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Casa Casuarina Miami
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La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris
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Villa Principe Leopoldo Lugano
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Piccolo Hotel Portofino
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Aria Hotel Budapest
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Cocos Hotel Antigua
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Bawah Reserve
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Boutique Hotel Die Alpbacherin
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Il Sereno Como
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Cliveden House
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Palazzo Navona Rome
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Mnemba Island Lodge
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Château de La Chèvre d’Or
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Laucala Island Fiji
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Kudadoo Private Island
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Il San Pietro Di Positano
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Royal Mansour Marrakech
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Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
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Cavo Tagoo Santorini
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Azulik Tulum
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Relais Borgo Santo Pietro
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Gecko Hotel & Beach Club Formentera
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Set across five floors and featuring a state-of-the-art stone and glass architectural design, Alex celebrated its opening last year, 2019.
The property has 42 modern studio suites and 2 penthouses, all with glorious lake views, lounge and dining space and kitchens, making it perfect for both short or extended stays.
Hotel facilities also feature health & wellbeing space, restaurant, terrace & cocktail bar, onsite parking and valet parking service. Alex is situated in an excellent location, making it ideal for both business and leisure with a wealth of international companies in the surrounding area.
Luxury and Wellness right on lake Zurich. ALEX, Lake Zurich, is located on the Western shore of this iconic Swiss lake, it has a unique position sitting on the water’s edge; making it one of the most stylish and elegant Zurich hotels.
ROOMS & SUITES
With its 44 contemporary studios and penthouses located at the water’s front in close proximity of Zürich and Zug, providing attentive service for short and extended stays, Alex is the perfect destination for leisure and business stays.
Its elegant and modern style incorporates harmonious coloured, bespoke furniture with natural materials and textures, connecting guests with the unspoilt scenery, clean air and waterside location.
Residential in feel, each studio offers a custom-made design kitchenette, dining and sitting area, master bedroom and en-suite bathroom. Each individual studio provides a private balcony, a gorgeous terrace or French windows to enjoy the view on the lake, the city of Zurich or the mountains.
PENTHOUSE THREE BEDROOM SUITE
Our Penthouse Three Bedroom Suite is the composition of three penthouse suites and is located on the top floor. The Suite offers two bedrooms with king size beds and one with queen size bed. Three terraces allow a sensational view of Lake Zurich, the city of Zurich and the Glarus Alps.
With the private elevator, privacy is a top priority for the Penthouse-Three-Bedroom Suite. The suite features a comfortable sitting, dining and working area as well as a fully equipped kitchenette with microwave and dishwasher. The luxurious bathrooms are equipped with walk-in rain showers and a separate bathtub.
WHEN EATING BECOMES AN EXPERIENCE
Food should not only surprise in taste, our master chefs agree on that. Whether Swiss classics or French-inspired haute cuisine with an Asian touch: Let the creations of our chefs inspire you!
RESTAURANT ALEX
We are very pleased to welcome you again as a hotel guest in the Restaurant Alex. The Restaurant Alex is available to hotel guests from 07 am to 10 pm with continuous warm cuisine.
The restaurant Alex is the heart of our hotel and combines in an uncomplicated yet elegant way the aromatic cuisine of Tino Staub with an urban flair. A new hotspot in Thalwil that invites you to stay and enjoy: whether for breakfast, casual lunch or lifestyle dinner.
Tino Staub and his team are dedicated to the search for interesting and newly interpreted flavors and combine local products with flavors and ingredients from around the world in their dishes.
The versatile cuisine presents itself in a unique ambience between modern design and breathtaking lake view. In warm temperatures and sunny days we invite you to dine on our large terrace and offer first-class cocktails and a generous selection of wines and spirits in our small but fine bar.
BAR ALEX
We are very pleased to welcome you again as a hotel guest in our Alex Bar. The Alex Bar will be open continuously for our hotel guests from 11:00 am to 22:00 pm.
The Bar Lounge is a perfect spot for guests to unwind and relax, sipping on a favourite drink or enjoying a snack. Our master mixologists are at hand to prepare a wide range of classic cocktails or entice your senses with our innovative signature cocktails.
Our wine cellar boasts an array of fine wines from small local independent producers to the internationally renowned appellations.
RESIDENTS LOUNGE
This unique room with a view of Lake Zurich and as far as the Glarus Alps impresses with its brightness and simple furnishings.
BUSINESS LOUNGE
This modern meeting room is equipped with the latest technology and has the necessary discretion.
SPA & WELLNESS
It is the entrance to a place where every moment is devoted to your wellbeing and tranquillity. Discover intelligent skin care by Swissline and hand crafted wild herbal formulas by Alpienne to sooth, nourish and restore your skin and senses.
ALEX DAY SPA EXPERIENCE
Everyone needs relaxation and well-being – that’s why external guests are also welcome in our spa!
