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Walhalla HotelvsBaur au Lac
Walhalla Hotel and Baur au Lac are both highly recommended by experts. Overall, Baur au Lac is preferred by most professionals compared to Walhalla Hotel. Baur au Lac ranks #2 in Zurich with recommendations from 15 reviews such as Forbes Travel Guide, Fodor's and Star Service.
Walhalla Hotel
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Oyster
Limmatstr 5, Zurich 8005, Switzerland
From $104/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "With the railway station just over the road this hotel is convenient for business travellers and tourists visiting the town."
Frommer's "Set close to the railway station, this hotel is one of the relative bargains in central Zurich. It occupies two five-story buildings, one with more up-to-date bedrooms." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The 48-room Walhalla Hotel is a mid-range property conveniently located in central Zurich close to major tourist sights and within walking distance of the main train station." Full review
Baur au Lac Michelin Guide
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Fodor's
Afar Magazine Oyster
The Telegraph
Hideaway Report 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
OysterLuxury
"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 Telegraph9.0
"The grand dame of Zurich hotels; Baur au Lac typifies the quiet, good taste that this affluent city exudes." Full review
Hideaway Report97.0
"Renowned historic lakeside hotel dating from 1844, set in a lovely park near the fashionable shopping and banking district." Full review
