Baur au Lac

5.0 star property
Luxury lakefront hotel, walk to Bahnhofstrasse

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Baur au Lac

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Reception
Exterior
Front of property - evening/night
Deluxe Double Room | Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
2 restaurants, international cuisine

Overview of Baur au Lac

9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Check out the area

Talstrasse 1, Zürich, 8001
  • Popular LocationLe Hall1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBahnhofstrasse1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBahnhofplatz-HB Station15 min walk
  • AirportZürich (ZRH)26 min drive
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Room options

Room (Single)

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2015
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite (River)

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2015
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 700 sq ft
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Suite, Lakeside

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2015
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 753 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite (River)

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2015
  • 1184 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Suite, Lakeside (Corner)

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2015
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 969 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2015
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Junior Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2015
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 538 sq ft
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Junior Suite, Lakeside (Deluxe)

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2015
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 646 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Suite (City)

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2015
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 646 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Zürich

Baur au Lac is located in Old Town Zürich, a neighborhood in Zürich, and is in a shopping district and on a river. Swiss National Museum and Zunfthaus Zur Meisen are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Flussbad Oberer Letten and Kilchberg ZH Ferry Terminal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Letzigrund Stadium or Hallenstadion.

What's nearby

  • Bahnhofstrasse - 1 min walk
  • Zurich Town Hall - 9 min walk
  • Zürich Opera House - 9 min walk
  • ETH Zurich - 18 min walk
  • Swiss National Museum - 20 min walk

Getting around

  • Borsenstrasse Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Zürich Limmatquai Station - 10 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Confiserie Sprüngli - 3 min walk
  • Bauschänzli - 4 min walk
  • Metropol - 3 min walk
  • Bistro & Grill am See - 2 min walk
  • Bar am Wasser - 3 min walk

About this property

Baur au Lac

Luxury eco-certified hotel located in Old Town Zürich
Near Bahnhofstrasse and ETH Zurich, Baur au Lac provides a terrace, a garden, and a hair salon. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body treatment, a body scrub, or a facial. Enjoy international cuisine and more at the two onsite restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), meeting rooms, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All 119 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and free stocked minibars.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and separate tubs/showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Children's slippers, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Globe, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Baur au Lac is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.
The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (CHF 45 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM–10:30 AM for a fee: CHF 52 for adults and CHF 23 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Pavillon
  • Rive Gauche

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hospital bed
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1844
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 45.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 120.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 52 for adults and CHF 23 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: CHF 45.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CHF 45.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 120.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 5 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 5 stars.

Property is also known as

Baur au Lac Hotel Zurich
Baur au Lac Hotel
Baur au Lac Zurich
Baur Au Lac zürich
Baur au Lac Hotel Zürich
Baur au Lac Hotel
Baur au Lac Zürich
Baur au Lac Hotel Zürich

Frequently asked questions

Is Baur au Lac pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 45.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Baur au Lac?

As of Mar 29, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Baur au Lac on Apr 1, 2024 start from $939.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Baur au Lac?

Valet parking is available for CHF 45.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Baur au Lac?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Baur au Lac?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Baur au Lac located?

Located in Old Town Zürich, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bahnhofstrasse, ETH Zurich, and Swiss National Museum. Buerkliplatz and Paradeplatz are also within 5 minutes. Borsenstrasse Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Burkliplatz Tram Stop is 2 minutes.

Baur au Lac Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 180 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing. We love the bed especially. We had courtyard room. Was very quiet and Very good sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

FIKRA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful elegant hotel with magnificent staff,absolutely amazing restaurants and shopping around! Our stay was fabulous not just because of the splendor of this hotel but because of the professionalism and kindness of the staff! Definitely coming back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

TORESA

10/10 Excellent

Vadim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Completely exceeds expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

M. France, Tijeras

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highest standard of luxury
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023