The Dolder Grand

"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) In David Fincher’s adaptation of the Swedish blockbuster novel, leather-clad savant Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara) is an unlikely guest at this hilltop fairytale castle of a hotel. Built in 1899 as a woodland retreat, it was extended over the decades until a rebuilding project in 2004 twinned the turrets with a super-modern glass-fronted circular annex. Lisbeth was in the top-end Masina Suite, which comes with butler service and a very fine view of Lake Zurich."

"The Dolder Grand, a majestic castle hotel perched atop Adlisberg Hill, adorned with more than 100 works of art." - Taryn White

"Perched above Lake Zurich, recommended for a stay after visiting the Lindt Home of Chocolate." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"While the views of the Alps and Lake Zurich may be the first thing to put The Dolder Grand on your radar, this spa hotel has an art collection dotted with names like Salvador Dali, Keith Haring, Takashi Murakami, Joan Miro, and even Sylvester Stallone. Curated by Zurich-based Galerie Gmurzynska, the collection includes a digital art guide where guests can dive deeper into the background of each piece." - Yulia Denisyuk

"If you walked into the Dolder Grand without knowing what it was, you wouldn’t be blamed for thinking you’d stumbled into a fine art museum—the hotel’s collection includes pieces by Salvador Dali, Takashi Murakami, and Andy Warhol. But the up-close access to paintings and sculptures is far from the only reason to stay at this Zurich hotel: there’s also a 43,000 square foot spa with sweeping views of the Alps, an eight-course tasting menu courtesy of Michelin-starred chef Heiko Neider, and, in warmer months, cocktails under crisp white umbrellas on the open-air panoramic terrace. Editor's Pick: Gold List 2018"