B2 Hotel ZurichvsBaur au Lac
Both B2 Boutique Hotel + Spa and Baur au Lac are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Baur au Lac scores significantly better than B2 Boutique Hotel + Spa. Baur au Lac comes in at #2 in Zurich with approval from 15 publications like Concierge, Hideaway Report and Frommer's.
B2 Hotel Zurich
Brandschenkestrasse 152, Zurich 8002, Switzerland
From $344/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Housed in a listed brewery build ing constructed in 1866, this strikingly chic hotel will appeal predominantly to younger guests and archite cture enthusiasts."
Frommer's
"The quirky, sprawling interior uses beer crates instead of coffee tables, and in the Library Lounge, 33,000 books are stacked from the floor up to the ceiling, 36 feet above." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A 60-room hotel in the former 1880 Hürlimann Brewery, a local landmark that was once Switzerland's largest suds producer." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl B2 Boutique Hotel Spa is housed in the former 1880 Hurlimann Brewery on a hillside outside town." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A 19th-century Swiss brewery converted in to an unique hotel complete with extensive thermal baths (plus a popular rooftop hot tub), designer detailing and beautifully preserved industrial heritage." Full review
Afar Magazine
"A literary vibe pulses through this über-hip property situated in what were once the main buildings of Switzerland’s largest brewery." Full review
Time Out
"This hotel offers a quieter Zurich experience with its 33,000-book library lounge, its regional wines and breakfast products and the direct access to the famed new Thermalbad & Spa." Full review
Fodor's
"In a former brewery, this hotel melds its industrial past with sleek modern design." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A stone's throw from Google's European headquarters, this quirky newcomer in a renovated brewery is filled with seductive features." Full review
Michelin Guide
"51 guest rooms and one suite are located within the old mash house, with an additional eight duplex suites inside the former cold store. The look is contemporary: crisp white linens, leather ottomans" Full review
Baur au Lac Show All Reviews
Talstrasse 1, Zurich 8022, Switzerland
From $531/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Magnificent 19C architecture... and plentiful and attentive staff."
Concierge
"Baur au Lac, which has been overlooking Lake Zurich since 1844, is something of a touchstone for travelers seeking old-school elegance."
Travel + Leisure
"This 168-year-old family-owned hotel in the city center, overlooking Lake Zürich, is both historic and up-to-date: more than $160 million has been spent on renovations over the past decade." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Impeccable location right in the heart of the city, on the lake and steps away from the Bahnhofstrasse, yet secluded in its own private park."
Star Service
"One of Switzerland's most celebrated properties, this refined traditionalist vies with the fabled Widder, the latter proffering a bolder modern eclecticism." Full review
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With a mere three francs separating frugal guests from partaking in the morning buffet, avoid the overpriced Continental spread (US$46).
Fodor's
"Franz Liszt. Kings and queens, empresses and dukes took turns visiting, making this hotel a truly upper-crust establishment." Full review
Afar Magazine
"This esteemed five-star hotel, set in its own park overlooking Lake Zurich and the Alps, has a remarkable 170-year history." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Considered one of the best hotels in Europe, the five-pearl Baur au Lac is a 170-year-old property set in beautiful gardens on the edge of Lake Zurich, just off Zurich’s famous luxury shopping street." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The grand dame of Zurich hotels; Baur au Lac typifies the quiet, good taste that this affluent city exudes." Full review
Hideaway Report
97.0
"Renowned historic lakeside hotel dating from 1844, set in a lovely park near the fashionable shopping and banking district." Full review