B2 Boutique Hotel, Zurich
The B2 Boutique Hotel is a unique urban retreat housed within the former Hürlimann brewery. Opened in 2012, the hotel masterfully preserves Zurich’s industrial heritage while offering a modern, design-forward experience. Architects Althammer Hochuli and interior designer Ushi Tamborriello transformed the 130-year-old site, repurposing structures like the machine shop and cooling hall into chic, character-filled spaces.
A standout feature is the hotel’s spectacular library lounge. Soaring 11 meters high, the walls are lined with over 33,000 books, illuminated by eye-catching chandeliers crafted from authentic green Hürlimann beer bottles. The industrial history remains visible throughout, with original clinker-tiled floors and preserved machinery still grounding the space.
Guests have direct access to the Hürlimannbad & Spa, located in the brewery’s historic vaulted stone cellars. The real highlight, however, is the infinity pool on the roof; it offers a serene, elevated spot to swim while taking in panoramic views of Zurich’s rooftops and the surrounding mountains.
The hotel is located in the Enge district, providing a peaceful yet central base for exploration. It is a short walk or tram ride from the famous Bahnhofstrasse shopping street, the tranquil Lake Zurich, and the FIFA World Football Museum. Its blend of historical storytelling, spa relaxation, and sophisticated design makes it a truly distinct choice for those visiting Switzerland’s largest city.
Expert reviews
“Away from the city centre (but next door to Google’s European headquarters), this hip boutique hotel in a renovated brewery abounds in seductive features, including a stupendous rooftop thermal pool”
“Perched on a hill, and ten minutes by tram from the city center, this boldly designed and very happening hotel and spa is inside a former brewery, a striking building of whitewashed walls and brick chimneys.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Zurich.
“An industrial chic hotel in an imposing brewery with an edgy aesthetic offset by warm colours and oak fittings. B2 boasts a perch above Zurich, where views are best enjoyed from the hot rooftop pool with jets.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Excellent service
- Comfortable beds
- Private parking
- Great breakfast
Location
Recent guest reviews
2 January 2026
Truly exceptional stay during New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Exceptional staff and facilities.
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28 December 2025
Great stay at the B2 in Zurich
Loved the library and the room. Nice and large, updated and modern. Breakfast was lovely. Staff were friendly and helpful.
A bit far walk wise - about half an hour from the main shopping area and the old town. Beds were not very comfortable
13 December 2025
Highly recommended, and we will return when in Zurich.
The service was friendly and attentive. We had breakfast in the library, which was amazingly beautiful. Easy access to the train station and the Old Town.
20 November 2025
Best hotel in Zurich
Everything, especially the staff who are lovely.
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12 November 2025
Great, I'll be back
Lovely hotel, clean, quiet, good food and drink, nice staff. The location is also fantastic, just 7 minutes walk to my client.
The staff in the linked spa were rude, but this isn't really a B2 issue although it was an offered extra.
Could have done with a better range of pillows, they were a bit soft for my liking but that's personal taste
27 October 2025
Wonderful does not begin to describe this hotel …
Everything
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26 October 2025
A wonderful introduction to Swiss life, will be saving up to come and stay here again!
Boutique, tasteful and something different from an old brewery!
Banging noises at 7am in the morning
4 October 2025
A nice hotel outside city center
Nice breakfast. good lobby area
The location is not near down town, about a good mile or so in an industrial type area, we did walk to town center but took ubers most of the time.
4 October 2025
Amazing and exceptional staff and service . Great facilities we will definitely come back
Big spacious nice and intimate
Not a thing that we did not like
26 September 2025
A destination hotel - should be mentioned as a must visit as part of Zurich’s attractions.🇲🇹🥰
Everything absolutely everything. The rooms the tiolet in the foyer when birds sound as you enter. The books the books. The staff - Marie - Lena @ reception - welcoming efficient kind. Jeff - Karim and Randy extra ordinary waiting staff. Engaging helpful professional and very friendly.
My friend and I loved the place. We will return with other friends and family. It is a true destination hotel. The rooms were decorated beautifully as was the buildings design and decor.
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17 September 2025
First stay in Zurich and location was in a great spot for public transportation, the staff was super friendly and the ac
Excellent staff, very clean and great location.
9 September 2025
If you want 5 star service at 4 star prices go to the B2.
