Expert reviews
“Storchen Zurich has 64 luxury rooms, some overlooking the lake. Its location in the heart of the old town means it is within walking distance of much of the city center. “
“The central location of this airy 660-year-old structure—tucked between the Fraumünster and Kirche St. Peter on the gull-studded bank of the Limmat River—is stunning. Rebuilt in 1939 and renovated in 2016, the modern hotel is impeccable and intimately scaled.”
What guests liked
- Central location
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Great views
- Delicious breakfast
All you need to know
Storchen Zürich is such a gem right in the heart of Zurich, on the banks of the Limmat. It feels effortlessly elegant yet chill, a boutique-hotel with only 64 rooms, but with a lot of character. The building has been around forever (first mentioned in 1357!), and it blends that rich history with a fresh, modern design that makes you feel totally at home.
But it’s not just a place to sleep, Storchen is a social hub. There’s the sophisticated La Rôtisserie restaurant by the river, the cozy Barchetta lounge under old arches, a cigar bar for relaxing after dinner, and then The Nest, their rooftop bar with killer views over the Limmat and the city.
On top of that, it’s part of The Living Circle group, which means a really thoughtful, nature-connected approach. They source loads of food from their own farms, and sustainability is a real priority.
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Recent guest reviews
9 February 2025
FABULOUS PLACE DON'T MISS IT!
FABULOUS dinner and view!! Gluten free catered for.Amazing staff and room overlooking the river.
Slightly let down by the bar being full and there is no sitting room for guests. But ww will return.
18 January 2025
Fabulous
Location
Location
5 January 2025
Great place to stay. Will always come back
Love the property
11 December 2024
Very good
Excellent location . Breakfast was good . Rooms were clean and well appointed .
2 December 2024
Great location with good restaurants and staff
Excellent staffs, good location and you can easily roam around Zurich. Good breakfast and very accommodating restaurant, truly a Michelin star.
Bathroom is clean but not as good as the other hotel in Switzerland
29 November 2024
Exceptional
Excellent hotel, great location, great food, very good staff
29 November 2024
We loved our stay at Storchen
The hotel has a perfect location - in the city center, right on the river bank. The building is old and beautiful, but the rooms was modernized and comfortable.
The room was a bit small, but I guess that's part of the building's heritage - space is luxury :)
19 November 2024
Stay at Stornchen
Pwrfect place oerfect people
10 November 2024
Perfect 👌🇨🇭🥇
Reception at the highest level. Friendly and very helpful 👌👍 Room cleanliness +11 All staff helpful, smiling and professional . Thank you very much. See you soon 🇨🇭👍
9 November 2024
Wonderful experience but next time we would prefer a king bed and not two separate singles!
Lovely breakfast environment
5 November 2024
Excellent!!!
The location is perfect, in the very center of the old city, incredibly beautiful view from the windows, clean, the staff is very attentive to each guest, the beds are very comfortable, everything is clean!
23 October 2024
Excellent location and staff, it totally worth the money and we had a great time in Zürich!
Great location, friendly staff, excellent breakfast and amazing concierges
The rooms could be larger
18 October 2024
Great location and unique archetichural design
Location and staff
The bed was not comfy
11 October 2024
Fabulous
Great location, excellent breakfast. Will stay again.
9 October 2024
Best location walk to EVERTHING
Perfect location
Loved everything about it
27 September 2024
We were treated like royalty from arrival to departure !
The staff was helpful and went above and beyond to accommodate every request. It was a great experience and were even granted late check out at no charge.
The limited room service menu
15 September 2024
10/10
Location
All good
9 September 2024
Strongly recommended
Every single detail was amazing
Nothing the experience was amazing
3 September 2024
Quiet luxury in the center of old Zurich
Everything- every detail was crafted to to make a stay very comfortable starting from the beautiful design and comfortable beds to the highest quality chocolate and sparkling wine awaiting us upon arrival, my kid got her own gifts, the staff at the front desk and beyond was attentive and accommodating, the breakfast was amazing.
26 August 2024
Will recommend to others
Location is perfect, staffs are friendly
26 August 2024
It was an extraordinary stay!
Many thanks to Sanjin, for the help and information provided!!!
