5/5 Excellent
Verified traveller
Business traveller
16 Jan. 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Overview of Baur au Lac
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4.7/5 Exceptional
Guests rated this property 4.8/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
- Free WiFi
- Pet Friendly
- Air conditioning
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Gym
Cleaning and safety practices
- Cleaned with disinfectant
- Contactless check-in
- 24-hour vacancy between guest room stays
Explore the area
Bahnhofstrasse1 min walk
Paradeplatz3 min walk
Fraumuenster5 min walk
Zurich (ZRH)24 min drive
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About this area
Zürich
Located in Zürich's Old Town neighborhood, Baur au Lac is in the city center and on a river. Zürich Opera House and Kunsthaus Zurich are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Bahnhofstrasse. Check out an event or a game at Letzigrund Stadium, and consider making time for Zoo Zurich, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby
- Bahnhofstrasse - 1 min walk
- Paradeplatz - 3 min walk
- Fraumuenster - 5 min walk
- Grossmuenster - 8 min walk
- Zurich Town Hall - 9 min walk
Getting around
- Borsenstrasse Tram Stop - 2 min walk
- Zurich (ZLP-Zurich HB Rail Station) - 15 min walk
- Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
- Pavillon — 1 min walk
- Rive Gauche — 1 min walk
- Milchbar — 3 min walk
- Pavillon — 3 min walk
- Confiserie Sprüngli — 3 min walk
About this property
Awards and affiliations
Baur au Lac is listed in the 2015 Condé Nast Traveler Top 100 List.
Awards and affiliations
The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
Property is disinfected with electrostatic spray
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows regional sanitization guidelines of Clean & Safe (Switzerland)
Social distancing
Contactless check-in and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Covered valet parking: CHF 45.00 per day
- Garage
Food and drink
- Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: CHF 52 for adults and CHF 23 for children
- 2 restaurants
- 1 bar
- 24-hour room service
Things to do
- Fitness center
- Spa services
Family friendly
- Babysitting/childcare (surcharge)
- Dry cleaning service
- DVD player
- Laundry facilities
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
- Ballroom
- Banquet hall
- Elevator
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Front-desk safe
Guest services
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Turndown service
Languages spoken
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
Business services
- 24-hour business center
- Meeting rooms
Outdoors
- Garden
- Terrace
Spa
- Massage - sports
- Massage - Swedish
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Accessible bathroom
- Hospital bed available
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Visual alarms in hallways
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchairs available on site
More
- Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Linens
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Towels
Entertainment
- Cable channels
- DVD player
- Flat-screen TV
- Pay movies
- Premium channels
Food and drink
- Free bottled water
- Free minibar
More
- Children's slippers
- Desk
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Free newspapers
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Phone
- Safe
- Slippers
- Soundproofing
- Turndown service
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, 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 allowed for an extra charge of CHF 45.00 per pet, per night
Food and water bowls are available
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Kids stay free! One child stays free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 120.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.5 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: CHF 52 for adults and CHF 23 for children (approximately)
- 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
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
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
Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section)
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 5 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 5.0 stars.
Property is also known as
Baur au Lac Hotel Zurich
Baur au Lac Hotel
Baur au Lac Zurich
Baur Au Lac zürich
Baur au Lac Hotel Zürich
Baur au Lac Hotel
Baur au Lac Zürich
Baur au Lac Hotel Zürich
Frequently asked questions
4.7
Exceptional
4.8/5
Cleanliness
4.8/5
Staff & service
4.3/5
Amenities
4.8/5
Property conditions & facilities
3/5 Okay
Anthony
Travelled with group
6 Jan. 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
5/5 Excellent
Olga
Business traveller
12 Nov. 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfect choice for Zurich
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
5/5 Excellent
Rafael
4 Nov. 2019
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
5/5 Excellent
Verified traveller
Travelled with partner
19 Sep. 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
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