Ambassador Hotel ZurichvsMarktgasse Hotel
Both properties are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador a l’Opera is preferred by most reviewers compared to Marktgasse Hotel. Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador a l’Opera comes in at 82 with recommendations from 6 sources like Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Ambassador Hotel Zurich
Falkenstrasse 6, Zurich 8008, Switzerland
From $353/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"This former patrician's house is right next to the opera house. As an extra in the rooms: electrically adjustable beds and espresso machines."
Frommer's
"One of our favorite hotels in Zurich is a small-scale gem with a lot of charm and pizzazz." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Ambassador à l’Opéra is an upscale, boutique property across the street from the Opera House and just a block from Lake Zurich." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This exceptional property, with 45 rooms and one suite, is located inside a former castle directly across from the opera house." Full review
Star Service
"This well-run hotel fits comfortably into the boutique category and delivers some serious competition to the more straightforward Eden Au Lac." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Ambassador à l’Opéra cuts a fine neo-Baroque figure beside Zurich Opera House. A good price to comfort ratio plays out in feather-soft beds, shiny bathrooms with natural toiletries and relative quiet." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Ambassador Hotel pairs neo-Baroque exteriors with sophisticated design to suit its handsome neighbour, Zurich Opera House" Full review
Marktgasse Hotel
Marktgasse 17 | 8001 Zurich, Zurich 8001, Switzerland
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Wallpaper
"Original features such as stucco work, wall panelling and columns are neatly balanced by Nordic minimalism and Italian flourishes by way of Flos lamps and Cassina and Vitra furniture." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Dating back to the 13th century, this is one of the oldest properties in Zurich. A major renovation that was completed in 2015 added to the stellar traditional vibe here." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Marktgasse is one of Zurich’s oldest inns, situated in its historic city centre." Full review
Fodor's
"Located in the heart of the cobblestone streets of Old Town, this boutique hotel smartly blends its 15th-century history with modern minimalism." Full review
Lonely Planet
"It spins together 15th-century features like stucco, tiled ovens and wood panelling with pared-back modern design in the rooms – the higher you go, the better the views. " Full review