HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local

Property class: 4

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Take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, a rooftop terrace, and a shopping mall on site at HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Ustaria, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AED 686
AED 743 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Triple Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Park view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Uster, HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local is connected to a shopping center. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria and Bahnhofstrasse. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hallenstadion or Dolder Sports. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Uster travel guide
Map
Zürichstrasse 14, Uster, ZH, 8610

What's nearby

  • A museum interior with a wooden floor, large circular art installations, and a display of historical artifacts.
    Swiss National Museum
    20 min drive - 25.3 km
  • A grand interior with a central open space, arched balconies, and a high ceiling with decorative lighting.
    ETH Zurich
    20 min drive - 25.2 km
  • A city street at dusk with illuminated buildings, a tram, and a clear sky.
    Bahnhofstrasse
    21 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Uster Castle
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria
    32 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

  • Uster Station
    5 min walk
  • Neuhaus bei Hinteregg Station
    9 min drive
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurant Dörfli
    9 min drive
  • Seestern
    17 min walk
  • Restaurant Poseidon Sonne
    12 min walk
  • Argentina Steakhouse Uster
    9 min walk
  • Blaser's
    5 min walk

About this property

HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local

  • Upscale hotel connected to a shopping center
  • Take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, a rooftop terrace, and a shopping mall on site at HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Ustaria, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
  • Other perks include:
    • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and self parking (surcharge)
    • An electric car charging station, express check-in, and tour/ticket assistance
    • Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
    • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
  • Room features
  • All 60 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM on request
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (CHF 9 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 22 for adults and CHF 11 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ustaria
  • Ustaria Bar & Terrace

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Shopping mall
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1973
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 45.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 22 for adults and CHF 11 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CHF 80.00 per person (one-way)
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 9 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 45.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Frequently asked questions

Is HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of CHF 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local?

As of 19 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local on 23 August 2026 start from AED 686, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CHF 9 per night.

What time is check-in at HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:30 AM–10:00 PM on request. A fee of CHF 80.00 per person applies.

Where is HOTEL illuster - Urban & Local located?

Located in the heart of Uster, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Uster Castle and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Aathal Dinosaur Museum. Jucker Farm and Kletterzentrum Milandia Greifensee are also within 6 mi (10 km). Uster Station is only a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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