Europe's largest capsule hotel opens at Zurich Airport

Luzern/Kloten ZH, February 2022

Capsule hotel has opened Europe's largest capsule hotel with 144 beds at Zurich Airport. The Swiss nature photographer Fabio Zingg was entrusted with the design of the interior. The hotel also offers co-working spaces and a small spa.

Capsule hotel opened a new capsule hotel at Zurich Airport on February 12, the Lucerne-based hotel company announced in a statement. The new hotel, named Alpine Garden, is the company’s third capsule hotel after the hotels in Lucerne and Basel. The capsule hotel at the airport directly opposite Check-in 1 has 144 beds on around 1100 square meters and is the largest hotel of this concept in Europe, according to the announcement.

Prices for an overnight stay in one of the lockable, soundproof sleeping capsules with individual fresh air conditioning start at 65 francs. Six of the sleeping pods are barrier-free, one sleeping pod is wheelchair accessible. Meeting zones, a small wellness area, co-working spaces and a bar with breakfast options are also available to guests.

For the inner workings of the hotel, capsule hotel cooperated with the Swiss nature photographer Fabio Zingg . His images give the sleeping pods and common areas an Alpine Garden theme. “With the design of this innovative hotel, I can bring travelers closer to the most beautiful aspects of Swiss nature and at the same time give them an unforgettable experience,” Zingg said in the statement.

Flughafen Zürich AG is also pleased with the opening of the new capsule hotel. “The capsule hotel directly opposite Check-in 1 ideally complements the existing accommodation options at the airport,” explains Lydia Naef, Head of Property & Portfolio Management at Flughafen Zürich AG, in the press release. Peter Schiffhauer, VRP capsule services AG, relies on being able to meet the needs of national and international guests “with the unique design concept, vibe and overnight prices from 65 francs”.

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