One of the most interesting hotels in Zürich, the charming Hotel Rössli ranges over two townhouses dating from the 13th century, fusing modern design withrnmedieval architecture. Of the two buildings, the original hasrnnicer rooms with wood floors, pale walls, sleek wood furniture, modern art andrncolourful mosaic-tiled bathrooms; the second building offers simple modernrndesign but less charm.

True hedonists will love the Junior Suite, a funky atticrnspace with a modern Scandinavian feel, the piècernde résistence an automated fold-down ladder taking you up to a gorgeousrnlittle terrace with panoramic views of the lake and Old Town. Those in town forrna longer stay should plump for the enormous Apartment Suite; based over twornfloors it has two bedrooms, a kitchen, study, two bathrooms, open plan sittingrnand dining room and roof terrace.

Popular with business travellers at theirrnmost stylish, it has the popular Rössli bar attached and a fantasticallyrncentral location