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A Stylish Urban Retreat with a Few Quirks

4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 8 Jul 2024
Ruby Mimi Hotel, located near Zurich’s main train station, offers a blend of convenience and style. Here’s what stood out during our stay:

Prime Location: Ruby Mimi’s position is unbeatable. It’s a stone’s throw from the River Limmat, Zurich’s old town, and the city’s top shopping streets. Bahnhofstrasse, lined with high street names and designer labels, caters to every budget and style.
Trendy Atmosphere: The hotel’s chic decor sets it apart. . The cinema within the hotel adds a unique touch.

Room Considerations: While the rooms are trendy, they lean toward the smaller side. Also, the lack of privacy in the restroom might bother some guests.

Outdoor Activities: Zurich’s lake is a mere 15-minute walk away, perfect for jogging or leisurely strolls. For a day trip, hop on a train to Lucerne—the scenic journey is worth it.

Festive Vibes: We thoroughly enjoyed the traditional costume festival and parade. Zurich knows how to celebrate!

Swiss Splendor, Pricey Reality: Switzerland’s beauty is undeniable, but it comes at a cost. Prepare for jaw-dropping expenses—even more so than our home...San Francisco’s Bay Area.

In summary, Ruby Mimi Hotel offers a stylish base for exploring Zurich. Just be ready for the Swiss price tag!
Date of stay: June 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Reviewed 27 June 2024

In a classic case of expectations not meeting reality, I was disappointed in this hotel. By their own website hype I had expected more.

Check in is a sort of guided self check, I found the staff not overly friendly, they treated us like we were not overly bright when their digital system failed to work correctly.

The rooms were clean and modern. The bed however was hard and uncomfortable and although there is a large wall sign which speaks of a large double bed, it’s a small double bed with two small pillows, and two very small quilts which barely cover one person’s body. We barely fit in the bed (and I am small).

There are no in room amenities like tea and coffee and an iron. This is provided by way of a ‘galley’ on each floor, But if you’ve booked a loft room on the top floor there is no galley. As we were at the end of the hotel this meant a trek all the way to the lifts and down a floor to go all the way to the other end to get a cup of tea.

There is no way to contact reception from the room. So when we arrived to find only one tiny pillow in the room, we had to trek all the way back to reception to ask for another one.

The auto blinds don’t work, making the room quite light.

Overall, this is a pricey hotel, charging a full service rate but delivering only a budget hotel service. While the rooms are nice, they aren’t special.

Date of stay: June 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 25 June 2024

The worst hotel experience in my decades of traveling internationally. The hotel lost my reservation. The check-in clerk was totally clueless. There's no way to speak to anyone in management. I had to find another hotel in Zurich but Ruby Mimi charged my credit card after saying they had no reservation for me.

Room tip: Avoid this hotel.
Date of stay: June 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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Marketing Ruby, Marketing at Ruby Mimi Zurich, responded to this reviewResponded 1 July 2024

Hey Sunshine,

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts about your stay.

First of all, we are very sorry that you had difficulties at check-in. Unfortunately, you arrived later than originally booked, and our hosts at reception had a challenge finding your reservation. Nevertheless, they offered to check you in directly and provide you with a room until the issue was resolved.

While our hosts tried to find a solution for you, you decided to leave the hotel before we could ivestigate further. We're very sorry that the situation ended like this.

Please be assured that we will take another close look at this incident internally so that such things do not happen again. Our team always tries to give its best, but mistakes happen; we can never completely rule that out.

We hope you’ll give us another chance.

Your Ruby Mimi Team

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Reviewed 25 June 2024

This is the worst hotel ever, you can only do reservations in an email. They will not talk to you over the phone, they do not answer their emails in a timely manner.
I would be cautious before booking them...
It's a situation that might require further action.

Room tip: No help from any one of the phone.
Date of stay: June 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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Marketing Ruby, Marketing at Ruby Mimi Zurich, responded to this reviewResponded 1 July 2024

Hey Sunshine,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.

It’s a pity to hear you had difficulties making a reservation. As part of our Lean Luxury Philosophy, we’ve chosen to handle all our bookings online, as it allows us to streamline the process and offer our guests the best prices.

As for your email correspondence, it's definitely not our style to leave you hanging. We strive for prompt and friendly communication with our guests. Sorry to hear that you caught our reservations team on a bad day. From time to time, we get glitches in our systems, but problems should always be dealt with in a professional and friendly way. Rest assured, we'll pass on your feedback to the team – who is normally all very lovely, we promise.

Our goal is to ensure every guest feels valued and heard, and we sincerely appreciate your feedback.

We'd love to welcome you to one of our Ruby Hotels and assure you of a smoother booking process, showcasing the quality of our online reservation system.

Your Ruby Mimi Team

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Reviewed 18 June 2024 via mobile

Clean and close to train station. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good The restaurant right off the lobby was convenient and good. The rooms are clean but a bit small, fine for a couple. Two minutes from the train station. Close to walk to the old town.

Date of stay: June 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 2 June 2024 via mobile

One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in! Friendly staff, great central location! The hotel takes pride in keeping it clean and spotless. Great shower and comfortable beds. 1 minute walk to station and coop supermarket. Highly Recommend! 5⭐️.

Date of stay: May 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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