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Hotel Otter vs Widder Hotel - Zurich's Luxury Hideaway

Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Widder Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Otter. Widder Hotel is ranked #1 in Zurich with praise from 10 reviewers such as DK Eyewitness, Afar Magazine and Michelin Guide.

Hotel Otter
Hotel Otter
7 / 10
Oberdorfstrasse 7, Zurich 8001, Switzerland
From $44 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
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Fodor's Fodor's
"In this small hotel on the Oberdorf's main pedestrian street, each room has its own kooky take on artistic design." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Once an old tavern, this modestly priced city centre hotel near the Lake of Zurich has a small outdoor café and a trendy restaurant popular with local young people."
EuroCheapo EuroCheapo
"Situated in the pedestrian area of Zurich’s Old Town, the Hotel Otter is a two-star establishment with 16 functional rooms." Full review
Time Out Time Out
" The rooms have shared bathrooms and are nicely decorated, each with its own very distinct features." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The Otter has 17 rooms with a variety of colour schemes ranging from white and blue stripes to olive green." Full review
Widder Hotel - Zurich's Luxury Hideaway
Widder Hotel - Zurich's Luxury Hideaway
9 / 10
Rennweg 7, Zurich 8001, Switzerland
From $331 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Historic detail is combined with some lovely one-off decorative pieces."
Frommer's 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 Concierge
"One of the earlier examples of Zurich's new design wave just celebrated its tenth birthday—and it's aging beautifully."
Lonely Planet 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 DK Eyewitness
"Unusual, wildly popular luxury hotel spread out over eight former historic townhouses in the Augustiner Quarter."
Star Service 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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Guests can even request their own personalized business cards for use while in Zurich.
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The Widder Hotel is a superbly renovated luxury property with medieval heritage located right in the center of Zurich." Full review
Afar Magazine 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 Travel + Leisure
"This completely unique property is comprised of nine centuries old restored townhouses." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
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
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