Hecht

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and sauna

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Sauna
75-inch TV with cable channels
Free daily buffet breakfast
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$467
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept

Explore the area

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Hauptgasse 9, Appenzell, AI, 9050
  • Appenzell Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Alpine Panorama Path
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Appenzeller Brewery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Friedrichshafen (FDH-Friedrichshafen - Lake Constance)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Junior Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Triple Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the area

Appenzell

Hecht puts you in the heart of Appenzell, within steps of Pfarrkirche St. Mauritius and Alpine Panorama Path. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast and a sauna. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a games room. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and ski storage. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Appenzell hotel include Appenzell Museum and Appenzeller Brewery.

What's nearby

  • Appenzell Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Alpine Panorama Path - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Appenzeller Brewery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Appenzeller Badi Outdoor Pool - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wasserauen-Ebenalp Cable Car - 9 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Appenzell Station - 4 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Berggasthaus Aescher - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Landgasthof Sternen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Café Drei Könige - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sonne Appenzell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Höch Hirschberg - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Hecht

Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and sauna
Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 200 square feet (9 square metres) and includes conference space. A sauna, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the business-friendly Hecht.

This 3-star Appenzell hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 200 sq ft of conference space
  • 9 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Corner/local shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Hecht offers 38 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. A pillow menu is available. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 8 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 200 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 75-inch TV with cable channels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 70.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for CHF 25.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.50 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 8 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 70.0 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hecht Appenzell
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Hecht Hotel Appenzell
Hecht Hotel
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Hecht Hotel Appenzell

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hecht?

Hecht offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hecht?

As of 10 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hecht on 24 Sept 2025 start from AU$457.21, 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.

Is Hecht family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and a corner/local shop, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hecht is a hit with families.

Does Hecht serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet brekkie is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hecht?

No, Hecht does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hecht?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hecht?

Furry friends are welcome at Hecht, with food and water bowls on offer.