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Baur au Lac

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, near Tonhalle Zurich

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In the heart of Old Town Zürich, Baur au Lac offers a serene escape with a garden and terrace. Indulge in Michelin-starred cuisine, rejuvenate at the spa, or relax with dry cleaning/laundry services. With free WiFi and helpful staff, this luxury hotel near Bahnhofstrasse is sure to impress.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Spa services
  • Babysitting
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Premium TV channels
$1,237 nightly
The total price is $1,293
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Waterside city luxury
Stroll through the lush garden of this luxury hotel, nestled in the city center. Lake views create a serene escape from urban bustle.
Culinary excellence
Fine dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant with international cuisine. A second global eatery and bar await. Buffet breakfast is available.
Sleep in premium comfort
Drift into dreams with hypo-allergenic and premium bedding. Blackout drapes ensure undisturbed rest, while bathrobes and turndown service add luxury.

Room options

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

Room (Single)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 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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Double Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 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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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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About the neighborhood

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

  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 33 min drive
  • Zürich Limmatquai Station - 10 min walk
  • Zurich (ZLP-Zurich HB Rail Station) - 15 min walk
  • Zürich Central Station - 18 min walk
  • Borsenstrasse Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Burkliplatz Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Paradeplatz Tram Stop - 4 min walk

Restaurants

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

About this property

Baur au Lac

When you stay at Baur au Lac, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Bahnhofstrasse and Letzigrund Stadium. Guests can indulge in Swedish massages, body wraps, or facials, and Pavillon, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine. A bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a terrace are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition. Public transportation is just a short walk: Borsenstrasse Tram Stop is steps away and Burkliplatz Tram Stop is 2 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 119 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured covered onsite valet parking (CHF 45.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Onsite garage
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1844
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Spa services
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 31
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Hospital bed available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Children's slippers

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include sports massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps.

Dining

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.

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 52 for adults and CHF 23 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for CHF 120.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 45.00 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Covered valet parking costs CHF 45.00 per day with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

This hotel is rated 5 stars.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Baur au Lac offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Baur au Lac does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Baur au Lac?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of CHF 45.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Baur au Lac?

Yes. Valet parking costs CHF 45.00 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Baur au Lac?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Baur au Lac?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Swiss Casinos Zurich (11-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Baur au Lac and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like a fitness center, spa services, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Baur au Lac?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine.

What's the area around Baur au Lac like?

Baur au Lac is located by the river in Old Town Zürich, a short 2-minute walk from Borsenstrasse Tram Stop and 3 minutes' walk from Paradeplatz.

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