Hotel SeehofvsBaur au Lac
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Baur au Lac scores significantly higher than Hotel Seehof. Baur au Lac comes in at 94 with positive reviews from 14 reviews like The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Seehof
Seehofstrasse 11, Zurich 8008, Switzerland
From $94/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Set close to the opera house and the promenade that parallels the lake, this small-scale, postmodern hotel was opened in 1999 after a radical renovation." Full review
Fodor's
"Offering the best of both worlds, this lodging is in a quiet neighborhood, yet is conveniently close to the opera, theaters, and the lake." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This is the near-identical sister establishment of Hotel Rössli." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Located just behind the Zurich Opera House, this intimate boutique hotel is set in a 1930s building that was renovated in 2004." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A bright and breezy contemporary pension with nautical colours, well-designed modern rooms and a youthful vibe." Full review
Frommer's
"Given its close proximity to the opera and the shores of Lake Zurich, this hotel is an excellent value; it's a favorite of in-the-know business travelers—and opera singers" 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