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La Reserve Eden au Lac ZurichvsBaur au Lac
Both properties are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Baur au Lac scores significantly better than Eden Au Lac. Baur au Lac is ranked #2 in Zurich with endorsements from 15 publications including Forbes Travel Guide, Oyster and Condé Nast Traveler.
La Reserve Eden au Lac Zurich
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
Utoquai 45, Zurich CH-8023, Switzerland
From $430/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "The most luxurious of velvet-thick decors, polished wood panelling, glass chandeliers and similarly smooth service create a hotel akin to paradise." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This palatial lakeside hotel has a beautiful 19th-century façade. The Art Nouveau building is a listed monument."
Star Service "The regular clientele ranges from well-heeled tourists to expense-account travelers sans budget, and repeat visitors are common, thanks to dedicated management." Full review
Frommer's "Set on the shores of Lake Zurich, a few steps from the Opera and a 10-minute walk from Bahnhofstrasse, the five-star Eden au Lac is one of the city’s finest hotels." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Staying here is a deeply romantic experience, and adding to that are all of the modern comforts from recent renovations." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A tastefully appointed neo-Baroque beauty on Lake Zurich, Eden au Lac radiates class with its regal interiors, swish rooftop bar endowed with mesmerising Alpine views and Gault Millau-rated dining." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Complete with a Japanese-Peruvian restaurant and a vibrant bar on the ground floor, which pulls in the local crowd." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Eden au Lac has been a Zürich institution since 1909—a fine figure of a lakeside hotel." Full review
Frommer's "Set on the shores of Lake Zurich, a few steps from the Opera and a 10-minute walk from Bahnhofstrasse, the five-star Eden au Lac is one of the city’s finest hotels" Full review
Baur au Lac
Michelin Guide
Concierge Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Star Service
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Oyster The Telegraph
Hideaway Report 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
OysterLuxury
"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 Telegraph9.0
"The grand dame of Zurich hotels; Baur au Lac typifies the quiet, good taste that this affluent city exudes." Full review
Hideaway Report97.0
"Renowned historic lakeside hotel dating from 1844, set in a lovely park near the fashionable shopping and banking district." Full review
