Sorell Hotel Rex

Sorell Hotel Rex is a three-star hotel with about 41 rooms at Weinbergstrasse 92 in the Unterstrass district of Zürich, Switzerland, on the hillside above the main station. The location is a residential slope north of the city centre, with views toward the rooftops and a quieter atmosphere than the streets around Hauptbahnhof. Trams and buses on the Weinbergstrasse axis connect the hotel with the main station and the Central area in a few minutes, and the walk down toward the Limmat and the Niederdorf takes roughly fifteen to twenty minutes. The hotel's small scale gives it a personal feel, and the neighbourhood includes cafes, bakeries and local restaurants rather than tourist attractions, which suits visitors who want to experience everyday Zürich. Rooms are offered as Single Rooms, Double Rooms, Twin Rooms and Suites, with modern, practical furnishings. The property lists wifi, breakfast and a bar, and guests typically have breakfast on site before heading downhill for sightseeing. The service character is friendly and straightforward, suited to business travellers visiting the University of Zürich and ETH area, which lies nearby, as well as leisure guests wanting a cheaper alternative to the central hotels. Rates generally run from CHF 200 to 350 per night, and prices rise during trade fairs and peak summer weekends. Because the hotel does not have a large restaurant, spa or pool, it works best for travellers who spend most of the day out, and the proximity to the station makes onward rail trips to Lucerne, Winterthur or the airport simple. The uphill location means the walk home from the Old Town is a climb, so many guests take the tram in the evening. Families, couples and solo travellers all use the property, particularly those who value value-for-money over a prime central address. Direct booking via the Sorell group website is the usual route.