Luxury Hotels in Zurich
14 luxury hotels compared on guest reviews. No paid placements.
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14 Recommended Hotels
Baur au Lac
Zurich, Switzerland
Best overallBaur au Lac suits travellers who want a classic grand hotel with the city on the doorstep… It sits in its own private park in the heart of Zurich, so the rooms stay quiet despite the central address, and the views reach across Lake Zurich towards the Alps. Guests return to the staff again and again, describing them as impeccable, and they praise the breakfast, the restaurants and the bar as warmly as the rooms, which are spacious, spotless and come with a free minibar. The trade-offs are modest but worth knowing. There is no pool or spa area, only a top-floor fitness centre and massages on request, and the style is formal and traditional rather than relaxed. The doormen can also seem a little cool on arrival. Travellers who value polished service and a calm, central base will feel well looked after; anyone planning a wellness break should look at a hotel with a full spa.
Why this position
Among the three highest guest scores of the 14 hotels we rank here — 9.3 from 394 reviews. Leads the ranking: a higher guest score than #2 (9.3 to 9.1).
The Dolder Grand
Zurich, Switzerland
ViewsThe Dolder Grand suits travellers who want resort space and a serious spa without leaving the city behind… It sits in natural surroundings on the Zürichberg, above Zurich and next to the cog railway station, and its rooms look out over the city, Lake Zurich, the Alps or the nearby forest. The 4,000 m² spa, with its large panoramic pool, is the centrepiece, and four restaurants plus seasonal pop-ups mean dinner rarely requires a trip down the hill. Guests praise above all the staff, the food, the spa and the breakfast buffet. The hillside setting is also the main trade-off. The city centre is not within walking distance, so evenings in town rely on the cog railway or a taxi. Rooms vary in outlook, and some face the forest rather than the lake. Couples on a spa break will feel at home; travellers who want to walk out to bars and shops should stay closer to the centre.
Why this position
Rests on more guest reviews than #1 (765 to 394), at a slightly lower score (9.1 to 9.3).
Widder Hotel
Zurich, Switzerland
DesignWidder Hotel is for travellers who want a hotel with real character in the middle of the Altstadt… It spreads across nine connected historic buildings on Rennweg, 200 metres from Bahnhofstrasse, and the carefully restored interiors are furnished with pieces by Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe and Frank Lloyd Wright, with art by Andy Warhol on the walls. Guests talk most about the location, close to everything yet calm, and about the charm and history of the buildings. Rooms are described as spacious and well organised, the historic suites draw special praise, and the staff are called friendly and professional. There are a few small drawbacks. A room facing the street can be noisy, the breakfast is good but offers a fairly limited choice, and some guests find the pillows too soft. Design lovers who want to explore the old town on foot will find a calm, stylish base; light sleepers should ask for a room away from the street.
Why this position
The same guest score as #2 (9.1), on a smaller body of reviews (291 to 765).
Storchen Zürich
Zurich, Switzerland
Storchen Zürich is a natural choice for travellers who want to step straight out into the Altstadt… The hotel stands on the Limmat with its own boat pier and a history of hospitality going back more than 650 years, and its rooms look across the river or over the rooftops of the old town. Location is what guests mention most often, followed closely by the friendly, knowledgeable staff and concierge. The rooftop terrace and the cigar bar earn warm words, as do the comfortable beds and spotless rooms. The compromises come with the historic setting. Some guests found their rooms small, if nicely appointed, and the lift can be slow. Breakfast in La Rôtisserie is generally liked, but the buffet offers a limited choice and the background music does not suit everyone. Couples who plan to spend their days out exploring will find a charming, central base; anyone who needs plenty of space in the room may prefer a larger property.
Why this position
Rests on more guest reviews than #3 (646 to 291), at a slightly lower score (9.0 to 9.1).
Alex Lake Zürich
Zurich, Switzerland
Spa & wellnessAlex Lake Zürich is not in Zurich itself but on the lakeshore at Thalwil, and that is exactly its appeal… The hotel sits right on the water, and guests single out the views over Lake Zurich as the highlight of their stay. The welcome is personal, with staff coming out to meet arriving guests, and reception and concierge are praised as warm and helpful. The indoor pool and sauna are a real bonus, breakfast is lovely, and rooms and facilities are kept spotless. The obvious trade-off is distance. Thalwil lies outside the city, so evenings in central Zurich mean public transport, a taxi or the car, and parking on site comes at an extra charge. One guest also found the room a little warm. Travellers who want to spend their evenings in the Altstadt may prefer a central hotel; those after a calm lakeside retreat with a pool, sauna and free bicycles to explore the shore will feel well looked after.
Why this position
The same guest score as #4 (9.0), on a smaller body of reviews (305 to 646).
Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
Zurich, Switzerland
Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich is convenience done properly… It faces the main station at the start of Bahnhofstrasse, so guests arriving by train simply cross the square to the entrance, and staff are quick to take over the luggage. Reviews keep returning to the same points: soundproofing that keeps the busy square outside, rooms that are spotless and well appointed, and comfortable, electrically adjustable beds. The service is described as genuine and warm, from the front desk to the breakfast team, and the bar's whisky list gives the evenings a natural focus. The trade-offs are modest. Some guests feel the lobby and lifts have not kept pace with the rooms, and there is no spa or pool, only a fitness centre. The setting is busy rather than scenic, with the station rather than the lake outside the door. For travellers who value an easy arrival and a central base for exploring Zurich on foot, that is a fair exchange.
Why this position
Rests on more guest reviews than #5 (1,090 to 305), at a slightly lower score (8.9 to 9.0).
Hotel Alden Splügenschloss Zürich
Zurich, Switzerland
Hotel Alden Splügenschloss Zürich is for travellers who want a hotel with personality… The building in Enge is ornate and full of character, and inside the interiors are elegant, with suites that guests repeatedly describe as spacious, clean and comfortable. The staff are the other constant in reviews: warm and welcoming, and attentive enough that solo travellers feel properly looked after. Breakfast and the quality of the linens are singled out, and guests who dine in speak well of the restaurant, which makes an evening at the hotel an easy choice. The weaker points concern polish rather than substance. A few guests feel that small details slip now and then for a hotel of this standing, although staff tend to put things right quickly. In a summer heatwave the air conditioning can struggle, and the wellness side is modest, with a hot tub but no swimming pool. For couples and solo travellers who value space and character over extensive facilities, it is a refined base.
Why this position
The same guest score as #6 (8.9), on a smaller body of reviews (692 to 1,090).
Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland
Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich wins guests over with its service… Reviews describe staff who are kind and attentive from arrival to departure, and the reception and concierge teams in particular are praised for anticipating what guests need. Rooms are modern, spacious and comfortable, the setting in the middle of the city centre puts shops and sights on the doorstep, and with three restaurants and a bar there is little reason to go out in the evening. Families mention small presents for the children, a detail that sets the tone. The criticisms are scattered rather than structural. In winter some rooms feel too cold, and the occasional fault, such as hot water in a bathroom, can take more than one request to fix. One guest also found the front-of-house manner stiff and the luggage slow to arrive. There is a fitness room but no spa or pool. For a central stay where service comes first, it is a dependable choice.
Why this position
The same guest score as #7 (8.9), on a smaller body of reviews (234 to 692).
La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland
La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich is a good fit for travellers who want to wake up to the lake… The hotel faces Lake Zurich from Utoquai in Seefeld, and guests mention balconies overlooking the water, quiet rooms and a striking contemporary interior. The staff receive the most consistent praise, described as friendly, attentive and always ready to help, and the restaurant, with its blend of Japanese, Mediterranean and Peruvian cooking, earns warm words, especially for breakfast and the Sunday brunch. The hotel keeps its focus on rooms and dining, which brings a few limits. There is no spa or pool, wardrobe space in the rooms is tight, and the room-service menu is short, which some guests felt also applied to breakfast in the room. A few find the pillows too soft. Couples and city-breakers who want a stylish, peaceful base by the water will be well served; anyone planning a wellness stay should choose a hotel with a spa.
Why this position
Guests rate it above #8 (8.9 to 8.9) and on more reviews (342 to 234).
Park Hyatt Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland
Park Hyatt Zurich manages to feel removed from the city's rush while staying close to everything… From Beethovenstrasse in Enge, Bahnhofstrasse, the lake and the Altstadt are all a short walk away, and behind the glass façade the mood is calm and contemporary, with art, clean lines and rooms that are generous in size. Guests praise the room sizes, the very comfortable beds and the spotless housekeeping, and the staff are described as exceptional, with service late at night that goes beyond expectations. The design is not to everyone's taste. Some guests find the lobby cool and austere, and one felt that parts of the hotel are due for a refresh. Breakfast draws mixed comments, with the cooking sometimes uneven, and although there is a spa and wellness centre, there is no swimming pool. For travellers who want space, quiet and an easy walk into the centre, these are minor points.
Why this position
Rests on more guest reviews than #9 (395 to 342), at a slightly lower score (8.7 to 8.9).
EMA House Hotel Suites
Zurich, Switzerland
Affordable luxuryEMA House Hotel Suites is made for guests who want more space than a standard hotel room offers… Every unit is a suite, from Junior Suites to one- and two-bedroom options, and the address on Nordstrasse in Unterstrass keeps the main railway station within easy walking distance. Guests repeatedly mention how large and well designed the suites are, how comfortable the beds feel and how clean everything is kept. Families value the separate bedrooms, and breakfast, brought to the suite, earns warm praise. The hotel leans towards privacy rather than a lively lobby, which suits some travellers better than others. Parking costs extra, as does use of the kitchen, and a few guests have heard traffic noise even from higher floors. For families, small groups and travellers staying several nights who want a quiet, roomy base close to the station, it is an easy recommendation that feels more like a private apartment than a hotel.
