With a beautiful view of the Limmat and the picturesque old town, the Storchen Lifestyle Boutique Hotel The hotel boasts a history spanning nearly 700 years. Built in 1938, the hotel has been periodically renovated to meet the needs of its guests over the years. The 64 rooms and suites, decorated in warm colors and boasting numerous stylish details, exude elegance and comfort, offering spectacular views of the Limmat River, Weinplatz, and the historic center. The luxurious and modern ambience combines with state-of-the-art technology, offering guests a wonderful place to stay.
At the La Rôtisserie restaurant, the Cigar Bar and the Barchetta Bar, savoir-vivre is celebrated in all its forms, thanks to an attentive and well-trained staff. The reception is open 24 hours a day, with room service and a concierge. Parking is also available, a rare find in Zurich's historic center. From the adjoining terrace or The Nest rooftop bar, guests can admire the city from above, and a jetty with a private boat invites guests to explore the river and lake.
With a seasoned team and an idyllic setting, the Storchen Zurich is also equipped to host events in its various spaces. The 5-star hotel is located near Zurich's financial district, 400 meters from the Grossmünster Church, and from here, various places of worship, such as the Fraumünster Church, are just a few minutes away. Among the famous guests who have stayed here are Richard Wagner, the composer, writer, and thinker who revolutionized XNUMXth-century music, as well as illustrious princes and Gottfried Keller, the greatest exponent of German-language literature. The renowned writer John Irving immortalized the Storchen in his works "A Child of the Bullet" and "A Paper Widow." The hotel was once called "Zum Storchen," likely for the storks that often nest there, now depicted in paintings in the hotel's corridors.
The "Haus zum Storchen" was first mentioned in the tax records of the city of Zurich in 1357, and just over 100 years later it was specifically designated as an inn. In the XNUMXth century, the building underwent major renovations that gave it the appearance we know today. The history of the Storchen is truly fascinating, and the structure is definitely worth a visit, even for those passing through Zurich and looking for a relaxing moment at the end of the day.
The Storchen is part of The Living Circle, a select group of first-class hotels and restaurants located in incomparably beautiful locations and which feed on natural products from their own farms such as
Cantina alla Maggia and the Lands alla Maggia in Ascona, and the Schlattgut farm above the village of Herrliberg. It's no coincidence that The Living Circle speaks of the concept of "luxury fueled by nature," and the other hotels and restaurants belonging to the group include the Château de Raymontpierre in Vermes, the Widder Hotel and the Alex Lake in Zurich, the Castello del Sole in Ascona, and the Buech Restaurant in Herrliberg.
Storchen Zurich
Weinplatz 2
CH - 8001 Zürich
+41 44 227 27 27
info@storchen.ch
