Central Plaza HotelvsThe Dolder Grand
Both Central Plaza Hotel and The Dolder Grand are praised by writers. On balance, The Dolder Grand is preferred by most reviewers compared to Central Plaza Hotel. The Dolder Grand comes in at #4 in Zurich with positive reviews from 11 reviews like Travel + Leisure, Forbes Travel Guide and Michelin Guide.
Central Plaza Hotel
Central 1, Zurich CH 8001, Switzerland
From $200/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"This 1883 hotel with its classic fac;ade and spacious lobby is located opposite the railway station and beside the Limmat."
Star Service
"Once a prized midrange hotel with sensible rates, this hotel has made its way back into guests' good graces with a steady round of renovations." Full review
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Adjoining rooms are available by request.
Frommer's
"The rooms are fully soundproofed, and many have views overlooking the River Limmat. It's worth paying extra for a "superior" room—they are more spacious and have all been more recently renovated." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The three-and-a-half-pearl Central Plaza Hotel occupies a prime location in the heart of Zurich, right along the Limmat River, near dining, nightlife, and public transportation." Full review
The Dolder Grand Show All Reviews
Kurhausstrasse 65, Zurich 8032, Switzerland
From $328/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide
"The embodiment of exclusivity."
Concierge
"After one of the most anticipated and ambitious hotel renovations of recent years, the Dolder Grand was relaunched in 2008 as a luxe urban resort that's almost more spa than hotel."
Lonely Planet
"This hotel has turrets and balconies and occupies a quiet and panoramic position on the edge of the Zürichberg." Full review
Star Service
"Zurich's modern monarch, this exceptional design-hotel has proven itself to be the best of its ilk in the city and the country." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Between the city and the woodlands—the location "means you get a good balance of urban and nature"—"this is the best hotel in Zurich."" Full review
Afar Magazine
"Situated high above Zurich, with a sweeping forest and a golf course for company, it offers breathtaking views of the city, the lake, and even—on clear days—the Alps." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Inside, gently curving hallways evoke a 2001: A Space Odyssey sort of mood, and wooden doors open to reveal quietly modern guest rooms." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"On a hillside a 15-minute funicular and tram journey from central Zurich, the Dolder brands itself as a ‘city resort’ and has an impressive roster of facilities to back up the claim." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Nestled between forests and a golf course and perched on a hill above Lake Zurich, The Dolder Grand majestically overlooks the financial center of Switzerland." Full review
Time Out
"Some love it for its secluded location, but others will miss the city’s hustle and bustle." Full review