Aparthotel Familie Hugenschmidt Apartments

My husband and I recently spent eight nights at the Aparthotel Familie Hugenschmidt. I tagged along with my husband, so he could participate in the summer intensive course at the C.G. Jung Institute. I mention this, because more than once, my husband mentioned how easy it was to get from the one room apartment we rented to the Institute every day. There's a tram that stops steps away from the hotel, making public transportation a snap. The staff at this family run apartment/hotel are very friendly, professional, and attentive. The place is immaculately clean and secure, and at least in our apartment, we had everything we needed, including an air conditioner to keep the sitting room cool, and a powerful fan in the bedroom. There were plenty of places to store things, too. I also liked the Rituals toiletries in the bathroom. The kitchenette had a microwave, dishwasher, oven, stove, and refrigerator, and all of the dishes and cookware to make eating at restaurants every day unnecessary. There are also two COOP grocery stores nearby, as well as at least one mini market. When we wanted to eat at restaurants, we found several good ones in the neighborhood. There are also a couple of excellent bakeries steps away from the apartment for morning bread. Because my husband was busy during the days, I spent my time visiting local attractions such as Lake Zurich (very short walk), the University of Zurich's botanical gardens, and the Chinagarten. There's also a public swimming area nearby, and a couple of museums within walking distance. Of course, there's also the tram for quick and easy access to other parts of the city. We were pleased that the hotel had a parking spot for our car, although be advised that if you are bringing a car to this establishment, you must book it well in advance. Parking is very limited, but secure, behind a locked gate. If you need to get in and out of the spot frequently, you may wish to find another place to park, as our car was blocked in the whole time we were there. It didn't matter to us, though, because we didn't need to drive anywhere. My only complaint was that the apartment was a bit noisy, in part because it's so close to the tram track, but also because the people in the apartment above us were "heavy walkers". I could easily hear their footsteps, and I think they had a child who was doing a lot of running around and jumping. But that's not really the proprietors' fault, as it really is just a feature of being in an apartment where walls, floors, and ceilings are shared. If you need a reasonably priced apartment for a longer stay in Zurich, I would definitely recommend Aparthotel Familie Hugenschmidt. It's in a great part of town, and the people who run it are wonderful. Thanks for a great stay!