Less than a month away from the Christmas holidays is the right opportunity to treat themselves with a break away from the routine, the stress, the hustle and bustle of working days. Taking a holiday is one of the most coveted desires. Still, it is also true that travelling for many has now become a way of life, more and more often we move for work. The era of globalization has allowed us to cross borders, bringing together different realities.
Often it happens to those working in the hotel industry to meet the complex needs of many professionals and managers. Zurich is a fascinating and multifaceted city, located in the heart of Switzerland. It attracts many tourists and people in business as well, it is a young and enterprising city, clean, fashionable and trendy.
Right on the shores of Lake Zurich, surrounded by a large park, a stone’s throw from the shopping street Bahnhofstrasse, in a privileged and unique position that you will find the famous 5 Star Hotel “Baur au Lac”. It has 119 rooms plus suites equipped with every comfort, completely renovated with a unique and refined style, is one of the most prestigious hotels in the city.
Richard Wagner presented the first act of the Valkyrie in this hotel, singing himself accompanied on the piano by his stepfather Franz Liszt. Meeting at Baur au Lac, the Baroness Bertha von Suttner persuaded the Swedish Alfred Nobel to establish an international prize for peace.
Aware of having a glorious history behind it, this well-known hotel has been able to renew itself without betraying its onw nature: combining high technology, design, excellent cuisine, with a modern spa and an innovative vocation for well-being. As far as gastronomy is concerned, guests at the Baur au Lac will find everything they could want. Two restaurants, a terrace and a bar, are available to guests. Then, Pavilion restaurant, 2 Michelin stars and 18 Gault Millau points, enjoys an excellent international reputation thanks to its exquisite cuisine and wine list.
Pavillon serves seasonal dishes for lovers of exquisite food. The winery offers wines in a line worthy of the best wineries. In an almost rural atmosphere, immersed in the Mediterranean charm of the restaurant, surrounded by redwoods, in the park owned by the hotel, you can enjoy a great business lunch or a romantic dinner. Baur au Lac Terrasse, on the other hand, is the most exclusive place in Zurich to spend warm summer days and pleasant evenings. Refreshing cocktails and chilled champagne served as an aperitif from morning until midnight, by an attentive staff who serve snacks or light meals in a cosmopolitan and extravagant setting.
In the morning, in the People’s Hall of Baur au Lac, you can feel a working ferment. “Le Hall” completes the gastronomic offer, with tea at five o’clock, an aperitif in the late afternoon and a drink for the evening. Good food, elegant furnishings, attention to detail! For body care and fitness enthusiasts there is a Fitness Club area with a spectacular view of the lake and the Alps. Under the guidance of experienced and professional personal trainers, you can practice an excellent indoor and outdoor training.
It is also possible to use rooms for meetings or banquets, business center, beauty salon, hairdresser, garage, limousine service of course on request. Although Baur au Lac remains excellence, it never ceases to amaze, distinguishing itself for its hospitality and professionalism, a feather in the cap of the evolved and always avant-garde Switzerland.
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by Stefania Abbruzzo