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Widder Hotel - Zurich's Luxury HideawayvsCentral Plaza Hotel
Central Plaza Hotel and Widder Hotel are both rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Widder Hotel scores significantly higher than Central Plaza Hotel. Widder Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 96 with recommendations from 14 reviews including Afar Magazine, Concierge and Michelin Guide.
Widder Hotel - Zurich's Luxury Hideaway
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
Rennweg 7, Zurich 8001, Switzerland
From $331/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
"Historic detail is combined with some lovely one-off decorative pieces."
"This is Zurich's most up-to-date deluxe hotel, rivaled in the neighborhood only by the superior Baur au Lac, but ahead of the Savoy in overall tranquillity and comfort." Full review
"One of the earlier examples of Zurich's new design wave just celebrated its tenth birthdayand it's aging beautifully."
Top Choice
"A stylish hotel in the equally grand district of Augustiner, the Widder is a pleasing fusion of modernity and traditional charm." Full review
"Unusual, wildly popular luxury hotel spread out over eight former historic townhouses in the Augustiner Quarter."
"Competing directly with the more elaborate Baur au Lac, the Widder captures the hearts of well-heeled modernists looking for a more casual and eclectic place to call home." Full review
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Guests can even request their own personalized business cards for use while in Zurich.
Luxury
"The Widder Hotel is a superbly renovated luxury property with medieval heritage located right in the center of Zurich." Full review
"The unassuming 5-star Widder Hotel comprises nine medieval townhouses that were painstakingly renovated over a 10-year period by Swiss architect Tilla Theus." Full review
"This completely unique property is comprised of nine centuries old restored townhouses." Full review
9.0
"Widder Hotel is an intriguing concoction of townhouses dating from the 15th century, artfully melded to make space for 49 unique rooms." Full review
Central Plaza Hotel
Michelin Guide
Star Service
Frommer's
Oyster
Central 1, Zurich CH 8001, Switzerland
From $200/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"This 1883 hotel with its classic fac;ade and spacious lobby is located opposite the railway station and beside the Limmat."
"Once a prized midrange hotel with sensible rates, this hotel has made its way back into guests' good graces with a steady round of renovations." Full review
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Adjoining rooms are available by request.
"The rooms are fully soundproofed, and many have views overlooking the River Limmat. It's worth paying extra for a "superior" room—they are more spacious and have all been more recently renovated." Full review
Upper-middle-range
"The three-and-a-half-pearl Central Plaza Hotel occupies a prime location in the heart of Zurich, right along the Limmat River, near dining, nightlife, and public transportation." Full review