Hilltop wellness keep
High above the city, grand lakeside terraces and museum encounters give way to quiet pine trails and an unhurried alpine hush.
“It offers breathtaking views of the city, the lake, and even—on clear days—the Alps.”
Where it shines
Exceptional
On-call butler service, chauffeured BMW house cars, sprawling bespoke suites, and marble bathrooms equipped with steam showers.
Exceptional
A 4,000-square-meter destination spa featuring Japanese Sunaburo warm pebble loungers, aroma pools, and a 25-meter indoor lap pool.
Remarkable
Curving steel-and-glass wings wrap the 1899 chateau, housing over a hundred museum artworks including Dalí and Warhol.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Rest of Europe
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Wallpaper*, AFAR and Tatler.
the design restrained and contemporary, the amenities completely up to date, right down to the enormous marble bathrooms.
“Inside the freshly minted Saltz … Sachs has conjured an alpine adventure that dabbles on the right side of chalet kitsch”
“With its fairy-tale spires, the Dolder Grand could have stayed as a traditional historic property, if not for the four-year renovation that saw the addition of two wings designed by Foster & Partners”
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Perched on the wooded Adlisberg hill, the hotel connects to alpine walking trails and the historic Dolderbahn funicular running into central Zurich.
The rooms
Rooms in the modern wings open onto private balconies through curved glass, with white marble bathrooms framing lake views.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 25-meter indoor lap pool stretches along a curved limestone wall and opens onto a terrace overlooking the lake.
Baths and saunas
Circular suites lined with copper mosaic tiles house aroma pools, alongside saunas, steam rooms, and a steaming outdoor whirlpool.
The fitness studio
Under circular skylights, the light-wood gym holds cardio stations, strength machines, and dedicated spaces for yoga and meditation.
Dogs stay too.
Saltz Restaurant
Rolf Sachs designed the dining room in bold crimson and white, extending out to a terrace beside a reflecting pool.
What makes the rooms and suites in the luxury hotel so marvelous is that they have been individualized with close attention to detail.
The Restaurant
Two-Michelin-starred tasting menus by Heiko Nieder unfold in a dining room centered around a glass wine cube.
At the table
Evenings bring intimate omakase counter seating at Mikuriya and live music among artworks at Canvas Bar.
How it began
Originally built as a late-nineteenth-century health spa called the Curhaus, the turreted landmark was transformed with curving contemporary wings.
“You feel it, as you move from the castle-like main building into the sleek dark gray-glass wings…”
Good to know
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.