Storchen Zurich - Lifestyle Boutique HotelvsWidder Hotel - Zurich's Luxury Hideaway
Storchen Zurich and Widder Hotel are both endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Widder Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Storchen Zurich. Widder Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 96 with recommendations from 14 publications including Hideaway Report, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Storchen Zurich - Lifestyle Boutique Hotel
Weinplatz 2, Zurich 8001, Switzerland
From $421/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Tasteful toile de Jouy fabrics adorn the elegant guestrooms, while the Storchen suite has a roof terrace and lake view."
Star Service
"This is the only hotel right on the Limmat River, and a rare reminder of the intimate, personalized hotels that served travelers during the last century." Full review
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Turndown service is offered nightly, and smoke-free rooms are available upon request.
Travel + Leisure
"With a wonderful terrace and stunning views of the Limmat river, this is the perfect jumping off point for strolls in the old part of town and the night district." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Storchen Zurich is a 66-room, upscale hotel set in the center of Old Town." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Storchen Zürich, a centuries-old establishment that has welcomed guests including composer Richard Wagner, occupies a prominent yet quiet riverside location in Zurich city centre." Full review
Time Out
"The only hotel in Zurich’s old town that lies directly on the banks of the Limmat river, the Storchen has been hosting guests for over 650 years." Full review
Afar Magazine
"One of the most enviable locations in Zurich, overlooking the Limmat river in the city's Old Town. The genuinely warm service makes this hotel stand out from some other options in Zurich." Full review
Fodor's
"The central location of this airy 600-year-old structure—tucked between the Fraumünster and Kirche St. Peter on the gull-studded bank of the Limmat River—is stunning." 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