Savoy Hotel Baur En VillevsBaur au Lac
Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Baur au Lac scores significantly higher than Savoy Baur En Ville. Baur au Lac comes in at #2 in Zurich with praise from 15 publications including Oyster, Time Out and Concierge.
Savoy Hotel Baur En Ville
Am Paradeplatz Poststrasse 12, Poststr 12, Zurich CH-8022, Switzerland
From $771/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide
"The building of this wonderful hotel in 1838 laid the foundations of a long and lasting hotel tradition."
Fodor's
"Directly on Paradeplatz, at the hub of the banking, shopping, and sightseeing districts, this is one of Zürich's 19th-century landmarks." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Majestic and imposing as the historic building is, the Savoy likes to call itself “the small grand hotel”."
Star Service
"Romantics will love the level of pampering and tried and true fashions adorning this prosperous dame." Full review
Time Out
"Located off Paradeplatz in central Zurich, the Savoy Baur en Ville is an elegant and luxurious hotel." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This belle dame of a certain age (two-hundredth birthday within sight, since you’re asking), has the city’s riches at her feet." 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