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See why so many travelers make Widder Hotel their hotel of choice when visiting Zurich. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a romantic setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you.
For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Zurich, Widder Hotel is located a short distance from St. Peterskirche (0.1 mi) and Lindenhof (0.1 mi).
You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a minibar, and you can stay connected during your stay as Widder Hotel offers guests free wifi.
The hotel features a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and room service. Plus, Widder Hotel offers a fitness center and free breakfast, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, there is paid private parking available on-site.
Zurich has plenty of Italian restaurants. So when you’re here, be sure to check out popular spots like Cantinetta Antinori, Ristorante La Baracca, and Marcellino Pane e Vino, which are serving up some great dishes.
If you’re looking for something to do, Bahnhofstrasse (0.2 mi), Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich) (0.4 mi), and Swiss National Museum (0.5 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Widder Hotel.
At Widder Hotel, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Zurich.
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The Widder Hotel garners praise for its well-appointed and spacious rooms, which are described as both stylish and comfortable, despite a rare comment on room size. Its cleanliness and charming atmosphere that marries historical elements with modern luxuries also earn rave reviews. While some guests debate the value, praising the hotel's upgrades, others consider it pricey.
The central location is a hit among travelers, making it a convenient base for exploring Zurich. Service is generally celebrated for its professionalism, though there has been a minor complaint about arrogance. Amenities, including a satisfying breakfast and equipped gym, are popular with guests.
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Being a family of four, we reserved one of the Widder Residences, full suites with kitchen and washer/dryer in a medieval building across the street from the main hotel. Not the least expensive option :-); however, it was worth it, as the facilities are spacious and lovingly renovated. Our residence (no. 3) may not be ideal for people who who are not very agile, as access to one bedroom requires taking a few narrow and steep stairs, and the floor in the living room has a noticeable slant that may feel disconcerting (remember that the building is at heart from the 16th century). But overall, the rooms are wonderful. The back of the residence overlooks Lindenhof, a large municipal courtyard, very quiet. The location is perfect, in the city center, yet away from loud traffic, particularly the back bedroom. Many attractions are within walking distance. Our only meals were the delicious breakfasts, offered in charming breakfast room in the main building. Staff are amazingly helpful and friendly throughout. The only complaint was that the rooms were not ready when we arrived at 3pm; we had to walk around and return to inquire several times. If arriving after an overnight flight, the late (or belated) check-in would be a drawback. An option to change or freshen up in a dayroom or bathroom would be a welcome addition. Otherwise top notch.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Response from Anina Thom, Gästeservice/Empfang at Widder Hotel
Responded Aug 3, 2022
Dear Yashamba Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are very happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay in our residence the heart of Zurich. The opinion of our guests is very important to us and we make every effort to interpolate your inputs regarding check in time into our future work. We wish you all the best and are looking forward to hopefully welcoming you soon again at the Widder Hotel. Best regards Anina Thom, Front Office Manager
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This is a very special property where you feel that you are in Zurich amid its history. It's not like the other top hotels, which are of course beautiful but different from this. Although our 2 bedroom rooftop suite was all modern, the hotel arranged for us to see some of the rooms that showed off the restorations. When you check in, it helps to have someone show you how to use the room key, the gym fob and the shower controls. It was frustrating learning myself how to use these things. The cellar gym is beautiful and fully equipped. Breakfast buffet was excellent and we also enjoyed items from the a la carte menu; the french toast for example was top notch. Our suite was quite luxurious and we liked having the two terraces; 608 is the smaller room but it has a killer terrace with views of the major clock towers and cathedrals; we had both 607 and 608. The hotel does not offer courtesy pickup from the train station; a taxi with luggage is $30. They offered a transfer for $120 which I politely declined. This hotel is conveniently located to Globus and Jelmoli stores and is within walking distance to the train station if you don't have a lot of luggage. The Park Hyatt and Bauer au Lac are past the Paradeplatz closer to the lake. The main advantage of those two hotels is a better food situation on property. I wasted $200 of F&B credit that I had at this hotel because there was nothing I could eat on the meat-dominant menus either here or at their sister property Hotel Storcher a few minutes walk away. Also, the restaurants are all Michelin-starred which is not exactly family friendly. If that is important to you, it is a bit disincentive to staying at this property. I was satisfied enough with the discounted price I paid for the suite not to