Travel Information Conference Hotel Zurich Marriott Hotel Neumuehlequai 42 Zurich, 8001 Switzerland Tel: +41 44 360 7070 Fax: +41 44 360 7777 Zurich is a stunningly beautiful city that sits astride the River Limmat (the Zurichsee flows into the River Limmat). Its charming old town, comprising a substantial part of the city center, is full of beautifully restored historic buildings and narrow, hilly alleys. In the distance, snow-clad peaks overlook the waters of the lake, and the shores are dominated by turn-of-the-century mansions. More about Zurich Directions to the Zurich Mariott Hotel from the Zurich Airport Driving Directions: Exit the airport following the Green Highway signs to Zurich-city. You will go through two tunnels. When you come out of the 2nd tunnel, turn left at traffic-light and you will see the hotel in front of you. Shuttle service, fee: 15 CHF Bus service, fee: 15 CHF (one way) Estimated taxi fare: 45 CHF (one way) Zurich History The city of Zurich started life as a Roman customs post by the name of Turicum. Expansion thereafter was slow, but merchants trading in textiles gradually increased the financial clout of the town, and in 1218 it graduated to the status of a free city under the Holy Roman Empire. In 1336 the increasingly powerful merchants and artisans formed guilds that took over the governing of the city. Read more... Zurich Attractions The Swiss Museum, set in an imitation castle, is a great big cream cake of a place; try to digest it all in one go and you could come away feeling bloated. The permanent collection gives the ultimate rundown on Swiss life and times from the prehistoric to the present. Read more about Swiss National Museum and other Zurich attractions.