5* Hotel Storchen, Zurich - Switzerland

Within the heart of Zurich and on the river bank, lies one of the oldest Swiss hotels, namely the Hotel Storchen. A legendary icon and significant emblem of Swiss boutique luxury hotels.

We were entrusted to refurbish and rebrand this hotel from the ground up. The entire hotel underwent an extensive renovation and a re-branding from 4 to 5 stars. The extensive project included: refurbishment of 42 guestrooms and suites and all of the common areas, such as the lobby, reception area, bar, restaurant, smokers lounge and outdoor terraces.

The hotel is located in the center of Zurich's romantic Old Town, directly on the River Limmat, surrounded by picturesque alleyways and squares and in the midst of fantastic shopping opportunities.

A driving element in our design work was the stork itself. Embracing the hotel’s history, each room and floor features a one of a kind, custom-sized, large-scale handpainted artwork. 

The theme of the stork, along with sophisticated materials, finishes, warm fabrics and elegant architectural details, starts at the entrance of the hotel and continues through the public areas and the guest rooms.

The public areas and guestrooms are a comfortable and charming blend of avant-garde design, with historically relevant and newly interpreted features, including marble floors, bronze elements, and custom furniture and lighting. 

Every aspect of the newly transformed Hotel Storchen, from the design and material selection, to the programmatic elements, is derived from the local context.

The Storchen now raises the bar when it comes to an authentic, guest-focused hospitality experience in the heart of Zurich.

We had to work within a very strict framework in order to comply with the historical building guidelines. Every aspect has been meticulously crafted to embody a sophisticated yet welcoming ambiance.