I would suggest contacting the front desk by e-mail, Pascale in particular was very helpful, she also can make dinner reservations for you. As the hotel does not have parking facilities they may be able to negotiate a lower rate for you with nearby parking garage. Unfortunately, as you know Zurich is very expensive so if the hotel can help it is with asking. Do enjoy your stay.

Two options. Don’t take a taxi they are ridiculously expensive and the trains and trams go right there. Train station is right in the airport-follow sign. Buy ticket from machines. Option one is take any train that goes through Zurich Main train station (HB or haupt bahnhof) get off at HB (10 min) and walk to the #4 tram outside. Take the tram to Bellevue or Opera and walk to hotel in 5 min. Option 2 if the timing works (these only run twice an hour but are direct) is to take the S16 to Stadelhofen and then walk to the hotel. This is faster and more direct. That’s also your best bet when you need to return to the airport.

Hi Jacqueline, it is a quiet hotel. While the lake/waterfront is only a few minutes away and there are a small number of local restaurants, the hotel's surroundings and immediate environment are low key with no visible 'rowdy' bars or nightclubs.