Zurich, SwitzerlandOld Town
Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
Polished railway landmark
Old Town Zurich, Switzerland
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage ClassicOutside the door
The house
WorldHotelsPolished railway landmark
Train travelers have arrived here since 1877, stepping off Bahnhofplatz into traditional family-run hospitality and calm.
“the family-run Schweizerhof Hotel Zurich, known for its butler service, welcome cocktails, fresh fruit in the guest rooms, and Champagne buffet breakfast.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Electrically adjustable beds and Italian granite bathrooms define the renovated top-floor suites.
Listed
Welcoming railway travellers across Bahnhofplatz under continuous Pestalozzi family ownership since 1971.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Elegant, historic, and incredibly convenient, Hotel Schweizerhof sits across from the city’s main train station (Hauptbahnhof), but not to worry: The soundproofing is superb.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Zurich Main Station sits across the square, and Bahnhofstrasse begins at the front door with its flagship boutiques.
The rooms
Triple-glazed windows silence the busy square outside. Top-floor Dufour suites feature motorized beds and polished Italian granite baths.
The gym
The boutique gym stays open 24 hours a day, fitted with cardio machines and free weights.
Restaurant
La Soupière
Classic French dishes and regional specialties arrive under crystal chandeliers, surrounded by mint-green paneling and historic crests.
At the table
Red chandeliers hang in Schweizerhof Bar for evening cocktails and live jazz. Café Gourmet serves Champagne and house patisserie.
How it began
Two granddaughters of Zurich architect Otto Streicher took ownership in 1971, establishing the family management that still runs the hotel today.
Zurich
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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.