“Centrally situated in Zurich's Old Town, on the River Limmat. The Storchen has been a hotel for 650 years. Legend has it that it was named after two rare black storks which nested on its roof. Hospitable, excellent service & good food. Bedrooms are 80s style but ideal for business or pleasure.”

Recommended for

  • Historic

    • Richard Wagner was a guest here as was author John Irving, who immortalised the Storchen in 'A son of the Circus'
  • City Style

    • Situated in the old city on the romantic Weinplatz
  • Air conditioning

  • Disabled access

  • Traditional

  • Designer Shopping

  • Views

  • Conference facilities

  • Sit-out Terrace

Facilities

  • Rooms

    67 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    There are several dining options: the smart Rotisserie, the more informal Barchetta or the Boulevard cafe
  • Good wine list

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Car not required

  • Bar

  • Safe

  • Conference facilities

  • Business Centre

  • Wifi

  • Air conditioning

  • Disabled access

  • 24 Hour room service

Activities

  • Designer Shopping

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Originally published by Sunday Times

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