The turreted corner building dates from 1895 and holds 22 suites. I would choose a 60–65 m² Deluxe, with a king bed and whirlpool bath. You are in Enge, one street from the lake promenade: I would use it as a base for exploring Zurich on foot.
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For outdoor space, I would choose an 80 m² Loft with a private rooftop terrace. Balconies are available only in selected Deluxe, Master and Grand Suites.
The January nights
From 11 to 17 January 2027 a night for 2 costs CHF 425–434, each taken on its own: I would keep those dates if mine are flexible. On 10 November 2026 a single night reaches CHF 980.
The breakfast to order
At breakfast, I would choose 3 of the 5 cold plates and then eggs Benedict, for CHF 49. The bread is from Imholz bakery and the eggs from the Isler family in Kloten.
A mat after the journey
To stretch after the journey, I would request the bag with a yoga mat and blackroll. For swimming, I would choose another hotel: there is no pool here.
What Alden is
The Deluxe already gives you 60–65 m² and a seating area. I would move to the 80–85 m² Master for more space, or choose an 80 m² Loft for its terrace. Only some Deluxe Suites have a balcony.1
Cots are complimentary; a sofa bed costs CHF 150 per night.1
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Location
Enge · near the lake
Rooms
60–95 m²
Food and social life
Breakfast · restaurant · bar
Wellness
External paid wellness
The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them
What do Alden’s guests say? They write it in their reviews, even those who only came for a drink or dinner: we read every one and tell the 5 things that matter, from the location to the bill.
Location
Nearly every guest who mentions it is happy with it. Guests like walking to the lake and into the city. Some describe quiet nights; in an April 2026 review, one guest reports noisy groups outside, especially late on Saturday.
Room
9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests appreciate the spacious suites, seating areas and comfortable beds. There are also reports of worn furnishings; in an October 2026 review, one guest says the air conditioning struggled to cool the Deluxe.
Staff and service
9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests remember anniversary and honeymoon touches: fruit, notes and surprises in the room. Service is uneven in some accounts, with reports of delays and unhelpful staff.
Breakfast
Guests praise cooked-to-order dishes and eggs. The reservations are specific: one finds the bread and croissants stale, while another reports slow service despite liking the quality.
Price
Value divides opinion: some find the space and welcome worth the rate; others say the furnishings and service fall short of the price.
How we count
Alden in numbers
What
Guests’ score
Guests who mention it
Happy
Location
8.7
42
98%
Room
8.0
57
88%
Staff and service
8.5
80
90%
Breakfast
7.9
14
79%
Price
–
9
44%
97 guests said so on Google, from 25 February 2025 to 13 October 2026. These comments include hotel stays and restaurant visits; the counts also include people who did not stay overnight. The score is the average of what they say, from 0 if they speak of it very badly to 10 if they speak of it very well. Where only a few mention something, the score stays close to the guide’s average: a handful of voices does not make a reputation.
Price: for 2, the night of 7 February 2027, from 311 CHF on Google Hotels on 19 October 2026.
What a night costs, period by period
From 2 January to 26 April 2027 a night for 2 runs from CHF 311 to CHF 521, each taken on its own. I would look at 25–27 March: for 2 adults, a night costs CHF 419 on the 25th, then CHF 407 on the 26th and CHF 405 on the 27th.
Period
CHF a night
20 October to 21 December 2026
328–663
22 December 2026 to 1 January 2027
476–850
2 January to 26 April 2027
311–521
27 April to 14 September 2027
404–918
CHF 311 on 7 and 21 February 2027 are isolated lows; on 10 November 2026 a night reaches CHF 980. Each figure is the lowest price for 2 adults of one night taken alone, whatever the room. The calendar runs to 14 September 2027.
Alden or Widder
At Alden, I would choose the 60–65 m² Deluxe for space in Enge, close to the lake. At Widder, I would look at the Historic Junior Suite for its 17th-century frescoes in the Old Town. For 23–29 November 2026, the lowest night for 2 is CHF 370 at Alden and CHF 688 at Widder, each night taken alone.
