The Dolder Grand Zurich – Luxury 5-Star Hotel & Spa
Why stay here
A landmark luxury city resort above Zurich with 175 rooms and suites, panoramic city-lake-Alps views, a 4,000 m² spa, major art collection and Michelin-starred dining. Best for honeymooners, wellness travellers, HNI families and VIP clients using private transfers or chauffeur touring.
Hotel at a glance
Hotel highlights
- Opened in 1899; reopened after major restoration in 2008
- 175 rooms and suites
- 4,000 m² Dolder Grand Spa
- 25-metre indoor pool
- The Restaurant – 2 Michelin stars and 19 GaultMillau points
- MIKURIYA – 17 GaultMillau points
- blooms – seasonal plant-based garden restaurant, 16 GaultMillau points
- More than 100 artworks displayed throughout the hotel
- Suite Superior can connect with up to two additional rooms
- Suite Deluxe can connect with up to three additional rooms
- Maestro Suite – approx. 400 m², from CHF 14,500 at time of verification
Rooms & suites
From CHF 740Spa & wellness
- 25-metre indoor swimming pool
- Whirlpools
- Sanarium
- Snow Paradise
- Steam bath
- Outdoor sun terrace
- Ladies' Spa and Gentlemen's Spa with sauna, steam bath and plunge facilities
- Meditation room and Meditation Walk
- Fitness facilities
- Treatment rooms
- Two private 70 m² Spa Suites
- Spa Café and Spa Shop
Dining
- The Restaurant – innovative fine dining by Heiko Nieder; 2 Michelin stars and 19 GaultMillau points
- Saltz – regional and international all-day dining; 15 GaultMillau points
- MIKURIYA – intimate Japanese Omakase counter; 17 GaultMillau points
- blooms – seasonal vegetarian / vegan garden restaurant; 16 GaultMillau points
- Canvas Bar & Lounge – cocktails, snacks, cakes and lounge atmosphere
- Seasonal pop-up concepts – rotating culinary experiences
Best for
SwissTourCompany verdict
SwissTourCompany recommends The Dolder Grand when the hotel should be a major part of the Switzerland experience rather than simply a place to sleep. It is especially strong for honeymooners, wellness travellers, HNI families and VIP guests who value privacy, dining, art and panoramic surroundings. Pair it with private Zurich sightseeing, Rhine Falls or a chauffeur-driven Lucerne / Mount Titlis excursion. For clients focused mainly on walkability and Bahnhofstrasse shopping, compare it with central Zurich luxury hotels before confirming.
Location
Kurhausstrasse 65, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland
- Dolderbahn – hill access to the hotel area
- Kunsthaus Zürich – approx. 10 min by car
- Zurich Old Town – approx. 10–15 min by car
- Bahnhofstrasse / Paradeplatz – approx. 15 min by car
- Lake Zurich promenade – approx. 15 min by car
- Lindt Home of Chocolate – suitable as a private half-day add-on
The Dolder Grand Zurich: a luxury city resort above Zurich
The Dolder Grand Zurich is one of Switzerland’s most distinctive luxury hotel experiences. Opened in 1899 and extensively transformed before reopening in 2008, the hotel combines its historic main building with contemporary architecture, panoramic views, destination dining, an important art collection and one of Zurich’s largest luxury spa environments.
Indicative published room rate: Superior Double Rooms are currently published from CHF 740 per night. Deluxe Double Rooms are from CHF 940. All rates are dynamic and must be reconfirmed for the selected dates, occupancy and rate plan.
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At a glance
| Location | Zürichberg / Adlisberg, above central Zurich |
|---|---|
| Address | Kurhausstrasse 65, 8032 Zurich |
| Hotel style | Historic grand hotel + contemporary luxury city resort |
| Rooms & suites | 175 |
| Spa | Approx. 4,000 m² with 25-metre indoor pool |
| Signature dining | The Restaurant – 2 Michelin stars, 19 GaultMillau points |
| Best for | Honeymoon, wellness, HNI families, VIP / UHNI, food and art |
| STC positioning | Hotel + airport transfer + chauffeur + private Switzerland touring |
Room and suite guide
| Category | Useful published detail | Indicative published rate |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Single Room | 25–30 m²; historic Main Building | From CHF 540 |
| Superior Double Room | 34–46 m²; modern wing rooms may have balcony | From CHF 740 |
| Deluxe Double Room | 35–46 m²; south-facing; balcony; selected city / lake / Alps views | From CHF 940 |
| Suite Superior | 83–156 m² depending on configuration; fireplace, balcony, kitchenette, sauna; connects with up to two rooms | From CHF 2,790 |
| Suite Deluxe | 100–220 m² depending on configuration; lake / mountain views, balcony, kitchenette; connects with up to three rooms | From CHF 3,390 |
| Maestro Suite | Approx. 400 m² over two floors; 2 bedrooms, private panorama terrace, sauna, library and butler service | From CHF 14,500 |
Why families should look beyond the entry room
The Dolder Grand becomes particularly interesting for affluent families when suite connectivity is used properly. Suite Superior can connect with up to two additional rooms, while Suite Deluxe can connect with up to three. This can be more practical for multi-generational family stays than booking several unrelated rooms.
Dolder Grand Spa
The hotel operates a roughly 4,000 m² spa with a 25-metre indoor pool, whirlpools, sanarium, steam facilities, snow experience, meditation areas, fitness, treatment rooms and private Spa Suites. Selected spa zones have minimum-age restrictions, so family access should be checked before booking.
Dining
The Dolder Grand is unusually strong as a dining destination. The Restaurant by Heiko Nieder holds two Michelin stars and 19 GaultMillau points. Saltz has 15 GaultMillau points, MIKURIYA has 17, and the seasonal plant-based blooms concept has 16. For travellers who care about food, the hotel can comfortably function as part of the itinerary rather than merely the overnight base.
Indian and Jain food
SwissTourCompany does not automatically promise Indian or Jain meals at this hotel. Vegetarian and vegan dining is well supported, but Indian and Jain meal requirements should be requested in advance and remain subject to written hotel confirmation.
Who should book The Dolder Grand?
- Honeymooners: spa, panoramic rooms and fine dining make it one of Zurich’s strongest special-occasion stays.
- HNI families: connecting suite configurations plus private chauffeur movement work well for larger family groups.
- Wellness travellers: the scale of the spa makes wellness a core reason to stay.
- VIP / UHNI travellers: presidential suites, butler service and high privacy support top-end bookings.
- Art and design travellers: the architecture and in-house collection create more depth than a generic city hotel.
Who may prefer another Zurich hotel?
If your priority is walking straight onto Bahnhofstrasse, Old Town or the lakefront every evening, compare The Dolder Grand with a more central luxury property. The Dolder is strongest when privacy, spa, views, dining and resort atmosphere matter more than doorstep city-centre walkability.
Private experiences from Zurich
- Private tours from Zurich
- Zurich Old Town, Bahnhofstrasse and Lindt experience
- Rhine Falls private excursion
- Lucerne and Mount Titlis private day trip
- Lucerne and Mount Pilatus private day trip
- Long-day private routing toward Interlaken and the Jungfrau Region
SwissTourCompany recommendation
Choose The Dolder Grand when you want the hotel itself to become part of your Swiss holiday. SwissTourCompany can combine the stay with Zurich Airport pickup, Mercedes V-Class chauffeur service, private Zurich touring and onward transfers to Lucerne, Interlaken or other Swiss destinations.
Request a live rate
Share your travel dates, adults, children, number of rooms and preferred room category. We will reconfirm the live rate and can package the hotel with transfers and private touring.