Name: Hotel Speer
Address: Untere Bahnhofstrasse 5, Rapperswil-Jona, 8640, CH
Telephone: +41 55 220 89 00
Price range: $$$

Boutique hotel in the heart of Rapperswil

Illustration eines Segelschiffs vor Wolken

Welcome to the City of Roses on the picturesque shore of Lake Zurich. Our hotel is located in the heart of Rapperswil, in the shadow of the city’s castle.

Hotel

Currently being renovated into a boutique hotel

Interior Design

Contemporary design, inspired by tradition.

Location

Close to Rapperswil train station, at the gates to the Old Town, within walking distance of the lake

Culinary delights

Sorell breakfast, honesty bar on the ground floor, restaurant Sayori

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Room occupancy

Rooms

Max. 4 rooms

Adults

Max. 8 adults

Kids

Max. 2 children

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Hotel Speer

Located directly opposite the train station, Hotel Speer is the ideal base for exploring the historic town of Rapperswil. You'll be just a few steps away from the shores of Lake Zurich, with its fabulous restaurants and spectacular views. Highlights include the wooden footbridge by the Seedamm causeway. Our honesty Bar is open for you from 7.30 am to 11 pm. This includes our small Changemaker shop, offering a fine range of souvenirs for your loved ones back home.

Deluxking room at Hotel Speer shot through the mirror

Hotel room entrance with a view of the bed

Contemporary design, inspired by tradition

Our rooms blend traditional features with cosy elegance. Natural colours and high-quality materials create a calming feel. For added comfort, we offer a choice of pillows, a yoga mat and Soeder toiletries – little extras to make your stay even more enjoyable.

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Frau auf einer Terrasse am Kaffee trinken

Dining at Hotel Speer

We offer a nutritious breakfast buffet with a variety of sustainably sourced local produce. Our honesty bar is open for you from 7.30 am to 11 pm. The adjoining restaurant Sayori rounds off our dining options with Asian specialities.

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All our rooms

Standard Single Room

Our compact rooms with box spring bed, desk and rain shower have everything you need for a pleasant stay.

Standard Double Room Twin

Cosy double room with twin-size box-spring bed, desk and rain shower with Soeder toiletries.

Superior Double Room Twin

Oasis of comfort with a view – the superior double rooms have all the amenities of the other rooms, with the added bonus of a beautiful view.

Deluxe Double Room King

For anyone looking for a little more space – the deluxe double rooms with double bed (180 cm x 200 cm) are designed for optimal living and sleeping comfort.

Junior Suite

Our suite gives you plenty of space to relax, with a separate bedroom and living room, free-standing bathtub, rain shower, kitchenette and comfortable lounge area. The private terrace offers views of Lake Zurich and the mountains.

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The best places around

Elephant rides at Kinderzoo

Visit to the island of Ufenau

Walk round the lake dam

Rapperswil Castle

The impressive castle with its three towers provides a breathtaking view of the Glarus Alps and Lake Zurich. In 2022, the castle, gardens and restaurant underwent an extensive renovation, reopening again in winter 2024.

Enea Tree Museum

The only one of its kind in the world, the Tree Museum by Enzo Enea presents a fascinating mixture of the worlds of botany, architecture and design over 75,000 square metres. In open-air spaces, trees are transformed into dramatic works of art.

Mann sitz im Schiff auf dem Zürichsee bei Abendstimmung und macht ein Bild

Lake Zurich boat trip

Various boats depart from Rapperswil harbour throughout the year for round trips as well as adventure cruises. In winter, for example, the fondue boat offers a special opportunity to savour the Swiss classic in the middle of Lake Zurich.

Rapperswil Castle

Enea Tree Museum

Lake Zurich boat trip

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Ride through town like a local

How about a bike tour along the lush Linth plain or along the enchanting lakeside promenade and through the old town? Discover the most beautiful places easily and conveniently on two wheels and hire one of our Sorell bikes for free. Just ask our team at the desk or send us an enquiry before your stay.

Our bicycles for hire

Sustainability

To make sure future generations can continue to visit and experience Rapperswil, we incorporate economic, ecological and social measures into everyday living. As part of Sorell Hotels, we are committed to the 2050 net-zero target. We are also certified as Swisstainable Level II (engaged) and ISO 14001-compliant and take part in initiatives such as “Cause We Care” and “OK:Go”. Find out all about our all-round commitment.

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