A palatial hilltop hotel above the city with panoramic Alpine and lake views, a MICHELIN two-star restaurant, and one of Switzerland's finest spas — reached by funicular from the center.
Why We Chose It
The Dolder Grand sits on the Zürichberg hill with panoramic views of Lake Zurich, the city, and the Alps beyond. The original 1899 Belle Époque tower has been expanded by Norman Foster into a complete resort — 175 rooms and suites, the two-MICHELIN-star restaurant The Restaurant, a 4,000sqm spa, an ice rink in winter, and a contemporary art collection of over 100 works. Access by private funicular from Römerhof, 10 minutes from the Hauptbahnhof.
What Stands Out
- Panoramic views of the lake and the Alps
- Two MICHELIN stars
- Norman Foster-designed modern extension
- 4,000 sqm spa
- Ice rink in winter
- Original Belle Époque building dating to 1899