ARRIVAL + DEPARTURE
What is the latest time I have to check out on the day of departure?
- We kindly ask you to vacate your room by 10:00 am.
- The room card is valid until 10:00 a.m.
What do I do with my room card on departure?
Please put the room card in the wooden box at the reception in the lobby.
Where can I park?
The parking spaces on the SIGA premises (100 m below the Guesthouse) are available to you free of charge.
Where can I charge my electric car?
E-cars can be charged free of charge at the charging points in the SIGA car park.
GENERAL INFO + FREE TIME
What is the history behind the SIGA Guesthouse?
- 1840: Originally constructed.
- 1840–1939: Served as a shelter for the poor and orphans.
- 1939–1991: Functioned as the retirement home of Ruswil.
- 1898: A chapel was added to the site, which is a listed historical monument.
- 2002–2005: Temporarily used as a residence for asylum seekers.
- 2005–2013: The building remained unoccupied.
- 2013–2014: Underwent complete deconstruction and reconstruction.
- Since 2014: Reopened as the SIGA Guesthouse, offering 75 rooms.
What time is the night's rest?
We kindly ask you to stay in the guesthouse after 22:00.
Where can I find the WLAN password?
- Please log into the "SIGA-Public" network.
- The code is: stickwithus!
- You will also find the code in your room or at the reception desk in the lobby.
Where can I smoke?
Smoking is only allowed outside, in front of the building.
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building and at the windows of the rooms.
Where can I rent a bicycle?
Bicycles incl. helmet are available in the garden hut behind the guesthouse.
The garden hut can be opened with the room card.
Can I use the fireplace behind the Guesthouse?
In the garden shed (accessible with your room card), you’ll find a large container with firewood and kindling. (Please do not take any wood from the walls of the shed under any circumstances.)
What are the breakfast hours?
- Monday to Friday: 07:00 – 08:30 a.m.
- Sat. + Sun.: 07:00 – 09:00 a.m.
- Times may vary during events/customer workshops
Where can I get something hot to drink?
The coffee machine in the breakfast room on the ground floor is available for tea and coffee 24h free of charge.
How can I pay at the drinks and goods vending machine in the lobby?
The machine only accepts credit cards (no cash).
I need a razor or a toothbrush. Can I get one from you?
- You can find razors and toothbrushes in the vending machine in the lobby.
- The machine only accepts credit cards (no cash)
Where can I wash and dry my private laundry?
- There is a washing machine with dryer (detergent provided) in the basement of the guesthouse (stairs behind the guesthouse).
- The door can be opened with your badge or room card; otherwise, ask a guesthouse employee.
How do I get CHF?
- There are various cash machines in the centre of Ruswil.
- All machines accept foreign cards.
Where can I get a taxi?
Gemataxi: +41 79 880 80 10
Where can I buy groceries?
Coop Ruswil
Neuenkirchstrasse 8
6017 Ruswil
Migros Ruediswil
Ruediswilerstrasse 79
6017 Ruswil
HELP + EMERGENCY
I have lost my room card. What should I do?
- You can use your reservation number to create a new room card at the check-in tablet in the lobby.
- You will find your reservation number in your reservation confirmation and on the registration form that you received by email on the day of arrival.
- In case of emergency, please contact your SIGA representative or call the emergency number: +41 79 221 66 75
I have lost something or forgotten something in my room - what now?
We do not accept any liability for items left behind. Your lost property can be sent to you on request. Please contact us by e-mail at guesthouse@siga.swiss.
What do I do in case of fire?
– Alert the fire brigade: Activate the fire alarm or call 118.
– Keep calm.
– Leave the guesthouse immediately and go to the assembly point. This is located below the guesthouse in the large car park.
Who do I call in the event of an emergency?
Guesthouse stand-by telephone 24h: +41 79 221 66 75
What are the emergency numbers in Switzerland?
Ambulance: 144
Police: 117
Fire brigade: 118
Poisoning: 145
General: 112
Is there a doctor nearby?
Unimedica Practice
Spyr 20
6017 Ruswil
+41 41 495 10 10
unimedica.ruswil@hin.ch
Where is the nearest pharmacy / drugstore?
Rottal drugstore
Hellbühlstrasse 4
6017 Ruswil
+41 41 495 11 48
info@rottal-drogerie.ch
Opening hours:
MO – FR: 08:00 – 12:00 h 13:30 – 18:30 h
SA: 08:00 – 16:00
If you have additional questions, please use the contact form or call us at +41 41 496 61 80.