Hotel
Baur au Lac
A family-owned five-star hotel founded in 1844, set in its own park beside Lake Zurich at the end of Bahnhofstrasse.
Storchen Zürich
A five-star hotel welcoming guests for over 660 years, set directly on the Limmat in the Old Town, with 64 rooms, a riverside terrace and rooftop bar.
At a glance
- Type
- Riverside boutique hotel
- Area
- Altstadt / Weinplatz, Zurich, Switzerland
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Hotel class
- 5-star
- Official site
- storchen.ch
Good to know
- Limmat terrace
- Rooftop bar
- Restaurant
- Cigar bar
- River views
Why we recommend it
The Storchen has been receiving guests for more than 660 years, and according to Zürich Tourism it is the only hotel that lies directly on the River Limmat in the heart of the Old Town. Its position on Weinplatz, on the left bank, gives many rooms views across the water to the Grossmünster and the houses of the right bank. The hotel calls itself a lifestyle boutique hotel, and Zürich Tourism lists it with five stars.
There are 64 rooms and suites, described as stylish, elegant and comfortable, and the river views are the reason many guests choose the hotel. If a view of the Limmat matters to you, ask about it when you book, since not every room faces the water.
The hotel has several places to eat and drink. La Rôtisserie is the main restaurant, and Zürich Tourism describes a stay here as a home-from-home experience. In fine weather from May to October, the riverside terrace, which the hotel describes as Zurich's most attractive terrace on the Limmat, looks directly across to the Grossmünster and is a memorable spot for lunch or dinner. The Barchetta Bar and the Cigar Bar are inside, the Piazza operates on Weinplatz itself, and THE NEST is a rooftop bar, so you can move from an aperitif with a view to dinner without leaving the building.
The Storchen suits couples, first-time visitors who want to be in the middle of the Old Town and anyone for whom a river view is a priority. Business travellers also appreciate the short walk to Bahnhofstrasse and Paradeplatz. Rates are high, so book early, especially for the terrace season from May to October.
From Weinplatz you are a few minutes from the Fraumünster and from St. Peter, whose 8.7-metre clock faces Zürich Tourism calls the largest church clock face in Europe, and only a few minutes from Bahnhofstrasse, the Lindenhof and Paradeplatz. Across the river, the Grossmünster, the Niederdorf and the Limmatquai are a short walk over the bridge. The main station is within walking distance, and the hotel's central position means you will rarely need public transport for sightseeing in the Old Town.
Storchen Zürich FAQs
Is the Storchen on the river?
Yes. Zürich Tourism describes it as the only hotel directly on the River Limmat in the Old Town.
How many rooms does the Storchen have?
64 rooms and suites.
How many stars does the hotel have?
Zürich Tourism lists it as a five-star hotel.
When is the riverside terrace open?
From May to October, in fine weather.
Is there a rooftop bar?
Yes, THE NEST is the hotel's rooftop bar.
Which restaurants and bars are there?
La Rôtisserie, the Barchetta Bar, the Cigar Bar, Piazza on Weinplatz and THE NEST rooftop bar.
Do all rooms have river views?
No. Ask about a river view when booking if it matters to you.
What is nearby?
The Fraumünster, St. Peter, Bahnhofstrasse and, across the river, the Grossmünster.