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Baur au Lac

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Tonhalle Zurich

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Lobby lounge
Double Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Point of interest
Suite, Lakeside (Corner) | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, pay movies

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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

Room options

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

Room (Single)

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

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

Suite (River)

  • 700 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

Suite, Lakeside

  • 753 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 969 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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

  • 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)

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

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About the neighborhood

Zürich

Old Town Zürich stay.A stay at this Old Town Zürich hotel places you steps from Tonhalle Zurich and within a 5-minute walk of Fraumuenster. Bellevue Square and Grossmuenster are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bahnhofstrasse - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Fraumuenster - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grossmuenster - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Zürich Opera House - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Zurich Town Hall - 8 min walk - 0.5 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

5-star luxury hotel near Tonhalle Zurich
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness center, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Baur au Lac. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Zürich hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 119 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1844
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

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

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This hotel is rated 5 stars.

Property is also known as

Baur au Lac Hotel Zurich
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Baur au Lac to the airport?

Baur au Lac is 8.4 mi (33-min drive) away from the Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Baur au Lac on Aug 2, 2025 start from $1,471.5, 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.

Does Baur au Lac have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Baur au Lac.

How close is Baur au Lac to the beach?

This hotel is 1 mi (2-min drive) from Mythenquai Beach.

Does Baur au Lac offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Baur au Lac, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of CHF 52 for adults and CHF 23 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Baur au Lac?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Swiss Casinos Zurich (11-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Baur au Lac?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Baur au Lac?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for CHF 45.00 per day.

Does Baur au Lac have a pool?

Baur au Lac does not have a pool.

Does Baur au Lac have a restaurant?

Baur au Lac is home to Pavillon, which features international cuisine.

Does Baur au Lac have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer body scrubs, facials, and body treatments.

How close is Baur au Lac to downtown Zürich?

Baur au Lac is 0.7 mi away from Zürich.

Baur au Lac Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 223 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Weston

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Still the greatest hotel in the world.

I am hoarse from bleating about this hotel on every site on which it is mentioned. If you are, by nature, slightly old-fashioned, non-woke and, in my case, arthritic, there is no hotel to compare. I have now stayed here four times and, whilst it may require a small mortgage to afford its luxury, it is worth every soux. Being forgetful, as well as arthritic, I managed to mislay my shaving kit. The BAL had the answer.......a boxed set of soap and a razor with a wooden handle. For God's sake, a wooden handle! That small detail is what sets this Shangri-la apart from all others. I want to stay forever.......because, unless the good Lord decides otherwise, I certainly won't live forever.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024