Breakfast by the Limmat
I would have breakfast at La Rôtisserie, 7–10:30 am. In summer, weather permitting, it moves onto the riverside terrace. Sunday brunch has its own hours and price: 11:30 am–3 pm, CHF 130 per adult and CHF 55 for ages 6–15.12
Storchen Zürich
At Storchen I would choose the Panorama Corner Room: 35 m², with the bed beside the corner windows. You step out onto the Limmat, in the middle of the Old Town. In front of the hotel, though, the Rathausbrücke is being rebuilt until 2029.
A week here, month by monthI would leave the car here: the Old Town starts outside the door. A night for 2 adults starts at CHF 607 on 5 and 6 February 2027.
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The space to choose
Between an 18–25 m² River View Double and the 35 m² Panorama Corner, I would pay for the latter: I would use the sofa and extra space.
The 3-night package
For 3 nights in 2026, I would check Stay Longer first: 15% off the room and breakfast included. The package runs through 31 December 2026.
Dinner across the lake
For dinner at Alex or Buech, I would arrange the Guest Card transfer too: a free private boat or limousine for hotel guests with a table booked at a group venue.
Lunch at THE NEST
I would plan THE NEST for a weekday lunch, when reservations are accepted. Evening tables are first come, first served, and weather can change the hours; guest fast-lane entry is not a table booking.
What Storchen is
For a separate bedroom and living room, I would move up to the 65 m² Lifestyle Suite, which also has a guest bathroom and private steam shower. That is the upgrade I would notice most. The 35 m² Panorama Corner has a sofa, but no separate living room.12
With children, I would look at the Family Room: 56–61 m², 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. I would choose it for the separate bedrooms; the Old Town Double, by comparison, is 18 m².12
In the Lumina Guide
Lumina Guide 2027
We choose the hotels of this guide ourselves, one at a time: no one pays to be in it.
How we choose the hotelsOur reading, point by point
What we found reading the hotel’s own pages, one thing at a time.
Location
Limmat · Old Town
Rooms
16–83 m²
Food and social life
La Rôtisserie · THE NEST
Wellness
Gym · massages on request
The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them
What do Storchen’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 exploring the Old Town on foot with the Limmat outside. There is a current drawback: an August 2026 review reports construction noise and disrupted views beside the hotel.
Room
7 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests praise well-kept, comfortable rooms, but small rooms recur too. One calls the room small yet cosy; a family reports that the hotel’s cot would not open inside its assigned room.
Staff and service
8 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. The care has specific examples: a card and champagne after a luggage hiccup, milk brought at night for a toddler. Other guests describe reception falling short and an unhelpful response to the cot problem.
Breakfast
9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests praise the buffet and dishes made to order: a guest on a third stay names waffles and eggs Benedict, another praises customised egg dishes. Fresh bread and muesli also appear in the accounts.
Price
Critics describe small rooms and service below expectations for the rate; those defending the price point to the location, comfort and staff’s attention.
How we count
| What | Guests’ score | Guests who mention it | Happy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | 8.8 | 247 | 97% |
| Room | 7.1 | 99 | 69% |
| Staff and service | 7.5 | 363 | 77% |
| Breakfast | 8.1 | 45 | 91% |
| Price | – | 37 | 24% |
500 guests said so on Google, from 28 January 2023 to 7 October 2026. The reviews cover hotel stays, the restaurant and bars; the counts also include customers 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 5 March 2027, from 531 CHF on Google Hotels on 19 October 2026.
What a night costs, period by period
For 12–18 February 2027, a night for 2 runs from CHF 611 to CHF 637, each night taken on its own. I would start with those dates.
| Period | CHF a night |
|---|---|
| 20 October 2026 to 15 January 2027 | 647–994 |
| 16 January to 22 January 2027 | 731–1,337 |
| 23 January to 30 April 2027 | 531–816 |
| 1 May to 14 September 2027 | 728–1,390 |
CHF 531 on 5 March 2027 is an isolated night; the “from CHF 607” comes from 3 nights in a row, 5–7 February. Each figure is the lowest price for 2 adults of one night taken alone, whatever the room. The calendar runs to 14 September 2027.
