Widder Hotel - Zurichs luxury hideaway (Zürich, Switzerland)

The Widder Hotel unfolds through nine former separate townhouses dating from the Middle Ages and was opened in 1995 after a construction period of almost ten years. Swiss architect Tilla Theus has created an exclusive masterpiece - a total entity of listed buildings and exquisite original pieces, which have been combined with contemporary design. The hotel in the 5-star superior category has 35 rooms and 14 suites that offer an invitation to discover the old in the new and the new in the old. They are furnished with antiques and works of art by acclaimed artists such as Robert Rauschenberg and Andy Warhol. Blending into this interior are creative contemporary design classics by Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe and Eileen Gray. All rooms are equipped with a modern flat-screen TV and entertainment systems. The restaurant has been awarded 15 Gault Millau points and pampers eyes and palate. The Widder Bar with its "Library of Spirits" is a popular jazz venue. The hotel amenities are rounded off by an exclusive library, Technogym fitness room, business centre and banqueting facilities for up to 200 guests. The Widder is an exceptional class of hotel - offering guests the privilege of a private residence in the heart of Zurich, the business city.