The Sorell Hotel Seidenhof, once an important centre for the international silk trade, is situated in the centre of the business and banking district in Zurich, on Zurich's world-famous Bahnhofstrasse. The hotel has good public transport connections, and there are also three parking buildings close by. There is a hotel bus for transfers to and from the airport and there are several tramlines that go directly to the main railway station. Many of the city's sights and attractions are within walking distance, including Lake Zurich and its restful promenade, the opera house, theatres and museums, and also Zurich's picturesque old town. The distance to the Zurich Airport is approximately 12 km