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Hotel Aare Thun

4.0 star property
Upscale boardwalk/promenade hotel, walk to Thun Castle

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Exterior
Front of property
Deluxe Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Standard Room | Wardrobe
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available

Check out the area

Map
Freienhofgasse 3, Thun, BE, 3600
  • Popular LocationThun Castle3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSchloss Thun4 min walk
  • Popular LocationSchloss Schadau19 min walk
  • AirportBern (BRN-Belp)24 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Boutique Room

Boutique Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 18 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 33 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Thun

Hotel Aare Thun puts you in the heart of Thun, steps from Thun Castle and within a 20-minute stroll of Schloss Schadau. Highlights at this Baroque hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. .The restaurant, Restaurant Freienhof, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Bälliz hotel, you'll be 2 km (1.2 mi) from Thunersee and 4.9 km (3 mi) from Oberhofen Castle.

What's nearby

  • Thun Castle - 3 min walk
  • Schloss Thun - 4 min walk
  • Schloss Schadau - 19 min walk
  • Thunersee - 3 min drive
  • Arena Thun - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Thun (ZTK-Thun Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ristorante Waisenhaus - 2 min walk
  • Chillounge GmbH - 2 min walk
  • Ristorante Pizzeria Rialto - 1 min walk
  • Tchibo Thun - 2 min walk
  • Grottino Aarequai 66 - 1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Aare Thun

Upscale boardwalk/promenade hotel, walk to Thun Castle
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 7 meeting rooms available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Aare Thun. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Thun hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1958
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hotel Aare Thun offers 60 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (CHF 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 20 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Freienhof

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Baroque architecture
  • Building
  • Built in 1958
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 20.0 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 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 4.50 per person, per night for adults; CHF 1.75 per night for guests aged 6-16 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 6 years of age.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 20 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: CHF 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 20.0 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, JCB International and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Freienhof
Freienhof Hotel
Freienhof Hotel Thun
Freienhof Thun
Hotel Freienhof
Freienhof Swiss Quality Thun
Freienhof Hotel
Hotel Aare Thun Thun
Hotel Aare Thun Hotel
Hotel Aare Thun Hotel Thun

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Aare Thun?

Hotel Aare Thun offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Aare Thun?

Yep, Hotel Aare Thun has a covered self car park with in/out privileges for CHF 20 per night.

Does Hotel Aare Thun serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Aare Thun?

No, Hotel Aare Thun does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Aare Thun?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Aare Thun's onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Aare Thun?

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

Hotel Aare Thun Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Staff and Riverfront View
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. They were more than willing to hold onto our luggage for a few hours after we checked out and took a day trip to Eggishorn.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sridevi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is recently renovated and very stylish, with a consistent aesthetic throughout. Furnishing and finishings are well thought out, modern, and luxurious. The property itself is ideally situated, with lovely views of the Aare River, the historic covered bridge/dam, and the architecturally interesting surrounding buildings. Our room was comfortable, clean, and very functional. Very nice shower. Balconies are great. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and got us into our room early. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angelika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waren zufrieden.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cesar Ernst

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Consigliato
Mi è piaciuto Molto! Struttura nuova o forse recentemente ristrutturata, moderna, di design, nel cuore di Thun. Consigliato, ci tornerei
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location, rude staff
Overall, it was not a good experience due to the unfriendliness of the staff at the reception desk. The facilities were good given that the hotel has been recently renovated. We could still smell the chemicals used for renewing the building (this wasn’t an issue but gives an idea of how new it all was). The staff at the reception was simply rude and unfriendly. They seemed to be angry at having guests arriving. After staying in Zermatt and Zürich where we were welcomed to our stay, here it was as if we were bothering by checking in. I believe management should address this, as the location and facilities are great, but arriving and feeling unwelcomed is not the best feeling when staying at a hotel. If service is improved, I would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARIA I

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Las fotos no le hacen justicia. En mucho más lindo de lo que parece. Las camas y todos los accesorios muy convenientes. Excelente ubicación.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023