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Essential by Dorint Interlaken

3.0 star property

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Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building
Junior Suite with 2 Terraces
Bar (on property)
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
8-10 Rugenparkstrasse, Interlaken, 3800
  • Alpine Garden
    4 min walk
  • Migros Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Interlaken West Station
    1 min walk
  • Bern (BRN-Belp)
    41 min drive

Room options

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Essential Zimmer 14 m²

Essential Zimmer 14 m²

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite with 2 Terraces

Junior Suite with 2 Terraces

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, Patio

Junior Suite, Patio

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Zimmer 14 m²

Superior Zimmer 14 m²

  • 14 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Essential by Dorint Interlaken

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Mystery Rooms
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has self parking and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are onsite. Change of bedsheets is available on request.
Essential by Dorint Interlaken offers 115 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Interlaken hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

During your stay at Essential by Dorint Interlaken, you're just a quick walk from Mystery Rooms. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Mystery Rooms and 7 minutes by car from Lake Brienz
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Essential by Dorint Interlaken offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Interlaken hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Covered self parking on site (CHF 28 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: CHF 26 for adults and CHF 13 for children
  • 1 bar

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individually decorated

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, CHF 2.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, CHF 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 1.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 26 for adults and CHF 13 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 28 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Essential by Dorint Interlaken Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 164 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel with great location (next to Interlaken West train station) but is quiet during the night, a lot of upgrade of hotel room and facilitie, really worth the money!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Fonthill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was very close to Interlaken West rail station. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking is not obvious and you can end up searching for a parking space to check in and then get access to the car park. Very central to Interlaken though as the hotel backs onto the railway station which you cannot hear - good insulation
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay near everything in the city. Easy to walk to all the main attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easily accessible to the train and walking distance to dining and shopping. Thought there may be some noise from the trains but was super quiet we were very pleased. Rooms were modern and nicely appointed. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is right next to Interlaken West station - perfect if that is how you are travelling! It’s a 5 min walk into town and to most attractions in Interlaken. Really great location! The staff are amazing, so helpful and friendly. The breakfast is fantastic, so many options and good coffee. A fabulous hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shatha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and awesome breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

christa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Seems like a new property and location is right at the train station. Seemed to have staff in training (but no identification to state so) and other more experienced staff just lurking around and not helping/assisting
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

MEIR

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Next to train station and lots of noice and my room had lots of dust everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is just sit on the train station platform 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

JANARDHAN

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Addakin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and property were great! Loved the free breakfast and it was very close to all. The cleaning service was poor, we were forgotten one day despite putting the sign out, and only half the room was cleaned the second day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

JANARDHAN

Travelled with family
Not flexible with rooms no AC in apartment
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

guru lakshmi vara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff were rude and double charged me. It would be better if they know how to get around the software that they use.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mai Der

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Enjoy the breakfast. Very close to supermarket. West train is literally a step away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chialing

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location right by the train station. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zia H

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Very convenient. Interlaken west station is attached to backside of hotel which is so convenient. No noise. Very quiet. Excellent warm breakfast. I will definitely stay again whenever I come to Interlaken
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean! Very close to restaurants and public transport! Bit pricey but so is Switzerland. Can’t complain! Really nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Zaid, South WIndsor

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This hotel has the structural potential to be excellent, but the lengthy check-in process and lack of warm hospitality can make guests, especially those from the US, feel uncomfortable. While my encounter with the night receptionist from the Dominican Republic was pleasant, the overall atmosphere lacked warmth. Most likely it’s cultural. The rooms without a view are somewhat depressing, especially considering the price you pay for the location, as they only face other rooms. There was confusion about the checkout time—the tablet in the room indicated 12 noon, but the staff tried to push guests out by 11, even knocking on doors at that time. The lack of emotion from the staff made this experience particularly unpleasant. On a positive note, the breakfast is exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Janardhan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Small rooms no ac …
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanna S

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with a beautiful view. Friendly and efficient staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024