Essential by Dorint Interlaken

3.0 star property

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Junior Suite, Patio | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi
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Junior Suite with 2 Terraces | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

Essential Zimmer 14 m²

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Zimmer 14 m²

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite, Patio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite with 2 Terraces

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

Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

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

Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Essential by Dorint Interlaken

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 Alpine Garden. 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 5-minute drive from Lake Thun and 7 minutes 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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 410 out of 584 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 584 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 584 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 584 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 584 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thimira

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hong Na

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable, ideal location-located right beside to interlaken west and directly opposite migros, breakfast spread was great and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great location. Bed slightly hard and elevator smelled like cigarette smoke some of the time
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chirag

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place , clean and with nice view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chirag

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended . Friendly staff and clean place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eman

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern large room. Great location next to train station. Note there is no fridge in the room which wasn’t a problem as we stayed in December and left our milk on the balcony and it stayed cold! Great friendly staff. Great breakfast included. Nice bar area. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Travelled with group
Breakfast was fresh and really nice everyday. Room was very clean. Staff was nice. Hotel is very convenient as it’s on the platform of interlaken west
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location right next to Interlaken West train station. Excellent breakfast with great-tasting food and immaculate upkeep. Modern, clean rooms, small but cleverly designed and fully soundproofed. Loved being able to open the door for fresh air with a safety barrier. Friendly staff throughout. A few NYE decorations would’ve been a nice touch, but overall I’d definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for three nights. The hotel is located centrally near shops, restaurants and the Interlaken West rail station. The breakfast was included in the rate and was fantastic. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, well maintained. Don't you worry from the the train "noise"
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to the train station, clean and quiet. Bare bones amenities but enough if your needs are simple:
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaycee

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly, hotel was so convenient, buffet is by far excellent compared to others. Will definitely come back again next time.
Our baby enjoying the view from our balcony.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was a lot of variety for breakfast, including a coffee machine that made many different espresso based drinks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zahra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, good breakfast and clean rooms! Location is superb right next to the station and near the centre of Interlaken, very accessible!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great apartment in the annex - spacious, clean, modern and with all required amenities. Staff were super friendly and helpful and excellent hot/cold buffet breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kun Yi

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We ran into a snag in at check in, but they immediately resolved it. Would book here again, very convenient to be next to the train station. Windows were very thick, did not hear too much noise from the trains. Views were amazing from the hotel. Everything was very walkable!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes it was great, we felt it was clean. Pillows are bad though so i think they need changing. a few unfinished things but that was a minor. 100% would stay again. But may bring my own pillow next time. Location perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Evangel

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

10/10 Excellent

Jongzhi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was great. Staff was friendly. But no fridge or water boiler in the room.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielli

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location right on the train station! Our room was clean. The breakfast buffet was amazing! Lots of selection! Highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel gives you clean rooms, good beds and a central spot in Interlaken. You step out onto the platform of the station, which makes day trips simple. You reach the main shopping street in minutes. Rooms feel modern. Breakfast offers fresh bread, fruit and eggs. Staff keep things moving and refill items fast. You may notice some noise if your room faces the road. Ask for a higher floor if you want a quieter stay. We'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nydian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025