Storchen or Widder
I would choose Storchen for its position on the Limmat and an Old Town base on foot, allowing for the Rathausbrücke works. At Widder, I would look at the Historic Junior Suite for its 17th-century frescoes. For 23–29 November 2026, the lowest night for 2 is CHF 696 at Storchen and CHF 688 at Widder, each night taken alone.
| Hotel | A night, from |
|---|---|
| Storchen | 696 CHF |
| Widder Hotel | 688 CHF |
The lowest price for 2 adults of a single night taken alone, between 23 and 29 November 2026, whatever the room.
On the Limmat, from the rooftop to the Cigar Bar
The façade at night, the view from The Nest, La Rôtisserie, the river terrace and the Cigar Bar.
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Between the river and terraces
Barchetta on the way back
For a spritz on the way back, I would stop at Barchetta under the arcades.1
A rooftop lunch
I would save THE NEST for good weather: it opens 11:30 am–10 pm, subject to weather and temperature. Evening tables are first come, first served; the guest fast lane does not mean a reserved table.12
Good to know before you book
Yes. The city is replacing the Rathausbrücke, starting from the Weinplatz side: main works run 2026–2028, with finishing work in 2029. A 7 August 2026 review reports noise and disrupted views. The city maintains a pedestrian passage during construction.12
At La Rôtisserie, the Chef’s Table puts you behind the kitchen doors: 7 courses for CHF 352 per person, including water, coffee and a glass of champagne as an aperitif. Regular dinner runs 6–10 pm. Dogs cannot enter the restaurant; the hostess offers to look after yours while you dine.1
Storchen’s 13 categories
Arriving in the Old Town
| Address | Weinplatz 2, 8001 Zürich |
|---|---|
| Driving to the entrance | Storchengasse 16 |
| From Zürich HB | About 10 minutes on foot |
| Airport transfer | From CHF 150 |
| Check-in | From 3 pm |
| Check-out | By noon |
Storchen on the Limmat
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A day at Storchen
8 am
Breakfast at La Rôtisserie
Breakfast at La Rôtisserie runs 7–10:30 am. In summer, I would take a terrace table if the weather allows.
10 am
An Old Town walk
I would head out into the Old Town on foot. The city keeps a pedestrian passage open on the north side of the Rathausbrücke works.
1 pm
Lunch at THE NEST
For THE NEST, I would book a weekday lunch. It opens from 11:30 am, weather and temperature permitting.
5.30 pm
A Barchetta spritz
I would stop at Barchetta for a spritz under the arcades; the bar and lounge open daily, 9 am–midnight.
7.30 pm
Dinner behind the kitchen doors
Dinner at La Rôtisserie, open 6 pm–10 pm. For a seat behind the kitchen doors, the 7-course Chef’s Table is CHF 352 per person.
Storchen reviews
The reviews cover hotel stays, the restaurant and bars; the counts also include customers who did not stay overnight.
Guest voices
GoogleA card after a luggage hiccup
After a small luggage hiccup, received a handwritten card and champagne; also liked the river-view room.
Google · 2025-10-05Read the review
GoogleSmall but cosy
After a few nights, found the room small but cosy and breakfast fantastic; reception fell short for the price.
Google · 2025-10-24Read the review
GoogleThe cot in the room
Travelling with a 2-year-old, reports that the cot would not open in the room; the initial solution offered was a paid upgrade.
Google · 2025-08-28Read the review
GoogleOn a third stay
On a third stay, praises cleanliness, the buffet and cooked-to-order waffles and eggs Benedict; now has 3 toy storks.
Google · 2025-01-26Read the review
GoogleA honeymoon stay
For a late-June 2024 honeymoon, praises the corner suite, concierge advice and eggs made to order at breakfast.
Google · 2024-07-17Read the review
Before booking
What does a night at Storchen cost?
Google Hotels, read on 19 October 2026 for 2 adults, shows CHF 607 for 5 and 6 February 2027 and CHF 614 for 7 February, each night taken alone, whatever the room. From 20 October 2026 to 14 September 2027 nights run from CHF 531 on 5 March, an isolated low, to CHF 1,390 on 15–17 June.1
Where is Storchen?
