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Hotel Banana City Winterthur, Winterthur

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About the Hotel

Schaffhauserstrasse 8, Winterthur, Switzerland, 8400

Hotel Banana City Winterthur, affectionately known as 'the banana,' boasts a unique curved design extending over 200 meters. Centrally located, it caters primarily to corporate guests and offers various amenities for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel is also in close proximity to cultural attractions in Winterthur, including museums, restaurants, and historical sites like Kyburg Castle.

Location

The hotel is conveniently located just a five-minute walk from Winterthur's main station and ten minutes from the Old Town. This central location allows easy access to local attractions and cultural activities. Public transport tickets are included for hotel guests, making exploration of nearby sights convenient.

Rooms

Hotel Banana City features comfortably appointed rooms designed for both short and extended stays. Each room includes modern amenities such as sound-insulated windows, flat-screen TVs, free minibars, and en-suite bathrooms. Guests can choose from a variety of room types, including standard, superior, and deluxe options, all of which are non-smoking.

Eat & Drink

The hotel's dining experience is centered around Restaurant Banana which serves modern cuisine with regional ingredients. Guests can enjoy a varied breakfast buffet as well as special Sunday brunches that feature live cooking stations. The Banana Bar & Lounge offers a casual setting for snacks and drinks throughout the day.

Leisure & Business

Guests have complimentary access to the extensive Migros Fitnesspark, which includes a large gym, iodine-saline thermal pool, and spa facilities. The hotel also features multiple seminar and conference rooms equipped with modern technology, catering specifically to corporate events and meetings. Additional leisure activities include team-building escape missions and urban hotel golfing.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Double Room
Max:
2 persons
30 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Garden view
Shower
Coffee machine
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Family Room
Max:
3 persons
30 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
City view
Shower
Heating
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Superior Park Room
Max:
2 persons
20 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Garden view
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Winterthur800 m
Airports
Kloten (ZRH) 24.1 km
St. Gallen-Altenrhein (ACH) 79.6 km
Train
Winterthur500 m
Winterthur Grüze 2.1 km
Bus
Bus stop300 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking
  • Cycling

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Shoe shine service
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun loungers
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

Schaffhauserstrasse 8, Winterthur, Switzerland, 8400
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Schaffhauserstrasse 8, Winterthur, Switzerland, 8400
Nearby
Public Building
Stadthaus
600 m
Jonas Furrer-Denkmal
310 m
Theatre
Theater Winterthur
330 m
Church
St. Peter und Paul
450 m
Lindstrasse 8 Villa Bühler
Munzkabinett und Antikensammlung der Stadt Winterthur
480 m
Sommertheater Winterthur
460 m
Neuapostolische Kirche Winterthur
140 m
Restaurants
Banane Restaurant
50 m
Schaffhauserstrasse 8
Paddy O'Brien's Old Irish Pub
410 m
Merkurstrasse 25
Santa Lucia
470 m
Bahnhofplatz 12 8400 Winterthur
Les Coulisses Bar Brasserie Cafe
480 m
Theaterstrasse 6
Pizzeria San Remo
370 m
Brunngasse 35
wintialp
520 m
Im Stadtpark
Maharaja Curry
580 m
Wartstrasse 23 8400 Winterthur
Sottovoce
590 m
Wartstrasse 24

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
74%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Friendly Staff
Spacious Rooms
Train Noise
Pricey Dining
7.4/10
Very good
Rooms
7.2
Location
7.0
Service
8.4
Dining
7.7
Guest reviews
7.4/10
based on 10 reviews
8.2
8.2/10based on 672 reviews
Alice
United States, June  2024
6.6/10

