Hotel FlorhofvsThe Dolder Grand
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Dolder Grand ranks slightly better than Hotel Florhof. The Dolder Grand ranks #4 in Zurich with praise from 11 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
Hotel Florhof
Florhofgasse 4, Zurich 8001, Switzerland
From $213/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Country house furniture and appealing details, such as beautiful fabrics and wallpaper."
Frommer's
"This is the most charming and tranquil of the little boutique hotels of Zurich, located on the eastern edge of the Old Town." Full review
Concierge
"If, instead of joining the Zurich design revolution, you hanker after old-Europe romance, this 16th-century patrician merchant's house is more your speed."
Fodor's
"Replete with an away-from-it-all atmosphere, this is a pretty-as-a-picture 17th-century merchant's mansion." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Elegant and captivating, this small boutique hotel in a historic building has an evocative garden featuring an 18th-century fountain and a fig tree."
Star Service
"This hotel occupies a tastefully transformed 16th-century merchant's house that is superbly located for anyone with business at the university." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel occupies a tastefully transformed 16th-century merchant's house that is superbly located for anyone with business at the university." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Florhof Hotel is one of the loveliest spots you'll find in the city." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Hotel Florhof, an 18th-century silk factory and aristocratic mansion in Zurich’s evocative historic quarter, oozes charm and character while capturing a comfortable modern aesthetic." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Set in a lovely garden, this onetime noble family’s mansion contains 35 tastefully appointed rooms and is a stone’s throw from the Kunsthaus." 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