wrenwood

sent another email this afternoon via Karen Brown's website

I am really at a loss as to why they are not answering. I don't think I'm being obnoxious, I asked two main questions which I couldn't find on the website ~ if they have air conditioning or fans if it is hot, and how long would it take to drive to Zurich Airport if we have a car. On the website they say "the direct link to Zurich Airport takes about 30 minutes" which to me sounds like the train, not if you have a car?

They can't be having computer problems as I have received two automated responses from them that they received my emails.

Their last review on Trip Advisor was about a year ago, 3 out of 5, reviewed by someone who had 20 reviews, many 4's and 5's. Maybe Seehotel Sonne has undergone a change in ownership or management?

Melnq8

Very strange. Have you checked your SPAM folder to see if their responses have gone there?

wrenwood

Yes, I have a MAC, and it is extremely accurate on spam vs non spam.

I too think it is strange, I have never had this happen with a hotel/B&B of top quality such as Seehotel Sonne. I'm really at at loss to figure this out. I would love to stay there, but I'm not sure at this point what they could say that would make me feel comfortable with staying with them.

Maybe tomorrow morning.........?

Right now I'm looking at some places I found on some old Fodors threads when I did a search for Rote Rose in Regensburg. I had it bookmarked Rote Rose from a few years ago, but am not sure I want to stay there, can't find any current reviews/comments on it. Anyway, when I did a search on Fodors another thread came up where Hotel-Restaurant Uto Kulm and Hotel Alexander in Thalwil were recommended.

wrenwood

nothing this morning

wrenwood

I'm not sure what Seehotel Sonne could say now that would make me want to stay there.

So any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. We will have a car, so would prefer to stay a little distance out of the city itself.

Help!

taconictraveler

We stayed once in the Ermitage which is also on the lake and also in Kusnacht. One other time they made a mistake (at the Ermitage) in our reservation, so they put us up in a MUCH more expensive hotel in Zurich, but on the same side of town.
That was a long time ago, and I think they have gotten pretty expensive now, but you might look at that. It is very close to the Sonne, and there is a footpath all along the lake there.

I also thought the Ehrlibacher Hotel looked pretty good when I was there years ago, but I never actually stayed there. It might be worth looking at these two on the web.

I love that part of the lake, and I'm sorry you had no luck with the Hotel Sonne.

annhig

hi wrenwood -

perhaps they have some IT problem. have you thought of FAX?

wrenwood

Taconic, thanks so much! I will check them out. I don't mind paying somewhat expensive as long as it's a lovely place.

Ann, I have thought of that ~ But I sent emails from my own server, through their website, and through Karen Brown ~ starting 11 days ago.

Send them an email and see if they answer?

wrenwood

Ann ~ sending them a Fax would still be an international call charge, not willing to do that. Schuler was there in early July, so I assume they are still there and didn't burn down or something awful.

swandav2000

Sorry, the Ermitage has closed. It has been sold, and it is no longer a hotel. I also used to stay there.

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wrenwood

I guess that's why I couldn't find it!

swandav2000

Ok, I rarely help folks who drive in Switzerland, but I'll offer these two places. I don't know if you'll be interested in them, as they aren't upscale --

Landhotel Alpenblick in the town of Uetikon am See. A very sweet little hotel settled in the countryside above Lake Zurich -- peaceful and quiet and green. Terrific restaurant. It's a little hard to find. There *is* a bus stop about two blocks from it . .

http://www.landhotelalpenblick.com/Hauptseite.html

Hirschen am See, a nice little inn right on the lake in the town of Obermeilen. It's also close to a bus stop or about 20 minutes from the Meilen train station.

http://www.hirschen-meilen.ch/sites/index.php?id_b=21

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wrenwood

Swandav, I think both your suggestions look charming. I have bookmarked them, maybe for another time. Thank you!

Since our trip is in August, I'm really looking for a place with air-conditioning. I'm fine with opening windows at Waldhaus, Soglio and Tarasp where it's quiet, but I have a lot of trouble sleeping with noise from streets in towns and cities, so opening windows at night isn't always an option for me.

The choice at this point is Hotel Lowen in Zug. Looks like a nice last night, they serve breakfast beginning at 6:30, so we should have enough time to get to the airport since our flight isn't until 11:55

Zug looks like a nice place, any comments or other ideas?

By the way, I still have never heard anything from Sonne, even after sending one from Karen Brown's website.