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Appenzeller Huus Bären

3.5 star property

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Double Room Residence
Property amenity
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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40 Dorfstrasse, Gonten, AI, 9108
  • Place, Luftseilbahn Jakobsbad-Kronberg
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Jakobsbad-Kronberg Cable Car
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bobbahn Jakobsbad
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Friedrichshafen (FDH-Friedrichshafen - Lake Constance)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Room options

Boutique Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Boutique Double Room Cozy

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Boutique Double Room Traditional

  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Boutique Junior Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room Residence

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room Residence

  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the area

Gonten

At Appenzeller Huus Bären you'll be 2 km (1.2 mi) from Jakobsbad-Kronberg Cable Car and 2 km (1.2 mi) from Luftseilbahn Jakobsbad-Kronberg. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include access to the sauna and steam room. Taverne is the hotel's own lobby lounge. Other amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and free use of bicycles. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Gonten hotel include Bobbahn Jakobsbad and Appenzeller Brauchtumsmuseum.

What's nearby

  • Luftseilbahn Jakobsbad-Kronberg - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Jakobsbad-Kronberg Cable Car - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bobbahn Jakobsbad - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kybunpark - 21 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Seebühne Bregenz - 50 min drive - 54.1 km

Getting around

  • Appenzell Station - 12 min drive
  • Altenrhein (ACH-St. Gallen - Altenrhein) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Drei Könige - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Appenzeller Schaukäserei - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sonne Appenzell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Hotel Traube - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bären - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Appenzeller Huus Bären

Appenzeller Huus Bären offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have WiFi and wired Internet for a fee.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Appenzeller Huus Bären. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Gonten hotel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Appenzeller Huus Bären offers 18 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers.

This Gonten hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bärenstobe
  • Taverne
  • Taverne

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room cot
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.50 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.

  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 star Superior, and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Property is also known as

Huus Bären
Hotel Huus Bären
Boutique Hotel Bären
Appenzeller Huus Huus Bären
Appenzeller Huus Bären Hotel
Appenzeller Huus Bären Gonten
Appenzeller Huus Bären Hotel Gonten

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Appenzeller Huus Bären?

Appenzeller Huus Bären offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Appenzeller Huus Bären?

Yep, Appenzeller Huus Bären has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Appenzeller Huus Bären?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Appenzeller Huus Bären. It has a steam room and a sauna.

Does Appenzeller Huus Bären have a pool?

Appenzeller Huus Bären has an outdoor pool.

Is Appenzeller Huus Bären family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free bike rentals and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Appenzeller Huus Bären is a hit with families.

Does Appenzeller Huus Bären serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Appenzeller Huus Bären?

No, Appenzeller Huus Bären does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Appenzeller Huus Bären?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Appenzeller Huus Bären?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Appenzeller Huus Bären?

Dogs are welcome at Appenzeller Huus Bären, with food and water bowls on offer.

Is there a golf course on site at Appenzeller Huus Bären?

There is a golf course next to Appenzeller Huus Bären.

Appenzeller Huus Bären Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

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

A perfect stay!

The place was modern and clean. The staff was very extremely friendly. The BEST breakfast buffet I’ve had in Switzerland
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Grace

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The young lady working reception was very kind, friendly and informative. She shared helpful information regarding the area and made recommendations. She provided great customer service. Room was very hot but this is a very old building. Breakfast was vwry good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was a great option if you are trying to enjoy the Appenzell area. The room was well appointed and we had two separate sleeping areas. The breakfast buffet was excellent. I have never had more options in a breakfast that is included. The hotel is a 1-2 minute walk to the train so it was extremely convenient. The staff took care of all of our needs while we were there. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Looking Forward to Returning!

This trip was to celebrate my wife’s 50th birthday with hiking, fine dining, and relaxing getaway. All of our expectations were met or exceeded. When they found out about the birthday, we found a card and bouquet of flowers on our table at dinner the first night. The flowers then made it to our table at breakfast the next morning and dinner that night (we brought them home with us). Every member of the staff was exceedingly friendly and helpful. It was one of our best weekends away after nearly 10 years of living and traveling around Europe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Philipp

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luc

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

A découvrir en Avant Première

Un petit bijoux perdu dans un mini village des vallées d’Appenzell
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelika

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

Alpstein Wanderungen

Der Bären in Gonten ist ein super Hotel für diverse Aktivitäten in und um Appenzell. Wir haben das verlängerte Wochenende mit Wandern im Alpstein verbracht. Man könnte aber auch Golfen oder im Winter diverse Aktivitäten im Schnee machen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonas Oliver

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

Auszeit zu zweit

wunderschönes Hotel mit tollem Ambiente und Liebe zum Detail. Sehr schönes Zimmer. Freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Gutes Preis/Leistungsverhältnis. Sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ich war in der Nähe zu einer Fortbildung und das Appenzeller Huus ist mit Abstand das Beste Hotel was ich in der Nähe finden konnte. Kuschliges kleines Hotel mit gutem Frühstück und regionalen Produkten. Das Menü am Abend war auch super, sowie das Essen in der Löwenstube im gegenüberliegenden Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
das Dachzimmer in der "Residence" war gemütlich, aber etwas klein. Das Hotel selber hat super schöne, rustikale Räume! Das Frühstücksbuffet war reichlich, mit regionalen Produkten.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Corinne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Heimeliger Eingangsbereich bei Reception, allerdings war die Bar schlecht ausgerüstet/bedient. Das Zimmer war dunkel und klein/tief. Vor dem Fenster sah man direkt an die Hauswand, die keine 2m entfernt war. Frühstück war fein.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was a construction site behind the house why it was sometimes very loud
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Hotel mit sehr gutem Service, sehr zuvorkommend und aufmerksam. Tolles Frühstück in einem rundum guten Ambiente. Toller Sauna und ruhe Bereich. Gästekarte mit vielen Extras und Vergünstigungen. Genre wieder
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sehr freundliches und kompetentes Personal. Hervorragendes Essen und Spitzenweine. Heimeliges und sehr schönes Ambiente. Kurz gesagt: einfach alles perfekt.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Soren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grossmann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wo auch immer man hinschaut in diesel hotel, man wird verzaubert und fühlt sich von der ersten sekunde wie zuhause. Einfach nur wow komme auf jedenfall wieder in dieses hotel wenn ich im appenzell bin
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schönes Hotel, sehr freundliches Personal, gutes Frühstück aber leider sehr niedrige Räume- Kopfanschlagen programmiert.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023