Staying true to the brand’s philosophy, Mama Shelter Zurich is far more than a conventional hotel: hotel: it is a genuine living space, a place for meeting and sharing, open to everyone, locals and travellers alike. The property comprises 178 guest rooms, a convivial restaurant, a green rooftop with expansive views of Zurich, a stylish bar, a banquet hall, coworking spaces, recreational areas including pétanque and table tennis courts, pinball machines and a fully equipped gym. It is a space where one can live, eat, laugh, work, and celebrate all under one roof.
Situated just steps from Oerlikon railway station and well connected to the city central, the hotel is at the heart of a thriving neighbourhood renowned for its concert venues, innovation hubs, startups and striking urban architecture. Oerlikon’s built environment is deeply influenced by Brutalism, a style that Mama Shelter has reinterpreted with playfulness and personality. This juxtaposition of raw and graphic design is given colourful, quirky and joyous aesthetics creating a space that is as spirited and cosmopolitan as Zurich itself.
For Mama Shelter Zurich, the design studio led by Benjamin El Doghaïli has created a joyful, welcoming interior filled with playful nods to Swiss culture. The concept draws as much inspiration from the Alpine landscapes as it does from horology, the modernist spirit championed by Le Corbusier, and, of course, chocolate, a universal symbol of comfort and indulgence.
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