SORELL HOTEL RUETLI, Zurich

Sorell Hotel Ruetli - A 3-star superior business hotel in Zurich's Old Town with free breakfast and city views

Located in Niederdorf, one-half of Zurich's Old Town, this renovated Zurich hotel features a pleasant shuttered facade and sits next to ETH Zurich university and funiculars. The property offers rooms with air conditioning, pillow menus, laptop-friendly workspaces, and private bathrooms equipped with showers or bathtubs. Guest accommodations include flat-screen TVs, minibars, and coffee machines, while certain rooms add seating areas and city views. A complimentary breakfast buffet serves regional specialties including mountain-sourced cheeses, fresh eggs, and artisanal ham. The stylish Lobby Bar provides drinks and features a fireplace. Sorell Hotel maintains its position as a business hotel with meeting facilities and free in-house Wi-Fi for tablets, smartphones, and laptops. From Sorell Hotel Ruetli, guests can walk to Lake Zurich, the opera house, theaters, museums, and the Bahnhofstrasse shopping district. The surrounding Niederdorf area contains numerous restaurants, bars, and cultural attractions.

Pros

Quiet side street location within the lively Old Town district

Free bike rentals available for city exploration

Ecological cooling system in rooms

Safety features include fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and first aid kit

Soundproofed rooms with parquet flooring

Cons

1.5 miles distance to Zoo Zurich

Limited on-site dining options beyond breakfast service