At the CHF 49 breakfast, I would choose 3 of the 5 cold plates, served on a tiered platter, then order eggs Benedict. The bread comes from Zurich’s Imholz bakery and the eggs from the Isler family in Kloten. Weekday breakfast runs from 6:30 to 10:30 am.12
Dinner at the hotel
For dinner in the hotel, I would look at the mushroom gnocchi with Parmesan and black truffle, CHF 25, or the Raclette burger, CHF 36. Dinner is served daily from 6 to 10 pm. At the bar, I would order the CHF 11 Hausspritz, made with hibiscus iced tea and rosé Prosecco.123
An hour among books
I would save an hour for the library, with its wooden bookshelves, leather sofas and chessboard. For a soak, I would use the suite’s whirlpool bath. The gym and spa are external services at an extra charge; the concierge can also arrange an in-suite massage.12
Good to know before you book
There is no spa and no pool in the hotel: the gym and spa are paid outside partners, booked through the concierge. Each suite has a whirlpool bath.1
Private parking is outdoors and costs CHF 30 a day, with no booking needed; valet parking is also available.1
Breakfast costs CHF 49 per person, and Sunday brunch the same.1
A 5-star Leonardo Limited Edition hotel in Enge, in a listed building dating from 1895, with 22 suites. On 7 February 2025, the operator announced its reopening after a redesign.123
Which suites would I choose?
Deluxe 60–65 m², Master 80–85, Grand 95 and Loft 80. I would choose the Loft for a terrace; only some suites in the other categories have balconies.12
Do the suites have a bathtub?
Yes, the suites have a whirlpool bath and a shower in their private bathroom.1
Is spa access included in the rate?
There is no spa in the hotel, so no spa access comes with the room and there is no day pass to buy. The gym and the spa are partner services outside, paid separately: the concierge books them, or a massage in the suite. A training bag with a yoga mat and blackroll is yours on request.1
Is there a pool?
There is no pool. The whirlpool bath is in the suite’s bathroom.12
How much is breakfast, and when is it served?
CHF 49 per person. Monday–Friday 6:30–10:30 am; Saturday 6:30–11 am. Sunday brunch runs 6:30 am–2 pm and costs CHF 49.1
What would I order for breakfast?
I would choose 3 of the 5 cold plates on the tiered platter and eggs Benedict. There is also a buffet, waffles, pancakes and shakshuka; bread is from Imholz and eggs from the Isler family in Kloten.1
When is the restaurant open?
Lunch Monday–Saturday noon–2 pm; dinner daily 6–10 pm. Mushroom gnocchi cost CHF 25 and the Raclette burger CHF 36.12
What would I order at the bar?
The CHF 11 Hausspritz, with hibiscus iced tea and Prosecco Gancia Rosé. The bar opens daily from noon to 11:30 pm.12
Can I eat in my suite late at night?
Yes, in-suite dining is available 24 hours, with a reduced night menu.1
Is there a New Year’s Eve dinner?
The restaurant serves dinner every evening from 6 pm to 10 pm1 and in-suite dining runs 24 hours: for 31 December I would book a table early.1
Where can I park?
There is private outdoor parking at CHF 30 per day; spaces cannot be reserved. Valet parking is also available.1
Where is it?
At Splügenstrasse 2 in Enge. The lake promenade is one street away and the Old Town about 10 minutes on foot.12
Is Alden open all year?
Yes: every night from 20 October 2026 to 14 September 2027 is on sale.1
Is it quiet at night?
On Google, 13 guests call the hotel, its street or its nights quiet; 1 heard rowdy crowds outside late on a Saturday night.1
Which stations would I use?
Zürich Enge is 350 metres away; the Rentenanstalt tram stop is about 2 minutes on foot. The main station is 1.9 km away.12
How far away is the airport?
12.5 km: about 25–30 minutes by taxi or car, depending on traffic.12
How does the airport transfer work?
A limousine or shuttle can be booked in advance for roughly CHF 150 each way.1
Are cots and extra beds available?
Cots are complimentary; a sofa bed costs CHF 150 per night.1
Check-in starts at 3 pm and check-out is by noon. Reception is open 24 hours.1
Are there special offers?
The one that runs all year is AdvantageCLUB: membership is free and takes 10% off online bookings. Upgrades and late check-out depend on availability; late check-out must be requested.1
Can I hold a private event here?
Yes, for small groups: private banquets are held in selected suites and in the restaurant salons, on request.1 The restaurant takes 17 to 70 people and the piano bar 10 to 40.1 For a sense of cost, the 2-course lunch is CHF 29 and dinner mains run from CHF 25 to CHF 36.11
How much does a night cost?
Google Hotels, read on 19 October 2026 for 2 adults, shows CHF 419 for 25 March 2027, CHF 407 for 26 March and CHF 405 for 27 March, each night taken alone, whatever the room.1