The Dolder Grand: A Historic Hillside Retreat in Zurich
The Dolder Grand is a historic hillside retreat majestically overlooking Zurich and Lake Zurich, nestled between forests and a golf course. A Forbes Travel Guide Verified Luxury property, this art lover's dream features works by Warhol, Dalí, and Miró — including Andy Warhol’s largest creation, Big Retrospective Painting. The spa boasts both indoor and outdoor pools (including a stunning infinity steam pool), kotatsu foot baths, and a full fitness studio. With 175 rooms, on-call butler service, complimentary BMW car use for short excursions, and Michelin-starred dining by chef Heiko Nieder, The Dolder Grand is Zurich's most iconic address.
🏅 Our Inspector's Highlights
World-Class Art Collection
Andy Warhol’s largest creation, Salvador Dalí's Femmes métamorphosées, and Joan Miró's Grand personnage. Scan QR codes for a digital art guide.
Infinity Steam Pool & Kotatsu Foot Baths
The all-day spa features both indoor and outdoor pools, including a stunning infinity steam pool, kotatsu foot baths, a nail lounge, and a quiet meditation room.
Michelin-Starred Dining by Heiko Nieder
The Restaurant offers a six- or eight-course menu with dishes like lobster from Brittany served with melon, tomato, mole, and saffron. Vegetarian options available.
Complimentary BMW Car Service & On-Call Butler
Use of BMW cars for short excursions, on-call butler service, free bike rentals, and a dynamic kids' room with childcare.
Junior Suite Grand: Panoramic Curved Windows
The Junior Suite Grand category has particularly spectacular panoramic views of the city, lake, and mountains through curved floor-to-ceiling windows and a balcony.
🎨 The Dolder Grand: An Art Lover's Dream Hotel-Cum-Gallery
Arriving at the Zurich hotel is itself an exclusive experience — in the driveway, you’ll see Barry Flanagan's sculpture Leaping Hare on Curly Bell. Inside, you'll find Andy Warhol’s largest creation, Big Retrospective Painting; Salvador Dalí's Femmes métamorphosées – Les sept arts; and Joan Miró's Grand personnage: projet pour un monument. Scan each work's QR code to explore the hotel's digital art guide.
💆 All-Day Spa: Infinity Steam Pool, Kotatsu Foot Baths & Meditation Room
The all-day spa with coed facilities as well as separate facilities for men and women feature both indoor and outdoor pools (including a stunning infinity steam pool), kotatsu foot baths, a nail lounge, a full fitness studio, a hair salon, a spa café, and a quiet room for meditation. A wellness sanctuary above Zurich.
👑 Junior Suite Grand: Panoramic Curved Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
The Junior Suite Grand category has particularly spectacular panoramic views of the city, lake, and mountains through curved floor-to-ceiling windows and a balcony. The perfect vantage point for Zurich's beauty.
🛌 Rooms & Suites: 175 Individually Designed Rooms
The Dolder has 175 rooms and in true Swiss fashion, it has traditionally understated its luxury suites. Equipped with all the modern amenities, these suites also come with a butler and concierge service for long-term stays. Rooms vary in style from the main original building (contemporary classic) and the newer modern wings (sleek elegance), but all feel thoroughly modern and up-to-date. Expect typical top-of-the-line amenities such as Nespresso machines, stereo systems, separate whirlpool baths, and newspaper service.
🍽️ Culinary Excellence: Heiko Nieder, Omakase & Vegan Dining
- 🍽️ The Restaurant – Helmed by chef Heiko Nieder. Six- or eight-course menu. Lobster from Brittany with melon, tomato, mole, saffron. Open dinner Wednesday–Saturday; lunch Thursday–Friday.
- 🍽️ Saltz – Alpine-inspired all-day dining (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- 🍣 MIKURIYA – Omakase prepared by chef Atsushi Hiraoka.
- 🍸 Canvas Bar & Lounge – Happening social spot.
- 🌿 Blooms – Vegan outdoor dining venue.
- 🍷 Wine Cellar – Extensive selection including Switzerland's best.
🎁 Perks: BMW Cars, Bike Rentals & Kids' Room
Perks include free bike rentals to hit nearby trails through the forest, the use of BMW cars for short excursions, an on-call butler service, and a dynamic kids' room with childcare. For those who forgot their training gear, the hotel also has a shop featuring sneakers from On, a Zurich-based running shoe company.
📍 Kurhausstrasse 65, Zurich — Above Lake Zurich
Perched on a hill above Lake Zurich, the hotel is surrounded by forests and a golf course. Zurich city center is a 10-minute drive. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport (ZRH), about 20 minutes by car.
📞 TEL: +41 44 456 60 00
✈️ Arrival: Approximately 20 minutes from Zurich Airport (ZRH) by car.
All inspector’s highlights, verified luxury status, and hotel details are sourced from Forbes Travel Guide. The original page includes exclusive editorial insights and verified distinctions.
Why The Dolder Grand is Zurich's Most Artistic and Wellness-Focused Hotel
The Dolder Grand offers a rare combination: a historic hillside retreat with a world-class art collection (Warhol, Dalí, Miró), a spa with an infinity steam pool and kotatsu foot baths, and Michelin-starred dining by Heiko Nieder. The Junior Suite Grand's curved floor-to-ceiling windows offer panoramic views of Zurich, the lake, and the Alps. The complimentary BMW car service and on-call butler add convenience. As a Forbes Travel Guide Verified Luxury property, The Dolder Grand delivers an experience that is both cultural and restorative — a true Zurich icon.
Whether you're admiring Warhol's largest painting, swimming in the infinity steam pool, or dining on Brittany lobster, this hotel offers an unforgettable immersion into the art of Swiss luxury.
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