We really enjoyed our stay at this quaint, but modern hotel. Check in was easy, staff are friendly, and the breakfast buffet had lots of options to choose from. It is a 5 min walk to the Marktplatz through nifty cooridors and there is a grocer at the end of the street (Lebensmittel Mini Lädeli) if you need extra food or care items.
Breakfast costs approximately CH 16 (+$22 CAD), but the quality is worth it. Lot's of cheese (creamy Swiss varieties), scrambled eggs, fruit, meats, breads, sausages, bacon, and a few wrapped take-away items. The coffee is from an automated cappicino machine and it's pretty decent.
For an older building I was surprised how well kept and clean it was. There was no 'old' smells or permanent carpet stains. In fact the whole city is very clean.
The rooms are tall and spacious with mid-century styled decor. My only wish would be for more hooks. There were no hooks to hang additional items.
I loved the sound of the church bells next door, but heads up, in typical European fashion, they sound off every 15 mins - including through the night. The first long bell is at 7 am, which is when breakfast is ready anyway.
The only discomfort we encountered was getting to the rail station for our departure which was no fault of the hotel's, but rather impromtu city construction along all the tram lines in the Altstadt. We tried getting a taxi/Uber, but they kept cancelling. So if you plan on staying at Rochat and are journeying without a vehicle, make sure to take time to determine your route to the train station. It's only a 25 min walk, but with heavy bags you'll want to book a lift.
