The Dolder Grand Hotel

Zurich, Switzerland

The Dolder Grand Hotel Kurhausstrasse 65 Zurich 8032 Switzerland

Local #: +41 44 456 60 00 Fax #: +41 44 456 60 01 http://www.thedoldergrand.com

The Dolder Hotel opened its doors in 1899 and is now considered to be one of Switzerland's best hotels. Set right on the edge of some woods, it could not be considered all that central but is wonderfully peaceful. The wedding cake-like building with its charming romantic turrets sits above the town in a sort of majesty, affording a fabulous view over Zurich. In this hotel, the notion of 'customer as king' is no illusion. The fact that the hotel's own golf course (for which a handicap is obligatory) was in the swing of things as early as 1907, speaks volumes. The rooms and suites are very generous in size; rather than being garish and over-extravagant, they ooze chic understated elegance, with soft colours and comfortable bourgeois-style furniture creating a stylish setting. For those seeking some entertainment out on the town, the 'Dolder Bus' runs into the town centre and is free to hotel guests.