Baur au Lac

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

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Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a stunning skylight, elegant sofas, and ornate columns.
Formal dining room with a classic design, featuring a long table set with elegant chairs and a chandelier.
Relax in a casual outdoor seating area with comfortable chairs and tables, shaded by umbrellas.
Stunning hotel entrance with a grand facade, symmetrical design, and elegant balconies.
Guests can enjoy a relaxing moment on the balcony with a scenic view of the water and surrounding landscape.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
Talstrasse 1, Zürich, 8001
  • Fraumuenster
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Grossmuenster
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Zürich Opera House
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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Room options

Room (Single)

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

Suite (River)

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

Suite, Lakeside

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

Suite, Lakeside (Corner)

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

Double Room

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

Junior Suite

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

Junior Suite, Lakeside

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

Suite (City)

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

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About the neighborhood

Zürich

Located in Old Town Zürich, Baur au Lac is adjacent to Tonhalle Zurich and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Fraumuenster. This 119-room, 5-star hotel has free in-room WiFi along with a gym and a 24-hour business center.

What's nearby

  • Bahnhofstrasse - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Fraumuenster - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bellevue Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 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

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

About this property

Baur au Lac

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center
Renovated in 2015, Baur au Lac offers a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Valet parking is offered for CHF 45.00 per day. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a 24-hour business center, free newspapers, and a terrace.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels and DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Free minibar items, free newspapers, and safes are also standard.
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.

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

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for CHF 45.00 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 120.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Nearby construction work may cause some noise disturbance.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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 free cancellation available at Baur au Lac?

Baur au Lac offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near Baur au Lac?

This hotel is situated in Old Town Zürich, just steps from Bahnhofstrasse and Paradeplatz, and within a short walk of Fraumuenster. You'll also find Letzigrund Stadium and Zoo Zurich within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Baur au Lac?

Yes, secured valet parking is offered for CHF 45.00 per day with in/out privileges.

Is there a spa available at Baur au Lac?

Spa services at the hotel include Swedish massages, sports massages, and body wraps.

Does Baur au Lac include a casino at the property?

No, Baur au Lac doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Baur au Lac?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Baur au Lac good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside hotel include around-the-clock room service and a minibar stocked with free items in each guestroom with some featuring lake views.

Does Baur au Lac have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Baur au Lac have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Baur au Lac has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Baur au Lac allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Baur au Lac for a fee of CHF 45.00 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Baur au Lac?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Baur au Lac?

The closest major airport to Baur au Lac is Zurich Airport (ZRH), which is 8.4 mi away (33 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Baur au Lac?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Baur au Lac.

Baur au Lac Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 226 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, 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

10/10 Excellent

Mehmet

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LI

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

Gloria, WASHINGTON

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

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Nita

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lovisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Expensive and not great

Not even a welcome drink or water when we arrived. Breakfast good service but very boring selection of food. Dry pancakes and croissants from the grocery store?
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guilherme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Met

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel team on earth. As always enjoyed our short stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

AIDA

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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