Name: Gasthaus Sternen
Address: Märktgass 36, 8197 Rafz, Switzerland, Rafz, Rafz, Rafz, 8197, Switzerland
Rating: 9

Smoke-free property

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German

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Zurich Airport

Zurich Zoological Garden

Swiss National Museum

Helvetia Square

Zurich Zoological Museum

Lindenhof

Zurich Town Hall

St. Peter Church

SIX Swiss Exchange

Kunsthaus Zurich

Grossmuenster

Fraumuenster

Paradeplatz

Bellevue Square

Opernhaus

Lake Zurich

Black Forest

Lion Monument

Glacier Garden

Bourbaki Panorama

Loewenplatz

Swiss Transportation Museum

Saint Peters Church

Lucerne Arts Museum

Rosengart Collection

Lucerne Town Hall

Lucerne Congress and Events Centre

Mill Bridge

Chapel Bridge

Jesuit Church

Schlossberg

Stadtgarten Freiburg

Muensterplatz

Freiburg Main Cathedral

Breisacher Gate

Martinstor Gate

New Town Hall

University of Freiburg

Freiburg Theater

Goethe Institute

Freiburg Concert Hall

Seepark

Gasthaus Sternen

Rafz

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golf-view

harbour-view

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

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safe

mini-bar

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breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

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kitchen

We spent 3 nights at Gasthaus Sternen and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Weekday mornings, the intersection gets a bit of traffic, so make sure the window is closed before going to sleep. The room looked to be recently remodeled. It was pretty spacious and the bathroom was roomy with a walk-in shower. We only ate one evening meal in the restaurant. The food was plentiful and good. Take some time and walk up into the vineyards just north of the hotel.

I wouldn't call Rafz a tourist destination, but it's a great place to base some day trips out of. Make sure you visit the Rötiberg-Kellerei in near-by Wilchingen (Hauptstrasse 34) and the Weingut Pircher in Eglisau (Hinterer Stadtberg 1). Excellent wine and some of the nicest people you'd want to meet.

Rafz is about 20 minutes from the Zurich Airport which is one reason we chose Gasthaus Sternen. Easy drive to the airport. Rental car return signage isn't the best, so keep a sharp eye out.

Pleasant gasthaus in rural small town

We were very disappointed with the hotel to say the least. Only after checking in did we try and read the bad reviews and found that there were consistency in the complaints and we faced all of them and some more.

First of all, the hall ways were reeking. 
Second of all the bathroom and toilet floors were very sticky. Only the day after we figured we had to stand in ankle deep soapy water while showering. The lady Sophia says this is a recurring problem as the plumbing is not done well in the old building that it is. But was able to clear up quite a lot of the clog by the next day with some chemical solution. She says rooms 4 to 9 have this issue always. So beware.
Third and the most important of all, the sole purpose of booking a hotel during travel which is to have a good nights sleep was lost. We were given two single persons bed and a small couch for a double persons bed. A thin box spring mattress was placed on the couch and no foam mattress was provided. So you felt the metal and springs and its better to sleep on the floor instead like some of the guests had previously done. 
When we raised the issue, the lady simply said she cannot provide another mattress and this is all she had. Later she goes on to explain herself that she rents this building along with the furnishing from someone else. 
In the end we didn't see our problem being fixed nor addressed in any way but only some anonymous person being blamed. Later we also found several reviewers having pointed out the same.
Four, there is a kitchen with a fridge. Like some reviewers have noted, there is no cutlery, so heat source, nothing. The lady was helpful though in lending us a microwave.

Led off by the other reviews

We got in here on a Saturday evening, ours was a studio room on the 2nd floor. Room No 10. The room was nice and cozy. The bathroom is done up well and is suitable for family and kids since its got all non slipping tiles which kind of becomes an advantage when you have kids who can create unnecessary adventure.

Please note in Rafz Saturday evening till Monday morning you are on your own. So plan your trip accordingly. Small shopping mall, restaurants all stay closed. Getting a quick bite would be a problem. The kiosk dosent have much in terms of food.

So if you landed on a Saturday then, make sure you arrive with food/fruits. Or if you come early then visit the mall and buy some.

TigTag bar - I must say , I was extremely surprised with the flavor and quality of food that comes out of the kitchen. The food is delicious , simply yummy!.

Sandy is always around and has this super energy and smile always. He and his wife Sendi are great host and will take good care of you.

On our time there we travelled to Rhine falls. UBER works there and it costs us 30-35CHF to reach the place through some scenic route the taxi guy took.
We were trying to book a taxi to airport the next day, the local taxi guy they asked was charging around 80-100chf to the airport. we were not sure about UBER at 0600 in the morning. But to our luck it worked well. The taxi from hotel to airport costs us 40CHF. So point being make sure you have uber with you, since at Rafz that's your best friend.

Around the place there is a Botanical Garden and a cafe.

So if you want to live in a small beautiful quiet town, with absolutely no noise and experience something different then Rafz is the place.

Sandy and Sendi rock!

Stayed overnight at Gasthaus Sternen in Ratz. Nice Hôtel, friendly staff, nice and clean room - renovated just three years ago. Swiss hospitality at its best and sensible price. Hotel offers small but nice breakfast with real Swiss cheese 

Excellent Hotel

If you have a rental car or own car, this is a convenient location between Zurich city,  Rhine falls and Rose Gardens. Interior is modern, exterior is old rustic charming , rates are cheaper than Zurich hotels. We stayed as a family of 4 in their triple bed family room and was quite enjoyable. This is 10 min walk from Rafz station ( change train at Zurich if you are coming from another EU country). Convenience stores opposite hotel has water, beer, milk 

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