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Ambassador Hotel ZurichvsWidder Hotel - Zurich's Luxury Hideaway
Both hotels are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Widder Hotel ranks significantly better than Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador a l’Opera. Widder Hotel ranks #1 in Zurich with positive reviews from 14 reviews such as Forbes Travel Guide, Travel + Leisure and Star Service.
Ambassador Hotel Zurich
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
The Telegraph The Telegraph
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
OysterUpscale
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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 Telegraph8.0
"Ambassador Hotel pairs neo-Baroque exteriors with sophisticated design to suit its handsome neighbour, Zurich Opera House" Full review
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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Guests can even request their own personalized business cards for use while in Zurich.
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
