Hotel St. GotthardvsWidder Hotel - Zurich's Luxury Hideaway
Both Hotel St. Gotthard and Widder Hotel are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Widder Hotel ranks significantly better than Hotel St. Gotthard. Widder Hotel comes in at #1 in Zurich with positive reviews from 14 publications such as Michelin Guide, Oyster and Forbes Travel Guide.
Hotel St. Gotthard
Bahnhofstrasse 87, Altstadt, Zurich CH-8023, Switzerland
From $222/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Providing traditional hospitality since 1889, the St Gotthard's guestrooms offer modern elegance in a classical setting."
Frommer's
"A longtime favorite of the Swiss, Hotel St. Gotthard is located on the main shopping street, only a block from the railroad station." Full review
Star Service
"Facing the main shopping street, this hotel's 2012 renovation transformed this once fusty period piece into a trendsetting modernist." Full review
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The few smoke-free and connecting rooms must be requested, and those wishing to pay a higher fee can enjoy a balcony overlooking the action below.
Widder Hotel - Zurich's Luxury Hideaway 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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Guests can even request their own personalized business cards for use while in Zurich.
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
"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 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