THE DOLDER GRAND LIFE BALANCE
- Luxe magazine Switzerland
- Jan 19
- 4 min read
Updated: Jan 21
THE DOLDER GRAND LIFE BALANCE
New Year, New Glow
A new year carries a particular energy one of focus, clarity, and a quiet desire for renewal. At The Dolder Grand Spa, this moment of transition is embraced through Life Balance, a holistic philosophy designed to restore harmony between body and mind.
Built around four essential pillars Relax, Beauty, Vitality, and Detox Life Balance offers a personalised approach to wellbeing, adapting to every stage of life and individual need. At the beginning of the year, this philosophy takes on a new expression with the introduction of the Day and Night Experience, created in collaboration with La Prairie.
Combining refined skincare, deep relaxation, and timeless aesthetics, this ritual enhances both inner balance and outer radiance. New Year, New Glow an elegant way to step into the year ahead.
THE DOLDER GRAND SPA
Spanning 4,000 square metres, The Dolder Grand Spa unfolds as a world dedicated to rest, regeneration, and renewal. Guests enjoy access to the expansive Aqua Zone, featuring a swimming pool, outdoor whirlpools, sanarium, and steam bath. Inspired by Japanese tradition, the Sunaburo offers a unique bathing experience, while the separate Ladies’ Spa and Gentlemen’s Spa provide saunas, steam baths, aroma pools, steampots, and plunge pools.
Quiet relaxation areas, a meditation room, a workout studio, group class rooms, and private spa suites complete the experience. Treatments are delivered across 19 treatment rooms, within a space designed by renowned spa designer Sylvia Sepielli, whose culturally inspired and concept-driven work is internationally recognised in leading resorts and hotels.
Exclusive brands such as La Prairie and Margy’s Monte Carlo shape the spa treatments, complemented by the expertise of the Dolder Medical Group in the fields of medical wellness and longevity.
LIFE BALANCE THE SPA PHILOSOPHY
Life Balance reflects a holistic understanding of wellbeing, recognising that every phase of life calls for a different form of equilibrium. Its four pillars form the foundation of this philosophy:
Relax
Treatments designed to release tension, calm the mind, and create distance from everyday life.
Vitality
Energising offerings that strengthen the body in the fitness studio, during group classes, or through outdoor activities.
Beauty
Care rituals that support inner and outer beauty, restoring freshness and luminosity to the skin.
Detox
Applications that promote cleansing processes and support the body’s natural detoxification.
SPA BRANDS LA PRAIRIE & MARGY’S MONTE CARLO
For facial and body treatments, The Dolder Grand Spa relies on two Swiss brands renowned for excellence and high-performance ingredients. La Prairie stands for rejuvenation, innovation, and Swiss precision, while Margy’s Monte Carlo is distinguished by its collagen-based skincare expertise.
NEW IN LA PRAIRIE FACIALS
To welcome the new year, three La Prairie signature facials enrich the spa’s treatment portfolio:
White Caviar Phenomenal Glass Skin Facial (90 minutes)
Illuminate Glow Smooth
A ritual designed to enhance skin radiance and evenness. Anti-aging molecules, cryotherapy, and lymphatic drainage stimulate renewal and leave the skin visibly smoother.
Pure Gold Purest Radiance Enhanced Facial (90 minutes)
Renew Replenish Revitalise
Inspired by Kobido massage techniques, this treatment activates microcirculation, supports collagen production, and restores a plumped, revitalised appearance.
Platinum Rare Elevated Rejuvenating Facial (120 minutes)
Refine Restore Reverse
Platinum-infused formulations, cryotherapeutic impulses, and targeted massage techniques support skin structure, counter visible signs of ageing, and reveal renewed freshness.
LA PRAIRIE × THE DOLDER GRAND
Day and Night Experience
A new rhythm for modern relaxation. The Day and Night Experience unites The Dolder Grand Spa’s Life Balance philosophy with La Prairie’s Skin Caviar expertise. The result is a thoughtfully curated package that harmonises day and night while redefining contemporary recovery.
The experience includes:
One overnight stay with breakfast
Caviar soufflés by Kaviari as a welcome amenity
The Skin Caviar Day and Night Firming Duo Set
A La Prairie Skin Caviar facial treatment
Unlimited access to The Dolder Grand Spa
Participation in fitness classes such as yoga, pilates, or Morning Boost
Validity
Limited availability, bookable subject to availability from 1 January to 30 December 2026.
Price
From CHF 1,981 for two persons in a Superior double room.
NOVELTY – LA PRAIRIE
Skin Caviar Day and Night Firming Duo Set
This duo combines two 30 ml formulations for day and night care. The Cellular Complex and Caviar Premier support natural collagen synthesis, while fragmented Caviar PDRN strengthens the skin’s structure.
Contents
Skin Caviar Luxe Cream 30 ml with spatula
Skin Caviar Luxe Sleep Mask 30 ml (exclusive set size) with brush
Price
Available as a limited edition at CHF 625 in the Spa Shop.
About The Dolder Grand
Opened in 1899, The Dolder Grand features 175 luxurious rooms and suites. Perched high above Zurich on the Adlisberg, the city resort offers panoramic views over the vibrant city life, Lake Zurich, and the Swiss Alps. The legendary hotel boasts an extraordinary history with illustrious guests and has established itself as a destination for culinary experiences, art, and wellness.
The imposing, castle-like building bears the signature of renowned architect Lord Norman Foster. With four permanent restaurants and a pop-up, the five-star superior hotel offers an exciting gastronomic concept: The Restaurant (2 Michelin stars, 19 Gault-Millau points), Mikuriya (17 Gault-Millau points), the vegan-vegetarian garden restaurant blooms (16 Gault-Millau points), Restaurant Saltz (15 Gault-Millau points), and an additional restaurant with rotating culinary concepts, such as The Grand Heritage. The Canvas Bar & Lounge completes the gastronomic offering, which earned The Dolder Grand the title of “Hotel of the Year 2024” from Gault-Millau.
The spa spans around 4,000 square meters, offering pure relaxation. The hotel is also renowned for its extensive art collection, comprising over 100 works by world-famous artists, including Salvador Dali and Takashi Murakami.
The Dolder Grand (2 Michelin Keys) is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, Swiss Deluxe Hotels, and Responsible Hotels of Switzerland.
Contacts for interview requests and further information:
The Dolder Grand
Joachim Schweier
Head of Marketing & Communications Manager
Tel: +41 44 456 60 00
Farner Consulting AG
Toby Felder
Partner & Director
Tel: +41 44 266 67 67
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