Solothurn, SwitzerlandOld Town
La Couronne Hotel Restaurant
Restored Baroque guesthouse
Old Town Solothurn, Switzerland
Renovated
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design ClassicOutside the door
Restored Baroque guesthouse
The former crown tavern runs as a polished city guesthouse, where late-Baroque grandeur gives way to quiet modern hospitality.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Switzerland's second-oldest documented tavern, rebuilt in 1772 as a late-Baroque city palais.
Notable
Restored eighteenth-century stucco and herringbone parquet beside custom furniture in thirty grey tones.
Listed
Grand Festsaal ballroom hosting Solothurn town gatherings across centuries of continuous hospitality.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
La Couronne was first recorded as an inn back in 1418 and enjoys an attractive location in Solothurn’s old town, directly opposite the cathedral.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The monumental steps of St. Ursus Cathedral sit directly opposite, with the Aare river a short stroll away.
The rooms
Tailored grey furniture rests on herringbone parquet, and tall windows look out onto the Old Town.
Le Restaurant
The kitchen prepares modern French classics with regional ingredients beneath crystal chandeliers, or outside on the terrace facing the cathedral.
At the table
Upstairs, Bar à Vin pours wine by the glass, and mornings bring regional cheeses and pastries to the breakfast table.
How it began
The inn served as a diplomatic hub during Solothurn's ambassadorial era, hosting travelers from Casanova to Napoleon.
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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.