Uniquely located in its own private park in the heart of Zurich with views over Lake Zurich and the Alps, the 5-star Baur au Lac offers elegant and luxurious rooms and suites with free mini-bar use. Guests benefit from an award-winning restaurant, free WiFi, and a top-floor fitness center. 2 renowned restaurants, one with a terrace in the beautiful garden and an inviting bar, contribute to the fame of the Baur au Lac. The Restaurant Pavillon was awarded 2 Michelin star and 18 points by Gault Millau. Medical massages and physiotherapy are available on request, and there is a hair and beauty salon on site. Valet parking, a limousine service, maid service twice a day, and a concierge service around the clock are also offered at the Baur au Lac. You can also have your car repaired and washed in the hotel's garage, buy flowers, or browse through the offer of the wine boutique. The banking center at the Parade Square and the famous Bahnhofstrasse shopping street are only a few minutes' walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Zurich, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Zurich
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Liyan
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The hotel is really perfect in terms of service, staff and location.
  • Joy
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing five star hotel! Loved every minute of our stay. Staff was absolutely wonderful! Can’t wait to return!
  • Dr
    France France
    Everything was just outstanding, nice place, first class 24h service and wonderful rooms

Hotel area info

Restaurants
4 Restaurants On Site

  • Baur's Brasserie & Bar
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
  • Pavillon
    • Cuisine
      French
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
  • Le Hall
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
  • Baur au Lac Terrasse
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Baur au Lac
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 4 restaurants
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Bathtub
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 45 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair coloring
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • Russian

House rules

Baur au Lac takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that construction work is going on nearby from Monday to Friday during the day and some rooms may be affected by noise.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Baur au Lac of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Baur au Lac

  • Guests staying at Baur au Lac can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Room options at Baur au Lac include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite

  • Baur au Lac has 4 restaurants:

    • Pavillon
    • Le Hall
    • Baur au Lac Terrasse
    • Baur's Brasserie & Bar

  • Check-in at Baur au Lac is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Baur au Lac offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Bike tours
    • Personal trainer
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Beauty services
    • Locker rooms
    • Facial treatments
    • Walking tours
    • Waxing services
    • Makeup services
    • Hair treatments
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Haircut
    • Hair coloring
    • Hairstyling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Fitness
    • Fitness classes

  • The prices at Baur au Lac may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Baur au Lac is 1,150 feet from the center of Zurich. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.