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Baur au Lac

5.0 star property

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Lobby lounge
2 restaurants, international cuisine
Front of property
2 restaurants, international cuisine
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$1,465
$1,402 nightly
$1,465 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7

Explore the area

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Talstrasse 1, Zürich, 8001
  • Place, Bahnhofstrasse
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fraumuenster
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Zürich Opera House
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (Single) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room (Single)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite (City) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (City)

  • City view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite (River) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (River)

  • Canal view
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Lakeside (Corner) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Lakeside (Corner)

  • Lake view
  • 969 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Zürich

With a stay at Baur au Lac, you'll be centrally located in Zürich, steps from Tonhalle Zurich and within a 5-minute walk of Fraumuenster. .This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Grossmuenster and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Bellevue Square.

What's nearby

  • Bahnhofstrasse - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Paradeplatz - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fraumuenster - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grossmuenster - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Zürich Opera House - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Borsenstrasse Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Zürich Limmatquai Station - 10 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sprüngli - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bistro & Grill am See - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bauschänzli - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lobby Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Metropol - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Baur au Lac

Baur au Lac offers 119 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and free minibar items. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Zürich hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include sports massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps.
Make yourself at home in one of the 119 air-conditioned rooms featuring free minibar items and flat-screen televisions. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature designer toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at Pavillon, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Pavillon - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine. 1-star Michelin rating.
Rive Gauche - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Baur au Lac is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.
The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

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 to 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
  • 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hospital bed
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 night

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

This hotel is rated 5 stars.

Property is also known as

Baur au Lac Hotel Zurich
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Baur Au Lac zürich
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Baur au Lac Hotel
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Baur au Lac Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 246 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, Campbellville

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gym was well equipped with all the basic equipment and equipment was in excellent shape. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean with all the amenities. Wi-Fi was consistent and strong. Beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Raghav

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is good, but expected a little more . Rooms are very good though
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this property! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible. A beautiful hotel with top notch service. Sad to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just an overpriced and overrated hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Khalid

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oushyn, London

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Efroyim

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the kindness and expertise everyone in hotel exhibits. It's one of my all time favorite hotels to stay at. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farid

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how elegant the place was
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Wonderful, classic hotel. So lovely, will return!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean superb service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
This is an exceptional hotel, well above the typical high end 5 star hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge, Miami beach

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ángel, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As always this hotel is an institution of service awesome stay !
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Espectacular!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

govind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent best hotel in Zurich . Definitely worth another visit soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shynelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in all areas!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024