Staying at this hotel was a mixed experience. While the rooms were a nice size and comfortable, the lack of clear information on additional costs was a downside. The service, although friendly and helpful, seemed inconsistent in the breakfast room. The location, although convenient for the Oktoberfest and close to the train station, was marred by the noisy passing trains. The dining options were satisfactory with a good variety, and overall facilities were adequate.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were a nice size and comfortable, despite being close to the train station. It would have been better if the additional cost was clearly advertised.
Service
6.0
The service was friendly and helpful, but there were moments of stress observed, especially in the breakfast room.
Location
6.0
The hotel's location was convenient for the Oktoberfest and a short walk uphill from Winterthur train station. However, the proximity to the railway made it noisy at times.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was satisfactory with a good variety offered, although not exceptional.
Facilities
7.0
Overall, the facilities met standard expectations without any standout features.
Charles
United States, May  2024
8.2/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel, with clean and comfortable rooms but some train noise. The breakfast was excellent, facing an 8-railway station directly. The friendly service and proximity to the city center were great, although a bit of a walk uphill from the train station.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are clean and spacious, with very comfortable beds and a nice bathroom. It's better to be on the front side away from the train line.
Service
9.0
The staff at lunchtime were incredibly helpful, professional, and flexible. They provide various services like room service, dry cleaning, and even pet amenities.
Location
7.0
The hotel's location is nice and easy to access from the train station. It's about a 10-minute walk uphill from Winterthur train station.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was delicious, offering a great variety of warm and cold options including European breads, yogurts, cereals, scrambled eggs, and bacon.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities are convenient and well-maintained, providing everything needed for a comfortable stay.
Ryan
United States, May  2024
7.0/10

The hotel is a mixed bag with its pros and cons. The location is excellent, being right next to the train station, but the rooms can be noisy and sub-standard. The service is helpful and professional, although the dining experience is good but not extensive. The facilities offer basic amenities.

Rooms
5.0
The room I had was on the railway side, making it extremely noisy when there was a party downstairs. It was spacious but unattractive, located in the basement with no natural light, giving a sense of suffocating. Not the best place to stay for multiple days.
Service
9.0
The staff, especially during lunchtime, were outstanding with their customer service skills. They were helpful, professional, and polite, ensuring a pleasant experience.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location is convenient, with easy access on foot to the city center and being directly beside the train station. However, if noise is an issue, it's best to request a room away from the train line.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience offered a decent variety of European and American breakfast options, including Nespresso coffee. While good quality, the selection was somewhat limited.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel provides essential facilities like room service, laundry, and pet amenities. It lacks luxury amenities but covers the basics adequately.
Elizabeth
United States, April  2024
7.0/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms were very clean and large with hard wooden floors, but they were hot as there was no air-conditioning and cost more than expected. The service was a hit or miss - some staff members were friendly and helpful, while others seemed stressed and unfriendly. The location was nice and easy to access from the train station, but not clear for navigation. The dining was good with a variety of European and American breakfast options. Overall, a decent stay with some room for improvement.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were very clean and large with hard wooden floors, but lacked air-conditioning, making it uncomfortably hot. The additional cost was not clearly advertised.
Service
6.0
The service was a mix - some staff were friendly and helpful, while others seemed stressed and unfriendly. Room service and other amenities were available.
Location
7.0
The location was nice and easy to access from the train station, but not very clear for a person to navigate. It was just a short walk from the central station.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was good with a variety of breakfast options, including European breads and 'American' scrambled eggs and bacon.
Facilities
7.0
Julie
United States, January  2024
7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was comfortable and enjoyable overall. The spacious rooms with a fan were pleasant, but the view of the train tracks prevented me from opening the window at night. I believe air conditioning would have been more effective given the location.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms are comfortable and spacious, meeting the expectations of a 4-star hotel, but the fan provided was not sufficient due to the train tracks view.
Service
9.0
The staff had outstanding customer-relating skills and were very friendly, helpful, and attentive. They even reimbursed me for an extra charge, going above and beyond to assist.
Location
6.0
The hotel's location directly beside the train station was convenient for access but being close to the trains resulted in noise disturbances. It was a trade-off between convenience and noise.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was satisfactory with a continental buffet offering various European and 'American' breakfast choices. However, it was a bit pricey for the selection available.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offered a range of facilities like room service, dry cleaning, laundry, and shoe shine service. It also provided pet amenities, adding to the convenience of the stay.
Friendly Staff
Train Noise
Jordan
United States, December  2023
8.4/10

