Best Independent Style Hotels in City Centre

As a long-established luxury travel publication, The Luxury Editor is known for showcasing hotels that go beyond star ratings alone and focus on what really matters to discerning travellers seeking a memorable stay in a independent style hotel in City Centre. Service, design, atmosphere, sense of place and the overall quality of the guest experience all play a part in whether a property earns its place in our curated list.

Whether you are at the early stages of planning or already comparing a shortlist, our choice of independent style hotels in City Centre is a credible and useful guide, with easy booking options too.

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Canton of Zurich, Zürich, City Centre

Baur au Lac

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 119 Rooms including 27 Junior Suites & 18 Suites Ranging from 25m to 100m
Amenities the Michelin-Starred Pavillon Restaurant, Baur's Brasserie & Bar, & Le Hall; Wellness Services & a Rooftop Fitness centre Are Also Available
More Located in a Private Park in Central Zurich with views of Lake Zurich & the Alps, Minutes from BahnhofstrasseLocated in a Private Park in Central Zurich with views of Lake Zurich & the Alps, Minutes from Bahnhofstrasse

With a heritage spanning 175 years, Baur au Lac Its Restaurant Pavillon has two Michelin stars and the Head Sommelier Marc Almert, was named Best Sommelier of the World. Baur’s brasserie and bar, has a classy, vintage feel, while Le Hall lobby bar features an enormous glittering chandelier beneath its domed glass ceiling, along with an open fire and oil paintings. Come the summertime, guests can dine beside the manicured lawn with alpine views at Baur au Lac Terrace. The decor here takes on an Art Deco meets Louis XVI style, with contemporary touches in its 119 colourful bedrooms.

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