Guests at one of Switzerland’s top five-star hotels will be able to pay for services in bitcoin starting today.<\/p>\n
The Dolder Grand announced\u00a0April 2 – the day on which bitcoin price<\/a> inflated by 23 percent – that it would begin accepting the cryptocurrency for room reservations, spa treatments, and even for a cup of coffee. Mark Jacob, the hotel’s managing director, told CNN Money that they were testing bitcoin for its widely-publicized potential in the payment industry, adding that they didn’t truly grasp the possibility of its success down the road.<\/p>\n “Whether exactly this [bitcoin payment] solution will be a permanent and sustainable solution, we don’t know,” stated Jacob. “When you are the first mover or part of the first ones that move, there is always a risk that the solution will not gain traction. But I think it would be a failure if you don’t give it a try.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n We are very proud to have taken a step towards accepting crypto currency. — The Dolder Grand (@TheDolderGrand) March 29, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n
The Dolder Grand is the very first luxury hotel in Switzerland where guests can pay with Bitcoin.https:\/\/t.co\/fqE7C0kAA8<\/a>#bitcoin<\/a> #Switzerland<\/a> #Financial<\/a> #economy<\/a> #luxuryhotel<\/a> #thedoldergrand<\/a> #zurich<\/a> #new<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/iG8co6KTA7<\/a><\/p>\n