The Dolder Grand

OVERVIEW

Located high above Zurich with breathtaking views of the lake, it has been Zurich’s most prominent hotel address since the completion of its four-year renovation in 2008. Starchitect Norman Foster’s new design combined a new pair of contemporary curved wings (spa and golf wing) with the existing Belle Epoque fairy-tale-esque towers of the former 119-year-old Kurhaus, neatly fusing past and future.

Today, the hotel (now complete with golf course and ice rink during winter) is a place where heritage meets modernity, where the customer still comes first and where innovative architecture and design only underline the importance of top-notch service. The hotel is now a remarkable blend of atmosphere and architectural distinction, with its restored ceiling and antique fireplace in the lobby. The traditional look sits comfortably alongside modern touches.