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

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
  • Mystery Rooms
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hoeheweg
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Interlaken Casino
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • 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

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

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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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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
(1 review)
  • 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

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

Superior Zimmer 14 m²

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

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

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • ‪Bebbis Restaurants - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Layali Beirut - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Velo Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizpaz - ‬6 min walk
  • Taj Mahal

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 Sep 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essential by Dorint Interlaken on Oct 3, 2025 start from $440.49, 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. 238 out of 355 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 355 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 355 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 355 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 355 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Katrina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel ok apart from the view from our patio which was a wall with large metalwork structure on top not the beautiful view advertised. I wish I had taken photo but didn’t as I was so disappointed at the time. I have given feedback to hotel that this is a misrepresentation but they just said thank you for your feedback.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Rhonda

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

False advertising of view

Upgraded to a suite with a balcony. Two balcony tiles were not installed and moved when stepped on. We notified reception, who advised they were already aware. The room and set up shown is not accurate. The ad reflects the bed in a room with great water views, which is actually a sitting room in the suite we received. Our bedroom was a view on on one side and overlooking other rooms and hotel exterior walls on the other. Very expensive quite upgrade, not worth the cost for the lack of view or overall. It is convenient, directly located at the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Woon Fun

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is good! 5 stars!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with amazing location right next to train stop. When we arrived we were offered a bigger room since we were 4 people. It was a 2 bedroom apartment with full kitchen and living area and balcony with a beautiful view. All windows were noise proof so we would never even notice there was a train line nearby. Their breakfast buffet was very complete with a huge variety of both cold and hot choices. Staff was very nice and efficient and bed were very comfortable and clean. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

overall ok but expensive for the value
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very convenient hotel beside the train station

Nice modern hotel. It’s directly beside the train station. So if you exit from the right train door, the hotel entrance is directly in front of you. The view from the room was nice too. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alaa, Fairfax

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, clean, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erwin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Stay – Clean, Convenient, and Comfortable We had a fantastic stay at this property! The place is very clean and well-maintained, with a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. It’s also conveniently located with easy access to everything we needed during our trip. One of the highlights was the daily housekeeping—the staff did an excellent job tidying up, and it was such a pleasure to return to a fresh and neat space after our long days exploring the beauty and adventure Switzerland has to offer. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a comfortable and hassle-free stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

winston

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
I did not enjoy my stay in essential by dorint interlaken. Our children's room aircon was not working our whole stay and when we complained, they gave us an electric fan. Also, our own room has ac but it was not cold at all. The only good about this hotel is the train stops right outside the hotel so its very convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed 1 night. It was very warm. Should offer lighter blankets. Breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily, Pittsburg

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean, new. Breakfast included was great too
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasiia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money and convenience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wing Kwan, Yuen Long

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, right next to interlaken west station with grocery store near by. Walkable distance to the town centre and even the ost (just half hour, it’s only a few minuets by bus/ train) New hotel, clean and comfortable bedding! I had good sleep during the stay:) it’s quite in the night time! The apartment we had chosen has windows and balcony! Fresh air:)) Superb staff! Very helpful and friendly! Overall: I like this place and would stay again if I re-visit this place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is conveniently located inside the Interlaken West train station! Our room was located right next to the tracks but we could barely hear trains go by! We were so impressed with their soundproofing system! Hotel breakfast was great too! We also enjoyed the river view beyond the train tracks that you can see through a wall sized window! They also provide a free local transportation pass that you can use for buses, trains, etc. I highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

alejandro, randolph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent location, right there train station
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just an amazing stay comparable to any 5 star hotel
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Really great location and friendly staff. We chose to pay at the property but the hotel charged us before arrival instead of the normal process of paying at check-in or check-out with no real explanation as to why. The second big problem is that the rooms are so hot. You can’t get a good sleep even with the window open (outside air temperature was below 10 degrees C) and with the fan (which they gave us to fix the problem) on full blast all night, the temperature in the room was 24 degrees C. Given that we stayed in springtime and the daytime is warm there was no need to heat the rooms. The AC in the rooms didn’t work and although it was meant to bring the temperature down to 18 (that was the minimum possible) it didn’t bring it below 26 degrees at night without the window open. The location and comfort of the beds were great. The staff were as helpful as possible but could not fix the problem. This will be a bigger problem in summer. The problem was in many rooms as we heard several guests ask about the same issue.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Perfect apartment with everything needed. We really had comfortable stay..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location , great staff, cleans and modern

Staff were great they helped with every request even got a nice little sweet treat on my birthday! The location is perfect. Would recommend as a base for Interlaken. Breakfast included too which helps! great stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

6/10 Okay

Eric

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a new property that just opened a year ago. The building and furnishings are new so it’s very clean and modern. With it being new, there are a few things that I feel need improved. The owner on Google acknowledges along with staff the issues but unfortunately nothing has changed as of this review. The first - be very clear on your price and what room you reserve through Expedia. I had the pay at property option and after charging me the agreed upon rate coupled with a deposit, on checkout tried to claim I owed double that. Just make sure you are clear on pricing up front. Secondly, the Suites are nice, but there is no views, you’ll be in a center hive of the building with doors that open up just to see everyone else. Fortunately they have a privacy screen, but if you’re wanting a view, don’t book these, they’re not worth the price. The Interlaken West SBB train station is literally outside the building so that’s a bonus! All-in-all, I’d suggest maybe looking at more traditional hotels unless you’re just on business and do not care, just watch the charges and what room you expect/get.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New and modern rooms are very nice. No need to use EU plug adapter to recharge phones as the charging cords plug directly into wall terminals. Great location just behind the train and boat cruise station. Very affordable 24 hour parking across the street below the Migros shopping mall. Staff is very knowledgeable and always ready to help. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tzishean, Austin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. The room was very clean and spacious. The view was gorgeous. I loved the patio area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025