Zurich

One of Switzerland's most celebrated properties, this refined traditionalist vies with the fabled Widder, the latter proffering a bolder modern eclecticism. — Star Service

Historic detail is combined with some lovely one-off decorative pieces. — Michelin Guide

Situated high above Zurich, with a sweeping forest and a golf course for company, it offers breathtaking views of the city, the lake, and even—on clear days—the Alps. — Afar Magazine

"Just off the lake and a short walk from the city center," this "impeccable high-rise" near the Bahnhofstrasse has a reception area with a bamboo garden. — Condé Nast Traveler

Hotel Florhof, an 18th-century silk factory and aristocratic mansion in Zurich’s evocative historic quarter, oozes charm and character while capturing a comfortable modern aesthetic. — The Telegraph

The only hotel in Zurich’s old town that lies directly on the banks of the Limmat river, the Storchen has been hosting guests for over 650 years. — Time Out

The four-pearl B2 Boutique Hotel Spa is housed in the former 1880 Hurlimann Brewery on a hillside outside town. — Oyster

Ambassador à l’Opéra cuts a fine neo-Baroque figure beside Zurich Opera House. A good price to comfort ratio plays out in feather-soft beds, shiny bathrooms with natural toiletries and relative quiet. — The Telegraph

Set on the shores of Lake Zurich, a few steps from the Opera and a 10-minute walk from Bahnhofstrasse, the five-star Eden au Lac is one of the city’s finest hotels. — Frommer's

The Hotel Helmhaus is a upper-middle-range, family-run boutique hotel set on a cobbled square overlooking the River Limmat in Zurich's Old Town. — Oyster

Located in the heart of the cobblestone streets of Old Town, this boutique hotel smartly blends its 15th-century history with modern minimalism. — Fodor's

The rooms are contemporary, spacious and bright, and the restaurant and bar are popular with locals. — Time Out

Loaded with hip designs, the 25hours Hotel Zurich West is a cheerful, upscale property in the Technopark area, a 20-minute tram ride to Old Town. — Oyster

The location in the heart of the old city makes this boutique-hotel a good option for those needing personalized attention without overspending, and maintenance keeps everything in fine shape. — Star Service

Climbing the front steps past the carefully manicured greenery into the glossy reception area, guests hang a left to find the intimate front desk, and it is a sit-down affair. — Star Service

Located off Paradeplatz in central Zurich, the Savoy Baur en Ville is an elegant and luxurious hotel. — Time Out

This five-star hotel by the lake is located in the center of the city directly across from the train station features rooms and suites that are as spacious as they are luxurious. — Travel + Leisure

Set close to the opera house and the promenade that parallels the lake, this small-scale, postmodern hotel was opened in 1999 after a radical renovation. — Frommer's

Named after the strong liquor taken with coffee, the Kafischnaps pension is first and foremost a happening café and bar—which happens to rent out five guest rooms upstairs. — EuroCheapo