With our Alex Day Spa Package we invite you to completely forget the daily routine for a day and get to know our house better. Do something good for your body and soul and relax directly at the lake with our Alex Day Spa Experience.
SPA MENU
Individually, relaxing and revitalizing – this is how we define Wellness at the Alex Lake Zürich. Add this mindful experience to your living circle journey and enrich your mind with individually tailored treatments to your needs!
Dangle your soul, relax your body and recharge your energy in our hands! Let tranquility set in, sooth your mind with deeply relaxation treatments to ready yourself for great things to come.
SWISS “V” SCULPTURE | Re-shaping contours Diva’s Pick
The “architect” option for the ultimately perfectionist mature skin seeking greatest results. It re-shapes and redesigns the volumetric balance of face, neck and décolleté; giving a particular attention to the facial contours for a perfectly “V” shaped face.
It gives the beautician the possibility to sculpt where drainage and slimming are desired, at the same time promoting density and lifting where these are needed. To re-shape and redesign facial contours.
LOMI – LOMI
This special massage and stretching technique originates from Hawaii. It beautifully combines regenerating connective tissue massage with energy work and gentle stretching movements. Through rhythmic, almost dancing movements with forearms, palms of the hands, thumbs and ankles, your ideal energy flow is being regained.
THE BEAUTY CIRCLE
The soft application of a gentle body peeling followed by a moisturizing organic wrap prepares your skin for the following massage. Enjoy the warm blue Caribbean stones massage combined with aromatic oil enriched with locally herbs from the Swiss alps.
The circle of beauty is completed with a face treatment: starting with a soft peeling and another moisturizing mask specific to your sensitive skin enriched with vitamins. The treatment is finished with a soft face massage. Dive deep into beauty and relaxation from head to toe.
ZURICH DESTINATION GUIDE
Offering authentic Swiss lakeside living in modern design, Alex Lake Zurich is located on the water’s edge of Lake Zurich set against the spectacular backdrop of the Swiss Alps and just a short drive away from Zurich, Zug and the mountain regions.
EXPLORING ZURICH
Zurich is Switzerland’s centre of economic life and education. Located in the heart of Europe, the city offers all the modern amenities of a cosmopolitan metropolis, without sacrificing its natural side.
Zurich has for years ranked among the world’s top cities in terms of quality of life. Famous for its renowned universities, world famous galleries and excellent medical services. A scenic eight kilometers drive along the water’s edge brings you from Zurich city to Alex Lake Zurich in Thalwil.
Explore the city and the famous Bahnhofstrasse with its glamorous shops and boutiques, a wide selection of diverse restaurants, historic churches and Roman relicts in the old town, visit the majestic Opera House near Bellevue Square and indulge in the diversity of numerous galleries and museums across the whole the city.
WHAT’S ON
Zurich Festival, Street Parade and Zurich Film Festival are just a few Highlights of Zurich’s event calendar. Throughout the year numerous sports events and open-air concerts draw athletes and spectators, celebrities and fans from all over the world to Zurich.
Every three years in July, approximately two million visitors take over the city to celebrate the “Züri Fäscht” (Zurich festival) on the giant festival ground with music and food stands. You can even watch the spectacular fireworks from the terrace of The Restaurant.
At the Zurich Film Festival end of September, visitors have the opportunity to watch domestic and international movies, premieres, and cinematic classics. At the core of the Festival, international stars and celebrities can be seen at the Golden Eye Award.
During advent the whole city is bathed in a cheery light and the air is filled with the delicate aromas of cinnamon and mulled wine. Locals and visitors gather at the festive wooden stalls on Sechseläutenplatz. The largest indoor Christmas market in Europe has a 15m tall Christmas tree covered in sparkling Swarovski crystals.
WINTER IN ZURICH
During the winter months from the terrace at ALEX we’re looking at the snow capped mountains. Just 45 minutes away the slopes bekon and promise a fun-packed day. Downhill or Cross Country, snowboarding or snow shoe walking, hiking or sledding.
A day on the snow and apre-ski by the lake, the ALEX Guest Services team will make the best recommendations and help organise everything before you arrive. The winter season runs from November until March, sometimes stretching until the end of April. Contact us in advance for the latest forecast.
Downhill Skiing
The skiing areas Hoch-Ybrig (50km slopes) and Flumserberg (65 km slopes) are only a 45 minutes’ drive away and we know where to park. You can even ask ALEX to prepare a lunch-box for you.
Cross Country Skiing
We have the local knowledge on some fantastic trails nearby (30-60 min drive), for example Zugerberg (18km trails), Einsiedeln (25km trails), Rothenturm (20km trails) or Flumserberg (18km trails).
