Baur au LacvsKameha Grand Zurich, Autograph Collection
Both Baur au Lac and Kameha Grand Zurich, Autograph Collection are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Baur au Lac scores significantly better than Kameha Grand Zurich, Autograph Collection. Baur au Lac comes in at 93 with approval from 15 publications like Time Out, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
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
Kameha Grand Zurich, Autograph Collection
Dufaux-Strasse 1 | Corner Thurgauerstrasse, Glattpark, Opfikon CH-8152, Switzerland
From $126/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
The Telegraph
8.0
"Shaking up a conservative hotel scene, the Grand Kameha astonishes, courtesy of interiors by Marcel Wanders." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Kameha Grand Zürich is a wild and witty antidote to its industrial Glattpark surroundings." Full review
Time Out
"You won’t easily forget the Kameha Grand Zurich. Autograph Collection’s first property in Switzerland, this striking, 245-room glass structure close to Zurich Airport targets corporate..." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The original Kameha Grand in Bonn was (and remains) a smash hit, so we’re pleased, if a bit surprised, to see a sequel — it felt like the Platonic idea of the modern business hotel, mixing cutting-edge architecture, ultra-contemporary interior design and state-of-the art electronics with the classic comforts and timeless virtues of luxury hospitality" Full review