See all properties

Essential by Dorint Interlaken

3.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Essential by Dorint Interlaken

Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi
Reception
Junior Suite with 2 Terraces | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi
Food and drink
Junior Suite with 2 Terraces | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View in a map
8-10 Rugenparkstrasse, Interlaken, 3800
  • Mystery Rooms
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hoeheweg
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Interlaken Casino
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Bern (BRN-Belp)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Essential Zimmer 14 m²

Essential Zimmer 14 m² | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Essential Zimmer 14 m²

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite with 2 Terraces

Junior Suite with 2 Terraces | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Junior Suite with 2 Terraces

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, Patio

Junior Suite, Patio | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Patio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Superior Zimmer 14 m²

Superior Zimmer 14 m² | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Superior Zimmer 14 m²

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Room

Family Room | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Similar properties

Exterior

Grand Hotel Beau Rivage Interlaken

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 204 reviews
The price is CHF 401
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Grand Hotel Beau Rivage Interlaken

About this property

Essential by Dorint Interlaken

Hotel with a bar, 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 assistance are on-site. 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 a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths 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 on a daily basis.

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 Wi-Fi (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 a 5-minute drive from Lake Thun
  • 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 at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Covered parking on site (CHF 28 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 26 for adults and CHF 13 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2024
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Individual decor

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 at the property
The listed general deposit applies only to bookings in the following room types: Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building; Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building; Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building.

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:

  • Deposit: CHF 300 per accommodation, per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 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 to 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.

The listed general deposit applies only to bookings in the following room types: Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building; Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building; Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building.

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: from approximately CHF 26 for adults and from 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 at the property.

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 375 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shazia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It is convenient to stay as you can drive around to Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen etc
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesús

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right next to the train station with restaurants and shopping nearby. Room was decent sized with good amenities. Breakfast was included, but usually quite crowded.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb views. Excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is situated right on the train station. A few step away from downtown. It was beautiful town where you can shop, dine, and enjoy drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, everything we needed for our 2 night stay. Staff very friendly and helpful. ** This hotel has so much selection for breakfast, I was very impressed! All food was fresh and plentiful, very good start to the day!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

lourdes

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
This place was ok. Basic. Next to interlaken west station . Literally above it . If your room says it has. Mountain View it means right above station . You can hear the train in the morning . In my opinion this is a $250 x night value not $630. I travel a lot and stay in 5 star hotels but had a hard time finding good value during this week of June 12-17 , I ended up paying top dollar for this room . There are 4 stars and many better options around with similar price . The staff was very friendly people here are just nice , the rooms were clean , small but decent . I would not stay here again because there are just way better options for the price . Location is good you can walk to the Main Street . It is safe . I don’t have anything bad to say about this hotel other than not worth what I paid .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Montreal Quebec

Travelled with partner
The staff is Amazing especialy the Gentleman at the Bar he’s name starts with letter S and he came from 🇵🇱 Poland. Please let us know his name please please. He is the most gentle and a very hard worker .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marcin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Underground parking. Right by the train station but still quiet. Good breakfast and bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eduardo at the front desk was really friendly and helpful. Very cool lady working at the bar too. Friendly all around
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

HARJINDER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property, conveniently located. Staff was helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo Javier, San Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Easy access to rail and city
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angeline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern hotel. Nice stay. Next to train station.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Katrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel ok apart from the view from our patio which was a wall with large metalwork structure on top not the beautiful view advertised. I wish I had taken photo but didn’t as I was so disappointed at the time. I have given feedback to hotel that this is a misrepresentation but they just said thank you for your feedback.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

False advertising of view

Upgraded to a suite with a balcony. Two balcony tiles were not installed and moved when stepped on. We notified reception, who advised they were already aware. The room and set up shown is not accurate. The ad reflects the bed in a room with great water views, which is actually a sitting room in the suite we received. Our bedroom was a view on on one side and overlooking other rooms and hotel exterior walls on the other. Very expensive quite upgrade, not worth the cost for the lack of view or overall. It is convenient, directly located at the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Woon Fun

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is good! 5 stars!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with amazing location right next to train stop. When we arrived we were offered a bigger room since we were 4 people. It was a 2 bedroom apartment with full kitchen and living area and balcony with a beautiful view. All windows were noise proof so we would never even notice there was a train line nearby. Their breakfast buffet was very complete with a huge variety of both cold and hot choices. Staff was very nice and efficient and bed were very comfortable and clean. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

overall ok but expensive for the value
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very convenient hotel beside the train station

Nice modern hotel. It’s directly beside the train station. So if you exit from the right train door, the hotel entrance is directly in front of you. The view from the room was nice too. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alaa, Fairfax

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, clean, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erwin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Stay – Clean, Convenient, and Comfortable We had a fantastic stay at this property! The place is very clean and well-maintained, with a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. It’s also conveniently located with easy access to everything we needed during our trip. One of the highlights was the daily housekeeping—the staff did an excellent job tidying up, and it was such a pleasure to return to a fresh and neat space after our long days exploring the beauty and adventure Switzerland has to offer. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a comfortable and hassle-free stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

winston

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
I did not enjoy my stay in essential by dorint interlaken. Our children's room aircon was not working our whole stay and when we complained, they gave us an electric fan. Also, our own room has ac but it was not cold at all. The only good about this hotel is the train stops right outside the hotel so its very convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed 1 night. It was very warm. Should offer lighter blankets. Breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025