The Dolder Grand 5*, Zurich
The century-old Dolder Grand was impressive enough as it was, but it entered a new league following a massive renovation by the British architect Norman Foster. This isn’t just a new interior for an old hotel, but a complete re-design, with a bold contemporary addition wrapping around the original turreted hilltop château.
Inside, it’s almost unrecognizable. Rooms in the main building and the new wings alike are spacious, the design restrained and contemporary, the amenities completely up to date, right down to the enormous marble bathrooms. There’s nothing edgy or avant-garde about it, but neither is it at all business-hotel drab — in fact this just might be the state of the art in high-end luxury hotels.
It’s intended as something of a “city resort,” and the location, high on a hill just outside of central Zürich, goes a long way in creating that away-from-it-all atmosphere (while still just a taxi ride away from the city center). The massive spa and wellness center don’t hurt either, and there are more than enough dining and drinking options to make a stay at the Dolder as self-contained as you want it to be.
And while the ordinary rooms and suites are already extraordinary, both in style and luxury, it’s the signature suites that are truly jaw-dropping. Each is by a different designer, each sprawls over hundreds of square meters, and each one comes with extras like steam showers, whirlpool baths, in one case even a grand piano — it’s no exaggeration to say these are some of the most impressive hotel suites we’ve ever seen.
Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 12:00
Special conditions: Top Suites - rates are ON REQUEST.
Black-out dates (rates are ON REQUEST):
10.06.12 - 14.06.12
16.06.12 - 21.06.12
SPECIAL OFFER "4=3": valid for all contracted rates during 01.04.12 - 31.05.12, 01.07.12 - 30.09.12. Not valid in combination with any other discounts. Contracted commission is guaranteed.
Cancellation policy:
Up to 3 rooms: 1 day (till 15:00 local time) prior to arrival.
Within 24 hours prior to the date of arrival - 1 night charge.
For long-stay reservations for stays of more than 10 nights, the cancellation period is 7 days. Cancellation fees will be agreed in writing in the booking confirmation.
No-shows, early departure - 100%
Group reservations:
- 8-15 rooms: 14 days before arrival
- 16-30 rooms: 28 days before arrival
- 31-99 rooms: 56 days before arrival
- 100 rooms: 84 days before arrival
Top Suites:
2 weeks before arrival - no charges
7-13 days: 50%
6 days: 100%
Facilities: Sauna, Jacuzzi Whirlpool, Steam Bath, Swimming pool, Conference/seminars/banquets facilities, Public restaurant, Bar, SPA, Solarium, Wellness center, WiFi Internet connection, ADSL / Wireless LAN, Golf, Hairdresser, Non-Smoking Hotel
