Dolder Grand Hotel

Dolder Grand Hotel closed on July 3, 2004 temporarily for major renovation works. The reopening will be in autumn 2008.

HOTEL MILESTONES:

1896 : Ground-breaking of the Hotel from the plans of the architect Jacques Gros. 1899 : The Dolder Grand Hotel opened its doors on May 10th, 1899 as a seasonal Hotel ( open from April to October ) with Mr. Dielmann as General Manager. 1902 : The Hotel's own Telegraph Office was installed. 1907 : Zurich's first Golf Course opened as a special attraction of the Hotel. 1915 : The Hotel stayed open for the whole year round in order to look after foreign guests who stayed in Zurich for the duration of the First World War. 1923 : Major Renovation, after which all the Guest Rooms had Running Water or Private Bathrooms. 1924 : The Hotel entrance was moved and the Restaurant " La Rotonde " was built. The Kitchens were moved and rebuilt. 1948 : The Hotel underwent a total renovation. All the Rooms then had Private Baths. 1950 : The Kitchens received Electricity. 1964 : A new addition to the Hotel opened with 60 Rooms and Suites and was completely integrated with the Main Building. 1968 : The Ballroom was rebuilt, Air-conditioned and equipped with simultaneous translation booths. 1983 - 1987 : All the Bedrooms and Suites in the Main Building were renovated. 1987 : Mr. Heinrich J. Hunold was appointed General Manager. 1987 - 1998 : The new Wing was entirely renovated, thus completing the renovation program of the entire Hotel. 1990 - 1992 : Building of an Underground Parking with 250 Parking Spaces. 1992 : Opening of the Underground Garage. 1996 : Reopening of the totally renovated Restaurant " La Rotonde ". 1997 : The 25 year old Telephone System was replaced with a modern Digital System with ISDN and Voice-mail. 1998 : On July 1st we opened a state of the art and do-it-yourself business Centre, available 24 hours a day.

Dolder Grand Hotel has since 1899 invited you to celebrate, to meet, to stay, to dine, to enjoy... and continues to do so. Here style, comfort, gracious living and culinary expertise are combined within surroundings which themselves contribute to the sense of well-being. Let yourself be inspired by the following pages for the planning of your next celebration or stay with us.

The romantically-styled Building ( constructed by the architect Jacques Gros ) is situated within a Wooded Park in the exclusive Residential area of Zurich, overlooking the City, the Lake of Zurich and the Swiss Alps and is only a few minutes driving time to Downtown. Easily accessible to the Airport in only 15 minutes, without having to drive through the City Traffic.

Monday to Saturday there is a complimentary Shuttle Service to the Main Station ( City Center ). Chauffeured Limousine on request. The Chauffeurs await guests in the Customs Hall at the Airport to assist with the luggage. Dolder funicular runs every 10/15 minutes to Rφmerhof. From here, guests can reach the Downtown area quickly by taking the convenient Streetcars.

Mediterranean Cuisine, carefully selected exquisite Wines in an elegant atmosphere. La Rotonde, the fine Dining Restaurant overlooking the lake and the Swiss Alps offers a culinary delight from the Mediterranean cuisine and invites guests to linger and enjoy. Also famous for the Business Lunch and its unique Wine List.

The place to meet and to enjoy international specialties. The Dolder Bar, the Bistro De Luxe, offers International specialties from Asia, Europe and California. An exquisite choice of Wines by the glass, malt-whiskies, cigars and live evening Piano entertainment await the guests.

Enjoy the spring sun on the Terrace with an afternoon-tea. In July & August, Saturdays, the Chefs will serve you with whatever your heart desires, from cervelat sausages to fish, straight from the Grill. You can also help yourself to the lavish Buffet.

THE DOLDER ALP:

On August 1, 2001 - the Swiss National Day - we are turning the Restaurant La Rotonde, the Terrace and the Garden into an Alp and spoil our guests with Traditional Swiss Specialties.

Swiss Folkloric Music, a Buffet with Swiss specialties as well as Barbecue are the highlights of this evening. Due to the different Fireworks around the Lake the View from the Terrace is even more spectacular than usual.