We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Lake Zurich, Switzerland. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated February 2024.
Elegant. Friendly staff. Popular among business travellers. This hotel is situated directly on Lake Zurich just a 10-minute drive away from Zurich’s city centre. The restaurant offers a lakeside terrace and free WiFi. The air-conditioned studios are fitted with a kitchenette, dining and working table, safety deposit box and private bathroom. The restaurant and bar comes with a waterfront terrace, where guests can enjoy grilled meat or fish together with freshly prepared salads and vegetables. Guests are welcome to use the wellness and spa area at no additional cost. It includes a steam room, sauna, vitality pool, relaxation area and treatment room, and offers direct access to the lake. Thalwil Ferry Terminal is only 800 metres away. Zürich Airport can be reached within a 30-minute drive, while the Thalwil Train Station is set a 5-minute walk away from ALEX - Lakefront Lifestyle Hotel & Suites.Show full description
Highly elegant. Great views. Great value. Located at Feusisberg Mountain, Panorama Resort & Spa offers individually furnished rooms with stunning views of Lake Zürich. It features a luxurious spa area, free parking and a breakfast buffet. All spacious rooms and suites of the Panorama provide beautiful bathrooms, a seating area and a work desk. Most suites have either balconies or a rooftop terrace. Guests can relax in the Akari Spa, covering over 2.000 m², in the indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs and saunas or get active at the professional fitness centre on-site. Massages and beauty treatments will be provided on request. The Panorama Resort also provides 2 restaurants, the contemporary Thai restaurant Loy Fah and the more traditional restaurant Collina with its fine revival cuisine, as well as the Mangomoon Sky Bar. The city of Zürich is 25 km away. Taxis are available at the Pfäffikon Station, which is 2.5 km away. Guests can also order the Panorama’s shuttle service.Show full description
Hip. Nice style. Great views. Only 500 metres away from Lake Zurich, this 4-star hotel in Rüschlikon features free access to the own spa area with a hot tub and sauna, a fitness centre, and a bowling alley with 3 lanes. Upon availability, 2 e-bikes can be used free of charge. Free WiFi is available. The elegant rooms at the Belvoir Swiss Quality Hotel come with a balcony or terrace, cable TV, complimentary beverages and a Nespresso coffee machine. They all have a bathroom with a separate toilet. The prayer rugs are available upon request. The Belvoir has a bar with an outdoor lounge. At the Belvoir Restaurant & Grill with 14 GaultMillau points they are serving modern gourmet cuisine and local specialties. During fair weather, meals can be enjoyed on the sun terrace with a beautiful view of Lake Zurich and the mountains. Hotel Belvoir is located 1 km from Rüschlikon Train Station and only a few steps away from several bus stops. Zurich can be reached within a 15-minute drive. The hotel offers 4 charging stations for electric cars. For the charging stations, the hotel charges CHF 0.45 per kWh, in addition to the cost of parking.Show full description
Creative. Great restaurant. Located on the southern tip of Lake Zurich, the Marina Lachen offers 2 restaurants and a bar lounge right on the lake, as well free Wi-Fi in the entire property. The elegant rooms all contain a queen size bed (150x200 cm), TV, sofa, work recess, shower/WC with hairdryer and air-conditioning. Marina Lachen’s guests enjoy Italian specialities in the Osteria restaurant and barbecued dishes in the Grillrestaurant. Lachen Train Station is 700 metres away, while Zurich is 40 minutes away.Show full description
Creative. Very central. Great location. Situated directly on Lake Zurich and only 12 minutes by car or train from the centre, the 4-star superior Seehotel Sonne features a spa and fitness centre, cosy lounges, 2 restaurants and art work by Andy Warhol, Mario Comensol, Julian Schnabel and others. All rooms have their individual character, some in maisonette style, some romantically located under the roof. All rooms are equipped with modern furniture and decorated in bright and warm colours. There are 2 restaurants offering Mediterranean cuisine and modern interpretations of Swiss specialities. The stylish Turmbar is ideal for drinks or cocktails, and there is a garden restaurant by the lake during spring and summer.Show full description
Trendy. Great location. Friendly staff. Located in Thalwil’s centre, Hotel Sedartis offers rooms with a balcony or a terrace and free Wi-Fi. There is a terrace with a view of Lake Zurich, a massage salon, a golf simulator and a dedicated room for creative work. The bright rooms are equipped with a minibar, TV set and electronic safe. All rooms are non-smoking. At the restaurant, guests can enjoy a selection of international dishes, and they can visit Edo Bar & Lounge for a drink and a snack. A rich buffet breakfast is served daily and on Saturdays and Sundays it can be enjoyed until 11:00. During the summer season, the breakfast buffet includes a variate of Arabic delicacies. Guests can access the spa and beauty facilities of a partner hotel free of charge. It is located in Rüschlikon, a 3-minute drive away. The hotel is located opposite Thalwil’s main station and the train journey to Zurich takes 10 minutes. The pier is also close to the hotel and the airport is a 30-minute drive away.Show full description
