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Widder Hotel - Zurich's Luxury HideawayvsHotel Helmhaus
Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Widder Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Helmhaus. Widder Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 96 with approval from 14 sources such as Forbes Travel Guide, Frommer's and Concierge.
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
Michelin Guide "Historic detail is combined with some lovely one-off decorative pieces."
Frommer's "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
Concierge "One of the earlier examples of Zurich's new design wave just celebrated its tenth birthdayand it's aging beautifully."
Lonely Planet 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
DK Eyewitness "Unusual, wildly popular luxury hotel spread out over eight former historic townhouses in the Augustiner Quarter."
Star Service "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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OysterLuxury
"The Widder Hotel is a superbly renovated luxury property with medieval heritage located right in the center of Zurich." Full review
Afar Magazine "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
Travel + Leisure "This completely unique property is comprised of nine centuries old restored townhouses." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Widder Hotel is an intriguing concoction of townhouses dating from the 15th century, artfully melded to make space for 49 unique rooms." Full review
Hotel Helmhaus Michelin Guide Frommer's Star Service Oyster
Time Out Lonely Planet
Schifflaende 30, Zurich 8001, Switzerland
From $197/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "This carefully run hotel is in the city centre near the lake. It will impress with its cosy, good val ue and up-to-date furnishings. There is a friendly and modern breakfast room."
Frommer's "In the center of Zurich, Helmhaus is 5 minutes from Paradeplatz/Bahnhofstrasse, the opera house, major museums, and the lake." Full review
Star Service "Quality is high at this B&B, and service cheerful, but you'll find little outside of your well-insulated contemporary room." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"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." Full review
Time Out "Ideally located in the Niederdorf and just by the banks of the Limmat river, this four star establishment is rated amongst the best in town." Full review
Lonely Planet "Featuring an enviable Old Town location within walking distance of everything, this four-star place on a pedestrianised street has 24 rooms spread over five floors." Full review
