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Essential by Dorint Interlaken

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Junior Suite, Patio
Daily buffet breakfast (CHF 26 per person)
Exterior
Junior Suite with 2 Terraces
View from room

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

Essential Zimmer 14 m²

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

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Family Room

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

Superior Zimmer 14 m²

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

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Junior Suite, Patio

Junior Suite, Patio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 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

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

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Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

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

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

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

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 onsite. 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 hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs 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 daily.

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 WiFi (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 on weekends 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 year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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 - 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 - 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: approximately CHF 26 for adults and 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 342 out of 495 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 495 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 495 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 495 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 495 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location to explore the Jungfraujoch region. Wonderful room spacious and well appointed. Breakfast was consistently good and staff were amenable and friendly. Highly recommend staying here if you are visiting the Jungfraujoch region. Train station directly outside the hotel was fantastic and made it easy to get around on day trips. Rooms are well insulated and didn’t hear any train noise throughout our entire stay, 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katerina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! And amazing staff!!!! Breakfast 100/10
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessenia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous apartment, clean, modern, centrally located to shops, restaurants, and the Interlaken West train station
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The platform is under the window
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was as described and welcome was good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Wallace

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Navjot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel, amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Candice

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient a few steps from train station (Interlaken west), friendly staff, clean, quiet, beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were able to check in a bit early which was great after traveling. Breakfast buffet was amazing and the staff were all helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suneera

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Areeba

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good! Staff was friendly and very accommodating. However a fridge in the room was really needed. Breakfast was really good!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imelda Ma Ranges

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025