2018 editionNo. 59

Baur au Lac

Zurich, Switzerland

In 2018, it remained a commercially and editorially relevant global luxury hotel, supported by Zurich lakeside setting, family stewardship, financial-capital relevance, and understated service and a clear position within Zurich's high-end hospitality market.

The annual recordWhy Baur au Lac is in The World's Best 100 Hotels 2018

Baur au Lac is a historic city hotel in Zurich, defined by Zurich lakeside setting, family stewardship, financial-capital relevance, and understated service.

In 2018, it remained a commercially and editorially relevant global luxury hotel, supported by Zurich lakeside setting, family stewardship, financial-capital relevance, and understated service and a clear position within Zurich's high-end hospitality market.

Current hotel profile Official website The 2018 list
Hotel information

The essentials.

Destination
Zurich, Switzerland
Property
Historic city hotel
Operator
Baur au Lac
Opened
1844
AddressTalstrasse 1, 8001 Zurich, SwitzerlandOpen map ↗

Stories

Edition factsThe record at a glance
Position
No. 59
Hotel type
Historic city hotel
Destination
Zurich
Country or region
Switzerland
Management in 2018
Baur au Lac
Opening year
1844
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