Thierry's apartment is located within easy walking distance of Zurich HB train station (approx. 20 minute slow walk with luggage). His self-service check-in instructions looked daunting on screen but, in fact, worked smoothly in practice. The penthouse apartment is located on the 5th floor of a modern building with elevator. The entry level consists of a large open plan space containing a kitchen, living area with single bed and large bed; a separate, large combined bathroom (with separate bath and shower) and laundry room (with modern washing machine and dryer); a separate toilet room. Finally, a double slat bed is situated within an alcove beside the internal stairs leading up to the upper level. The upper level of the apartment houses a large bedroom with king-size bed and a large, modern bathroom with shower and toilet. All the rooms are light and airy with access to automated Velux skylight windows with shutters to cut off unwanted light and sound. Many of the room lights have dimmers.
Our stay coincided with an abnormal Saharan heatwave in Zurich and across most of continental Europe. Prior to our arrival, Thierry had thoughtfully provided the downstairs area and upstairs main bedroom with coolers and upright ventilation fans that worked well and were very welcome! Overall the apartment is well-located and in walking distance to Zurich's old town and train station as well as numerous bars, cafes and restaurants. Zurich's public transportation system is first-class and readily accessible wherever you find yourself in the city. The apartment itself was very comfortable, bright and spacious. It contains all modern amenities including wi-fi and Netflix access, washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, Nespresso machine, adaptors etc. The beds are comfortable and linens in good condition. Added extras were the availability of umbrellas and house slippers for the timber flooring. House rules and instructions were available in printed form in the apartment and easy to follow. We highly recommend Thierry's apartment for short or long stays, for couples (enough room for two sets) and family groups. Buy a Zurich card at the train station tourist information centre (for 24-72 hours) and get access to unlimited public transportation, some free attractions and discounts at a number of museums. The Kunthaus art gallery is highly recommended for its Old Masters, its golden age Dutch collection (including a Rembrandt), Giacometti and Roden sculptures and late 19th C and 20th C masters such as Corbet, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Monet and Manet etc.