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Baur au Lac

5.0 star property
Travelers discover a peaceful retreat in Zürich where garden views complement Michelin-starred dining and wellness experiences

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Baur au Lac in Old Town Zürich offers a tranquil garden and terrace. Guests enjoy Michelin-starred cuisine, spa treatments, and convenient dry cleaning. The luxury hotel provides free WiFi and attentive staff, just steps from Bahnhofstrasse shopping.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 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
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 538 sq ft
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 646 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
Premium bedding
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 969 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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 - 0.1 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

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

About this property

Baur au Lac

Luxury 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 body treatment, a body scrub, or a facial. 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), an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms, a banquet hall, and a ballroom
  • 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:
  • 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

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

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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
  • 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
Baur au Lac Hotel Zürich
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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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of Jan 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Baur au Lac on Jan 31, 2026 start from $1,240.49, 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?

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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Reviews

Baur au Lac Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 243 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

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

Ángel

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

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

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

Natalia

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

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

Mark

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

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

Robert B

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

Amazing hotel

Wonderful stay, thank you vet much.

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

Jose

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

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

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

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