Hotel & Restaurant UTO KULM

This is a lovely hotel. We had room 50 in the new block, with a view over the city and Lake Zurich to die for. Looking east, we had both the sunrise and the moonrise over the city to enjoy.||The room was spacious and very well-equipped with a good shower, large bathtub, fridge, coffee machine etc and you could ask for a kettle and bathrobes (we did). We spent the last 2 days of our Swiss holiday here and felt we had "saved the best till last". It was fortuitous because, unfortunately, I had picked up a tummy infection at a previous place, and just wanted to keep clean and rested. The Uto Kulm was a real haven for me. My partner meanwhile enjoyed the views and walking in the surrounding area, justifiably known as "Top of Zürich", while I rested.||The views are fantastic in all directions, and if you want to go even higher, the hotel invited you to climb the tower at no extra cost (we didn't). From the ground and from the terrace we could enjoy the view of the Alps to the south, resplendent in their new coat of snow, and views to the hills and fields all around.||The staff were courteous and friendly, and on request provided us Brits with a kettle with which to make our morning cup of tea.||The area is car-free, and you access it on the delightful S10 train from Zurich main station (and stations between). The train runs with the precision of a Swiss watch. We had omitted to tell the hotel what time we would be arriving, so instead of being met by electric vehicle, we had to do what should have been a 10-minute uphill walk. With our luggage it took more like 20 mins. This is no problem for the Swiss, who take mountains in their stride, but for people more used to cars it could be a challenge. I would like to see better information from the hotel about this - we could have let them know when we boarded the train that we would be happy to be collected on our arrival at the top station 20 mins later.

An absolute gem of hotel located overlooking Zurich. Couldn't highly recommend enough. A cozy retreat with great rooms, excellent service and a surprisingly good restaurant/breakfast. The views alone are worth the price of admission.

No mention of a steep climb to reach the property and rude man at the reception.||Goof up with the rooms: We had booked 2 business rooms based on the pictures shown on the booking.com app. While one of the rooms was exactly the same, the other one was way smaller and had one less area (a separate sitting area was missing). When we raised it, the property said they were completely booked so nothing could be done. But that’s not a fair deal as we were not given the room we had paid for! In fact, we made our bookings well in advance so this should not have happened. The property didn’t even care to mention it during check-in, which makes me doubt their intentions (Another detail that was conveniently not mentioned). The next day, they did offer us the option to move to another room but that didn’t suit as it would involve packing and unpacking again for a 2-night stay. We didn’t want to waste time as we wanted to explore Zürich. ||Incorrect mention of amenities:||They mention an elevator but it was not there in the building that was given to us. We had to climb upstairs with our heavy luggage.||They mentioned an electric kettle would be there in the rooms but we had to request for this as it wasn’t already there.||Very limited and expensive food options. ||Otherwise, it’s a decent property but a lot of minus points due to my experience. This made me feel that they conveniently hid the details.

The hotel is nice but don't expect a quiet night at the top of Zurich. There is a great spa and restaurant to enjoy as well.||There was a huge party on our second night and there is no air conditioner. We had to choose between loud music or a stuffy, hot room.

5 course gourmet menu was fantastic - and filling! Enjoyed a nice sunset on the terrace even with a wedding party taking up the prime seating. Views are incredible, of downtown Zurich and to the west of the Alps. Our room had no view but no direct sun which probably helped keep it a little more comfortable. Other than the hike up the hill with a stroller everything was great. Wish that rooms had AC but it cooled off okay at night with a fan. Would probably recommend this most if flying in and can take train from Zurich HB up to top vs parking and then trekking to upper train station - that made the worst part of arrival with our baggage.

Good food, absolutely amazing location (Top of Zurich) and staff/service. Few points: - There are no cars allowed. - There is no food delivery as one cannot drive up the hill. - Weather messed up my dinner plans in the city and yet staff accommodated me on a fully booked service. Absolutely amazing.

A short 10 minute train to Uetliberg from downtown Zürich and a 10 minute walk up to the top of this mountain and you will be in paradise!! We loved this restaurant so much we visited twice within the same week. A perfect restaurant to enjoy a lunch or an evening dinner overlooking Zürich. To ensure a table with obstructed views a reservation is suggested. The view and location is just spectacular overlooking lake Zürich and the countryside below. The service, ambience and quality of food was exceptional and reasonably priced. Management and staff were attentive and well-versed in what they do. I cannot say enough about this beautiful restaurant and hotel. Whilst we did not stay up here it’s definitely a must stay when we visit again. Highly recommend, was most definitely a highlight of our stay in Switzerland.