Lots of options and very efficient and friendly service. Nice atmosphere in the library area. The staff (especially Simirit) could not do more for you. Generally excellent breakfast. The staff on reception also excellent (especially Irinin) and they could not have helped me more. From trying to get my room ready early as I arrived at 7:30am to helping with Ubers. I did not try the spa but I will next time I stay here.
Maybe more vegan options, not that I’m vegan. But many places now cater for a variety of people’s diets.
8 September 2025
Would recommend to anyone at anytime
Very clean, very welcoming. Easy access to all locations. Friendly staff from breakfast to all through the night. Breakfast does the job.
Spa access for non hotel stayers was slightly off putting and was not made aware anyone could access, but only minor in the scheme of things
2 September 2025
Clean, friendly and extremely helpful!
The hotel was located where I needed to be, was clean, comfortable and the staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. I had a situation with my luggage, which was lost and returned dirty from airline. The hotel staff felt so bad that they cleaned all my clothes on the spot at NO charge. I travel all over the world and this rates at the top for me.
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1 September 2025
Relaxation times million!
Great staff that is focused on solving problems and ensuring Guests satisfaction is huge.
Super water facilities with pool both on the roof and in the basement.
Superb breakfast with great selection of Swiss cheeses and eggs made to your order.
20 August 2025
Great hotel, with character, well located and really friendly staff
Staff friendliness, welcome, service, spa and breakfast
17 August 2025
Elegant, clean, and very quiet hotel.
Very clean, elegant hotel with good customer service.
The gym is small but it has what is needed for a couple of sessions, bike, dumbbells, and one machine. The breakfast is not huge but has enough variety and tastes great.
It is close to the city center, you can take the tramp and you are there in 15 mins (tramp station 8 mins).
A few supermarkets and shops close by, sadly the spa was under renovation.
14 August 2025
Amazing stay. Amazing time
Amazing and exceptional staff!! They are what made my stay beautiful. I enjoyed staying in the hotel more than going around!! Will definitely be back. Thank you again and again
Absolutely nothing to dislike
7 August 2025
I would say it’s very clean with a wonderful staff but it wasn’t one of my favorite places I wouldn’t return it was over
The spa was lovely, the steam rooms could have been steamier not much steam, some of the pools were not very warm I caught a cold it was chilly at night. The breakfast was ok not many choices but sufficient. The food we ordered was just ok but I loved our room and view of Zurich. The rooftop pool very nice.
Steam rooms were not working properly the pools were not warm enough only one was very warm. No soup, just a few menu items. More food choices would have been good.
19 July 2025
Simply exceptional. One of the best hotels in Zurich.
Absolutely liked everything. The staff are great, rooms are large and could not wish for more. Breakfast was great. We were even allowed to leave our truck outside reception as was too big for the parking garage. Staff really went over and above.
Nothing not to like.
17 July 2025
Lovely stay a short walk from Zurich centre
Lovely location and interesting architecture
A little expensive
14 July 2025
I would say is good hotel
Clean, bedroom is big and comfortable. Unfortunately facilities nothing much. Staff were very friendly and efficient. Speak well English.
A bit far from city and not easy to find.
9 May 2025
Different, quirky spa hotel. Great location, exceptional spa with rooftop pool
Spa is exceptional. Very different to many hotel spas with the Roman baths style, steps to follow in a spa ritual. Room was spacious with a good view. Comfortable bed too.
Very basic breakfast of cereals, muesli, meats, cheese, breads and juices. Option for eggs - scrambled, fried, boiled or omelette. But that’s it and it costs CHF 35 per person.
8 May 2025
A true escape.
Absolutely beautiful and luxurious in a very relaxed, modern way. I felt truly comfortable.
Having to walk up the steps or the hill to get to the entrance, and on a couple of evenings walking from the nearest tram stop on my own in the dark wasn't ideal. I never felt unsafe, but it's something to think about.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi (additional charge)
- - Hammam (additional charge)
- - Open-air bath (additional charge)
- - Public bath
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Foot bath
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool (additional charge)
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year) (additional charge)
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping (additional charge)
Entertainment & family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
Pool and wellness
- - Rooftop pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available

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2 January 2026
Highly recommended hotel with a beautiful library dining room .