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HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local

3.0 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with a rooftop terrace connected to a shopping center in Uster

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Lobby
Meeting facility
Daily buffet breakfast (CHF 22 per person)
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, a rooftop terrace, and a shopping mall on site at HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Ustaria, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Triple Room, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Uster, HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local is connected to a shopping center. Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria and Bahnhofstrasse are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Zoo Zurich. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Hallenstadion or Letzigrund Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Zürichstrasse 14, Uster, ZH, 8610

What's nearby

  • Uster Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jucker Farm - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Zoo Zurich - 19 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 22 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria - 30 min drive - 21.6 miles

Getting around

  • Uster Station - 5 min walk
  • Neuhaus bei Hinteregg Station - 9 min drive
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪U-Boot Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Peking Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Steiner Uster - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Poseidon - ‬7 min walk

About this property

HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local

Hotel connected to a shopping center
Take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, a rooftop terrace, and a shopping mall on site at HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Ustaria, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Other perks include:
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and self parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and express check-in
  • 2 meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All 60 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM on request
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (CHF 9 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 22 for adults and CHF 11 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ustaria
  • Ustaria Bar & Terrace

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Shopping mall
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1973
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 45.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 22 for adults and CHF 11 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CHF 80.00 per person (one-way)
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 9 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 45.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Garni Illuster
Hotel Garni Illuster
Hotel Illuster
Hotel Illuster
HOTEL illuster Urban Local
Illuster Urban & Local Uster
HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local Hotel
HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local Uster
HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local Hotel Uster

Frequently asked questions

Is HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of CHF 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local?

Self parking is available for CHF 9 per night.

What time is check-in at HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:30 AM–10:00 PM on request. A fee of CHF 80.00 per person applies.

Where is HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local located?

Located in the heart of Uster, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Uster Castle and within 3 mi (5 km) of Aathal Dinosaur Museum and Milandia Migros Sport and Adventure Park. Jucker Farm and Kletterzentrum Milandia Greifensee are also within 6 mi (10 km). Uster Station is only a 5-minute walk.

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