Zurich’s historic Dolder Grand which was reopened in Spring 2008 as a sensational, Norman Foster designed ‘city resort’, is offering complimentary nights from April 3 to 30, 2009 to celebrate the first anniversary of its new incarnation.
The Dolder Grand reopened on April 3rd last year following a four-year, multi-million dollar renovation and extension, and to celebrate, one of Switzerland’s most venerated grand hotels is offering guests one night free for each night booked, up to a maximum of four nights.
“We cannot think of a better way to celebrate our first birthday than to share it with our guests with a special gift of thanks for their support.” said Managing Director Thomas Schmid.
The historic Swiss landmark attracted world wide acclaim in its first year and was recognised as the world's top new or renovated hotel in international travel and design magazine, Wallpaper's 2009 Design Awards.
It collected the prize for 'Best architecture - Conversion of an existing building' in the European Hotel Design Awards 2008, and was tipped among the 'Top 15 hotels in the world to watch' in Travel + Leisure's (US) World’s Best Awards 2008. The UK Tatler awarded it the Tatler Spa Award for Smartest Escape, while the hotel's signature fine dining venue, The Restaurant, was awarded 1 Michelin Star and 17 Gault Millau points.
Easter Weekend Offer
The Dolder Grand is also offering a two-night Easter package including pampering and dining for CHF 1,550 (US$1,340) for two in a Double Room Superior from April 10 to 13.
Upgrades are available to deluxe rooms for as little as CHF 100 (US$ 87) or up to CHF 580 (US$ 502) more for a Junior Suite Grand. All rooms offer unrivalled views of the city, lake, Alps or forest, while Junior Suites and Suites include whirlpool tubs and steam showers.
Along with continental breakfast and Easter Brunch in the Garden Restaurant, guests can also experience the resort's new 4,000 square metre spa, which has been hailed by Wallpaper as the "jewel in the crown" of its US$400 million facelift. Ladies are treated to a Kerstin Florian 'European classic facial', with a Kerstin Florian 60-minute massage for men. Guests also receive complimentary Easter amenities and flowers on arrival.
For singles, the promotion is priced at CHF 880 (US$761), and various room upgrades are also available.
Zurich Spring Highlights
• Spring Festival: Sechseläuten (April 19 to 20 ) – Two days of processions, marching bands and elaborate costumes culminate in the burning of the 'Böögg,' a symbolic snowman. The quicker his head catches fire and explodes, the finer the summer should be!
• Zurich Marathon (April 26) – If marathon’s aren’t your thing enjoy the numerous festivities in the lakeside towns that coincide with the race.
• Kunsthaus – Switzerland’s reowned art gallery contains a vast collection of European art, from the Middle Ages through to the present.
• Bahnhofstrasse – the mile-long street of banks features exclusive fashion boutiques, department stores and inviting street cafes.
• Sightseeing - Fraumünster, a late-Gothic church and Grossmünster, the symbol of the city with its distinctive twin towers.
• Old town – with its art galleries, antique and book shops. In the evening, the old town is transformed into an entertainment quarter.
About the Dolder Grand
The historic Dolder Grand dates back to 1899 as a Curhaus health spa and has been reborn following a four-year, US$400 million facelift styled by world-renowned London architects Foster and Partners.
The luxury ‘city resort’ with unrivalled views of the city, lake and the Alps now features 173 exceptionally luxurious rooms and suites within the historic Main Building and the two entirely new extensions, the Golf and Spa Wings.
Now positioned as a top-ranking international luxury city resort, The Dolder Grand is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and Swiss Deluxe Hotels.
For more information about The Dolder Grand, visit: www.thedoldergrand.com.
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