get all worked up about it, but I was unhappy that the only suggestion the hotel had for me was to drink $200 worth of drinks at the bar (I don't drink soda or alcohol). It would make sense for this hotel to make a deal for the use of food credit at a nearby brasserie; a 5-star hotel offering that amenity to Amex FHR and Virtuoso customers should do better. The hotel's manager was on vacation while we were there and I got an email about it from the hotel after I got home saying essentially Sorry Charlie. At other properties, the hotel would do something to make good such as offer a taxi to the airport or offer spa credit. They didn't offer a taxi when I suggested it, and they don't have a spa. Anyway, Cafe Honold on the Rennweg street offered good treats, sandwiches and quiches and Bianchi was a great Italian restaurant a few minutes walk away that had plenty of fish items. I also noticed you couldn't get a bar of soap here; it's all liquid or nothing at this point. To sum up, it's a great city hotel but it has its quirks and it's not for everyone. Go here for location and a sense of place; avoid if you like things in hotels that are easy to work and if you want more complete food options on property.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Response from Anina Thom, Gästeservice/Empfang at Widder Hotel
Responded Jul 19, 2023
Dear 649ic Thank you very much for your kind feedback and for sharing your honest feedback with us. We continuously strive to meet needs and expectations. Therefore your feedback is essential to us and we want to express one more time our gratitude for having taken the time to share your experience with us. We sincerely understand your disappointment and are sorry that we did not full fill you and your families expectations. We also would like to be honest with you, that this was our very first negative feedback as we normally cover a wide range of tastes with our different restaurants. In total we have 7 restaurants in Zürich (as you mentioned 3 are Michelin Starred). After your review we did have an internal discussion concerning our Food & Beverage Outlets and indeed we do want to improve our variety of food in order to make it more family & vegetarian friendly. Again, thank you for your honesty and we are grateful to have found a solution already between ourselves in order to prove ourselves to you again. Best regards Anina Thom, Front Office Manager
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This hotel should be awarded 10 stars! 5 is not nearly sufficient, from the booking process ably handled by Lea to the check in where the concierge Rami, Jonas and Flavia to the very pleasant ladies at breakfast in Widder restaurant and dinner at August as well as the gentlemen at the bar and of course the housekeeping staff, perfection was the order of the day. The club sandwich was superb and they kindly replaced the meat with chicken for me because I could not eat pork. The breakfast was also delicious and served with a smile, all the staff were always smiling and happy to be helpful and deliver.
I was kindly upgraded to an extremely lovely room with a terrace and they really made me feel very special indeed, for which I extend to all those whom I mentioned and also to all those I did not mention, because memory fades with the effects of time, my heartfelt thanks and this is my new home in Zürich and I hope to bring the family here one day soon.
Very rarely is one so impressed by a hotel but this one leaves me deeply grateful and without the words to fully encapsulate my views comprehensively. It Is a must stay place in Zürich and located in the charming old town, makes it even more special.
Well done all of you, hope to see you all very soon!
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Traveled on business
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This is one of our favorite European hotels (up there with Le Sirenuse). The building is an architectural feat; joining old houses together - you have to see the glass elevator! The courtyard is lovely, as well as the other restaurants, bars and seating areas. The lobby is very well appointed.
Our room was gorgeous; we got upgraded to the historic suite, and it was simply fantastic with original ceiling and floors, so charming. And it overlooked old town. The bed was really comfortable. Nice bathroom and good bath products. We had robs and slippers.
The food was delicious; we ate in the courtyard. Their restaurant on the street was always busy. And they had a nice breakfast offering.
The location is amazing, right in the middle of the charming old town but also close to the main shopping avenue. And it’s a very short walk to the lake through the old town streets with all the beautiful shops.
What makes this hotel even better is the wonderful service. The check-in was a breeze and so pleasant (I wish I remember the gentleman’s name at the front desk; he was so kind and professional). Everyone goes out of their way and always have a smile. They learn your name right away. And they had everything ready for our early check out even without us prompting them. They’re so well coordinated.
Even their pens and umbrellas are super cool, which they let us take with us. They even had a cool Tesla taxi for us to take us to the airport!
You should absolutely book here. This is the perfect balance of cool and elegance wrapped in great service.
We will absolutely come back. We even tried to change our flight so we could stay another night.
Virtuoso review: we always travel with Virtuoso program and this hotel knocked it out of the park. They let us check in early and had upgraded us about 3 levels up before we arrived; no hassling, no pointing out the program like at other hotels in Europe. Just fantastic. The only other hotel with this level of care in Europe for the program is Le Sirenuse; the Widder is that good. Thank you!