Tobbogan
For toboggan fun, try out the local Uetliberg (3.1 km run). In case there is no snow, ALEX will check the weather forecast for you and help you choose the place with the best snow conditions, for example Hoch-Ybrig (2.5 km run), Zugerberg (2.5 km run) or Flumserberg (3km run). ALEX can give you directions and find out where to rent your sleigh.
YOU ARE NOT A SKIER AT ALL?
ALEX knows the best winter hiking routes and can organise a moonlight snowshoe hike for you if you like. There are plenty of other winter activities around Zurich also. The last time Lake Zurich froze over and someone skated on it was in 1963.
For guaranteed skating try the ice-rink in Thalwil, just a few minutes from ALEX. Its the perfect place to practice your Axel and Toeloop. Otherwise, our boat can take you across the lake to the Christmas Market and the Bellevue Square Ice-rink.
If it’s spectator winter sports that you prefer, its the perfect time to catch an ice hockey match at the local arena, home of the ZSC Lions. We can assist with advance tickets.
LAKE SIDE LIVING
Authentic Swiss lakeside living in a modern design, Alex is located on the water’s edge of Lake Zurich, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Swiss Alps and just a short drive from downtown Zurich, Zug and the mountain regions.
In summer, no trip to Zurich is complete without trying some invigorating or relaxing water sports on your doorstep from our own pier or aboard Alex’s motorboat. Behind the magnificent Alpine view, water lovers can swim in the crystal clear water of Lake Zurich.
The lake offers excellent conditions for epic waterski & wakeboard action, vitalizing stand-up paddling voyages, energising rowing exercises and fascinating fishing experiences. All available to book at ALEX.
Anyone who prefers to enjoy a leisurely boat trip to explore the beautiful lakeshore scenery, can board the ALEX motorboat for a relaxing private cruise or for a quick and comfortable transfer to the city.
IN THE MOUNTAINS
Authentic Swiss lakeside living in a modern design, Alex is located on the water’s edge of Lake Zurich, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Swiss Alps and just a short drive from downtown Zurich, Zug and the mountain regions.
Anyone who visits Alex Lake Zürich should not miss an excursion into the Swiss mountains. Take delight in the magnificent panoramic views and breathe fresh mountain air in unspoiled nature.
The nearby mountains including Uetliberg, Sattel-Hochstuckli, Hoch-Ybrig or Flumserberg offer sports enthusiasts and families unforgettable experiences from rejuvenating to adrenaline-pumping action with summer toboggan runs, wildlife parks, secluded hiking and cycling paths.
SPORTS & WELLBEING
Zurich a city on the run, or on your bike! At your own pace, it’s a great place to keep in shape. The nature around Lake Zurich offers unlimited possibilities for bikers, hikers and joggers.
On secluded hiking paths or in the lush forests, sport fans can practice and at the same time enjoy the spectacular landscape around Lake Zurich. Feel like a local and explore the Lakeside by bicycle or E-bike. Biking fans can find numerous short trails and longer tour routes for excursions near ALEX.
For exercise on the water, ALEX can arrange rowing training classes with professionals for you. Whether you would like to take part in the local Yoga classes, or use the nearby tennis courts, or you would like to practice your putting skills on the local greens, there is plenty of options to choose from.
HERITAGE & SIGHTSEEING
Lake Zurich, has always provided a waterway access to cross Europe. It’s strategic location attracted many nations, who’s footprints were left on the city.
Celtic artefacts, Roman ruins, ancient churches, monasteries and many places of historical interest are worth exploring throughout the city and around the lake. Zurich unites creative city life and idyllic scenery within the smallest of areas.
Art connoisseurs and culture enthusiasts have over 50 museums and more than 100 galleries to choose from, while inquisitive city explorers can discover the striking contrast between the picturesque Old Town and the modern, constantly changing urban quarters.
Explore the city and the famous Bahnhofstrasse with its glamorous shops and boutiques, a wide selection of diverse restaurants, historic churches and Roman relicts in the old town, visit the majestic Opera House near Bellevue Square and indulge in the diversity of numerous galleries and museums across the whole the city.
One of the highlights on Lake Zurich is the beautiful boat trip to the picturesque town of Rapperswil, famous for its rose gardens, the medieval Castle and alleys in the old town and the longest wooden bridge in Switzerland perfect for romantic strolls.
A 30 minutes drive away, you can discover the imposing town centre of Einsiedeln with its baroque monastery, one of the most important places of pilgrimage in Europe with the Jakobsweg (St. James Path) running through the area.
HOW TO FIND THE ALEX LAKE ZÜRICH
Alex Hotel is situated on the western shore of the iconic lake Zürich, it has a unique position sitting on the water’s edge; making it one of the most stylish and elegant Lake Zürich hotels.
The Hotel’s excellent location, with easy access to Zürich city centre, makes it ideal for both business and leisure with a wealth of international companies, as well as leisure activities in the surrounding area.