The hotel offers comfortable and spacious rooms, typical of a 4-star hotel, although it's better to request a front-facing room to avoid noise from the train line. The service is friendly, helpful, and attentive, making guests feel truly valued. The location is convenient, a 10-minute uphill walk from Winterthur train station, with access to the city center. The dining experience is delightful, with a variety of delicious options. The facilities are well-maintained and contribute to an enjoyable stay.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are clean and spacious, meeting the expectations of a 4-star hotel.
Service
9.0
The staff is very friendly, helpful, and attentive, making guests feel important.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location is convenient, just a short walk from the train station and close to the city center.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience offers a delicious variety, including hot and cold options that guests can enjoy.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities are well-maintained and contribute to a pleasant stay for guests.
Deborah
United States, November  2023
7.8/10

I truly enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The rooms were quite comfortable and well priced for Switzerland, with very comfortable beds and a nice bathroom. The breakfast was excellent, although the rooms felt a little warm at times. The service was top-notch, with friendly and helpful staff. The location was convenient, just a 10-minute walk uphill from Winterthur train station, but it could be noisy being next to the railway. The dining experience was delightful, offering a variety of European and American breakfast options. Overall, a great value for money with some minor room temperature issues.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were quite comfortable and well priced for Switzerland, with very comfortable beds and a nice bathroom. However, they felt a little warm at times.
Service
9.0
The service was fantastic, with very friendly, helpful, and attentive staff.
Location
7.0
The location was convenient, just a 10-minute walk uphill from Winterthur train station and close to the city center. However, it could be noisy being next to the railway.
Dining
8.0
I thoroughly enjoyed the included breakfast with a variety of delicious options.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were satisfactory, offering what was needed for a comfortable stay.
Linda
United States, November  2023
7.0/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms, despite being close to the train station and facing noisy railway tracks, were surprisingly comfortable. However, the sub-standard basement room without natural light was quite unattractive. The staff were friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to assist guests. The location, while convenient in terms of proximity to the central station, was overshadowed by the noisy passing trains. The dining experience offered good quality but lacked variety and seemed overpriced for what was available.

Rooms
7.0
Despite the noise from the nearby train lines, the rooms were surprisingly comfortable.
Service
9.0
The staff were very friendly and went above and beyond to assist with any needs.
Location
6.0
While conveniently close to the central station, the noise from the passing trains was a drawback.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience provided good quality food but lacked variety and seemed overpriced.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were satisfactory overall.
Cornelius
United States, September  2023
8.0/10

The hotel is conveniently located above the train station and rail road, with rates ranging from 120-150 CHF per night. While the noise from parties below can be bothersome due to facing an 8-rail railway station, the friendly service and range of amenities provided good value for money.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms are comfortable and clean, but the noise from the railway station below can be extremely noisy at times.
Service
9.0
The staff is exceptionally friendly, helpful, and attentive, always willing to go above and beyond to assist with any needs. Services like room service, dry cleaning, laundry, shoe shine service, welcome drink, and pet amenities are available.
Location
8.0
The hotel is about a 10-minute walk uphill from the Winterthur train station. It's nice and easily accessible from the train station. Although it's far from Zurich, Claudia, who runs front of house, provides great company and efficient service.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience is good, offering a variety of European breads, yogurt, cereals, as well as 'American' scrambled eggs and bacon. However, the offerings could be slightly improved to enhance the overall dining experience.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers a range of facilities that enhance the stay, providing a comfortable and convenient experience.
Donald
United States, September  2023
7.6/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The room was modern, well furnished, and clean, offering all the necessary amenities. The service was friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to assist with any requests. The location was conveniently just a short walk from the central station. The dining experience was good quality, although slightly expensive for the variety offered. The facilities were satisfactory.

Rooms
8.0
The room was nice and had all we needed. It was modern, well furnished, and clean.
Service
9.0
The service was very friendly and helpful, willing to assist with anything needed.
Location
7.0
The location was convenient, just a short walk from the central station.
Dining
7.0
The dining was good quality, with a sufficient variety of foods, although slightly expensive.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities met my expectations.
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