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City access, neighboring woods, and extensive on-site amenities make The Dolder Grand a practical base for balancing sightseeing with hotel time.

What makes it special

The restored 1899 Main Building and discreet Foster + Partners wings let guests experience historic character and contemporary architecture within one stay.

Room to consider

Compare the historic Main Building with the modern wings by balcony access and outlook, since these details vary within some room categories.

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For a simple public-transit arrival, take tram 2 or 3 to Römerhof, then ride the Dolderbahn to its final station beside the hotel.

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The Dolder Grand

The Dolder Grand sits above Zurich on Adlisberg, with views over the city, Lake Zurich, and the Alps. The hotel combines a historic main building, Foster architecture, refined rooms, art, dining, spa facilities, and resort privacy close to the city. It is a strong choice for travelers who want Zurich with more space, quiet, and a hilltop sense of escape.

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Rooms

  • 175 175

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Wellness Wellness
  • Culture Culture

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Gourmet Restaurant Gourmet Restaurant
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at The Dolder Grand

Superior Room
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Superior Room

366–495 sqft
From 866 USD

With 34 to 46 square metres, the Superior Room has a king bed and views of the Zurichberg forest. Choose between the modern wing and...

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room

377–495 sqft
From 1’045 USD

The Deluxe Room faces south, with a balcony and 35 to 46 square metres. A king bed and desk furnish the room. Views vary between...

Superior Junior Suite
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Superior Junior Suite

570–678 sqft
From 1’303 USD

The Superior Junior Suite offers 53 to 63 square metres with a king bed and a seating area with a sofa. Its south-facing outlook takes...

Deluxe Junior Suite
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Deluxe Junior Suite

581–678 sqft
From 1’521 USD

A lake-facing balcony and a spacious seating area with a sofa distinguish the Deluxe Junior Suite. It measures 54 to 63 square metres. A 200-centimetre...

Grand Junior Lake View Suite
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Grand Junior Lake View Suite

581–689 sqft
From 1’700 USD

Panoramic views across Lake Zurich, the bay, the city and the mountains shape the Grand Junior Lake View Suite. Across 54 to 64 square metres,...

Superior Suite
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Superior Suite

893 sqft
From 3’024 USD

In the historic Main Building, the Superior Suite starts at 83 square metres. Separate living and sleeping rooms each have a fireplace. A 200-centimetre king...

Deluxe Suite
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Deluxe Suite

1,076 sqft
From 3’509 USD

Restored historic interiors give the Deluxe Suite its fin-de-siecle character. Starting at 100 square metres, it has separate living and sleeping areas. Both look towards...

Grand Suite
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Grand Suite

1,119 sqft
From 3’630 USD

The Grand Suite starts at 104 square metres on the top floor of the Main Building. Separate living and sleeping areas each have a fireplace....

Suite 100
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Suite 100

1,292 sqft
From 3’829 USD

Suite 100 takes its name from the London club and its design cue from the Rolling Stones. This 120-square-metre suite sits on the top floor...

Golf Suite
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Golf Suite

1,830 sqft
From 5’345 USD

At the top of the Golf Wing, the Golf Suite comes in one- or two-bedroom layouts. Each bedroom has a 200-centimetre king bed. The category...

2 Bedroom Masina Suite
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2 Bedroom Masina Suite

1,830 sqft
From 7’159 USD

Named for Giulietta Masina, this 170-square-metre suite draws on Italian style from the 1950s. Both bedrooms have 200-centimetre king beds. A private roof terrace and...

2 Bedroom Carezza Suite
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2 Bedroom Carezza Suite

2,476 sqft
From 8’372 USD

The Carezza Suite draws on Alberto Giacometti's work. It has high ceilings and 230 square metres across two bedrooms. King beds measuring 200 centimetres wide...

Terrazza Suite
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Terrazza Suite

4,198 sqft
From 10’798 USD

The Terrazza Suite spans two floors and 390 square metres. It has one master bedroom with a 200-centimetre king bed and a walk-in wardrobe. A...

2 Bedroom Maestro Suite
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2 Bedroom Maestro Suite

4,306 sqft
From 15’164 USD

The Maestro Suite occupies two floors in the Main Building tower. Its 400 square metres pay tribute to conductor Herbert von Karajan. Two bedrooms each...

The location gives The Dolder Grand its character. The hotel is above the city, near forest paths, residential streets, and the Dolderbahn funicular. Guests can look toward Lake Zurich and the Alps while still remaining within easy reach of the old town, Bahnhofstrasse, the opera house, museums, and business districts.

This setting creates a different Zurich stay from a central city hotel. The Dolder Grand feels more spacious and resort-like. Guests can spend the morning downtown, return for spa time, walk in the forest, and have dinner above the lake without changing hotels.

The address is also practical. Zurich Airport is within reach by car, and the city center is accessible with planning. The hotel works for guests who want both access and separation: close enough for the city, far enough for quiet.

The Dolder Grand opened in the late nineteenth century and later underwent a major renewal that joined the historic building with modern wings. This mix of old and new is central to the hotel's identity. The result is part grand hotel, part contemporary resort.

The architecture gives the property a layered mood. The older structure brings scale, heritage, and a sense of arrival. The newer elements add light, clean lines, and a more modern relationship with the hillside. Together they make the hotel feel distinctive rather than conventional.

Inside, the design is calm and polished. Fine materials, soft colors, art, and clear Swiss order shape the spaces. The hotel feels formal enough for major occasions, yet relaxed enough for a spa-focused stay.

