Gasthof zur Sonne

This is a lovely small independent hotel with amazing views across the lake and lovely bedrooms. My only criticism is that the pillows are insanely squishy, but I suppose I could've asked for another so no major gripe here. Hotels are in limited supply in Stafa and this one is definitely worth a visit.

Visited alone on business. Hotel is small and quite basic. Minimal facilities in the room, but clean. Restaurant serves some very good meals, although the menu is quite limited. Staff were helpful and spoke good English which was very helpful. Lovely views across the lake. Conveniently close to train line to Zurich, which runs like clockwork.

Business travel has brought me to the Zurich area several times per year for the last 10 years and my preference for the hotel stay has always been the Sonne in Staefa. The hotel is conveniently located just a few blocks from the train station in Staefa, making it very easy to travel into Zurich. The Sonne is situated right on Lake Zurich, which allows for lovely views in the summer. The rooms are clean and comfortable, WiFi is included, and the restaurant is excellent. One of the main reasons I choose the Sonne is the people: the owners and staff have always been outstandingly friendly and accommodating.

Beware: in winter the smoke rises from the basement bar into the rooms. In summer, the lakeside location and views are a total winner. Room servicing is a bit sloppy. Restaurant is absolutely excellent, and there is a Turkish restaurant nearby which is open on Sunday - everything else except the shops in Zurich station are shut.