The Storchen remains the special boutique hotel The Hotel zum Storchen on the Weinplatz has been renowned for its hospitality for 650 years. This top-class establishment is located on the bank of the River Limmat in the heart of Zurich, just two minutes on foot from the famous Bahnhofstrasse. In 1938, the hotel was rebuilt and it has been continuously renovated since. Our attentive service will turn your stay with us into an unforgettable experience. Welcome to the new Storchen-Suites! Dear guests, from April 2010 the Hotel zum Storchen will be pleased to offer you  Zürich's most beautiful hotel suite as well as 5 new junior suites with their unique view over the River Limmat. The stork´s nest As the legend goes, good luck is bestowed upon all inhabitants of the house where a stork chooses to nest. When a name had to be found for this hotel, centuries ago, a couple of black storks – a most rare phenomenon – landed on the roof. During a heavy storm their nest was blown off the roof. Among the eggs found on the pavement was a black one. You will find the black egg in the center of our lobby – it brings luck to all who touch it. So it is our sincere wish that you bring your personal luck to this house and take some of ours back to yours.