Hotels
The Monocle Townhouse at The Widder Hotel, Altstadt
This spacious three-bedroom annex to The Widder Hotel marks the next step in Monocle’s expansion into hospitality. Situated in the heart of Zürich’s historic Old Town and created in partnership with luxury hotel group The Living Circle, The Monocle Townhouse showcases the very best in Swiss and European craftsmanship, placing furniture by labels such as USM, Moebe and String alongside a considered selection of vintage pieces. Lush greenery, cosy lighting, TechniSat radios and photographic prints from Monocle’s archive inject further warmth into the elegant fit-out. The apartment – ideal for short or long stays and easily reached from Zürich airport – also has access to the hotel’s services.
Signau House, Seefeld
Zürich’s smallest hotel doesn’t feel like a hotel at all. Three local families bought the two-storey aristocratic mansion in 2018 and renovated it to create a discreet location where guests are removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. Swiss urban-planning firm Edelaar Mosayebi Inderbitzin helmed the redesign, creating nine guest rooms, a lounge with an open fire and a 25-seat cinema. Plus, the property is just a short walk from The Monocle Shop and Café.
Storchen, Altstadt
Occupying a prized spot along the river Limmat in central Zürich, Storchen is a bastion of Swiss hospitality and opulence. The hotel’s name originates from the building’s first written record, which mentioned two storks perched atop the roof. The hotel’s 64 rooms and two restaurants were renovated in 2017, including the Michelin-starred La Rôtisserie and ever-popular Barchetta Bar. The location sets Storchen apart from other five-star hotels in the city: the Signature Suite has views of both the river and lake.
Read next:
- Inside The Monocle Townhouse at Zürich’s Widder Hotel
- Everything you need to know about Switzerland: The Monocle Handbook
- Three stunning cabins to discover in the Swiss Alps
