These are the best hotels in Zurich and the top suite at each, from La Reserve Eden au Lac on Lake Zurich to the art-filled Widder Hotel in the heart of the Old Town. Zurich pairs luxury shopping on the Bahnhofstrasse with lakeside and Old Town elegance from the city’s private banking era, Michelin-starred restaurants, and world-class art galleries and auction houses.
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Zurich’s best hotel suites at a glance
| Hotel | Setting | Top suite | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Oriental, Savoy | Near the Bahnhofstrasse and the Old Town | Presidential Suite, three bedrooms | 3,104 sq.ft. |
| The Dolder Grand | Panoramic views of the city below, with a 4,000-square-meter spa | Maestro Suite, two floors | 4,500 sq.ft. |
| Baur au Lac | Family run, first opened in 1844, with views of Lake Zurich | Lakeside Corner Suites | 1,100 sq.ft. |
| La Reserve Eden au Lac | On Lake Zurich, a 10-minute walk to town | Eden Suite, two bedrooms | 1,210 sq.ft. |
| Park Hyatt Zurich | Contemporary, with almost 100 original artworks | Presidential Suite, top floor | 1,722 sq.ft. |
| Kameha Grand Zurich | Glattpark, less than two miles from the airport | King Kameha Suite | 861 sq.ft. |
| Widder Hotel | In the heart of the Old Town | Penthouse Suite with private terrace | 950 sq.ft. |
| Hotel Schweizerhof Zurich | Across from the main train station | Dufour Signature Suite | Not listed |
1. Mandarin Oriental, Savoy
Forbes Travel Guide says, “You’d be hard-pressed to find a better address in Zurich than this luxury hotel.” A promenade leads to the shore of Lake Zurich, and the boutiques of the Bahnhofstrasse and the historic Old Town are a short stroll or taxi ride away. Forbes Travel Guide adds that Auer’s head-to-toe refresh strikes a harmonious balance between classic elegance and contemporary flair, with satin, velvet, carefully curated artworks and a palette of neutrals and earthy tones that recall Zurich’s Alpine surroundings. Of the 80 fully refreshed rooms, 36 rank among the city’s largest suites.
Presidential Suite
The three-bedroom Presidential Suite offers 3,104 sq.ft. for living, entertaining and sleeping. Bespoke furniture and commissioned art fill the living room, private office and separate dining room, which seats up to eight. A full kitchenette with an induction cooktop, oven and microwave makes it easy to host cocktails, lunches and dinners, and each bedroom (one king, two doubles) has its own marble bathroom with a walk-in shower and twin vanity.
See more suites at Mandarin Oriental, Savoy.
2. The Dolder Grand
Condé Nast Traveler calls The Dolder Grand “the grand dame of Zurich,” an Old World hotel made modern where well-heeled visitors come for “a buzzy bar, serious wellness, and panoramic views of the city below.” As the magazine notes, this isn’t a walkable heart-of-the-city type of spot. Rooms in the historic building are cozier, with pops of tangerine and pattern, while the newer wings feel sleeker, with chrome and white leather. Condé Nast Traveler says that if you don’t visit the spa, you’ve really wasted a visit to the Dolder Grand. It’s 4,000 square meters for starters, with a sauna, steam bath, foot bath, aroma pool, steam pots, plunge pool, snow room and even an outdoor terrace.
Maestro Suite
The Maestro Suite, a tribute to Austrian conductor Herbert von Karajan, fills two floors of the tower in the Main Building. Its 4,500 sq.ft. hold two bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, a library, a balcony and a private lounge terrace with views over Zurich, the lake and the Swiss Alps. Butler service comes with the suite.
See more suites at The Dolder Grand.
3. Baur au Lac
Baur au Lac is a family-run hotel that first opened its doors in 1844. Condé Nast Traveler puts it simply: “They don’t make ’em like this anymore.” The decor has been updated, with no stale furnishings, while the warm welcome and the charm are unchanged. Every room, up to the suites, has tailor-made furniture, a spacious workspace and original art.
Lakeside Corner Suites
The 1,100 sq.ft. Lakeside Corner Suites mix Art Deco pieces, French period furniture and modern comforts in a refined but eclectic style, with views of the park, Lake Zurich and the Schanzengraben.
See more suites at Baur au Lac.
