Baur au Lac

Baur au Lac is Zurich's prestigious landmark of unequalled hospitality, elegance and impeccable service with a 160-year tradition of hosting international travelers. Residing in its own private park on the shore of the lake with a unique location at the beginning of the fashionable Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich's famous shopping and business district, Baur au Lac is only a stone's throw away from all major cultural and tourist attractions. The hotel is the ultimate in luxury, comfort and the most modern amenities, evoking the intimate atmosphere of a private home in the best location in Zurich.

The suites at the Baur au Lac match the lifestyle of its regular guests in both comfort and spaciousness, the decor exhibits lasting values, the materials are noble, and the ambiance is light and welcoming. This is not just a place to feel at home but a veritable residence. Every room is different in shape, style and color scheme, generously sized and luxurious marble bathrooms match up to highest modern demands of comfort, design and equipment, each type of room at the Baur au Lac has its connoisseur. In terms of aesthetics and comfort, even the rooms and suites not affected by the renovation work are always up to date, the individual furnishings have been chosen in France, Italy and Britain and blended into a faithful stylistic concept.

Thus do even the bright, extraordinarily luxurious marble baths form a pleasing symbiosis of comfort and genuine luxury, generously sized and luxurious marble bathrooms match up to highest modern demands of comfort, design and equipment. The Baur Au Lac features 124 rooms and suites in total including 17 suites and 25 junior suites, totally renovated, combine convenience with tasteful luxury. The security needs of their guests have also been taken into account, with an electronic locking system and modern smoke detectors, deep-pile carpets in the corridors absorb unwelcome sounds.

At the Restaurant Français enjoy a perfect blend of creativity inspired by the Haute Cuisine under profound respect for traditions, at a business lunch or a candlelight dinner. The Restaurant Français was only recently discreetly renovated; daily it reinforces its reputation as one of the leading restaurants in Zurich.

Le Pavillion is an elegant summer pavillon-restaurant with a Southern charm, set between the hotel’s private park and the idyllic river Schanzengraben. Le Pavillon has a more Mediterranean atmosphere than anywhere in Zurich while Rive Gauche celebrates the revival of the traditional Baur au Lac Grill-Room, established over one hundred years ago: a modern, Mediterranean Grill with a penchant for international spices and preparations including vegetarian specialties.

In addition, they take pride in serving you the finest wines from the cellars of the Baur au Lac, and a refined selection of whiskies at the adjacent bar and The Park of the Baur au Lac, with its spectacular views of the lake and the Alps, is the traditional venue for Sunday brunch. Welcome to the relaxed, convivial atmosphere of one of Zurich's most fashionable meeting places during the summer months!

Open-air wedding receptions at the Baur au Lac are evidently a big hit. Superlative cuisine and cordial, impeccable service make the picturesque park an unforgettable backdrop for any nuptial festivities.

Baur au Lac is part of The Leading Hotels of the World and Virtuoso

Travel + Leisure – No.20,Top 50 Hotels in Europe - 2008
Travel + Leisure - No. 90, World's Best Hotels - 2008
Condé Nast Traveler - Gold List 2005

Best location in Zurich! Situated in a private park on the lake at the beginning of the famous Bahnhofstrasse, business, banking and shopping district. Only 20 minutes from International Airport Zurich-Kloten and 5 minutes from the Central Railway Station.

Baur au Lac
Talstrasse 1
Zurich, 8001
Switzerland

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Art In The Park Exhibit | NEWS AND EVENTS | October 2008 | By: Mary GostelowThese unique sculptures by James Licini are sure to be a crowd pleaser at the Art In The Park Exhibit
Solid metal sculptures by James Licini will be shown at Art In The Park at the Baur au Lac luxury hotel, Zurich, through November 30th, 2008.