Zurich, SwitzerlandKusnacht
Boutiquehotel Sonne Küsnacht
Lakeside tower inn
Kusnacht Zurich, Switzerland
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design ClassicOutside the door
The house
Romantik Hotels & RestaurantsLakeside tower inn
The inn sits right on Lake Zurich beside its medieval stone tower, with shoreline dining and private lawn swimming.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Dating back to 1641, this traditional hotel offers a lovely location close to the lake and tasteful, comfortable rooms including some junior suites in the old tower, where you’ll also find whisky and port.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Küsnacht hugs the eastern shore of Lake Zurich, just a fifteen-minute train ride from Zurich's main station.
The rooms
Junior suites are set within the medieval stone tower, while rooms across the property are individually styled.
Sauna and relaxation room
A Finnish sauna and steam bath sit in the Seehaus, and daybeds line the quiet relaxation room.
At the table
Gaststuben serves traditional Swiss dishes in wood-paneled parlors, and tables at Pavillon look out over Lake Zurich.
How it began
The property was first documented as an inn in 1641, and remained with the Guggenbühl family across eight generations.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.