Fred Hotel Zurich LeonhardstrassevsWidder Hotel - Zurich's Luxury Hideaway
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Widder Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Leoneck Swiss Hotel. Widder Hotel comes in at #1 in Zurich with positive reviews from 14 sources like Hideaway Report, Afar Magazine and Concierge.
Fred Hotel Zurich Leonhardstrasse
Leonhardstrasse 1, Zurich 8001, Switzerland
From $124/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"There is no escaping the bovine animal at this unusual cow-themed hotel." Full review
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Should you prefer not to wake up to a farm worker forking hay, mountain goats running up a hillside or an Alpine village, ask for a room in the new building - they have no wall mural, no cow-themed shower curtain and are generally reserved for more sober-minded business travellers.
Frommer's
"This adorable and fun hotel, which has been decorated in "Swiss ethnic" style, is a good choice for families." Full review
Fodor's
"This budget hotel revels in its Swiss roots, but balances this indulgence with no-nonsense conveniences such as built-in pine furniture and tile baths." Full review
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