B2 Hotel Zurich vs Baur au Lac
Both B2 Boutique Hotel + Spa and Baur au Lac are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Baur au Lac scores significantly better than B2 Boutique Hotel + Spa. Baur au Lac comes in at #2 in Zurich with approval from 15 publications like Concierge, Hideaway Report and Frommer's.
B2 Hotel Zurich
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Brandschenkestrasse 152, Zurich 8002, Switzerland
From $344 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Housed in a listed brewery build ing constructed in 1866, this strikingly chic hotel will appeal predominantly to younger guests and archite cture enthusiasts."
Frommer's
"The quirky, sprawling interior uses beer crates instead of coffee tables, and in the Library Lounge, 33,000 books are stacked from the floor up to the ceiling, 36 feet above."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"A 60-room hotel in the former 1880 Hürlimann Brewery, a local landmark that was once Switzerland's largest suds producer."
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Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl B2 Boutique Hotel Spa is housed in the former 1880 Hurlimann Brewery on a hillside outside town."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"A 19th-century Swiss brewery converted in to an unique hotel complete with extensive thermal baths (plus a popular rooftop hot tub), designer detailing and beautifully preserved industrial heritage."
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Baur au Lac
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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."
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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."
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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).