FIVE Zurich is a recent addition to the city’s luxury hotel scene, fusing five-star accommodations with a party-forward atmosphere. Opened in 2022 in the former Atlantis Hotel above the city, it features 87 sleek rooms and suites with modern decor, many overlooking Zurich’s skyline.

By day, the hotel offers resort-like amenities: an outdoor infinity pool (seasonal) and an indoor pool, a high-tech gym, and the ReFIVE spa (which includes sauna, steam, and relaxation pools). By night, FIVE transforms into a social hub with several dining and nightlife venues (see ReFive Spa, The Penthouse, Maiden Shanghai entries). Expect DJ music by the pool on weekends and a trendy crowd.

Prices: Rooms start from around CHF 400 per night; packages including nightclub access are available for weekend stays. The hotel is perched at Döltschiweg in Zurich’s leafy west, about 3.5 km from the centre.

Getting there: It’s accessible via the S10 train to Uetliberg (get off at Schweighof and walk 10 minutes) or by car/taxi in 15–20 minutes. Valet parking is offered. FIVE Zurich is open all year, with special events at New Year’s and during summer festivals. Additionally, a free shuttle to downtown is sometimes provided for guests on demand.

This is not a traditional quiet Swiss hotel – rather, it’s known as “the hottest hotel and nightlife destination” in town. That said, rooms are well soundproofed, and the hotel’s hillside location means you’re not subject to city noise. Furthermore, families are not the primary audience, but children are not forbidden – they can use the indoor pool during the day and enjoy the international food outlets – yet the overall vibe is geared towards adults (young professionals, jet-setters, and locals out to celebrate).

Essentially, FIVE Zurich lets you experience Dubai-like glam in Switzerland: imagine afternoon champagne by the pool with live saxophone, gourmet dinners from around the world, then dancing in a rooftop club until the early hours. It’s a self-contained experience where the lines between hotel, club, and restaurant blur – ideal for travellers who want their accommodation to be an entertainment venue as much as a place to sleep.