Super central. Superb breakfast. Comfortable beds. Located in the historic centre of Rapperswil, Sorell Hotel Speer is just steps away from the shores of Lake Zurich. It houses an à-la-carte Asian restaurant. Guests also enjoy free access to a wellness centre with sauna and fitness facilities, just 500 metres away. Free WiFi is available in the entire hotel, while rooms additionally feature free wired internet connection. Other on-site services available for guests' convenience include bicycle rentals and car hire. Stylishly decorated and with a unique light and colour concept, the air-conditioned rooms at the Speer hotel feature a flat-screen digital TV with 200 domestic and international channels, as well as a minibar and a safety deposit box. The restaurant Sayori serves Japanese, Chinese and Thai cuisine. Fresh sushi and sashimi dishes can be sampled in the separate Sushi Bar. The trendy Mojo Bar & Lounge offers a large selection of international cocktails in an elegant ambience. Rapperswil Train Station is directly opposite Sorell Hotel Speer. Those arriving by car can leave their vehicle at a nearby private parking for an additional cost.Show full description
Great breakfast. Popular among business travellers. Overlooking Lake Zürich, the Seedamm Plaza enjoys a unique location on the shores opposite of the historic city of Rapperswil. It features the Swiss Casino Pfäffikon, in-house restaurants as well as a gym and sauna facilities. Free WiFi is available in the entire building. All en-suite rooms are individually furnished and provide adjustable air-conditioning and a flat-screen satellite TV. Some also boast a terrace and king-size beds. Free mineral water is provided in each room. The restaurants of the Seedamm Plaza serve regional as well as international cuisine. Guests can also dine in the Mediterranean Restaurant Olea or the Kaori, serving sushi and other Japanese specialties. On sunny days, the terrace offers a beautiful view over Lake Zürich and the surrounding mountains. Guests of the Seedamm Plaza can relax in the hotel’s saunas and steam baths or get active in the fitness centre. The nearby St. Gallen and Glarner Alps and Lake Zürich are an ideal starting point for hiking or cycling. In winter, attractions including ski slopes and cross-country ski trails as well as toboggan runs are nearby. The hotel provides a charging station for electric cars (for a fee) and offers free private parking. The city of Zurich is reachable in 30 minutes by car or public transport.Show full description
Very stylish. Very clean. Comfortable beds. The 4-star Tailormade Hotel SIHLPARK Schindellegi is located in the village of Schindellegi, near the Wollerau exit of the A3 motorway. Free WiFi is provided. The spacious rooms feature wooden floors, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities and an iron and ironing board. The bathrooms have a rain shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The Fuego Steakhouse serves a wide range of grilled dishes and guests can enjoy a drink or a snack at the hotel bar or on the terrace. Room Service is also available. Zurich International Airport is a 40-minute drive from the hotel and Zurich city can be reached by train from Schindellegi - Feusisberg train station in 37 minutes.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Great value. Located near the village of Feusisberg, Business Hotel First is a 5-minute drive from Lake Zurich and 25 km from Zurich. It offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. The A3 motorway is 2 km away, and Pfäffikon Train Station is 3 km away. The spacious, air-conditioned rooms of the Hotel First feature a seating area with a desk, cable TV, a safe, a minibar, and a Nespresso coffee machine. Bathrooms provide a hairdryer and bathrobes. Some rooms have a spa bath.Show full description
Newly opened, November 2023. Situated in Horgen and with Uetliberg Mountain reachable within 14 km, The Yarn features a shared lounge, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 15 km from Museum Rietberg, 16 km from Fraumünster and 16 km from Grossmünster. Private parking is available on site. The rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Rooms are fitted with a coffee machine, while certain rooms are equipped with a kitchenette with a fridge and a minibar. At The Yarn each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the accommodation. Bellevueplatz is 16 km from The Yarn, while Bahnhofstrasse is 16 km from the property. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 27 km from the hotel.Show full description
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