HOTEL OF THE WEEK: The Dolder Grand in Zurich, Switzerland.

With its 175 luxurious rooms and suites, Michelin star cuisine, a spa encompassing 43,056 sq ft, and a remarkable art collection, this 5-star-deluxe property and historic gem oozes classic luxury with its grandeur architecture and impressive views. 

The Dolder Grand, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World and Swiss Deluxe Hotels, is located between the pulsating city of Zurich and the invigorating, natural beauty of Switzerland’s unspoiled countryside. The iconic hotel is well-known for hosting famous, influential guests over the years, including Winston Churchill, Arturo Toscanini, Albert Einstein, the Shah of Iran, Henry Kissinger, and the Rolling Stones, amongst others.

The hotel offers guests the ultimate Swiss experience with its 175 luxurious rooms and suites including five top suites, all of which have on-call butler service available: Maestro Suite, the resort’s homage to Herbert Von Karajan; Carezza Suite, inspired by the works of Alberto Giacometti; Masina Suite, named after Italian actress Giulietta Masina; Suite 100, named after London’s 100 club; and the Terrazza Suite, which is ideal for longer stays.

Enjoy a 2 Michelin star dining experience

The Dolder Grand is a mecca for art enthusiasts with more than 100 well-known works of art adorn the hotel walls, from Takashi Murakami, Salvador Dalí to Jean Tinguely.

Foodies are invited to enjoy first class culinary experiences at The Dolder Grand’s Saltz restaurant (14 GaultMillau points), or enjoy innovative cuisine at The Restaurant, a 2 Michelin star and 19 GaultMillau points dining experience led by renowned Chef Heiko Nieder, who was also named “Chef of the Year 2019” by GaultMillau.

Guests in need of well-deserved R&R should look no further than The Spa at The Dolder Grand, spanning 43,056 square metres and designed to restore guests’ bodies and souls to physical balance and inner harmony. Signature treatments include the caviar lift facial by La Prairie and the Organic Urban Skin Facial by Amala, and there are specialist health programs for wellness seekers in need of a total reset.

For more information and bookings visit https://www.thedoldergrand.com/en/