Why this position
A 4-star hotel scoring 9.3 from 543 reviews: the guest verdict outweighs the star class. A lower star class than #10, but guests rate it higher (9.3 to 8.7).
Sorell Boutique-Hotel St. Peter Zürich
Zurich, Switzerland
Sorell Boutique-Hotel St. Peter Zürich suits travellers who want Zurich's old town right outside the door… The hotel sits on In Gassen in the Altstadt of Kreis 1, so the lanes and shops of the centre are an easy stroll away, and the main railway station is within walking distance too. Guests talk most about the location, the warm and attractive interiors and the staff, who come across as friendly and quick to help. Breakfast is another favourite, not least because it is served until noon. The trade-offs are modest. Air conditioning can struggle to cool the room on warm days, and anyone arriving by car should expect a short walk from the parking. There is a fitness room but no pool or spa, so this is a base for sightseeing rather than for lingering indoors. Couples and city-break travellers who plan to spend their days on foot will find it a comfortable, well-placed choice.
Why this position
A 4-star hotel scoring 9.2 from 1,108 reviews: the guest verdict outweighs the star class. Rests on more guest reviews than #11 (1,108 to 543), at a slightly lower score (9.2 to 9.3).
B2 Hotel Zürich
Zurich, Switzerland
B2 Hotel Zürich turns a former brewery in Enge into a hotel with real character… The lounge doubles as a library of 33,000 books, the rooms are stylish and air-conditioned, and the minibar is included in the stay. The city centre is an easy walk away. What guests come back to again and again, though, is the staff, praised as warm, attentive and genuinely interested in how each day went. Reviews also highlight spacious, spotless rooms and the heated rooftop pool. That pool belongs to the public thermal bath and spa, and entry costs extra rather than being part of the stay. On hot summer days some rooms can feel warm, and one guest noticed the hum of the central air conditioning. Enge also lies a walk from the Altstadt rather than inside it. For couples and city-breakers who want a characterful base with a bathing option close at hand, it is a rewarding choice.
Why this position
A 4-star hotel scoring 9.2 from 869 reviews: the guest verdict outweighs the star class. The same guest score as #12 (9.2), on a smaller body of reviews (869 to 1,108).
Ambassador Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland
BoutiqueAmbassador Zurich suits travellers who want a small, polished hotel in a central spot… It stands on Falkenstrasse in Seefeld, right behind the opera house and close to the lake, with Stadelhofen station nearby and Bahnhofstrasse a 10-minute walk away. Guests describe the renovated historic building as intimate and charming, and they speak highly of the staff, who come across as professional, friendly and flexible. The beds draw particular praise, and the complimentary minibar is a welcome touch. The main compromise is space. Several guests found their room on the tight side, and a few felt the stay was costly for the size. There is no pool or spa, so the appeal lies in the location, the restaurant's seasonal cooking and the intimate bar for a nightcap after a performance. For opera-goers and couples who plan to explore Zurich on foot, it is a refined and well-placed base.
Why this position
Sits behind #13 on both the score (9.1 to 9.2) and the sample it rests on (656 to 869 reviews).
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Tripplo’s selection · Founder: Axel Hernborg · Updated 27 October 2026
Ranking updated 27 October 2026
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Compare the hotels
| # | Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baur au Lac | 5★ | Booking9.3· 394 reviews | Best overall |
| 2 | The Dolder Grand | 5★ | Booking9.1· 765 reviews | Views |
| 3 | Widder Hotel | 5★ | Booking9.1· 291 reviews | Design |
| 4 | Storchen Zürich | 5★ | Booking9· 646 reviews | — |
| 5 | Alex Lake Zürich | 5★ | Booking9· 305 reviews | Spa & wellness |
| 6 | Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich | 5★ | Booking8.9· 1,090 reviews | — |
| 7 | Hotel Alden Splügenschloss Zürich | 5★ | Booking8.9· 692 reviews | — |
| 8 | Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich | 5★ | Booking8.9· 234 reviews | — |
| 9 | La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich | 5★ | Booking8.9· 342 reviews | — |
| 10 | Park Hyatt Zurich | 5★ | Booking8.7· 395 reviews | — |
| 11 | EMA House Hotel Suites | 4★ | Booking9.3· 543 reviews | Affordable luxury |
| 12 | Sorell Boutique-Hotel St. Peter Zürich | 4★ | Booking9.2· 1,108 reviews | — |
| 13 | B2 Hotel Zürich | 4★ | Booking9.2· 869 reviews | — |
| 14 | Ambassador Zurich | 4★ | Booking9.1· 656 reviews | Boutique |
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14 hotels looked at for this destination: 14 ranked above, 0 more we recommend.
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Tripplo's luxury hotel selection in Zurich — in numbers
Most common facilities
- Bar (13 of 14)
- Free WiFi (12 of 14)
- Family rooms (12 of 14)
- Restaurant (10 of 14)
- Room service (10 of 14)
- Gym (10 of 14)
What these hotels do best
- Service (13 of 14)
- Dining (9 of 14)
- Views (5 of 14)
- Design & architecture (5 of 14)
