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Hotel Otter vs Baur au Lac

Both Hotel Otter and Baur au Lac are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Baur au Lac is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Otter. Baur au Lac comes in at 91 with approval from 11 reviews such as Afar Magazine, concierge.com and The Telegraph.

Hotel Otter
Hotel Otter
7 / 10
Oberdorfstrasse 7, Zurich 8001, Switzerland
From $44 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
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Fodor's Fodor's
"In this small hotel on the Oberdorf's main pedestrian street, each room has its own kooky take on artistic design." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Once an old tavern, this modestly priced city centre hotel near the Lake of Zurich has a small outdoor café and a trendy restaurant popular with local young people."
EuroCheapo EuroCheapo
"Situated in the pedestrian area of Zurich’s Old Town, the Hotel Otter is a two-star establishment with 16 functional rooms." Full review
Time Out Time Out
" The rooms have shared bathrooms and are nicely decorated, each with its own very distinct features." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The Otter has 17 rooms with a variety of colour schemes ranging from white and blue stripes to olive green." Full review
Baur au Lac
Baur au Lac
9 / 10
Talstrasse 1, Zurich 8022, Switzerland
From $531 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Magnificent 19C architecture... and plentiful and attentive staff."
Concierge 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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