17 August 2024
Very good
Great location. Great service
A bit pricey
14 August 2024
Exceptional
Everything about this hotel was perfect! The location, the facilities, the staff, and the breakfast was so good!
Nothing
12 August 2024
Fabulous!
One the best boutique hotels I have stayed at.
12 August 2024
Exceptional
Prime location and excellent service .
11 August 2024
Worth every cent - perfect place to experience the best of Zurich.
Perfect location, wonderful staff, stunning view and fabulous food.
6 August 2024
AMAZING!!!
The breakfast dining experience setting was amazing!! The staff was very friendly & knowledgeable. The rooms were very spacious & clean.
6 August 2024
I think the staff is very kind and is well trained
perfect
nothing
30 July 2024
One of the best hotels we have ever stayed in. The nightly turn down with chocolate and macaron cookies was lovely. Free
The staff was amazing. So attentive and super nice. Couldn’t want for anything.
28 July 2024
Nice hotel, good location with friendly staff
Omelette too dry Selections limited
24 July 2024
Fabulous
Perfect location, good breakfast.
21 July 2024
Very much enjoyed our two nights there.
Beautiful location and facility.
18 July 2024
Exceptional
Perfect, perfect, perfect. It doesn't get any better in the world of hospitality.
12 July 2024
Pleasant stay overall
Fabulous location. Great view from bedroom. Staff were excellent.
Bedroom very small. Decor dated. Towels worn and frayed. Not the level of luxury we would expect from 5* hotel.
9 July 2024
Exceptional
The location is fantastic, and the amenities are truly inspiring.
8 July 2024
Fabulous
Location. Staff, cleanliness , amenities in the room
5 July 2024
Great stay in Zurich
The location is great 😊 right in the middle of old town facing water. Service was excellent. Unfortunately, it rain every day, so o could not use roof top but on the 1 floor restaurant I had drinks and they were good.Also had the best chocolate cake and I don’t usually order chocolate cakes because I feel they usually are too heavy and too sweet but not this one. It was excellent.
The size of the room was pretty small, the ceiling was low I felt like I was in the attic. The bed was not comfortable. I think it was 2 beds pushed together and was very difficult to sleep because it was definitely uneven.
2 July 2024
Fabulous
location
no swimming pool
29 June 2024
Best location to stay in Zurich.
Best Location ever. It is located in the center of everything and very convenience. Walkable distance to all attractions. Best view in the city if you stay on the riverside. Staffs are very friendly and helpful.
You will need to call them for doing the bed and changing towel.
28 June 2024
Over all stay was perfect
Hotel location. Hotel receptionists were so kind The food quality of all hotel restaurant were perdect.
Lift was o slow and small. Hotel felt old.
28 June 2024
Overall stay was perfect!
The hotel location was perfect. All hotel restaurants were in highest quality. Room service / customer care was excellent. The hotel receptionists were so kind and helpful.
The lift was slow and small. Although the hotel was clean, the building feels old. The bathroom design needed to be changed.
22 June 2024
Excellent
Clean and cosy and excellent service
Nothing
21 June 2024
Staying in Style !
Excellent choices jot and cold!
Hotel perfect but would have preferred water view……but also the weather .. so much rain for the end of May!
12 June 2024
A super spot in Zurich
Perfect location; cozy room
10 June 2024
Fantastic stay
Amazing hotel, highly central
8 June 2024
Best location with unparalleled service
The boat service to the other hotels and restaurants in the family. E tried multiple of the restaurants and took the boat to Herrliberg where they had a car waiting to take us to one of their restaurants on the hill overlooking the lake and mountains. It was amazing!
6 June 2024
Very enjoyable and would visit again some day.
Room was clean, comfortable and breakfast was nice. Location is ideal.
Room a little snug but the view to the water was nice.
5 June 2024
Excellent hotel in a great location.
The location is excellent. Staff in hotel very kind. Breakfast room is beautiful with very good options. Will definitely come back.
Nothing
29 May 2024
Short but amazing stay!
Location, staff, facilities
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Fitness
- - Personal trainer
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
Parking
- - Parking garage
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 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
- - Face masks for guests available

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15 February 2025
Spectacular