Hotel OttervsThe Dolder Grand
Hotel Otter and The Dolder Grand are both rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, The Dolder Grand is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel Otter. The Dolder Grand comes in at #4 in Zurich with positive reviews from 9 sources like Afar Magazine, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Hotel Otter
Oberdorfstrasse 7, Zurich 8001, Switzerland
From $44/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"In this small hotel on the Oberdorf's main pedestrian street, each room has its own kooky take on artistic design." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Once an old tavern, this modestly priced city centre hotel near the Lake of Zurich has a small outdoor café and a trendy restaurant popular with local young people."
EuroCheapo
"Situated in the pedestrian area of Zurich’s Old Town, the Hotel Otter is a two-star establishment with 16 functional rooms." Full review
Time Out
" The rooms have shared bathrooms and are nicely decorated, each with its own very distinct features." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Otter has 17 rooms with a variety of colour schemes ranging from white and blue stripes to olive green." 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