Rugenparkstrasse 8 - 10, Interlaken, Canton of Berne, 3800, SwitzerlandSee Hotel Details
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Joanna am
Superior Room Mountain View
Stayed in Apr 2025
Couple
10 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 9, 2025
Amazing service from the staff. Convenient as it’s close to bus stops which is free of charge within Interlaken and easy enough to the main station (Interlaken Ost). Gorgeous view from the room and nice to have the breakfast included in the morning
Response from Property: Dear Joanna,Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback and perfect rating!We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the amazing service from our team, the beautiful views, and the convenient location close to public transport. It’s also great to know that our breakfast added a nice start to your day.We hope to welcome you back to Interlaken very soon!Warm regards,Hussein AliDirector of RoomsEssential by Dorint Interlaken
tomomeow
Essential Room
Stayed in Feb 2025
Couple
11 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Apr 6, 2025
Right besides train platform so it's super convenient
Check in is at the dot 3pm as we aren't able to check in even at 2.50pmish
Room amenities are good, even come with bath tub
Breakfast spread is good too
Response from Property: Dear Tomomeow, thank you for your positive feedback!We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed our convenient location, room amenities, and breakfast selection. Regarding check-in, our standard time is 3:00 PM, but depending on room availability, we do our best to accommodate earlier arrivals. We appreciate your understanding.Looking forward to welcoming you back!Kind regards,Hussein AliRooms Division ManagerEssential by Dorint Interlaken
Guest User
Essential Room
Stayed in Mar 2025
Couple
6 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Jul 1, 2025
Basic amenities, a bit overprice for the amenities, location is good, view is nice
Response from Property: Dear Guest, thank you very much for your great rating and for sharing your impressions.We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the central location and the beautiful view. Your feedback regarding the amenities and value is well noted and will help us in continuously improving our services.We hope to welcome you again soon in Interlaken!Warm regards,Hussein AliDirector of RoomsEssential by Dorint Interlaken
NitinGargCA
Junior Suite With 1 Terrace
Stayed in Jun 2025
Family
47 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 28, 2025
Perfect In simple words. In front of Interlaken west station. You can go to any location by using buses & trains. The breakfast was also good.
Response from Property: Dear NitinGargCA,Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback!We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our central location right in front of Interlaken West station, as well as our breakfast offering. It’s great to know that your stay with us was “perfect” – that means a lot to our entire team.We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great stay in Interlaken.Best regardsHussein AliDirector of RoomsEssential by Dorint Interlaken
Fung Ping Amy
Essential Room
Stayed in Jun 2025
Family
4 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Jul 26, 2025
Very good location beside the west station, very convenient, nice people nice place here!
Response from Property: Dear Fung Ping Amy,Thank you very much for your kind feedback and for choosing to stay with us!We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our convenient location next to Interlaken West station and appreciated the warm hospitality from our team. It's wonderful to know that you had a pleasant stay with us.We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great experience in Interlaken.Warm regards,Hussein AliDirector of RoomsEssential by Dorint Interlaken
_tl**
Essential Room
Stayed in Nov 2024
Couple
16 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 11, 2025
The room is clean and tidy. We love the design of the room. Can see mountain from the balcony.
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your positive experience with us!We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the clean and tidy room, its design, and the stunning mountain views from the balcony. Providing our guests with a memorable and comfortable stay is our top priority, and it’s wonderful to know we succeeded during your visit.We look forward to welcoming you back to Essential by Dorint Interlaken for another great stay!Best regards,Hussein AliRooms Division ManagerEssential by Dorint Interlaken
chiang lin chew
Superior Room Mountain View
Stayed in Feb 2025
Couple
8 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 19, 2025
Super close to train station
Response from Property: Dear Chiang Lin Chew,Thank you for your perfect rating! We’re so glad you found our location convenient, being so close to the train station.We look forward to welcoming you back soon!Best regards,Hussein AliRooms Division ManagerEssential by Dorint Interlaken
Guest User
Essential Room
Stayed in Apr 2025
Couple
5 review
7.5/10
Posted on Jun 26, 2025
The location is really a charm - it’s super convenient. The train station platform is just outside of the hotel.
Breakfast - average
Room size - small but this is the size with what we pay
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for your valuable feedback and for taking the time to share your impressions.We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed our central location right next to the train station — it’s certainly a great advantage for exploring Interlaken and the surrounding region. We also appreciate your comments on the breakfast and room size. While our standard rooms are designed efficiently for shorter stays, we also offer larger categories and apartments for guests seeking more space and additional comfort.We hope to welcome you back again soon!Best regards,Hussein AliDirector of RoomsEssential by Dorint Interlaken
Tiwe
Essential Room
Stayed in Apr 2025
Business traveler
7 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 4, 2025
Great Hotel directly connected to the train station. Warm welcome by the staff. Cozy bar area.
Response from Property: Dear Tiwe,Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed our convenient location and the warm welcome from our team. It is great to hear that you liked our cozy bar area as well.We look forward to welcoming you again soon!Best regards,Hussein AliDirector of RoomsEssential by Dorint Interlaken
CHUNG
Essential Room
Stayed in Sep 2024
Couple
15 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 27, 2024
Nice services, front desk staff are helpful. Hotel is next to the train platform. Overall, appreciate.
