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Baur au Lac

5.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with 2 restaurants and fitness centre

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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

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
The current price is €1,272
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Room options

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Room (Single)

Room (Single)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
  • 50 sq m
  • 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 cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
  • 60 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite (City)

Suite (City)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite (River)

Suite (River)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
  • 65 sq m
  • 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 cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Lakeside (Corner)

Suite, Lakeside (Corner)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Talstrasse 1, Zürich, 8001

What's nearby

  • Bahnhofstrasse - 1 min walk - 0.1 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
  • ‪Bistro & Grill am See - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bauschänzli - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Metropol - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Baur au Lac

Luxury hotel near Bellevue Square
Located close to Tonhalle Zurich and Fraumuenster, Baur au Lac provides a terrace, a garden and a hair salon. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body treatment, a Swedish massage or a facial. 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 hire and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a lift and a ballroom
  • A banquet hall, free newspapers and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All 119 rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and separate baths/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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hospital bed
  • Lift (80 centimetre wide door)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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 are 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 on 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.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately CHF 52 for adults and from CHF 23 for children
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 neighbouring 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
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Baur Au Lac zürich
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Baur au Lac Hotel
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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 14 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Baur au Lac on 4 Jan 2026 start from €1,264.38, including 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?

Checkout 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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