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Scottish Sun
05-07-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Inside England Lionesses' luxury Euro 2025 hotel with butler service, stunning pool and 2 Michelin star restaurant
ENGLAND are looking to defend their European Championship title this month in Switzerland. The Lionesses were on home soil when they made history by winning Euro 2022 three years ago. Advertisement 6 England will stay at the luxurious Dolder Grand resort for Euro 2025 Credit: The Dolder Grand 6 The stunning hotel is located in Zurich and boasts stunning views Credit: The Dolder Grand 6 It also has a 4,000 m² spa with a large pool and gym Credit: The Dolder Grand 6 It is a five-star resort Credit: The Dolder Grand They travel to Switzerland this week as one of the nations to beat, alongside world champions Spain. And in a bid to prepare in the best way possible, Sarina Wiegman and Co will remain based at a stunning five-star Zurich resort. The Dolder Grand offers incredible views of Switzerland's biggest city, Lake Zurich and the Alps. It has 175 luxurious rooms, a 4,000 m² spa with a large pool and gym, and four award-winning restaurants - one of which has two Michelin stars. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Deutsche MarC Bayern 'consider shock Rashford move' as Man Utd's asking price revealed Some rooms and packages even offer a butler service. The Lionesses will be training daily at Sportanlage Au, a sports complex in the nearby municipality of Opfikon around 10km away. FA Chiefs believe that both venues will offer England players the "best environment to maximise their full potential" at the tournament. A decision was made on the hotel and training complex following a year-long search which saw staff members visit 23 hotels and 24 pitches. Advertisement CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS When looking for the perfect base, England have a list of non-negotiables. Officials look for a place that has elements of privacy but also "a bit of life around it" for a sense of normality. England Lionesses announce squad for Euro 2025 after THREE withdrawals 6 The hotel has four award-winning restaraunts - one of which has two Michelin stars Credit: The Dolder Grand Advertisement They also seek for a hotel with 'logical flow', meaning players and staff members can get from A to B as efficiently as possible. Finally, a place with plenty of outdoor space is always prioritised. On the choice of hotel and training base, Anja van Ginhoven, the senior team general manager of England women, said: "About a year ago, for the first time, I stepped into the door of the Dolder and we could just feel the excitement of the hotel staff. "One of the first things they said to us – similar to The Lensbury for the last EURO and in Terrigal for the World Cup – they said: 'we want to be part of this.' Advertisement "We also took Sarina out there and a couple of other members of staff – we thought we had found a hotel that ticks all of the boxes that we want. It's a beautiful place. "We feel super welcome and very supported. All they want to do is give us a great home away from home in the summer."
The Irish Sun
05-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Inside England Lionesses' luxury Euro 2025 hotel with butler service, stunning pool and 2 Michelin star restaurant
ENGLAND are looking to defend their European Championship title this month in Switzerland. The Lionesses were on home soil when they made history by 6 England will stay at the luxurious Dolder Grand resort for Euro 2025 Credit: The Dolder Grand 6 The stunning hotel is located in Zurich and boasts stunning views Credit: The Dolder Grand 6 It also has a 4,000 m² spa with a large pool and gym Credit: The Dolder Grand 6 It is a five-star resort Credit: The Dolder Grand They travel to Switzerland this week as one of the nations to beat, alongside world champions Spain. And in a bid to prepare in the best way possible, The Dolder Grand offers incredible views of Switzerland's biggest city, Lake Zurich and the Alps. It has 175 luxurious rooms, a 4,000 m² spa with a large pool and gym, and four award-winning restaurants - one of which has two Michelin stars. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Some rooms and packages even offer a butler service. The Lionesses will be training daily at Sportanlage Au, a sports complex in the nearby municipality of Opfikon around 10km away. FA Chiefs believe that both venues will offer England players the "best environment to maximise their full potential" at the tournament. A decision was made on the hotel and training complex following a year-long search which saw staff members visit 23 hotels and 24 pitches. Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS When looking for the perfect base, Officials look for a place that has elements of privacy but also "a bit of life around it" for a sense of normality. England Lionesses announce squad for Euro 2025 after THREE withdrawals 6 The hotel has four award-winning restaraunts - one of which has two Michelin stars Credit: The Dolder Grand They also seek for a hotel with 'logical flow', meaning players and staff members can get from A to B as efficiently as possible. Finally, a place with plenty of outdoor space is always prioritised. On the choice of hotel and training base, Anja van Ginhoven, the senior team general manager of England women, said: "About a year ago, for the first time, I stepped into the door of the Dolder and we could just feel the excitement of the hotel staff. "One of the first things they said to us – similar to The Lensbury for the last EURO and in Terrigal for the World Cup – they said: 'we want to be part of this.' "We also took Sarina out there and a couple of other members of staff – we thought we had found a hotel that ticks all of the boxes that we want. It's a beautiful place. "We feel super welcome and very supported. All they want to do is give us a great home away from home in the summer." 6 It also has 175 stunning rooms Credit: The Dolder Grand
