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Essential by Dorint Interlaken

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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8-10 Rugenparkstrasse, Interlaken, 3800
  • Place, Alpine Garden
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystery Rooms
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hoeheweg
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bern (BRN-Belp)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Essential Zimmer 14 m² | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Essential Zimmer 14 m²

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

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Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Family Room

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

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Superior Zimmer 14 m² | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Superior Zimmer 14 m²

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

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Junior Suite, Patio | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Patio

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

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Junior Suite with 2 Terraces | 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

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Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building | 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

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

Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Beds

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

Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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About this property

Essential by Dorint Interlaken

Hotel with a bar, 4-minute 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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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. 306 out of 456 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 456 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 456 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 456 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 456 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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

zahir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was new, small , perfect location, overall great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Harold

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

Zürich

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Closest hotel to the Interlaken West station. Newly renovated. Gets hot and rooms are a bit small.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simarpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anupama

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean, and the breakfast selection was very good. The bar options are a bit limited, and there are no other dining options within the hotel itself, though there is an Indian restaurant nearby that was just okay. The location is convenient—close to shopping and the bus terminal. One thing to note is that one side of the hotel faces the train platform. If you’re a light sleeper, the train noise can be noticeable, so it’s worth requesting a room on the quieter side. Overall, a comfortable stay with a few minor drawbacks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori, Manchester

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tuyen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for train
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Rockville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. We stayed in one of apartments on the train station side. This side had great view of the mountains and part of the city. It was a comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

NOAM

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Interlaken is a nice central location for alpine adventures. At hotel,Breakfast included was a good perk, could have more variety so it was a little different every day, the room was spacious but was missing little details like conditioner, iron and washcloths. Not a lot of food options nearby, had to walk way into town. Room was clean and comfortable, I just think it is very overpriced for what it is.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location. Literally at the end of the train platform. Easy walking to city center. Above average breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amin

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Sightseeing

Great hotel based at the end of the platform at Interlaken west station, great base to hop on a train to Interlaken ost for connections to lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald , great hotel bar. Staff were excellent, definitely one for a future stop
View from the room window
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Abdi, Denver

Travelled with partner
Overpriced ! Average hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen

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

10/10 Excellent

Bela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

senthil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brent

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in town with underground parking. Wonderful, helpful staff. Client in room despite being next door to train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025