Grandhotel Giessbach

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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Suite Giessbach | View from room
Front of property
Deluxe double room with lake view | View from room
Billiards
Property entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$680
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct

Explore the area

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Axalpstrasse, Giessbach, Brienz, BE, 3855
  • Giessbach Falls
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Lake Brienz
  • Brienzer Rothorn
  • Bern (BRN-Belp)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe double room with forest view

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Classic double room with lake view

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite Hauser

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite Giessbach

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite Horace Edouard

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double room with Waterfall View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic double room with waterfall view

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite Von Rappard

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite Kehrli

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double room with Forest View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior double room with lake view

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite Davinet

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic double room with rock view (no view)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite Franz Weber

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior double room with forest view

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite Giron

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Deluxe double room with waterfall view

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Classic single room with waterfall view

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Single Room with Forest View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe double room with lake view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Classic single room with lake view

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Brienz

A luxury stay in Brienz awaits you at Grandhotel Giessbach. Within steps you'll find Giessbach Falls and you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Lake Brienz. Highlights at this historic hotel include 2 restaurants and free buffet breakfast. .The restaurant, Les Cascades, serves Modern European cuisine. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and kids' swimming pool as well as access to boat tours and hiking/biking trails. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. 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. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of free train pick-up service. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Brienz hotel include Ballenberg Open Air Museum and Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum.

What's nearby

  • Giessbach Falls - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ballenberg Open Air Museum - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Rothorn Bahn - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Mystery Rooms - 17 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Brienz Station - 7 min drive
  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bergrestaurant First - ‬64 min drive
  • ‪Adi's Ski Bar - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Brünig Kulm - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bergrestaurant Schreckfeld - ‬55 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Bellevue - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Grandhotel Giessbach

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
Grandhotel Giessbach offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Grandhotel Giessbach. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Brienz hotel.

  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Grandhotel Giessbach offers 75 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Brienz hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe and Historic Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Uncovered parking on site (CHF 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CHF 79

Restaurants on site

  • Elisa
  • Les Cascades

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 01 November and 19 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 25 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 98.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. 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: CHF 4.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 7 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 4.00 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.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: CHF 15 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 98.0 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: CHF 79

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Grandhotel Giessbach
Grandhotel Giessbach Brienz
Grandhotel Giessbach Hotel
Grandhotel Giessbach Hotel Brienz
Grandhotel Giessbach Swiss Alps
Grandhotel Giessbach Hotel
Grandhotel Giessbach Brienz
Grandhotel Giessbach Hotel Brienz

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Grandhotel Giessbach?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Grandhotel Giessbach?

As of 12 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grandhotel Giessbach on 10 Oct 2025 start from AU$650.09, 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 parking available at Grandhotel Giessbach?

Yep, Grandhotel Giessbach has an uncovered self car park for CHF 15 per day.

Does Grandhotel Giessbach have a pool?

Grandhotel Giessbach has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. The pool is open from May to September.

Does Grandhotel Giessbach serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet breakfast is available daily from 8:00 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Grandhotel Giessbach?

No, Grandhotel Giessbach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Grandhotel Giessbach?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Grandhotel Giessbach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Grandhotel Giessbach?

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