Walk up for the view but stay anywhere else... People come here for the view and on that front, it delivers. The room was tidy and without issue, the restaurant(both service and food quality) was on par with expectations. However, the front desk representative still managed to ruin the entire trip. Our interaction began as he was the one that drove down to the train station to pick up luggage. From the first word he spoke he was nothing but combative, condescending, and disrespectful. The battery continued as he was the one at reception by the time we walked up the hill. Never in my life have I experienced a less hospitable member of hotel staff. Of course I regret only reading the negative reviews after my stay. You can see for yourself there is clear and abundant feedback regarding rude staff. The fact that it's persisted for at least the last year, suggest to me that the hotel has no interest in addressing it. Even their replies to reviews are largely argumentative or dismissive. You deserve to stay somewhere that is happy to have you and Uto Kulm isn't it.

This is a lovely hotel. We had room 50 in the new block, with a view over the city and Lake Zurich to die for. Looking east, we had both the sunrise and the moonrise over the city to enjoy.||The room was spacious and very well-equipped with a good shower, large bathtub, fridge, coffee machine etc and you could ask for a kettle and bathrobes (we did). We spent the last 2 days of our Swiss holiday here and felt we had "saved the best till last". It was fortuitous because, unfortunately, I had picked up a tummy infection at a previous place, and just wanted to keep clean and rested. The Uto Kulm was a real haven for me. My partner meanwhile enjoyed the views and walking in the surrounding area, justifiably known as "Top of Zürich", while I rested.||The views are fantastic in all directions, and if you want to go even higher, the hotel invited you to climb the tower at no extra cost (we didn't). From the ground and from the terrace we could enjoy the view of the Alps to the south, resplendent in their new coat of snow, and views to the hills and fields all around.||The staff were courteous and friendly, and on request provided us Brits with a kettle with which to make our morning cup of tea.||The area is car-free, and you access it on the delightful S10 train from Zurich main station (and stations between). The train runs with the precision of a Swiss watch. We had omitted to tell the hotel what time we would be arriving, so instead of being met by electric vehicle, we had to do what should have been a 10-minute uphill walk. With our luggage it took more like 20 mins. This is no problem for the Swiss, who take mountains in their stride, but for people more used to cars it could be a challenge. I would like to see better information from the hotel about this - we could have let them know when we boarded the train that we would be happy to be collected on our arrival at the top station 20 mins later.

An absolute gem of hotel located overlooking Zurich. Couldn't highly recommend enough. A cozy retreat with great rooms, excellent service and a surprisingly good restaurant/breakfast. The views alone are worth the price of admission.

No mention of a steep climb to reach the property and rude man at the reception.||Goof up with the rooms: We had booked 2 business rooms based on the pictures shown on the booking.com app. While one of the rooms was exactly the same, the other one was way smaller and had one less area (a separate sitting area was missing). When we raised it, the property said they were completely booked so nothing could be done. But that’s not a fair deal as we were not given the room we had paid for! In fact, we made our bookings well in advance so this should not have happened. The property didn’t even care to mention it during check-in, which makes me doubt their intentions (Another detail that was conveniently not mentioned). The next day, they did offer us the option to move to another room but that didn’t suit as it would involve packing and unpacking again for a 2-night stay. We didn’t want to waste time as we wanted to explore Zürich. ||Incorrect mention of amenities:||They mention an elevator but it was not there in the building that was given to us. We had to climb upstairs with our heavy luggage.||They mentioned an electric kettle would be there in the rooms but we had to request for this as it wasn’t already there.||Very limited and expensive food options. ||Otherwise, it’s a decent property but a lot of minus points due to my experience. This made me feel that they conveniently hid the details.

The hotel is nice but don't expect a quiet night at the top of Zurich. There is a great spa and restaurant to enjoy as well.||There was a huge party on our second night and there is no air conditioner. We had to choose between loud music or a stuffy, hot room.

5 course gourmet menu was fantastic - and filling! Enjoyed a nice sunset on the terrace even with a wedding party taking up the prime seating. Views are incredible, of downtown Zurich and to the west of the Alps. Our room had no view but no direct sun which probably helped keep it a little more comfortable. Other than the hike up the hill with a stroller everything was great. Wish that rooms had AC but it cooled off okay at night with a fan. Would probably recommend this most if flying in and can take train from Zurich HB up to top vs parking and then trekking to upper train station - that made the worst part of arrival with our baggage.