4. La Reserve Eden au Lac Zurich
Condé Nast Traveler says that while La Reserve Eden au Lac, dating back to 1909, has always been a choice stay for luxury seekers, its 2020 redesign, a Philippe Starck reimagining, further cemented it in Zurich’s upper echelon of places to bed down. Starck kept the high ceilings and wrought-iron balconies and added playful modern touches. Its 40 rooms and suites resemble sailors’ cabins. Set on Lake Zurich, a 10-minute walk from town, it feels “like you’re at a relaxing resort,” says Condé Nast Traveler. In season, the rooftop bar has serene lake views, and a leather-lined cigar bar, also by Starck, pours fine whiskey and cognac.
Eden Suite
On the third floor, the 1,210 sq.ft. two-bedroom Eden Suite faces south over the lake. Its ornate balcony railings frame the view as if from the deck of a boat, and the living room and bedrooms are styled like the cabin of a private yacht.
See more suites at La Reserve Zurich.
5. Park Hyatt Zurich
Behind a plain concrete exterior, Park Hyatt Zurich opens into a lobby built around art. The Telegraph points to Martina Vontobel’s “Network,” a swirling steel-wire sculpture the size of a van, beneath Sol LeWitt’s giant mural of colorful lines. Almost 100 original works hang throughout the hotel, and the mood is contemporary and comfortable.
Presidential Suite
On the top floor, the 1,722 sq.ft. Presidential Suite has a bright living room with a fireplace, a dining area with a kitchenette and a private office. The marble bathroom adds a deep soaking tub and a steam bath.
See more suites at Park Hyatt Zurich.
6. Kameha Grand Zurich
Forbes Travel Guide calls Kameha Grand Zürich “a wild and witty antidote to its industrial Glattpark surroundings.” Behind the boxy glass-and-steel exterior, the playful Swiss-inspired interiors run from giant custom cowbells over the lobby to chocolate-bar walls in the rooms. For business travelers, Zurich Airport is less than two miles away and the city center five miles.
King Kameha Suite
The 861 sq.ft. King Kameha Suite has a living and sitting area, a dining area and a separate bedroom.
See more suites at Kameha Grand Zurich.
7. Widder Hotel
Forbes Travel Guide writes that UBS bought the property in 1984 and gave star Swiss designer Tilla Theus carte blanche on the art and decor budget, so walking through the Widder is like visiting a museum. Set in the heart of the Old Town, it’s near the business district, Zurich’s top sights, designer boutiques, best restaurants and nightlife, and its rooms are individually designed. On request, the Widder Restaurant will collect local diners and drive them home in its Maserati limousines.
Penthouse Suite
The 950 sq.ft. Penthouse Suite opens onto a completely private terrace with views across the city center to the lake. The living room has a fireplace, a dining table and a fully equipped bar, and the separate bedroom looks out over the rooftops of the Old Town.
See more suites at Widder Hotel.
8. Hotel Schweizerhof Zurich
Directly across from Zurich’s main train station, the family-run Schweizerhof has been “making people happy since 1877,” as its motto puts it. Condé Nast Traveler praises the superb soundproofing, triple-glazed windows and adjustable beds, and service that is “polished, professional, and never intrusive.” With just under a hundred rooms and suites, it feels like a boutique hotel, from the lavish complimentary breakfast to the attentive concierge, and it has three places to eat and drink: La Soupière Restaurant, Café Gourmet and Bar Schweizerhof.
Dufour Signature Suite
The hotel’s most exclusive suite pairs high ceilings and a Venetian Murano chandelier with modern luxury. A deluxe-size box-spring bed, a separate dressing room, an especially spacious bathroom and a private balcony over the city complete this signature penthouse suite.
See more suites at Hotel Schweizerhof Zurich.
Zurich luxury hotels FAQ
This guide features Mandarin Oriental Savoy, The Dolder Grand, Baur au Lac, La Reserve Eden au Lac, Park Hyatt Zurich, Kameha Grand Zurich, Widder Hotel and Hotel Schweizerhof, with the top suite at each.
Of the suites in this guide, The Dolder Grand’s Maestro Suite is the largest at 4,500 sq.ft., set over two floors of the hotel’s tower with views of Zurich, the lake and the Swiss Alps.
La Reserve Eden au Lac is located on Lake Zurich, a 10-minute walk to town.
Kameha Grand Zurich in Glattpark is less than two miles from Zurich Airport and five miles from the city center.
The Dolder Grand. Its spa covers 4,000 square meters, with a sauna, steam bath, aroma pool, plunge pool, snow room and an outdoor terrace, and Condé Nast Traveler says skipping it wastes a visit.
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