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Nina Fink, Marketing at Widder Hotel
Responded Oct 22, 2021
Dear LOM-NYC Thank you very much for taking the time to write this feedback and share your experiences about your stay at the Widder Hotel. Our building is indeed unique with 49 rooms inhouse which are all a little different from each other and we are more than happy to see that our guests appreciate this individuality. As you mentioned we are surrounded by Zurich's old town with all the famous churches and other historical buildings which allows our guests to get to know Zurich at its best. Especially we would like to thank you for your flattering words about our staff. Your compliments to our staff are wonderful to read as this is our most valuable asset and it is our ultimate ambition to satisfy our esteemed guests. Every day our whole team is doing their best to make every guest’s stay perfect and feedback as yours are the nicest present we can get. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we feel honoured to learn that you will choose the Widder Hotel for your future stays in Zurich again. Best regards Anina Thom, Front Offic eManager
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The Widder is an interesting hotel. It is a mix of several buildings that have been joined together in a bit of a maze. We were in a room situated in an add-on building which meant going up and down multiple short stairs, then an elevator and then a few more stairs. The room itself was a bit eclectic with a steep staircase leading to an upper platform area with one chair and another TV. It looks intriguing, but I found it not very practical. The upstairs chair was not comfortable and the staircase was just too steep for me. But I can see how some people might find it a great amenity.
Breakfast was lovely and the morning service crew were very helpful when my daughter felt unwell and could not make it down to eat. They sent up a tray at no charge. I was appreciative of this extra effort.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from Anina Thom, Gästeservice/Empfang at Widder Hotel
Responded Dec 29, 2022
Dear TwoByTwo First of all we would like to thank you very much for your laudatory words. It is a real pleasure to read your review and we appreciate your honest opinion. We wish you all the best and are looking forward to hopefully welcoming you soon again. Best regards Anina Thom, Front Office Manager
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First of all, the location in Old Town cannot be beat and everything is within a short walk (even the main train station). Second, the hotel is a marvel of modern design, while preserving some historic building elements. Third, the staff were friendly and accommodating (Anina at the Front Desk provided amazing service). Finally, our meal at the 2 Michelin star Widder Restaurant was top notch. Of course, Widder Hotel is expensive but it is well worth the splurge!
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Nina Fink, Marketing at Widder Hotel
Responded Oct 22, 2021
Dear mikhails616 First of all we would like to thank you very much for your laudatory words. It is a real pleasure to read your review. Our property is indeed a quite historical building with 49 rooms inhouse which are all a little different from each other and we are more than happy to see that our guests appreciate this individuality. Every day our whole team is doing their best to make every guest’s stay perfect and feedback as yours are the nicest present we can get. We wish you all the best and are looking forward to hopefully welcoming you soon again. Best regards Anina Thom
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I travel to Switzerland often and am always impressed by the Swiss hospitality — but the Widder Hotel sets the standard for luxury, attention to details, comfort and excellence. Time and time again. The rooms are immaculately designed and well appointed. The beds (bedding and mattress) make it nearly impossible to get up in the morning but for the allure of breakfast, which is also outstanding in tastiness, selection and service. Sami and Daniel as well as the entire staff make your needs their top priority and never fail to exceed the expectations. Even our dog was spoiled (with beautiful bedding and delicious snacks). Come. Stay. Enjoy. You will not regret. You just may never leave.
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Jonas Ritscher, Gästeservice/Empfang at Widder Hotel
Responded Feb 4, 2021
Dear DanielleS3385 We would like to thank you very much for your charming words. We are happy to learn that your high expectations and the ones of your dog could be fully satisfied by Sami, Daniel and our entire Staff. It is a great pleasure for us to hear that you appreciate the hospitality, the service and the attention to details of the Widder Hotel. We wish you all the best and are looking forward to hopefully welcoming you soon again in the heart of Zurich's old town. cordially,
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The last leg of our journey saw us at the Widder Hotel in Zurich. This was again foisted upon us by the children, who had stayed here earlier and had nothing but good things to stay about the hotel.
The hotel is a good 7 to 10 minutes walking distance away from the hauptbahnhof. This is through the main street and can hence be a little tricky to negotiate with luggage. The last 500 metres or so, is through a cobblestoned lane and is uphill. This lane is essentially for pedestrians, though the odd vehicle or taxi may wend its way through.
The entrance is unpretentious , but once inside, the staff are cheerful, welcoming and eager to please. As usual, we were early for check in and hence had to wander around for a couple of hours. This permitted us to explore the neighbourhood, that is pretty upmarket. Among the many eateries that dot the area, there is a Sprungli Cafe about a 5 minute walk away along the main road and the lake is possibly about 10 minutes away at a gentle, unhurried pace.
