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title: "Marriott Renaissance Zurich Mobimo Tower Designhotel – New Opening"
description: "The Renaissance Zurich Tower Hotel is opening on August 15th 2011 in the spectacular Mobimo Tower in Zurich West right next to the Prime Tower. Discerning guests who value an exclusive, individually-run boutique hotel offering all the amenities of an established chain will enjoy their stay in Zurich’s vibrant entertainment district. Don’t miss the youngRead More"
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# Marriott Renaissance Zurich Mobimo Tower Designhotel – New Opening

> The Renaissance Zurich Tower Hotel is a 300-room Marriott boutique-style design hotel that opened in August 2011 inside the Mobimo Tower in Zurich West, offering striking city and Alps views and a lively dining and bar scene.

## Destination
Zurich West, adjacent to the Prime Tower and near the Hardbruecke train station and Kreis 5 nightlife district, Zurich, Switzerland.

## Getting there
Within walking distance of Hardbruecke train station.

## Why visit
Combines boutique hotel individuality with chain amenities in Zurich's vibrant entertainment district, featuring award-worthy dining by a young Australian chef and striking design interiors referencing the area's industrial heritage.

## What to see
- **Mobimo Tower & Prime Tower skyline** — Two landmark towers by Basel architects Diener & Diener forming a spectacular new West End skyline.
- **Executive Club Lounge & Health Club** — Located on the 15th floor with panoramic views over the city and the Alps.

## What to do
- **Dine at Equinox Restaurant** — Young Australian chef serves refined ingredient combinations with surprising extras; popular with foodies and meat lovers.
- **Drinks at Lucid American Bar or Vivid tapas bar** — Two distinct bar concepts on site, plus a ground-floor terrace lounge.

## Good to know
Interior design by Claudio Carbone draws on Zurich West's industrial history. The hotel has 300 designer rooms and is positioned primarily as a business hotel despite its strong lifestyle character.