The Bahnhofstrasse in Zurich is a road that connects the Hauptbanhof, Zurich's central and main train station, to Lake Zurich. Once a major traffic artery through Zurich, the Bahnhofstrasse is reserved for pedestrians and Zurich's streetcar system and is lined with luxury boutiques. Tourists who come to see the quaint classic Swiss architecture lining the cobblestone street can find many modern western additions such as Starbucks and McDonald's restaurants. Staying in hotels near the Bahnofstrasse puts travelers in the middle of Zurich's old town district and within walking distance to the Museum of Art, the National Museum, the Fraumünster Church and the Chinese Gardens.
Built in 1995, the Widder is a five-star 49-room boutique hotel. Constructed by connecting nine preexisting buildings together via staircases and courtyards, the Widder is an eccentric and charming combination of styles in Zurich's old town. The hotel has five restaurants onsite, including the low-key Breakfast Pavilion and the four-star Widder Restaurant. The Widder Bar has live jazz bands and a "Library of Spirits" with over 500 different varieties. The Widder Hotel also has a library and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Room amenities include dial-up Internet, minibar, cable TV and private bath.
Widder Hotel
Rennweg 7
CH-8001 Zurich
Switzerland
011-41-44-224-2526
widder.ch
Built in 1844, the Baur Au Lac hotel was remodeled in 2009, converting 25 of its 120 rooms into luxury suites. The hotel has one bar and two restaurants, with one restaurant in the hotel's lakeside private park. The hotel also has a business center, a fitness club and its own nightclub. Guest services include a complimentary minibar; free Wi-Fi, 24-hour concierge and room service; a private garage and car wash; wine shop and in-house florist.
Baur Au Lac
Talstrasse 1
CH-8001 Zurich
Switzerland
011-41-44-220-5020
www.bauraulac.ch
The Hotel Seidenhof has 84 rooms with choice of smoking or non-smoking. The hotel is geared toward business travelers and offers secretarial and translation services as well as laundry service and Internet. The hotel has a Pan-Asian restaurant, Mishio, located on in an open inner courtyard. Other amenities include an on-site fitness center and in-room therapeutic massages.
Hotel Seidenhof
Sihlstrasse 9
CH-8001 Zürich
011-41-44-228-7500
seidenhof.ch
