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Essential by Dorint Interlaken

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Mystery Rooms

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Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi
Food and drink
Junior Suite with 2 Terraces | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi
Junior Suite with 2 Terraces | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

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
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bern (BRN-Belp)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Essential Zimmer 14 m² | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Essential Zimmer 14 m²

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | 2 bedrooms, 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 | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Superior Zimmer 14 m²

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, Patio | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Patio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 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 | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Junior Suite with 2 Terraces

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

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Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building | 2 bedrooms, 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 | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

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

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Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building | 2 bedrooms, 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. Hoeheweg and Kunsthaus Interlaken 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
  • Interlaken Casino - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Interlaken Ost Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Interlaken West Station - 1 min walk
  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bebbis Restaurants - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizpaz - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Napoli pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪X-Port West - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Essential by Dorint Interlaken

3-star hotel near Mystery Rooms
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
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
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.

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 (41-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 Oct 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essential by Dorint Interlaken on Nov 17, 2025 start from $231.49, excluding 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 406 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 406 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 406 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 406 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 406 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

QASIM

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views were stunning and the apartment was in excellent condition. Very accessible to the restaurants and train station
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Fasel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cleanliness was poor, dusty room, half slap dash cleaning, used coffee mugs left in room despite room being cleaned. No water given
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asif

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful facility and people. Would stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shuai

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to interlaken west train station. Like one minute walk. The only thing I didn’t like was no AC and the temperature was like 28 -30 C degree, so it was super hot in the apartment and we couldn’t get a good sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

karyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very kind and helpful. Hotel was beautiful and very well maintained. It was in a prime location with direct access to the train station and a short walk to nearby restaurants and activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachit

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location near the station. Very nice tidy room with a great view ! Good breakfast options and helpful staff throughout our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

lourdes

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great location just not worth the money. Probably my fault for booking so late . I overpaid. Room with Mountain View was basically above train station , loud and not a great view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Winnifred

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hercules

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Great location bad front office staff.

Nice clean and great location. Rooms are a bit small but manageable. If you are lucky, you might get a room with a great view. Se. photos attached. Literally beside the train station. Great breakfast spread. BUT!!! the front office are quite snobby and totally not friendly. During our first day checking in, the day shift front office are not helpful, answers inquiries in a sarcastic way. but at the day of our check out the front office staff on duty was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shazia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It is convenient to stay as you can drive around to Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen etc
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesús

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right next to the train station with restaurants and shopping nearby. Room was decent sized with good amenities. Breakfast was included, but usually quite crowded.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb views. Excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is situated right on the train station. A few step away from downtown. It was beautiful town where you can shop, dine, and enjoy drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, everything we needed for our 2 night stay. Staff very friendly and helpful. ** This hotel has so much selection for breakfast, I was very impressed! All food was fresh and plentiful, very good start to the day!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

lourdes

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
This place was ok. Basic. Next to interlaken west station . Literally above it . If your room says it has. Mountain View it means right above station . You can hear the train in the morning . In my opinion this is a $250 x night value not $630. I travel a lot and stay in 5 star hotels but had a hard time finding good value during this week of June 12-17 , I ended up paying top dollar for this room . There are 4 stars and many better options around with similar price . The staff was very friendly people here are just nice , the rooms were clean , small but decent . I would not stay here again because there are just way better options for the price . Location is good you can walk to the Main Street . It is safe . I don’t have anything bad to say about this hotel other than not worth what I paid .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Montreal Quebec

Traveled with partner
The staff is Amazing especialy the Gentleman at the Bar he’s name starts with letter S and he came from 🇵🇱 Poland. Please let us know his name please please. He is the most gentle and a very hard worker .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marcin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Underground parking. Right by the train station but still quiet. Good breakfast and bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eduardo at the front desk was really friendly and helpful. Very cool lady working at the bar too. Friendly all around
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

HARJINDER

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property, conveniently located. Staff was helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025