The Dolder Grand - City and Spa Resort Zurich
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want a five-star spa hotel on the Zürichberg and can accept a price close to double the sample median. Skip it if you want value for money or a short walk to the old town.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits, and who should skip it
This is a good fit for travellers who want the hotel to be the main event. The listed facilities include a spa, a pool, a gym, a restaurant, a garden and a terrace. Family rooms are also listed, and the property is tagged as pet-friendly, so it can work for families and for guests travelling with an animal. Check the pet rules and any fees before you commit.
Skip it if you are watching your budget. Guests say the high room rates and extra charges do not match the service they got. Skip it too if you plan to spend your days in the city centre and want to be there in minutes. This is a hillside address, and the sights are a real walk away.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Kurhausstrasse 65, in the Zürichberg area. Guests rate the location 9.3 out of 10. They mention a quiet setting near the forest, with views over the city, the lake and the mountains.
Three sights are listed nearby. Kunsthaus Zürich is 1.9 km away, about 24 minutes on foot. Zurich Opera House is 2.1 km, about 26 minutes. Grossmünster is 2.2 km, about 28 minutes. These are straight-line estimates, not verified routes, so real walking time may be longer. None is over 30 minutes, but all are close to it.
Plan for at least one of those walks each way to be a nuisance after a long day. Check the route and the transport options on a map for your own dates. We have no confirmed information on transfers or shuttles.
What guests say
The score is 9.1 out of 10 from 746 guest reviews. That is a joint first place on review score among the 14 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Guests like two things in particular. One is the quiet, raised position with its views. The other is the staff, described as friendly and professional, with attentive concierge support.
The main complaint is value. Guests felt the high rates and extra charges were out of line with the service. Room size, noise, renovation condition and breakfast inclusion have not been assessed by us, so we cannot comment on them.
Price and what you get, against our other two picks
The reference price is about €885 to €897 per night, depending on the figure used, for 10 to 12 November 2026, two adults, one room. These are reference prices for those dates, not live quotes. The sample median for Zurich is €472.01 per night, so this hotel sits close to double.
Our Budget pick, Leonardo Boutique Hotel Rigihof Zurich, is a 4-star at €184.70 per night with a score of 8.1. Our Best Value pick, Motel One Zürich, is a 3-star at €209.21 with a score of 8.4. The Dolder Grand costs more than four times as much as either. What you pay extra for is the 5-star rating, the spa and resort facilities, and the highest guest score of the three at 9.1.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 14 eligible properties. For the Luxury slot we prioritise official five-star hotels, and this one is a 5-star with a joint top review score in the sample. The location score of 9.3 and the facility list also count in its favour.
It did not win on price, and we say so. It is our Luxury pick because of the guest scores and the facilities, not because it is good value.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is included. The listed options are Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian, American and Buffet, but inclusion in the rate is not confirmed. Also check the cancellation terms, the extra charges guests mention, and the opening times and fees for the spa, pool and gym.
Look at the walking route to the centre and decide if you are happy with it. Confirm your own dates, as the prices here are for 10 to 12 November 2026 only.
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Is The Dolder Grand worth the price?
It depends on how much you will use the hotel itself. Guests score it 9.1 out of 10, but some say the high rates and extra charges do not match the service. The reference price is about €885 to €897 per night for two adults on 10 to 12 November 2026, not a live quote.
How far is The Dolder Grand from central Zurich?
The listed sights are 1.9 to 2.2 km away, roughly 24 to 28 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Real walking time may be longer. Check the route and your transport options before you rely on walking.
Does The Dolder Grand have a spa and pool?
Yes, the property lists a spa, a pool and a gym. Availability, opening times and any fees must be checked for your dates.
Is The Dolder Grand good for families?
Family rooms are listed, and the hotel has a garden, a terrace and a pool. Room sizes and child-related services have not been confirmed, so ask the hotel directly.
Is breakfast included at The Dolder Grand?
This is not confirmed. The listed breakfast types are Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian, American and Buffet. Check the rate you choose to see whether breakfast is part of it.