Essential by Dorint Interlaken, a hotel in Central Interlaken near Mystery Rooms, offers a warm welcome with its cozy bar and helpful multilingual staff. Guests can unwind with free in-room WiFi, enjoy tour assistance from the 24-hour front desk team or take advantage of luggage storage for added convenience.
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9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Bar
Parking available
24/7 front desk
Pet friendly
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (9)
Daily housekeeping
Breakfast available
Self parking
Bar/lounge
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Espresso maker
Elevator
Bathtub or shower
$368 nightly
The total price is $391
$391 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total includes taxes and fees
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Essential Zimmer 14 m²
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Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Espresso maker
151 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Junior Suite with 2 Terraces
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Highlights
Patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building
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Exceptional
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(1 review)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
4 Large Twin Beds
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Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building
Highlights
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Espresso maker
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Large Twin Beds
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Interlaken Ost Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Bern (BRN-Belp) - 41 min drive
Interlaken West Station - 1 min walk
Interlaken West Ferry Terminal - 4 min walk
Interlaken Harderbahn Station - 20 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min walk
Bebbis Restaurants - 3 min walk
Cafe Runft - 1 min walk
Pizpaz - 6 min walk
X-Port West - 3 min walk
About this property
Essential by Dorint Interlaken
Essential by Dorint Interlaken puts you just a 5-minute drive from Mystery Rooms and Lake Thun. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Lake Brienz.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Covered onsite self parking (CHF 28 per night)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2024
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 36
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Espresso maker
Sleep well
2 bedrooms
Hypo-allergenic bedding
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
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Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: CHF 300 per accommodation, per stay
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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
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
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 26 for adults and CHF 13 for children
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per pet, per stay
Parking
Covered self parking costs CHF 28 per night
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.
Frequently asked questions
Does Essential by Dorint Interlaken offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Essential by Dorint Interlaken does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Essential by Dorint Interlaken?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of CHF 25 per pet, per stay.
Is parking offered on site at Essential by Dorint Interlaken?
Yes. Self parking costs CHF 28 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Essential by Dorint Interlaken?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Essential by Dorint Interlaken?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Interlaken Casino (13-min walk) is nearby.
What's the area around Essential by Dorint Interlaken like?
Essential by Dorint Interlaken is a short 1-minute walk from Interlaken West Station and 4 minutes' walk from Mystery Rooms.
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Essential by Dorint Interlaken Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Aug 16, 2025
Great location for the train station
Hina
Hina, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 17, 2025
Great location right by train terminal. Nice, elegant rooms, though a bit small. Helpful staff. Fantastic breakfast.
James
James, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 12, 2025
Excellent location and convenient. Breakfast was great. Only thing was the rooms are small and the air conditioning was rather weak even for a small room. Overall nice stay at this place
Tony
Tony, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 13, 2025
Everything is Walking distance easy to find places to go you save money and time!!!
Zehra
Zehra, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 10, 2025
Wonderful facility and people. Would stay again
Asif
Asif, 6-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 2, 2025
Easy access to train station and shopping and dining. Big spacious rooms with balcony.
Samir
Samir, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 28, 2025
Nice hotel . Next to the train station . Great breakfast . Lots of restaurants near by .
Olga
Olga, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 14, 2025
The views were stunning and the apartment was in excellent condition. Very accessible to the restaurants and train station
QASIM
QASIM, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 20, 2025
Nice hotel
Jesús
Jesús, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 24, 2025
First time visiting Switzerland. Had a wonderful time. Our stay at your location made our trip very relaxing and enjoyable. We would highly recommend your location.
William
William, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 17, 2025
Lovely and convenient. Middle of the city.
Biraju
Biraju, 5-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 23, 2025
It is convenient to stay as you can drive around to Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen etc
Shazia
Shazia, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 3, 2025
Location, clean, nice staff
Alaa
Alaa, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 9, 2025
Great stay. Easy access to rail and city
Eduardo Javier
Eduardo Javier, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 29, 2025
Good location near the station. Very nice tidy room with a great view ! Good breakfast options and helpful staff throughout our stay.
Rachit
Rachit, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 27, 2025
Excelent location, right there train station
alejandro
alejandro, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 27, 2025
Just an amazing stay comparable to any 5 star hotel
David
David, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 28, 2025
amazing hotel
Rajiv and
Rajiv and, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 19, 2025
Superb views. Excellent service.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 14, 2025
Great location
great team
makrum
makrum, 4-night trip
6/10 Okay
Aug 16, 2025
The air conditioning does not work well, room does not cool off. No phone or iron in the room. Breakfast is good and it is in an excellent location.
Greg
Greg, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 9, 2025
Good property, conveniently located. Staff was helpful
HARJINDER
HARJINDER, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 8, 2025
Great location right next to the train station. Friendly staff and delicious breakfast served each morning
Kevin
Kevin, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 19, 2025
It is situated right on the train station. A few step away from downtown. It was beautiful town where you can shop, dine, and enjoy drinks.
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 19, 2025
Right next to the train station with restaurants and shopping nearby. Room was decent sized with good amenities. Breakfast was included, but usually quite crowded.