Seefeld is the quiet, lakeside district on the east shore of Lake Zurich, a short walk from the opera and a mile or so from the Old Town, and the Sorell Boutique Hotel Seefeld is one of its comfortable, mid-sized addresses. It stands on the Seefeldstrasse with 65 guest rooms on seven floors, classified as four-star superior, with a lift, free Wi-Fi, a Nespresso machine and a kettle in every room and a certification for sustainability under the Ibex fairstay scheme. The walking times from the hotel give a good picture of the location: the Kreuzstrasse tram stop is two minutes away, the opera house eight, the lakeside promenade eleven, and the Grossmuenster, the Kunsthaus and the Bahnhofstrasse about fourteen each. That makes it a calm base with quick access to everything, and a good choice for visitors who want to be away from the Old Town crowds but within walking distance of its sights. The FLOR Cafe Bar serves coffee, cocktails and light bites, and the hotel restaurant has shorter opening hours at the weekend, so check the hours when you plan a meal. Pets are accepted for a daily charge, and there is a parking garage for a fee, as well as an airport shuttle on request. The hotel suits couples, art lovers heading for the Kunsthaus, opera and ballet visitors, and business travellers who prefer a quieter neighbourhood.
What the rooms are like
Expect modern, comfortable rooms with a work surface and a Nespresso machine, spread over seven floors. Higher floors tend to be quieter, and if the lake is the point of your visit, ask which rooms have the best outlook, remembering that the hotel is a few minutes from the shore rather than on it. The sustainability certification means a focus on energy and waste, which many guests appreciate. Check the room categories at booking, as sizes vary, and ask about family arrangements if you are travelling with children.
Eating and drinking
The FLOR Cafe Bar is the hotel's relaxed spot for a coffee, a cocktail or a light bite. The restaurant is closed until mid-afternoon on Saturdays and all day on Sundays, so plan your weekend meals accordingly. Seefeld has many good restaurants, cafes and bakeries on and around the Seefeldstrasse, so you will not go hungry, and the lakeside promenade is the best place for an evening stroll or a morning run. Breakfast is available daily, and the details depend on your rate, so check when you book.
Location and who it suits
A short tram ride from the main station and about fourteen minutes' walk from the Bahnhofstrasse, the hotel suits visitors who want a quieter neighbourhood with a short commute to the sights. The Kunsthaus, the opera house and the lake promenade are all easy walks, which makes it a natural base for a culture-focused stay.
Business travellers appreciate the single meeting room and the calm. Parking is available in the hotel for a fee, and an airport shuttle can be arranged on request, but trams make a car unnecessary. Book early for the opera season and the weekends in summer, when the lakefront fills up.
Why stay here
- ✓65 rooms on seven floors
- ✓Four-star superior
- ✓FLOR Cafe Bar
- ✓Nespresso machine and kettle in every room
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Lift
- ✓Ibex fairstay sustainability certification
- ✓Pets allowed
Good questions
Where is the Sorell Boutique Hotel Seefeld?+
On the Seefeldstrasse in the Seefeld district. The Kreuzstrasse tram stop is two minutes away, the opera house eight minutes and the lakeside promenade eleven.
How far is it from the Kunsthaus and the Bahnhofstrasse?+
About fourteen minutes on foot to each, and the Grossmuenster is also about fourteen minutes away.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?+
There is the FLOR Cafe Bar and a hotel restaurant, which has shorter hours at the weekend. Check the hours when you book.