At Weinplatz 2 in Zurich’s Old Town, directly beside the Limmat. It is about a 10-minute walk from the main station.1
Is Storchen open all year?
Yes: every night from 20 October 2026 to 14 September 2027 is on sale.1
Is there construction near the hotel?
Yes. The city is replacing the Rathausbrücke, starting from the Weinplatz side: main works run 2026–2028, with finishing work in 2029. A 7 August 2026 review reports noise and disrupted views. The city maintains a pedestrian passage during construction.123
How many stars and rooms does it have?
HotellerieSuisse classifies it as 5-star. It has 64 rooms and suites, divided into 13 current categories.12
Does its history go back to the Middle Ages?
The “Hus zum Storchen” first appears in tax records in 1357; it is listed as a guesthouse about 100 years later.1
Which room would I choose?
The 35 m² Panorama Corner Room for its corner windows and sofa. For a separate bedroom and living room, I would choose the 65 m² Lifestyle Suite with a guest bathroom and private steam shower.12
What is the family layout?
The Old Town View Family Room measures 56–61 m² and has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.1
Are there rooms with private terraces?
Yes. The Old Town View King Room with Terrace is 21 m². The Limmat-facing Signature Suite is 83 m² and also has a separate living room and guest bathroom.12
When is breakfast served?
Daily, 7–10:30 am at La Rôtisserie; in summer, on the riverside terrace in good weather. Stay Longer includes breakfast for stays of at least 3 nights from 1 January to 31 December 2026.12
What does brunch cost?
Sunday, 11:30 am–3 pm: CHF 130 per adult and CHF 55 for ages 6–15. This is La Rôtisserie’s brunch, separate from daily breakfast.12
Is there a fine-dining restaurant?
La Rôtisserie, led by Stefan Jäckel, has 1 Michelin star and 17 GaultMillau points. Dinner runs 6–10 pm daily. The 7-course Chef’s Table is CHF 352 per person, including water, coffee and an aperitif glass of champagne.123
How does THE NEST work?
THE NEST opens 11:30 am–10 pm, last orders 9:30 pm, weather and temperature permitting. Weekday lunch can be booked; in the evening tables go first come, first served. Hotel guests have fast-lane entry, which does not guarantee a table.123
Where would I have a drink?
At Barchetta Bar, with its arcades and lounge, open daily 9 am–midnight. The Cigar Bar opens daily noon–midnight.12
Is there a spa?
There is no shared spa. There is a gym, and massages can be arranged on request. The Lifestyle Suite’s steam shower is private to that category. The Guest Card also gives access to the gyms at Widder and Alex.12345
Is the boat to Alex free?
For hotel guests, the Guest Card provides a free private boat or limousine transfer when you have a table reservation at a group venue, between Alex, Buech, Storchen and Widder. It is a transfer tied to that table booking.1
Where do you park?
There is no on-site garage. Valet parking uses a nearby car park. Enter Storchengasse 16 in your navigation system to reach the entrance; for self-parking, use Parkhaus Urania at Uraniastrasse 3.1
How do you get here from the airport?
You can book a car transfer from CHF 150, with a journey of about 20 minutes depending on traffic. Alternatively, take a train to Zürich HB, then walk about 10 minutes.1
What are check-in and check-out times?
Rooms are guaranteed from 3 pm; check-out is by noon.1
Are dogs welcome?
Pets are welcome at the hotel. Dogs cannot enter La Rôtisserie; its hostess offers to look after yours while you dine.12
What does Stay Longer include?
Stay Longer runs 1 January–31 December 2026: at least 3 nights, 15% off the room and breakfast.1
What is planned for New Year’s Eve 2026?
31 December from 7 pm: a 6-course dinner, aperitif and entertainment from CHF 495 per person. Roberto Marcano & Band play jazz and Latin music; the party at La Rôtisserie continues until 2 am.1
What does a private event cost?
For exclusive use of La Rôtisserie, 6 pm–midnight, the minimum spend is CHF 20,000, including setup and dismantling. Capacity is 100 at round tables or 200 for an aperitif reception: these are different layouts. Exclusive use of THE NEST has a CHF 7,500 minimum for up to 3 hours, then CHF 1,500 per additional hour.123
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