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Essential by Dorint Interlaken

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, a short walk to Mystery Rooms

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Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building
Food and drink
Reception
Junior Suite with 2 Terraces
Junior Suite with 2 Terraces

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$596
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July

Explore the area

Map
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

Essential Zimmer 14 m²

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite with 2 Terraces

Junior Suite with 2 Terraces

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Patio

Junior Suite, Patio

Junior Suite, Patio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Superior Zimmer 14 m²

Superior Zimmer 14 m²

Superior Zimmer 14 m²

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Interlaken

Essential by Dorint Interlaken places you steps from Alpine Garden and within a short 5-minute stroll of Mystery Rooms. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Central Interlaken hotel include Lake Thun and Lake Brienz.

What's nearby

  • Alpine Garden - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mystery Rooms - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hoeheweg - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Interlaken Casino - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Interlaken Ost Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bebbis Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪PizPaz - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Runft - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Migros Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Essential by Dorint Interlaken

Hotel with a bar, a short walk to 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • 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 a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths 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 on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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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 transport

  • Covered 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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2024
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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.

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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 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 to 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: from approximately CHF 26 for adults and from 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

What is the cancellation policy at Essential by Dorint Interlaken?

Essential by Dorint Interlaken offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Essential by Dorint Interlaken?

As of 26 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essential by Dorint Interlaken on 28 July 2025 start from AU$582.35, 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 Essential by Dorint Interlaken?

Yep, Essential by Dorint Interlaken has a covered self car park for CHF 28 per night.

Does Essential by Dorint Interlaken serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Essential by Dorint Interlaken?

No, Essential by Dorint Interlaken does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Essential by Dorint Interlaken?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Essential by Dorint Interlaken Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 314 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manvindar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay at. i willcome back and stay here again. Great friendly staff, excellent breakfast and you get off the train into the hotel lobby literally 20m. only thing, there was no iron in the room. the rest was 10 out of 10.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmar Husain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room. Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhrumit Ajaykumar, Vancouver

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location and closeness to train station
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

kamal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and easy access to train station interlaken west. Hotel was close to all the amenities and very walkable distance to shops
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a new property, everything is pretty, exactly like the pictures online. The location is perfect because it’s exactly at the train station, so it’s very convenient. The breakfast buffet was very good, with a lot of variety. The staff was friendly and eager to help with anything we needed. It was a great find and I definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bindiya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and new
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nayelli

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

10/10 Excellent

Shail

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manzar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is great, the staff are friendly and helpful. The breakfast is fabulous. There is not much going around in interlaken west but the train station is literally next door, so you can hop off to any where in switzerland.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was centrally located. Walkable from the train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Letta, Clifton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is right next to the interlaken west station. All the staff were super helpful and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Zeina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3 star hotel that feels like a 4 star. Pros (1) Location. Connected directly to Interlaken West Train Station. Easy to get in /out of and use as a base to explore the area. (2) Great buffet breakfast- high quality and variety. (3) Clean and newer ameneties. Cons (1) A/C in my room didn’t work (blow air but not cold air) and the rooms run on the hot side if it’s facing the mountain. Was tolerable in April but would be an issue in hotter months. (2) If you are a light sleeper you can hear the train when it passes if you’re facing the mountain. I was on the 3rd floor. Surprisingly it wasn’t as loud but you can hear it. The trains do stop during the night. Overall, I would stay here again given the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous rooms, yummy breakfast. Staff incredibly helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilburn

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dora

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A few steps from the train station. It was clean with a friendly staff. The breakfast was super.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Next to platform of train station but quiet. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chatri

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ali, tempe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioner was very slow , and in the morning there were noise from fire alarm I woke up scared

8/10 Good

BYUNG HO, Jiangmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location at Interlaken
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

GILBERT

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

10/10 Excellent

Maryam

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