The 'suite' Life at the Dolder Grand, Zurich

The Dolder Grand, an icon in Zurich is celebrating its 125th anniversary as the hotel commits to extraordinary hospitality for extraordinary artists and guests since 150 years. The illustrious, five-star City Resort nestled in the hills above Zurich has reinvented itself many times over the years. Today, it sits at the pinnacle of the hospitality industry, bringing its rich heritage to life through a contemporary and inspiring vision.


When the Dolder Grand opened its doors on 10 May 1899, it initially served as a luxurious health spa that offered city residents access to relaxation and wellness in an idyllic setting. Over the years, it transformed from Spa House to City Resort, and built quite a reputation.


Royals, Rock Stars, Oscar Winners, Fashion Moguls and Global Leaders have called the Dolder Grand “home”, from Diane Kruger, Leonardo DiCaprio, Rebel Wilson, to King Charles, the Shah of Persia and Nelson Mandela, the Rolling Stones, Karl Lagerfeld and Jimmy Choo.


The hotel proposes the Perfect Stay–having hosted this July for the ninth time the international culinary elite at gourmet festival THE EPICURE.  To mark its 125th anniversary, the property has also invited renowned international artists to interpret their stay in their very own artistic language. The result is a kaleidoscope of individual works that capture the essence of the Dolder Grand and take guests on a special journey to get to know the hotel. The Perfect Stay continues the Dolder Grand’s focus on and interest in art – as reflected in the art collection, which includes over 100 works from different eras presented in suites and public areas.


The suites are named after some of the many illustrious guests who have made the Dolder Grand their home-from-home at various points in the hotel’s 125-year history. Each is an expression of distinctive style and character, with a different ambience and extravagant comfort.
 
For the ultimate in privacy, the Residence Terrazza Suite combines the space and ambience of a villa with all the benefits of Zurich’s landmark hotel, including on-call butler service 24 hours a day. It has a private entrance directly from outside and another from within the hotel. Arranged over two floors, the suite has one master bedroom and the option of three additional bedrooms, taking the total space to 390 square metres. The expansive open-plan living area is designed in a classic contemporary style and decorated in warm harmonious tones. Floor-to-ceiling windows open onto the sunny, south-facing terrace, which has a magnificent view over Lake Zurich. Adjacent to the elegant dining area is a fully equipped private kitchen. The master bedroom also opens onto the terrace and has its own small sitting area in a quiet corner. A walk-through wardrobe leads to the luxurious master bathroom, featuring a steam shower, a large whirlpool tub, and walls decorated with iridescent mother-of-pearl mosaic in a warm shade of brown. According to guests’ wishes and the size of the family, one, two or three adjoining bedrooms may be incorporated into the suite.
 
Set in the tower of the Dolder Grand’s Main Building, the Maestro Suite pays tribute to Maestro Herbert von Karajan, one of the greatest orchestral conductors of the 20th century. The two-bedroom suite extends over two floors and 400 square metres of space. On the suite’s lower floor, the library is ideal for reading or working in peace and quiet. The dining room, classical in style and circular in shape with a wraparound balcony, is located in the tower section of this level and can be served from the suite’s private kitchen. Also on this level, each of the two bedrooms has its own luxurious bathroom, one in light Bianco Oro marble and the other in dark Portoro marble. In addition to a whirlpool and steam shower, one of the bathrooms features a sauna. On the suite’s upper floor, the tower room offers a relaxing ambience, with leather armchairs and velvet sofas, as well as a fireplace and private bar. The tower room’s spacious covered terrace – the highest vantage point at the Dolder Grand – provides breath taking views of the city of Zurich, the lake and the Alps.
 
Designed in homage to Alberto Giacometti, the Swiss artist and sculptor, the 230-square-metre, two-bedroom Carezza Suite is located on the top floor of the Spa Wing. The epitome of elegant modernity, its sleek, organically shaped fittings and furnishings are suggestive of Giacometti’s works of art. In the spacious, open-plan living area, curving leather sofas and a modern fireplace combine with a high ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows to create an expansive sense of space. The dining area can be served from the private, ensuite kitchen and there is a separate TV lounge. The terrace, which wraps around the entire suite, offers a fabulous panoramic view of the city, the lake and the Alps. Each of the suite’s two bedrooms has its own luxurious bathroom decorated in white Bianco Lasa Vena Oro marble, one of which features a sauna.
 
With a touch of 1950s movie glamour of 1950s, the Masina Suite has a distinctive Italian-style interior, inspired by Giulietta Masina, the actress and wife of Federico Fellini. A large, cream-coloured de Sede sofa is the focal point of the spacious living room, where entertainment can be provided by the large flat-screen TV and a pool table. The dining area can be served from the private kitchen. Each of the two bedrooms has its own bathroom, clad in dark green Verde Guatemala marble – one of the which also features a sauna and a steam shower. Spanning 170 square metres, it is located on the top floor of the Spa Wing, where floor-to-ceiling windows create a great sense of space, which is extended by the view from the terrace over the treetops to the lake below.
 
Suite 100 makes a bold statement, with an extravagant black and pink interior giving off vibes from the sixties. It was inspired by the Rolling Stones and named after London’s legendary 100 Club, where many of the world’s most famous bands began their careers – and the Rolling Stones gave a private concert in 1982. The living room features mid-century style furniture and accessories, and the dining area can be served from the ensuite kitchen. The floor-to-ceiling windows create a feeling of expansive space and the terrace, which runs the entire length of the suite, offers a view of the historic Main Building, the lake and the Alps. Set on the top floor of the Spa Wing, the 170 square metre Suite has one bedroom with a spacious bathroom complete with dazzling disco ball ceiling and equipped with a whirlpool, sauna and steam shower.
 
The prices of the Dolder Grand’s Presidential Suites range from CHF 4,500.00 to CHF 14,500.00 per night.