Rooms and suites at The Dolder Grand are generous, quiet, and designed to make the most of views and light. Some face the city and lake, while others look toward forest, gardens, or the hotel grounds. The best rooms feel open and restful after time in Zurich.

The room style is refined and contemporary, with comfortable beds, polished bathrooms, clean lines, and a restrained palette. It suits guests who want luxury without visual noise. The atmosphere is calm, which fits the hilltop setting.

Suites add more space, stronger views, and a more residential mood. They work well for longer stays, special occasions, families, and guests who want the hotel itself to be a major part of the trip.

Art is one of the hotel's defining features. The Dolder Grand has a notable collection placed throughout public spaces and guest areas. This gives the property a cultural layer that goes beyond decoration.

The art fits the hotel's position between heritage and modernity. Guests move through historic architecture, contemporary design, and works that add surprise and depth to the stay. This makes the hotel feel less predictable than a standard grand hotel.

The collection also suits Zurich, a city with strong museums, galleries, and design culture. Guests who enjoy art will find that the hotel extends that part of the city into the property itself.

The spa is a major reason to stay at The Dolder Grand. Its scale and setting make the hotel feel like a resort above Zurich rather than only a city property. Pools, treatment areas, relaxation spaces, fitness facilities, and outdoor views support a full wellness rhythm.

This matters because many Zurich hotels are focused on business, shopping, or city access. The Dolder Grand adds a stronger retreat element. Guests can use the spa as the center of the stay or as a quiet counterpoint to days downtown.

The spa works especially well with the hilltop location. Forest, lake views, and distance from the city center create a calmer atmosphere. The wellness experience feels connected to the setting, not simply added to it.

Dining at The Dolder Grand reflects the hotel's range. Guests can choose refined restaurants, more relaxed meals, drinks, and terrace moments depending on the day. The views and architecture make meals feel tied to the hilltop position.

The food and drink spaces help the hotel function as a destination in itself. Guests do not need to leave for every meal, especially during spa days, short stays, or evenings when they want to remain above the city.

The dining mood is polished and precise, matching the hotel's Swiss character. It suits business dinners, celebrations, quiet meals, and guests who value service and setting as much as the plate.

The Dolder Grand is well placed for guests who want Zurich without staying in the busiest center. Bahnhofstrasse, the old town, Lake Zurich, museums, the opera house, and business districts are all reachable. The hotel gives guests the option to enter the city and retreat from it.

This balance is useful for mixed itineraries. A trip may include meetings, shopping, art, lake walks, spa time, and dinners. The Dolder Grand can support all of those pieces from one base.

The surrounding hillside also adds another kind of access. Forest walks, fresh air, and views give guests a quieter version of Zurich that many city-center stays cannot provide.

The Dolder Grand is best for travelers who want a Zurich luxury hotel with lake views, spa depth, art, refined rooms, dining, and resort privacy. It suits couples, wellness stays, business travelers, families, special occasions, and guests who prefer space and quiet over immediate old-town placement.

The hotel is also a good fit for travelers who value architecture. Its historic main building, modern wings, art collection, and hillside position create a strong identity. It feels rooted in Zurich but not limited to a city-hotel model.

The Dolder Grand stands out through its Adlisberg location, views over Lake Zurich, historic-modern architecture, art collection, spa, dining, and easy access to the city. It creates a Zurich stay shaped by space, culture, wellness, and a calm perspective above the lake.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

A collection of more than 100 artworks, placed throughout the property, turns time between plans into an informal gallery visit.

The 4,000-square-meter spa combines a 25-meter pool, varied thermal facilities, and a meditation room for meaningful downtime without leaving the hotel.

From the Adlisberg, views span Zurich, Lake Zurich, and the Alps, while nearby woods give the city stay a calmer edge.

Location of The Dolder Grand

Kurhausstrasse 65, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland

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What to Know About The Dolder Grand

Who is The Dolder Grand best for?

The Dolder Grand is best for luxury travelers who want Zurich with space, views, spa depth, art and a calm hilltop setting. It suits couples, wellness travelers, design-focused guests, food-led trips, longer Zurich stays and visitors who want city access without sleeping in the middle of the city.

Is The Dolder Grand good for art lovers?

Yes. The Dolder Grand is very strong for art lovers because the hotel has an extensive collection with more than 100 works by internationally known artists. Art is not treated as background decoration here; it is part of the hotel's identity, from public spaces to the broader guest experience.

What is Saltz at The Dolder Grand?

Saltz is The Dolder Grand's lively restaurant by artist Rolf Sachs, known for a colourful interior and a relaxed interpretation of Swiss and international cooking. It is a good choice when guests want a polished meal with personality, but not the more formal rhythm of The Restaurant.

What restaurants are at The Dolder Grand?

Dining at The Dolder Grand includes The Restaurant, Saltz, blooms garden restaurant, Mikuriya and the Hotel Bar and Lounge. The Restaurant is the fine-dining venue, Saltz is more relaxed and design-led, blooms is garden-focused, and Mikuriya brings an intimate Japanese dining style to the hotel.

What is the pool like at The Dolder Grand Spa?

The spa's Aqua Zone includes a 25-metre indoor pool, whirlpools and relaxation areas designed for both swimming and recovery. It is one of the clearest advantages of staying above the city, because the wellness facilities feel more like a destination spa than a compact urban treatment area.

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