8 Best Hotels in Zurich, Where Quiet Luxury Rules Supreme | Condé Nast Traveler

"While this hotel, dating back to 1909, has always been a choice stay for luxury seekers, its 2020 redesign further cemented it in Zurich’s upper echelon of places to bed down. Located on Lake Zurich, the 10-minute walk to town means that, once ensconced inside, you’ll feel like you’re at a relaxing resort—not an urban hotel. It’s a Philippe Starck reimagining, but Starck had the good sense to maintain some of the building’s most beloved bones, from the high ceilings to the wrought-iron balconies. He injected it with a dose of fun modernity, however, resulting in 40 rooms and suites that resemble sailors’ cabins. The rooftop bar, in season, is particularly alluring thanks to those serene lake views and a sophisticated ambience. There’s a cigar bar too, where whiskey and cognac connoisseurs will find a fine selection of spirits in the leather-rich room, also designed by the inimitable Starck." - Stacey Lastoe