Good food, absolutely amazing location (Top of Zurich) and staff/service. Few points: - There are no cars allowed. - There is no food delivery as one cannot drive up the hill. - Weather messed up my dinner plans in the city and yet staff accommodated me on a fully booked service. Absolutely amazing.

A short 10 minute train to Uetliberg from downtown Zürich and a 10 minute walk up to the top of this mountain and you will be in paradise!! We loved this restaurant so much we visited twice within the same week. A perfect restaurant to enjoy a lunch or an evening dinner overlooking Zürich. To ensure a table with obstructed views a reservation is suggested. The view and location is just spectacular overlooking lake Zürich and the countryside below. The service, ambience and quality of food was exceptional and reasonably priced. Management and staff were attentive and well-versed in what they do. I cannot say enough about this beautiful restaurant and hotel. Whilst we did not stay up here it’s definitely a must stay when we visit again. Highly recommend, was most definitely a highlight of our stay in Switzerland.

Walk up for the view but stay anywhere else... People come here for the view and on that front, it delivers. The room was tidy and without issue, the restaurant(both service and food quality) was on par with expectations. However, the front desk representative still managed to ruin the entire trip. Our interaction began as he was the one that drove down to the train station to pick up luggage. From the first word he spoke he was nothing but combative, condescending, and disrespectful. The battery continued as he was the one at reception by the time we walked up the hill. Never in my life have I experienced a less hospitable member of hotel staff. Of course I regret only reading the negative reviews after my stay. You can see for yourself there is clear and abundant feedback regarding rude staff. The fact that it's persisted for at least the last year, suggest to me that the hotel has no interest in addressing it. Even their replies to reviews are largely argumentative or dismissive. You deserve to stay somewhere that is happy to have you and Uto Kulm isn't it.

This is a review of the Uto Kulm hotel, not one of the associated restaurants. My wife and I have stayed here twice while visiting family in Switzerland and loved our stay both times. The hotel's location cannot be beaten. There are great views of both the countryside and of the city of Zürich particularly if you go up the observation tower. The west facing hotel rooms also have absolutely gorgeous sunset views. The staff has always been very friendly and professional and a pleasure to deal with. What's probably most surprising about the Uto Kulm is how reasonably priced it can sometimes be. I'm guessing that they must do a lot of large parties and big events and during the times between those events there are often good deals to be had. We paid way less than you would expect for such a scenic place overlooking one of the most expensive cities in the world. Breakfast here is also delicious. It's not included in the base room rate but it is totally worth it. Everything is fresh and high quality and the view from the terrace is great.

The restaurant outside is very nice to sit at when the weather is nice. They also have lunch specials are reasonable prices. You can walk up to the tower for a view over Zürich, but be aware that there are a LOT of steps. I had to take lots of breaks while going up. :P Tip: If you need to use the restroom, just walk into the restaurant and go down the stairs on the right. They also have a cool shoe cleaning machine in addition to the breathalyzer there.

At the end of the train ride, you climb to the top of the hill to take in the magnificent views of Zurich and the lake. If you're an avid moutain biker, you can either ride to the top or take one of many trails along the way that will bring you back down the mountain. There's an observatory tower by the hotel/restaurant that will give you an amazing 360 view of the surrounding mountains. The restaurant is pleasant with mainly outdoor seating and plenty of shade. Be sure you sit under the shade as the sun gets quite hot. The food is Swiss with modern elegance. I had the puff pastry with veal meatballs and a mushroom cream sauce. The pastry was beautifully baked - crusty and delicate, while the meat balls were tender and delicious. My wife had the pork liver with a nice brandy sauce with a side of potato pancake. The sauce helped balance the gaminess of the liver. My dad had the pork sausage salad, which was delicious too.

Lovely hotel restaurant with breathtaking panoramic view from the top of the Uetliberg mountain. This hotel won the jackpot on location, on the summit of the Uetliberg. The short walk up to the top from the Uetlibergbahn is pleasant and enchanting, with stunning views from the top. In warmer weather days, the outdoor terrace is breezy and sunny. In the winter time, the restaurant is warm and cozy with amazing views. After hiking up the snowy path in the late afternoon, we popped in to the restaurant to warm up with some dessert and coffee. My apple tart with whipped cream was absolutely delicious, really has the homemade taste I've been looking for, and beautifully presented. The cappuccino was very nice too, complimented the apple tart perfectly. The staff is friendly and attentive (hard to come by in Zurich). Looking forward to another trip to the top and a nice lunch at this restaurant.

