While the apartment is well furnished and is close to the station, we didn’t find Patrick to be a great host. There was a mix up about the key for which we had to wait in the cold for about 45 minutes. This didn’t bother us that much as these things can happen. What disappointed is was the fact that Patrick didn’t communicate with us much through the trip. He wasn’t there to welcome us nor was his friend there to welcome us like he had mentioned to us. Our communication was limited to the first day where he helped us resolve the key mix up. After that he didn’t call us or check on us or meet us. He only checked on us towards the end but that was more to inform us how to deposit the keys in the letterbox as we were flying out on Sunday. Throughout our stay the human interaction with Patrick was missing so we found the experience of interacting with him as a host disappointing. It would have been nice had he been there to welcome us or help ease things a bit. He said if he couldn’t make it his friend would be there but there was no friend also to help us. This despite the fact that I had told him that I am traveling with my old parents who are 70 and 68 years respectively.
Anyhow that aside, the apartment is lovely, was neat and clean and has great proximity to the main station. We suggest anyone who travels and lives in Zurich catch the tram from Freihofstrasse rather than Siemens stop which is quite a bit to walk. From Freihofstrasse you will get great connectivity to trams which ply frequently. Also, just before the team station there is an Aldi close by. This supermarket is cheaper than Coop and has great supplies. The area is safe and well connected. The view from the balcony is fantastic. All in all we give full marks to the apartment but not Patrick!