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Essential by Dorint Interlaken

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a balcony with a view of mountains and a lake.
A modern breakfast area with a variety of food options, including bread, pastries, fruits, and beverages.
A modern building with multiple storefronts, including one labeled "Essential by Dorint".
A balcony with two green metal chairs, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of a mountain and buildings across a body of water.
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a green sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$473
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Explore the area

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8-10 Rugenparkstrasse, Interlaken, 3800
  • Place, Mystery Rooms
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hoeheweg
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Interlaken Casino
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bern (BRN-Belp)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Essential Zimmer 14 m²

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a shelf with glasses, and a view of a bridge.

Essential Zimmer 14 m²

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, and a view of another room through an open door.

Family Room

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

View all photos for Superior Zimmer 14 m²

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a laptop, a wall-mounted control panel, and a view of a mountain through a window.

Superior Zimmer 14 m²

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, Patio

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a balcony with a view of mountains and a lake.

Junior Suite, Patio

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

View all photos for Junior Suite with 2 Terraces

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a balcony with chairs, and a view of a town and mountains.

Junior Suite with 2 Terraces

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of a town and mountains.

Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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

A modern hotel room with a green sofa, yellow chairs, a dining table, and a TV cabinet.

Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Beds

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with chairs, and a view of mountains and a lake.

Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

About the area

Interlaken

At Essential by Dorint Interlaken you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Mystery Rooms and St. James Way. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Central Interlaken hotel include Lake Brienz and Staubbach Falls.

What's nearby

  • Mystery Rooms - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hoeheweg - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kunsthaus Interlaken - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Höhematte Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Interlaken Casino - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Interlaken West Station - 1 min walk
  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie 17 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bebbis Restaurants - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪X-Port West - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Interlaken - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Essential by Dorint Interlaken

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.

  • 1 building
  • 115 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2024
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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
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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Essential by Dorint Interlaken?

Yep, Essential by Dorint Interlaken has a covered self car park for CHF 28 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

How much does it cost to stay at Essential by Dorint Interlaken?

As of 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essential by Dorint Interlaken on 1 Nov 2026 start from NZ$473, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Essential by Dorint Interlaken serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Essential by Dorint Interlaken?

No, Essential by Dorint Interlaken does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Essential by Dorint Interlaken?

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

Essential by Dorint Interlaken Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 540 out of 777 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 777 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 777 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 777 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 777 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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New, modern, sophisticated, amazing overall service (is it a Swiss thing???), excellent breakfast. Very convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really really delicious breakfast, very friendly staff, comfortable room, and good location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Highly recommend this hotel !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location immediately next to the Interlaken West train station, zero noise, lots and lots of shopping and restaurant options. A mile walk to Interlaken East. The staff was amazing, helpful, friendly and professional. The breakfast buffet was great! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good location, staff was helpful will for sure stay their again due to Location and service provided
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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I loved this hotel , it’s so cosy in the winter . You can literally access as soon as you alight of the train . Rooms are nice and clean . Breakfast was nice too .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location and clean room. The room is spacious with nice view of Thun lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Brilliant hotel
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Ideal location at the train station!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Sufficient for the stay in such a beautiful spot of Swiss countryside
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was very nice and there was a wide variety of options to enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Breakfast staff was a bit cold but location outweighed the rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room, clean and close to train station.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved our apartment. It was well designed, quiet and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location if travelling by train, hotel is literally on the platform and conveniently located to walk the town. Great modern property and good base in Interlaken
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, and the staff are wonderful! Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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excellent location. Literally at the Interlaken West station. Great breakfast too. Would stay here again if we go back to Interlaken.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location is perfect. The bar, room, all the things great. I recommended people stay in this hotel as that’s very good choice in Interlaken.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Lovely hotel & apartments. Unfortunately it was super hot & apartments were stuffy & no AC. Unbearably hot for sleeping. At a different time of year it would have been great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing location, clean room and helpful staff !! They even offered to keep our luggage for us for the day! The breakfast was also really good, and the location perfect, you don’t even hear the trains
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location right by the train station, and it was quiet. Did not hear any trains in our room. Interlaken is quite small so everything is very walkable from the hotel. Very comfortable bed. Breakfast was great, lots of variety.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very convenient location and room is clean and new!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super clean and spacious apartments. Staff is very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We are a family of 4 and really enjoyed our stay. The room was big and had a wonderful veranda to sit out on and enjoy the views. Breakfast was by far the best free breakfast I’ve had at any hotel and was in a great location. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay with everything we needed. Had a 3rd floor room directly over the train track but barely heard the train as it was very sound proofed. Excellent and convenient location. Delicious breakfast and a Migros across the street to shop for supplies before our hikes. Would happily stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

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