Orellistrasse 21, Zurich, Switzerland | (618) 248-8274
Historic property with chic, modern renovations
Contemporary
annex with impressive spiral architecture
Set on quiet
hillside overlooking Zurich and its lake, near the zoo
Minimalist
designer-styled rooms, most with great views
Restaurant and
bar with emphasis on Swiss produce
Free buffet breakfast with local cheeses
Free parking and Wi-Fi throughout
Removed from Zurich's city center
No spa or fitness facilities
Some rooms are small
The Sorell Hotel
Zurichberg is an upscale property consisting of an original
turn-of-the-century building and a super-modern annex rotunda, both set on a hillside
overlooking Zurich. The location is peaceful and picturesque, while being just
10 minutes by car into the city or a five-minute walk from the nearest tram. The 66 rooms are sleek but simple, and most have superb views.
The lack of a spa or fitness facilities on-site is a drawback, though the restaurant
and bar are top-notch, and room rates are cheap by Zurich standards.
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Scene
Turn-of-the-century building with bold modernist reboot
Although
appearing more like a modern take on a grand Alpine chalet, the Hotel
Zurichberg in fact occupies an Art Deco-style building that dates back to the turn
of the 20th century. Opened in 1900, it was classified a historic monument in 1990
and renovated and extended five years later by renowned Swiss architects
Burkhalter and Sumi. The result is a mixture of bold, modern flourishes -- such as the elegantly spiraling walkway in the rotunda annex -- and original
fixtures such as carved wooden bannisters and floor-to-ceiling windows. The
hotel is surrounded by lawns and sculpted shrubbery, creating a peaceful and
rejuvenating countryside setting aided by Switzerland’s famous fresh mountain
air.
Location
Perched on a forest hillside overlooking Zurich, a 10-minute drive away
The hotel is
perched on a wooded hill overlooking Zurich to the west and the Alps beyond. The location is particularly quiet and away from the
bustling streets of Zurich, though the city's Old Town (Altstadt) can be reach
by road in just over 10 minutes. The Zurich Zoo and the FIFA HQ are just five
minutes away on foot, and trams connect to the city's main train station
in about 20 minutes. Zurich Airport is around a 15-20 minute
drive, and the hotel runs an airport shuttle service that must be booked in
advance.
Rooms
Designer-styled rooms with high-end amenities, most with superb views
The hotel's rooms are spread across the original building and a newer oval rotunda.
Styled by some of Europe's top designers, rooms have a sleek but simple decor scheme with polished wooden floors and a minimalist white-and-red color
palette. In-room amenities are similarly modern and include Bang & Olufsen
TVs and Nespresso coffeemakers. Espace Rooms also have DVD players. Mosaic-tile bathrooms come with wall-mounted hairdryers, and those in Superior Rooms come with bathrobes and upgraded Chopard toiletries. Most rooms have lovely views over the city and Lake Zurich, and some units in the old building also have balconies.
Features
Free buffet breakfast with Swiss produce at all-day restaurant and bar, plus free parking and Wi-Fi
The hotel serves
a free buffet breakfast with plenty of choices, including lots of Swiss produce and
local cheeses. The R21 restaurant -- with its
hip atmosphere and open kitchen -- also serves a menu of Swiss and Mediterranean
cuisine at lunch and dinner. There's al fresco dining available on the terrace during warmer
weather. The sleek and attractive B21 bar features a good
selection of regional drinks as well as coffee and pastries. Guests also have
access to free on-site parking, a rarity in Zurich. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.
