound glamorous, but here’s what locals know — it’s actually one of Zurich’s best-kept secrets for staying connected to everything without the old town prices. You’re literally a five-minute walk from Oerlikon train station, which puts you in the city center in about ten minutes. The tram connections are fantastic too, and there’s parking right at the hotel if you’re driving (trust me, that’s a big deal in Switzerland where hotel parking can cost more than your room some nights).

The Room Experience

The rooms strike that perfect balance between business-friendly and actually comfortable for leisure travelers. What I appreciated most was the workspace setup — it’s clearly designed by people who understand that hotel desk lighting is usually terrible, but here it actually works. The beds are genuinely comfortable, not just “hotel comfortable,” and the soundproofing is solid enough that you won’t hear every conversation in the hallway. The bathrooms are compact but well-designed, with decent water pressure and toiletries that don’t smell like industrial cleaning products.

Breakfast & Dining

The breakfast buffet here is where this place really shows its value. It’s not just the usual sad continental spread — they’ve got proper Swiss options alongside international choices, and the coffee is actually good (which, you know what, shouldn’t be remarkable but often is at chain hotels). The restaurant serves solid international cuisine, though honestly, with Zurich’s incredible dining scene just a short train ride away, I’d probably venture out for dinner. Still, it’s nice knowing there’s a reliable option right downstairs when you’re jet-lagged or working late.

Why Guests Love It

There’s something to be said for a hotel that gets the basics absolutely right while adding thoughtful touches that make your stay smoother. The repeat guest rate here is notably high, and after staying here myself, I get it — it’s that rare combination of efficiency, comfort, and genuine hospitality that makes business travel less exhausting and leisure travel more enjoyable. Couples particularly love the location (and honestly, the value compared to staying in the tourist-heavy areas), while business travelers appreciate that everything just works seamlessly. It’s not trying to be the fanciest hotel in Zurich, but it might just be one of the smartest choices you can make.

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Holiday Inn Zürich Messe, an IHG Hotel Accommodations

Reviews of Holiday Inn Zürich Messe, an IHG Hotel

• we will come back again! Thank you! – David from Switzerland (8/10)

  excellent welcome & accommodations !

• Wonderful – Tõnu from Estonia (9/10)

  Nice, clean hotel. Very good staff

• Wonderful – Jane from United States of America (9/10)

  Nice and clean

• Pleasant stay – Mikihiro from Japan (8/10)

  Great hotel

• Business travel – Elisabetta from Italy (9/10)

  Staff and position.

• Great stay – Abdulbaqi from Netherlands (9/10)

  Great location; good breakfast; parking on site

• Workable for when you need to catch a flight the next day. – Spencer from Switzerland (7/10)

  The ability to block out the light from outside was incredibly useful. As well, the room easily fit 2 people without issue.

• Wonderful – Michael from Ireland (9/10)

  Very kind staff. Clean and quiet. Tram very near to get to the city centre.

• Very Good – Stacy from United States of America (8/10)

  Clean and friendly staff

• Good – Alexandra from Slovakia (7/10)

  Breakfast, rooms, near airport

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