Response from Property: Dear Mr. Chung, thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that our helpful front desk team and convenient location next to the train platform added to your experience. Providing attentive service is very important to us, and we’re glad you felt well taken care of. We look forward to welcoming you back to Essential by Dorint Interlaken in the future!Best regards,Hussein AliRooms Division ManagerEssential by Dorint Interlaken
Kathleen Halim
Essential Room
Stayed in Mar 2025
Traveling with friends
21 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 14, 2025
Recommended stay in Interlaken
- The hotel is within walking distance to train station, coop supermarket and local restaurants
- The staff are very friendly
- The hotel is very clean
- The breakfast have various selection and delicious
Response from Property: Dear Kathleen Halim, thank you very much for your wonderful review and perfect score!We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our central location, the friendliness of our team, the cleanliness of the hotel, and our breakfast selection. It’s great to know that you had a pleasant and memorable stay with us.We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back to Essential by Dorint Interlaken in the future.Warm regards,Hussein AliRooms Division ManagerEssential by Dorint Interlaken
Mo cheng
Superior Room Mountain View
Stayed in Aug 2024
Traveling with friends
2 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Nov 24, 2024
I booked a room with a mountain view for one night, but the actual view was half of the neighboring mall's rooftop. The room rate was very high, and the room was very small. I would not recommend spending extra for a room with a mountain view.
Although the hotel is located next to Interlaken West station, Interlaken Ost is actually more convenient for traveling.
Response from Property: Dear Mr. Mo Cheng,Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not fully meet your expectations. We understand your disappointment regarding the view from your room and regret if it did not match what you had anticipated. Your feedback regarding the value of the mountain view rooms is noted, and we will review this internally to ensure clarity in our descriptions.While Interlaken West offers convenient access to various attractions, we appreciate your perspective about Interlaken Ost being more suitable for some travel plans. Your input is valuable, and we’ll take it into account as we strive to improve our guests’ experience.We hope you might give us another chance to provide a better stay in the future.Best regards,Hussein AliRooms Division ManagerEssential by Dorint Interlaken
simpleologist
Essential Room
Stayed in Aug 2024
Couple
8 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Sep 26, 2024
Location wise, nothing much to critique as it’s situated right beside the train station. You can’t get anything more convenient than this.
We like the modern design of the room, generally. The only negative point we experienced was the smell. There was a smell (smells like pee) inside the room but surprisingly not the toilet. Toilet actually smells better than the room. Ventilation was poorly managed, I guess. And the staff said there’s nothing they could do about it and to my biggest surprise, the hotel does not have an air freshener at all!
Contrary to those reviews saying how good the breakfast is, I find it quite disappointing. Food selection is so limited and the quality wasn’t better or even on par with the typical hotel breakfast standard.
Here I would like to commend on a particular staff named Iulia (not sure if I spell it correctly). She is nice, friendly and accommodating. I would like to thank her for her hospitality.
Overall, I would probably come back to stay again at Essential for its perfect location.
Response from Property: Dear simpleologist,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you appreciated our convenient location next to the train station and the modern design of your room.We sincerely apologize for the unpleasant smell you experienced in your room. Your comments regarding the ventilation and lack of air fresheners are concerning, and we will investigate this matter to ensure a more comfortable environment for our guests.We also appreciate your feedback about the breakfast selection, as we strive to provide a high-quality dining experience. Your input will help us make necessary improvements.Thank you for highlighting Iulia's excellent service. We’re glad to hear she made a positive impact during your stay.We hope to welcome you back in the future and provide you with an even better experience.Best regards,Hussein AliRooms Division ManagerEssential by Dorint Interlaken
Sum Yeung
Superior Room Mountain View
Stayed in Jun 2024
Solo traveler
17 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Aug 2, 2024
Super great location which just located right at the Interlaken station. And opposite there’s a kiosk/supermarket.
Room is a bit small and aware to bring your own slippers and brush or vanity if needed, there’s nothing provided by the hotel, not even refill the bottles of water even you stayed for consecutive nights, the staff mentioned it will only provide once when you check-in.
Response from Property: Dear Sum Yeung,Thank you for your feedback.We’re glad to hear you appreciated the great location of our hotel, with its proximity to Interlaken West Station and the nearby kiosk/supermarket.We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced regarding the room size and the amenities provided. Please be informed that we do offer additional items such as slippers, irons, and other amenities upon request. If you need any of these during your stay, please feel free to contact our reception.Your comments are valuable and we will review these points to enhance our service.We hope to have the opportunity to better serve you in the future.Best regards,Hussein AliRooms Division Manager
Jun Ren Jerry Jay
Superior Room Mountain View
Stayed in Nov 2024
Couple
13 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Dec 31, 2024
Very good location. Right next to Interlaken west station. Reception staff were friendly and helpful. Good breakfast spread.
Response from Property: Dear Jun Ren Jerry Jay,Thank you for sharing your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you appreciated our convenient location next to Interlaken West Station and enjoyed our breakfast spread. It’s also wonderful to know that our reception team made a positive impression with their friendliness and helpfulness.We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Interlaken.Best regards,Hussein AliRooms Division ManagerEssential by Dorint Interlaken