It was a sunny Sunday evening. Uto Kulm is famous for its nice view so we were lucky to get one of the tables outside. Service was friendly and fast. The food was super delicious. I had a salad as appetizer, beef as main and a gorgeous dessert. If you like to see Zurich, the lake and the mountains than Uto Kulm is definitely a good choice to enjoy a couple of drinks, a dessert after a hike, lunch or dinner. I'll definitely come again.

This restaurant at the top of Üetliberg is a good place to celebrate special occasions. We were visiting friends in Zürich and wanted to go out for a nice dinner (Nov 2011). We took the tram to the Üetliberg stop, then hiked along a wide path with lights for about 10 minutes before reaching the restaurant. Ambiance was nice. This place is well decorated in a modern, upscale manner and illuminated with candlelight. Servers were pleasant and spoke English. We ordered the "meat fondue". It was CHF 60 per person. The appetizer was great. It was a venison carpaccio with tiny cubes of pumpkin, drizzled in balsamic reduction. In the center was a small deep fried basket holding some greens and alfalfa sprouts. Nice depth of flavors and great contrast of crunchy and tender elements. It didn't taste gamey. Ah, the meat fondue wasn't exactly the best tasting, but it was a fun experience! We each had 300 grams of meat (veal, beef, and chicken) to cook ourselves in a boiling pot of broth. We also got pieces of mushroom and broccoli, a bowl of potato chips (which looked and tasted suspiciously like Lays), and a pot of seasoned rice. The rice was slightly undercooked in some areas. It tasted like it had salt & butter added. The highlight of this dish were the 5 dipping sauces: garlic aioli, curry mayo, paprika mayo, tzatziki, and hollandaise sauce. The chicken was fine and tasted as expected. The beef was a bit pungent. The veal was good. We were too full to eat dessert. Our dining companions got the fixed menu and really enjoyed their dishes. I thought their dishes (seared meat, veggies, potatoes) might have tasted better. Tip: be sure to check out the "blood alcohol level tester" near the bathroom. (There are straws that you use to blow into the machine. It's just for fun though!) If you come here during the daytime, you can climb up the observation tower, which has great views of Zürich and surrounding areas.

We spent a night there, after a long night partying, and were not a tad disappointed !!! After taking the tramway to Uetliberg, you can take the minivan... or walk ! The climb to the hotel is steep at times, although quite picturesque. You'll be delighted when you reach the hotel ! The reception desk is very Swiss-style, efficient yet not overly warm. The rooms are very comfortable and have a great view, yet again, it's meant to be functional rather than overwhelmingly beautiful. For the restaurant now, they have great food, which is well presented, yet overly expensive... The service is also nice, as you would expect for that kind of place anyway. The highlight of the dinner was the dessert selection (cafe gourman), which boasted a few exquisite desserts.

We waited in line to sit and eat- for service that was rushed and scattered. The view and food were great, but that's not all that matters... So although the hike there was fantastic, and the presentation of food was fine- it wasn't typical Swiss hospitality, cuz the service didn't tow the line...

We went there today as we had a voucher for the Sunday brunch. We weren't seated in the restaurant (as per pictures on their website & our voucher) but in a small room up the stairs which looked more like room for business meetings, no charme or decor whatsoever, but a mouldy or dirty ceiling and office tables & chairs. The buffet, which was described as "gourmet brunch" was really disappointing. The scrambled eggs were a solid, dry and cold mass (we arrived there at 11:00, so it couldn't have been "old" as it starts at 11:00 and half of the chafing dishes were empty), the bacon was soggy, greasy and cold as well, there were some kind of omelettes in a chafing dish, which were spongy and tasteless . The rest of the buffet was okay, nothing special though. When we went back to our table we noticed that our cutlery and one coffee cup were dirty. When the waiter came to our table (btw there's no fresh coffee or tea served, there was a pot of coffee at the table when we arrived and there's some tea to get in self-service) and asked us, if the food was good so we said, not really. He then took our plates, laughed sheepishly and walked away. It was very strange. So we got up and left, we didn't want to wait for the dessert buffet, as we were sure it was equally unimpressive. Before we left we peeked into the restaurant and were quite shocked to see that it was very nice like in the pictures and we asked at the front desk, if there was a reason why we had to sit in this charmless room upstairs, which clearly did not belong to the restaurant. She just said, that no, there was no reason, some people get seated in the restaurant and some upstairs but there's no difference in the food on offer. Overall it was a very disappointing experience, I would not recommend it to anyone. It's a beautiful spot, definitely worth a trip but bring your own picknick.