Widder Hotel - Zurichs Luxury Hideaway

The Widder Hotel Zurich's Widder Hotel, built on the site of Roman and Celtic ruins, comprises nine medieval houses decorated with 15th-century frescoes. the hotel’s name refers to the “Zum Widder” guild of butchers that has had its home in nearby Widdergasse since 1401. This collection of nine historic houses have been carefully merged to form a boutique hotel of 49 rooms and four apartments. The careful restoration took 10+ years headed by Switzerland’s leading architect . Widder is Swiss German for “ ram “ In one of the houses; where the restaurant AuGust is located ; was the site of the butchers guild in the 1400s . even today , the Widder remains the sheep/ lamb butchers guild ( one of the~26 guilds in Zürich) to the present day There is a small lounge off the reception area; filled with Eames chairs and a remains of a Roman fireplace found during renovation . A wonderful courtyard garden and a bar with 650 whiskys An excellent breakfast is served in the hotel’s two star Michelin restaurant . And even with such an impressive physical plant ; the “software “ —- the outstandingly professional and thoughtful staff is what brings me back ( sixth time I believe) In a town with a number of really great hotels , the entire ‘package ‘ of the Widder : historical charm , centrally located in the heart of the old town , unique tasteful rooms , all the modern amenities, and an outstanding staff puts the Widder at the top of the list .