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Essential by Dorint Interlaken

3.0 star property
3-star hotel in Central Interlaken

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Junior Suite, Patio | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi
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Daily buffet breakfast (CHF 26 per person)
Exterior
Junior Suite with 2 Terraces | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • 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, Interlaken Casino
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bern (BRN-Belp)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Essential Zimmer 14 m² | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Essential Zimmer 14 m²

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Zimmer 14 m² | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Superior Zimmer 14 m²

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, Patio | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Patio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Junior Suite with 2 Terraces | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Junior Suite with 2 Terraces

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

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Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Interlaken

Central Interlaken stay.A stay at this Central Interlaken hotel places you steps from Alpine Garden and within a 5-minute walk of Mystery Rooms. Heimwehfluhbahn and Hoeheweg are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Alpine Garden - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mystery Rooms - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hoeheweg - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Höhematte Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Interlaken Casino - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bebbis Restaurants - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪X-Port West - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Laderach Chocolate Suisse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vintage Chuchichaestli - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Essential by Dorint Interlaken

3-star hotel in Central 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • 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 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.

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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 transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (CHF 28 per night)

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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.

Property payment types

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

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 each accommodation.

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Essential by Dorint Interlaken to the airport?

Essential by Dorint Interlaken is 31.3 mi (45-min drive) away from the Bern (BRN-Belp) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essential by Dorint Interlaken on Apr 28, 2026 start from $289, 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 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Essential by Dorint Interlaken.

Does Essential by Dorint Interlaken offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Essential by Dorint Interlaken, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of CHF 26 for adults and CHF 13 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Essential by Dorint Interlaken?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Interlaken Casino (13-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Essential by Dorint Interlaken?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Essential by Dorint Interlaken?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CHF 28 per night.

Does Essential by Dorint Interlaken have a pool?

Essential by Dorint Interlaken does not have a pool.

Does Essential by Dorint Interlaken have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Essential by Dorint Interlaken to downtown Interlaken?

Essential by Dorint Interlaken is 0.3 mi away from Interlaken.

Essential by Dorint Interlaken Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 530 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 530 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 530 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 530 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 530 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eman

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled 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

Traveled 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