Welcome to the second iteration of Vogue’ s global spa guide , an index of the 100 best spas in the world, built from the expertise of our global editors and trusted contributors. There is a lot to choose from in the world of wellness, and no matter how far you’re planning to travel—from a subway ride to a trans-Atlantic flight—we want to make sure it’s worth the journey. Whatever your path, let us be your guide.
Why go here?
That the Dolder Grand towers over Zurich sets up an easy metaphor: For well over a century, the palatial grande dame has truly been the city’s top retreat. I could practically hear the regal fanfare once the hotel—all stately cupolas and wooden spires—came into view. Yet while pomp may be in abundance here, the Dolder Grand is, first and foremost, a place for we