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Baur au Lac

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center

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Lobby lounge
Meeting facility
Terrace/patio
Interior entrance
2 restaurants, international cuisine

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NT$42,310
NT$44,178 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9

Room options

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

Room (Single)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite (River)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Suite, Lakeside

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
  • 969 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
  • 538 sq ft
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Junior Suite, Lakeside

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
  • 646 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Suite (City)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town Zürich, a neighborhood in Zürich, Baur au Lac is in a shopping district and on a river. Tonhalle Zurich and Zürich Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Fraumuenster and Grossmuenster. Bellevue Square is another place to visit that comes recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Talstrasse 1, Zürich, 8001

What's nearby

  • Bahnhofstrasse - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fraumuenster - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bellevue Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grossmuenster - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zürich Opera House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

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
  • ‪Metropol - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bistro & Grill am See - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar am Wasser - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Milchbar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Baur au Lac

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Fraumuenster
Located close to Tonhalle Zurich and Bellevue Square, Baur au Lac provides a terrace, a garden, and a hair salon. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a manicure/pedicure, or a body wrap. Be sure to enjoy a Michelin star rated meal and international cuisine at the two on-site 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), concierge services, and meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All 119 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Renovated entire property - January 2015

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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
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. 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 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

This hotel is rated 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 2025/8/19, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Baur au Lac on 2025/9/8 start from NT$42,310, 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 a 5-minute walk of Tonhalle Zurich and Fraumuenster. Bellevue Square and Grossmuenster are also within 10 minutes. Borsenstrasse Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Burkliplatz Tram Stop is 2 minutes.

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Baur au Lac Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 228 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Farid

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

CHRISTINE

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing - beautiful resort & property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel and services!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel in a great location

Absolutely love this hotel. The room was spacious and the service was amazing. Great location near the lake and close to shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guolun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfect experience & enjoy so much for the 2 nights stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel - great location and excellent service. Enjoyed the outside terrace for drinks on a wonderful summer evening!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was absolutely beautiful with an array of upscale details. The food was incredible and service/hospitality was unmatched. Definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best hotels we have ever stayed at anywhere in the world. Everything was perfect. It is a beautiful hotel, with outstanding food, drink, and staff. What a joy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Always the best

Once again, it was amazing in every way. Thanks to all for providing us with another great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

FIKRA

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

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely Swiss hotel near lake. Convenient to the city and its attractions. Staff was amazing. Only drawback was construction nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yan

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

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They always exceed your expectations at the Baur au Lac
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Baur Au Lac

Extremely central location with excellent service!! Highly recommended..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

M. France

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

10/10 Excellent

Nita

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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