The Dolder Grand, Zurich Switzerland

#artshunting @ The Dolder Grand Address : Kurhausstrasse 65, 8032 Zürich, Switzerland The Dolder Grand is a super luxury 5-star castle like hotel resort on Adlisberg Hill, in the Swiss city of Zürich, commanding a majestic view over the city, lake and mountain. Built in 1899, the 175 room resort spreads out over a sprawling 40000 square metres area, has two restaurants, spacious event space, an impressively huge art collection and a 4000 square metre spa. Later renovations and new wing additions by renowned London architects Foster and Partners have since transformed the Dolder Grand into the ultimate in luxury hotels. There are travellers and guests who travel all the way to the fairy-tale Dolder Grand just to scale and marvel at the castle resort's historic architecture, art pieces, paintings, surrounding calming nature, in addition to fine dining. Walk through the main lobby and halls and marvel at the fine decor, exquisite statues, crystal chandeliers, fine and contemporary art pieces all over the hotel walls and even ceilings. Check out the gold framed main staircases as well as the multi-colour painted glass panels which gives an overall cheery rainbow hue from the sun outside ! While you are there, you can perhaps dine in at The Restaurant, which boasts of two Michelin stars and 19 GaultMillau points. Besides the heavenly cuisine,the decor inside is simply contemporary yet zeitgeist. The golden railings adds further grandeur to the entire atmosphere. Lastly, take in the surrounding sights and the hotel front during the day and night, you will be sure to be blown away by the beautiful contrast. How to Get There : - Short journey by car from the city center - 20 minutes by car from Zurich Airport - Free hotel shuttle bus service during the day - Public transport via trams numbered 3, 8 or 15 to Römerhof and then take the railway to Dolderbahn Bergstation. The final station is right next to the Hotel Enjoy ! #urbanexplorer #zurich #thedoldergrand