We had booked a design city view room, but an upgrade by the hotel saw us on the 6th floor in a beautiful and spacious room. The room led to a small terrace with an excellent view of the city. The room was extremely spacious, well lit. The bed was in the centre of the room, with the sitting area occupying the farther part of the room. A Nespresso machine with an assorted selection of flavours was the icing on the cake. The bathroom was spotless and all the furnishings and accessories were top class.
Breakfast was excellent. The staff extremely cordial and friendly and went out of their way to accommodate the requests of the guests. Special mention must be made here, of Mr. Senthuran, who was pleasant, brisk and efficient. When my wife told him that she would like to have hot chocolate, without any sugar, he went out of his way to see that the request was fulfilled. Not only that, he saw to it that she was provided with a sufficient quantity of the chocolate pellets, that she could continue the practice at home.
Housekeeping was top class and maintained the cleanliness of the lodgings in an excellent manner. The hotel is in the centre of the shopping district and walking distance from Zurich’s iconic vegetarian restaurant - The Hiltl. The front desk led by the concierge - Katharina are extremely helpful. Katahrina had organised for us, at short notice, a most delightful dinner at the la Cedre serving Lebanese food on new year’s eve - a day when practically all eateries were packed.
Security was top class. The lift are discreetly tucked away and are card operated. Their all glass facade is a very nice touch, giving it a lovely spacious feel
All in all we were delighted to be at the Widder. It was the perfect way to end our holiday in Switzerland.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Response from Anina Thom, Gästeservice/Empfang at Widder Hotel
Responded Feb 26, 2023
Dear suprasad1952 Thank you very much for your laudatory words. It was a great pleasure for us to read your review and to learn that you enjoyed your stay in the heart of Zurich. Every day our whole team is doing their best to make every guest’s stay perfect and feedback as yours are the nicest present we can get. We wish you all the best and we are all looking forward to welcoming you soon again at the Widder Hotel. Best regards Anina Thom, Front Office Manager
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We absolutely loved Widder Hotel. It's in the beautiful Rennweg area of Zurich. Very close to the train station, and is situated amidst lovely stores and restaurants. We traveled with our 3-yr and 6-yr old, and the room we booked could accommodate the 4 of us comfortably.
Please do eat at August Restaurant and at Widder Garden while at the hotel. They were some of the best meals we had during our stay in Zurich!
I'd definitely want to go back here!
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Anina Thom, Gästeservice/Empfang at Widder Hotel
Responded Nov 15, 2022
Dear deepa_847 Thank you very much for your laudatory words. It was a great pleasure for us to read your review and to learn that you and your children enjoyed your stay in the heart of Zurich. Every day our whole team is doing their best to make every guest’s stay perfect and feedback as yours are the nicest present we can get. We wish you all the best and we are all looking forward to welcoming you and your family soon again at the Widder Hotel. Best regards Anina Thom, Front Office Manager
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This hotel is right in the heart of district 1 and old town and an easy 7 min walk to the train station. It’s a very stylish hotel and the service top notch as you can imagine. I was only staying for one night as had to head out the next morning.
I loved the bar , both indoor and outdoor are very cool and a nice welcome drink voucher too. Now I was staying in a single room so their smaller ones, it was not that large and a little out of date for my liking but I think that’s the look they are going for, bathroom was the same tiny and very dated. I guess the doubles are a lot nicer and brighter and the pics look more stylish , so maybe avoid the single rooms it was the deciding factor in me choosing a different hotel for my return tbh to their sister property the Storchen nearby which seems a bit more my style.
Overall I can see why it has good reviews, especially the service and restaurant etc, but perhaps avoid the single rooms if you can.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Traveled solo
Room Tip:Avoid single rooms
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Response from Nina Fink, Marketing at Widder Hotel
Responded Sep 18, 2021
Dear 547nadeemu First of all we would like to thank you very much for your kind feedback. It is great pleasure to see that you enjoyed your stay with us and we truly appreciate your compliments to our service and staff. Our property is indeed a quite historical building with 49 rooms which are all a little different from each other and individually designed. We appreciate that you have also stayed in our partner hotel the Storchen Zurich which is also part of The Living Circle Group. It would be great pleasure to be able to show you a different room upon a future stay. We wish you all the best and are looking forward to hopefully welcoming you soon again. Best regards Anina Thom, Front Office Manager
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Good morning Beth
We are actually situated very close by to the mainstation. It's around 10 minutes walking distance. For further informations do not hesitate to contact us any time.
Kindest regards from Zurich
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₱47,638 - ₱60,723 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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49
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