The Dolder Grand is one of the “Leading Hotels of the World” but that’s understated because so much luxury can’t be topped. Located on a hill, the Dolder Grand offers a breathtaking vista of Zurich. You look at it: The hotel might remind you of Stephen King’s Overlook Hotel from the movie Shining. The British architect Norman Foster has done a good job, transforming the former Curhotel into a top-class design hotel.

What should be mentioned first? The 4,000 square-metre spa? The pool alone is as big as a small town. If you swim your laps here you feel like Iron Man. And the quantity of Fendi sofas in the 400 square-metre suites surpasses the number of business friends you might have. Some suites even feature grand pianos. There are open fireplaces galore and noble marble baths with whirlpool have become standard in the meantime anyway.

Dinner? Gourmet 2.0 in halls as large as the Vienna State Opera. If you have to leave your table shortly, you will need a map to find back. Conclusion: So much luxury leaves us speechless. There are no words to describe these superlatives. If you happen to be a multi millionaire you should check in here. If you are a simple tourist you should take a couple of photos because otherwise nobody will believe you. Double room from 373 Euros per night.

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