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Essential by Dorint Interlaken

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Junior Suite, Patio
Reception
Food and drink
Exterior
Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

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

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Essential Zimmer 14 m²

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

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Zimmer 14 m²

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

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Junior Suite, Patio

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

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

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

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 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 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 420 out of 595 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 595 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 595 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 595 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 595 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chirag

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place , clean and with nice view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful brand new hotel that is directly across from the main train platforms. Super convenient for exploring the area. Also the breakfast included with our stay was the best free hotel breakfast of our entire trip. Great selection and fantastic cappuccino’s.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chirag

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

10/10 Excellent

Navjot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel, amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t usually leave reviews but this was such a great stay. The staff were incredible. They even made me feel special on my birthday with a surprise gesture. I can’t say enough nice things.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruichao

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 seconds walk from the train station! The flat is very spacious and modern, coming with a view of the lake and the mountain, just as shown in the ad pic.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kaycee

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chi Ngan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent location, the room is clean with beautiful view, just next to supermarket also
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mei Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was super convenient, and the breakfast food was plentiful and delicious, especially the watermelon, which was incredibly refreshing and sweet. I never expected to eat such delicious watermelon in winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

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
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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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast and next to Interlaken West station
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Saida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katerina

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

Camilla Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ka Po

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and had a good breakfast buffet. The location was also excellent as it’s right next to the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025