“Great place near the lake”
LikedIt’s an institution , didn’t expect anything less great service.
DislikedOnly issue here are the bellboys; they judge you when you go in and don’t acknowledge you.
★★★★★ · Zurich Old Town - City Center, Zurich
Baur au Lac
Talstrasse 1 · #1 of 9 by guest score in Zurich
9.2Wonderful402 reviews
From $1,491a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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Baur au Lac guest ratings
Guest category scores, compared with the average across the 9 Zurich hotels on this site.
| Rating category | Baur au Lac | Zurich average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff | 9.5 | 9.4 | +0.1 |
| Facilities | 9.3 | 9.1 | +0.2 |
| Cleanliness | 9.6 | 9.4 | +0.2 |
| Comfort | 9.7 | 9.5 | +0.2 |
| Value for money | 8.3 | 8.3 | 0 |
| Location | 9.7 | 9.5 | +0.2 |
| Free Wifi | 9.2 | 9.2 | 0 |
Luxury rooms and suites at Baur au Lac in Zurich Old Town - City Center, Zurich
Single Room
25.08 m² · Up to 1 guests
Deluxe Double Room
29.73 m² · Up to 3 guests
Junior Suite
51.1 m² · Up to 3 guests
River Suite
65.03 m² · Up to 3 guests
Deluxe Junior Suite
65.03 m² · Up to 3 guests
Deluxe Corner Suite
90.12 m² · Up to 3 guests
City Suite
60.39 m² · Up to 3 guests
Deluxe Suite
69.68 m² · Up to 3 guests
Baur au Lac reviews
Most mentioned in reviews: Location, Breakfast, Room, Restaurant, Noise, Bed, Dinner, Suite, Coffee, Bathroom, Bar, Clean.
“Perfect”
LikedThe best in Zurich
“Baur au lac stay is always an amazing experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone”
Likedwelcoming staff and service full personnel. Top cleanliness, fast room service, breakfast with various choices, high end interior design and top-notch facilities and restaurants
DislikedI have no negative comments to pose
“Very pleasant and joyful”
LikedI can say that I liked everything in this hotel.
Dislikednon at all
“Baur au Lac made our stay extremely special”
LikedWe had a wonderful stay at Baur au Lac. The premises are stunning, the staff are impeccable, and the restaurants and bar are absolutely beautiful—an elegant, world-class experience from start to finish. We will be back
LikedAll except the Grand Hall area
DislikedThere is no public space where hotel guests can just leisurely spend their time at as the grand hall always requires advanced reservation and mostly booked out If you even got a table, the service there was painfully slow and inattentive
“Excellent relaxed stay”
LikedLocation, ambience, staff warmth, food
LikedEverything
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Baur au Lac location in Zurich Old Town - City Center, Zurich
Talstrasse 1, Zurich Old Town - City Center, Zurich
- Museum Rietberg1.2 km · 17 min walk
- Swiss National Museum1.3 km · 18 min walk
- Le Corbusier House1.5 km
- Platzspitz Park1.5 km · 22 min walk
- Prime Tower2.7 km · 37 min walk
- Zoo Zurich3.2 km · 44 min walk
Baur au Lac: frequently asked questions
What are the check-in and check-out times at Baur au Lac?
Check-in at Baur au Lac is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
How much does it cost to stay at Baur au Lac?
The prices at Baur au Lac may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
How far is Baur au Lac from the centre of Zürich?
Baur au Lac is 500 m from the centre of Zürich.
