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Hotel FlorhofvsBaur au Lac
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. Overall, Baur au Lac ranks significantly better than Hotel Florhof. Baur au Lac scores 93 with recommendations from 15 sources like Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Oyster.
Hotel Florhof
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Florhofgasse 4, Zurich 8001, Switzerland
From $213/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Country house furniture and appealing details, such as beautiful fabrics and wallpaper."
Frommer's "This is the most charming and tranquil of the little boutique hotels of Zurich, located on the eastern edge of the Old Town." Full review
Concierge "If, instead of joining the Zurich design revolution, you hanker after old-Europe romance, this 16th-century patrician merchant's house is more your speed."
Fodor's "Replete with an away-from-it-all atmosphere, this is a pretty-as-a-picture 17th-century merchant's mansion." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Elegant and captivating, this small boutique hotel in a historic building has an evocative garden featuring an 18th-century fountain and a fig tree."
Star Service "This hotel occupies a tastefully transformed 16th-century merchant's house that is superbly located for anyone with business at the university." Full review
Star Service "This hotel occupies a tastefully transformed 16th-century merchant's house that is superbly located for anyone with business at the university." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Florhof Hotel is one of the loveliest spots you'll find in the city." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Hotel Florhof, an 18th-century silk factory and aristocratic mansion in Zurich’s evocative historic quarter, oozes charm and character while capturing a comfortable modern aesthetic." Full review
Lonely Planet "Set in a lovely garden, this onetime noble family’s mansion contains 35 tastefully appointed rooms and is a stone’s throw from the Kunsthaus." Full review
Baur au Lac Michelin Guide Concierge Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Star Service Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Oyster The Telegraph
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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
