Baur Au Lac

The 5-star Baur au Lac, a family-run hotel now in its seventh generation, is uniquely situated in its own private park in the heart of Zürich, renowned for outstanding hospitality. It offers spectacular views of Lake Zurich and the Swiss Alps, blending history with modern flair. The hotel is just a short stroll from the famous Bahnhofstrasse, Paradeplatz, and cultural highlights such as the Tonhalle and Opera House.

The hotel features 119 timelessly elegant rooms and suites, some touched with a hint of Hollywood glamour. All air-conditioned accommodations include complimentary minibar items, flat-screen televisions with cable programming, DVD players, and free wireless internet access. Private bathrooms are equipped with separate bathtubs and showers, designer toiletries, and bidets, along with phones, safes, and desks. Select rooms also offer a balcony or terrace, linen service, coffee/tea makers, bottled water, hair dryers, and bathrobes.

Guests can enjoy a diverse culinary experience across multiple dining venues, including award-winning restaurant(s), Le Hall (described as the city’s most beautiful living room), Baur’s Brasserie with European classics, and the newly opened Marguita (launched summer 2024) offering Mediterranean-inspired dishes. A café and bar are also available. A daily breakfast buffet is served for a fee, offering continental, diet, gluten-free, vegetarian, and children's meal options. 24-hour room service is provided.

For relaxation and recreation, the hotel boasts a top-floor, state-of-the-art fitness area with sweeping views over Lake Zurich. A spa and salon offer onsite massages, body treatments, facials, medical massages, and physiotherapy. Bicycles are available for rent, and bicycle storage is provided. Guests can also relax in the hotel's garden or library.

The Baur au Lac provides comprehensive services including a 24-hour front desk, 24-hour concierge services, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and safety deposit boxes. Complimentary wireless internet access is available throughout. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center with fax machine and projector, complimentary newspapers, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a coin-operated laundry. Babysitting and childcare services are available for a surcharge. Valet parking and car hire are offered, with parking facilities on-site (some options for a fee), including car repair and washing services in the hotel's garage. A limousine service, maid service twice daily, and a hotel shuttle bus are also available. Guests can browse shops including a souvenir shop, flower shop, and a wine boutique. The hotel also offers medical assistance, currency exchange, ticket services, tours, and facilities for guests with reduced mobility, including adapted units. Designated smoking zones are available.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer:
Bahnhofstrasse - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Buerkliplatz - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Paradeplatz - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Tonhalle Zurich - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Museum Baerengasse - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Fraumuenster - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Kongresshaus Zürich - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Lakeside Promenade - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Old Botanical Garden - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Helmhaus - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Bellevue Square - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Augustinerkirche - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Charles Tower - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
St. Peter Church - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Grossmuenster - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi

The nearest major airport is Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 13.4 km / 8.4 mi.