Baur au Lac

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, near Tonhalle Zurich

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

In the heart of Old Town Zürich, Baur au Lac offers a serene escape with a garden and terrace. Indulge in Michelin-starred cuisine, rejuvenate at the spa, or relax with dry cleaning/laundry services. With free WiFi and helpful staff, this luxury hotel near Bahnhofstrasse is sure to impress.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Spa
Pet friendly
Parking available
Gym
24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
2 restaurants and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Fitness center
Valet parking
24-hour room service
Spa services
Babysitting
24-hour business center
Business center
Meeting rooms

For families (6)

Children stay free
Babysitting (surcharge)
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Premium TV channels
Garden

$1,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Why we love this property

Waterside city luxury

Stroll through the lush garden of this luxury hotel, nestled in the city center. Lake views create a serene escape from urban bustle.

Culinary excellence

Fine dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant with international cuisine. A second global eatery and bar await. Buffet breakfast is available.

Sleep in premium comfort

Drift into dreams with hypo-allergenic and premium bedding. Blackout drapes ensure undisturbed rest, while bathrobes and turndown service add luxury.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Tomorrow

Oct 30 - Oct 31

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Room (Single)

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free minibar items

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2015

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

25 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Queen Bed

Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cribs/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

Junior Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cribs/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

Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Lakeside

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cribs/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

Suite (City)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cribs/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

Suite (River)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cribs/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

Suite, Lakeside

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cribs/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

Suite, Lakeside (Corner)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cribs/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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$948 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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About the neighborhood

Talstrasse 1, Zürich, 8001

What's nearby

Bahnhofstrasse - 1 min walk - 0.0 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

Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 33 min drive
Zürich Limmatquai Station - 10 min walk
Zurich (ZLP-Zurich HB Rail Station) - 15 min walk
Zürich Central Station - 18 min walk
Borsenstrasse Tram Stop - 2 min walk
Burkliplatz Tram Stop - 2 min walk
Paradeplatz Tram Stop - 4 min walk

Restaurants

‪Sprüngli - ‬4 min walk
‪Bistro & Grill am See - ‬2 min walk
‪Bauschänzli - ‬4 min walk
‪Metropol - ‬3 min walk
‪Bar am Wasser - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Baur au Lac

When you stay at Baur au Lac, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Bahnhofstrasse and Letzigrund Stadium. Guests can indulge in Swedish massages, body wraps, or facials, and Pavillon, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine. A bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a terrace are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition. Public transportation is just a short walk: Borsenstrasse Tram Stop is steps away and Burkliplatz Tram Stop is 2 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 119 rooms
- Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- 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 time is 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.

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Babysitting*

Pets

- Pets allowed*
- Service animals welcome
- Restrictions apply*
- Food and water bowls available

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Secured covered onsite valet parking (CHF 45.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
- Onsite garage

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

24-hour business center
Meeting rooms

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1844
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fitness center
Spa services
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 31
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Front entrance ramp
Wheelchairs available on site
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Hospital bed available

Room amenities

Be entertained

DVD player
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Pay movies

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Free stocked minibar
Bathrobes and slippers
Children's slippers

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

Free bottled water

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include sports massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps.

Dining

Pavillon - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine. 1-star Michelin rating.

Rive Gauche - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.

Optional extras

Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 52 for adults and CHF 23 for children

Children & extra beds

Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for CHF 120.0 per night

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 45.00 per pet, per night

Parking

Covered valet parking costs CHF 45.00 per day with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay

Cashless transactions are available.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

This hotel is rated 5 stars.

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

Does Baur au Lac offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Baur au Lac does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Baur au Lac?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of CHF 45.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.