The Dolder Grand  

Perched above Zurich in leafy parkland next to the cog railway station, this luxury city resort offers sweeping views of the city, Lake Zurich and the Alps. Landmarks nearby include Dolder Sports, Fluntern Cemetery, Zoo Zurich, Kunsthaus and ETH Zurich. Address: Kurhausstrasse 65, 8032 Zurich.

One-hundred-seventy-five individually decorated rooms and suites, many with balconies or panoramic views, flat-screen TVs, minibars, bathrobes and slippers, and private bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and rainfall showers. The property doubles as an art-filled city resort with an extensive collection and dedicated spa suites inside a 4,000 m² spa.

A 4,000 m² spa with a large panoramic pool, indoor pool, sauna, steam bath, 18 treatment rooms and extensive fitness facilities. Outdoor tennis courts, golf and mini-golf nearby, a library, concierge, parking and a complimentary area shuttle within 3 km. Family-friendly features include a mini club, playrooms and babysitting (surcharge); the hotel is pet-friendly. Wake up to lake-and-Alps mornings from many rooms.

Meeting and conference rooms, a ballroom and a 24-hour business center. Complimentary wired and wireless internet with high-speed access and limo/town-car service available.

Two award-winning restaurants, including a Michelin two-star fine-dining venue and a Japanese option, plus a garden restaurant serving vegan and vegetarian dishes. There’s also a bar, poolside bar, coffee shop/café and 24-hour room service; local-cuisine breakfasts are served daily from 7:00–10:30 for a fee.