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Hotel Roessli vs Baur au Lac

Both Hotel Rossli and Baur au Lac are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Baur au Lac is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel Rossli. Baur au Lac ranks #2 in Zurich with accolades from 15 reviewers like DK Eyewitness, Michelin Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.

Hotel Roessli
Hotel Roessli
7 / 10
Roessligasse 7, Zurich 8001, Switzerland
From $187 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"There's a calming, ascetic quality to this boutique hotel with its white walls and furnishings only occasionally disrupted by greys, mint greens or pale blues." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Rössli is housed in an historic building in the city centre near the lake, cathedral and train station. It is ideal for shopping or tours of the old district."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Ultrasmall but friendly, this hotel is in the heart of the Oberdorf." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Spread over two buildings; ask for a room in the 15th-century part, where original features are merged with a simple, predominantly white décor that gets some splashes of color from contemporary art." 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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