About this hotel
General information
Baur au Lac stands in its own park on the shore of Lake Zurich, at the head of Bahnhofstrasse. Founded in 1844 by the Austrian Johannes Baur, it has remained with one Zurich family, the Krachts, ever since. Empress Elisabeth of Austria spent her summers here, royalty and aristocracy followed, and Richard Wagner first presented the opening act of Die Walküre in the hotel, singing it himself with Franz Liszt at the piano. The Treaty of Zurich was signed here in 1859, and in 1892 Bertha von Suttner persuaded Alfred Nobel to create a peace prize.
Discretion, though, remains the house’s defining tradition. Today there are three restaurants, among them the two-Michelin-star Pavillon, two bars, a nightclub, the Vanity beauty salon and a rooftop gym. Six function rooms host meetings and celebrations, and the hotel arranges weddings and dedicated programmes for newlyweds.
Location
The hotel sits in a private lakeside park at the start of Bahnhofstrasse, five minutes from the main railway station and 12 km (about 20 minutes) from Zurich Airport. The business and financial districts and the city’s main sights are close at hand.
Spa
The Vanity salon offers a range of massages, face and body treatments and hairdressing, along with a solarium.
Sports & leisure
The gym sits on the hotel roof, with a stretching area and a physiotherapist on hand.
For children
Babysitting can be arranged on request.
Restaurants & bars
Three restaurants, two bars and a summer terrace:
- Pavillon — a modern take on classic haute cuisine by chef Laurent Eperon, two Michelin stars
- Rive Gauche — Mediterranean and grilled dishes plus a vegetarian menu, backed by a deep wine cellar; one of Zurich’s favourite meeting places since 1998
- Rive Gauche Bar — drinks and snacks
- Rive Gauche La Terrasse — summer terrace and garden looking over the lake and the Alps
- Le Hall — relaxed lobby bar with a broad drinks list
- Baur’s — a warm, comfortable brasserie hung with world-class art
Pets
Pets are welcome.
Rooms
The 119 rooms, 46 of them suites, are individually styled in Louis XIV, Empire or Chippendale taste, furnished by leading workshops in France, Italy and Britain, with an emphasis on space and natural materials.
Air conditioning, TV, telephone, Wi-Fi, DVD/CD player, safe, minibar, bathrobe and slippers.
Single Room
Tailor-made furniture down to individual reading lamps, a queen-size bed and a spacious desk; views of the quiet inner courtyard or the city.
Double Room
King-size or twin beds and a spacious desk, with views of the quiet inner courtyard, the city or the Schanzengraben canal.
Junior Suite
An individually furnished, apartment-like space: a large living and sleeping room with a sitting area and sofa, king-size or twin beds and a spacious desk, overlooking the courtyard or the Schanzengraben. An adjoining Double Room can be added on request.
Lakeside Junior Suite
A large living and sleeping room with a sitting area and sofa, king-size or twin beds and a spacious desk, looking over the Baur au Lac park and Lake Zurich.
City Suite
A separate living area, king-size or twin beds, a spacious desk and a marble bathroom; city views.
River Suite
Fabrics and furniture handcrafted for the hotel by leading ateliers, a monochrome bathroom and a separate living area over the Schanzengraben; king-size or twin beds. Can be connected to a Double Room or another River Suite on request.
Lakeside Suite
A spacious separate living area, an antique desk and king-size or twin beds, with views of the park and Lake Zurich.
Lakeside Corner Suite
A corner suite mixing Art Deco pieces with French period furniture: a separate living area, king-size or twin beds, a spacious desk and a guest WC, with views of the park, Lake Zurich and the Schanzengraben.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.