Plattenhof in Zurich

Adjacent to the University of Zurich (home to several museums and galleries), this contemporary hotel is a 2-minute walk from the No. 10 line tram stop and a 10-minute walk from Grossmunster cathedral.The sleek, minimalist rooms feature designer furnishings, hardwood floors and en suite bathrooms. They also include free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus DVD players or game consoles.A continental breakfast buffet is free, and there's a traditional Italian restaurant (open weekdays only) with a changing exhibition of contemporary art, as well as an all-day coffee/drinks bar and a terrace. A meeting room seating 16 is available for guests (fee).