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Essential by Dorint Interlaken

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Mystery Rooms

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

Reviews

9.0 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, Hoeheweg
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bern (BRN-Belp)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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

Essential Zimmer 14 m²

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Junior Suite, Patio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 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)
  • 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 | 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. 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
  • Kunsthaus Interlaken - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Interlaken Casino - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bebbis Restaurants - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪X-Port West - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizpaz - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Döner Kebap - ‬4 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
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
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 (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 Jan 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essential by Dorint Interlaken on Jan 29, 2026 start from $208.49, 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. 321 out of 473 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 473 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 473 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 473 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 473 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Areeba

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Galen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room with a view of the water and mountains. Breakfast buffett is amazing and has everything. Hotel is at Interlaken West train station and comes with free train/bus pass for use within town. TV was modern enough I could stream from my phone. Hotel workers were friendly and informative. I got hot water for my noodles. No cooking items or fridge are in rooms. Just coffee machine.
View from the room facing the river/lake.
The hotel as viewed from other side of the inlet.
View from room at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rajeeb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The hotel’s location was excellent, and the staff were really helpful, especially Eduardo, who went above and beyond to assist us. However, the pillows and mattress were quite uncomfortable. My wife is pregnant, and unfortunately, there was very little lumbar or head support, which made it difficult for her to rest properly. Overall, though, it’s a nice hotel with great service — just needs improvement in the bedding comfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Saida

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camilla Joy

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

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed Jad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Only concern was the amenities in the room was missing , to be honest also the charge of the parking. Beside this everything was food
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Victoria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was the worst part of our trip. Our room wasn’t clean upon arrival. The front desk staff then got us another room and asked him to inspect the room with me. We both then noticed that room wasn’t clean either. Finally our third room they have chosen ONCE AGAIN not cleaned. I was so uncomfortable at this point I didn’t know what else wasn’t clean in this hotel. The employee himself was so embarrassed and wouldn’t stop apologizing. The hotel manager was absolutely awful!! He didn’t even care to acknowledge my husband and I and just stood there standing. The two front desk employees were the only ones who seemed to try. Nothing was done and they just said “do you want to try another room or we can send someone up to clean one of the rooms you’ve seen”. Please don’t stay here. Interlaken offers so many beautiful and CLEAN hotels. This was an absolute nightmare and set back our vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rans

Traveled with family
Wish you could control the air conditioner in the room. Had to sleep with windows open and so did others with very loud kids. Our view out the windows was a closed in box of the building walls. Walls had visible dust on them. Will go to another hotel next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Disliked: Staff & service
Room was too warm and AC stat did not work. Our room was on the train track side and therefore, I would never recommend as it was noisy and we had to sleep with the windows open to cool the room. Additionally, no TV selection and just poor thought put into it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHARINE

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Tat Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast offers a good variety of options, and the room attendants as well as the breakfast staff are friendly and attentive. However, the reception staff could benefit from improving their service.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

János

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

10/10 Excellent

zahir

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

8/10 Good

Harold

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

Zürich

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Closest hotel to the Interlaken West station. Newly renovated. Gets hot and rooms are a bit small.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025