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Essential by Dorint Interlaken

3.0 star property
This welcoming Interlaken hotel offers a perfect base for relaxation with drinks at the cozy bar or exploration of nearby attractions and Mystery Rooms.

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Essential by Dorint Interlaken, in the heart of town, offers a warm atmosphere with multilingual staff. Enjoy free in-room WiFi and 24-hour front desk tour assistance. Luggage storage is available for early arrivals or late departures.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 1,364
AED 1,449 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun

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Essential Zimmer 14 m² | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Essential Zimmer 14 m²

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Zimmer 14 m² | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Superior Zimmer 14 m²

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, Patio | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Patio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Junior Suite with 2 Terraces | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Junior Suite with 2 Terraces

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Central Interlaken, a neighborhood in Interlaken, Essential by Dorint Interlaken is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Jungfrau Park and Bussalp are also worth visiting. Visit our Interlaken travel guide
Map
8-10 Rugenparkstrasse, Interlaken, 3800

What's nearby

  • Tulip beds and beautiful landscaping in front of the Swiss Alps,
    Alpine Garden
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Höhematte Park
    Höhematte Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A rose garden in an open field in Interlaken with a view of hotel, house and mountains covered by clouds as a background
    Interlaken Casino
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mystery Rooms
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hoeheweg
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Bebbis Restaurants
    3 min walk
  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • X-Port West
    3 min walk
  • Brasserie 17
    6 min walk
  • Laderach Chocolate Suisse
    5 min walk

About this property

Essential by Dorint Interlaken

  • Hotel near Lake Thun
  • Essential by Dorint Interlaken provides a bar and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
    • Multilingual staff, an elevator, and concierge services
    • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Room features
  • All 115 individually decorated rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and espresso makers.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
    • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-Certified Property
  • This property participates in GreenSign Hotel, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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 transportation

  • Covered self 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.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per pet, per stay
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 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

We have included 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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 26 for adults and CHF 13 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 28 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Frequently asked questions

Is Essential by Dorint Interlaken pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 25 per pet, per stay.

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

As of 18 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essential by Dorint Interlaken on 17 June 2026 start from AED 1,364, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CHF 28 per night.

What time is check-in at Essential by Dorint Interlaken?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Essential by Dorint Interlaken?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Essential by Dorint Interlaken located?

Located in Central Interlaken, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Alpine Garden and Mystery Rooms. Hoeheweg and Kunsthaus Interlaken are also within 10 minutes. Interlaken West Station is only a 2-minute walk and Interlaken West Ferry Terminal is 4 minutes.

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Reviews

Essential by Dorint Interlaken Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 402 out of 573 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 573 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 573 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 573 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 573 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keyur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and spacious apartments. Staff is very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and room is clean and new!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristoffer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was very nice, spotless clean, spacious , minimalist and very modern. My family and I were very pleased about the service especially the housekeeping…is top-notch. The Kitchen is perfect for family. We’ll definitely choose this place for our future visits! Best, Kristoffer
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hong Na

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable, ideal location-located right beside to interlaken west and directly opposite migros, breakfast spread was great and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful brand new hotel that is directly across from the main train platforms. Super convenient for exploring the area. Also the breakfast included with our stay was the best free hotel breakfast of our entire trip. Great selection and fantastic cappuccino’s.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the train platform, made sightseeing so simple. There was no noise or disturbances. Room was beautiful and loved the seating area outside and the wrap round glass windows.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a great location!! The proximity to the train station, restaurants and shops was perfect for us during our stay. I do have to say that the beds and pillow’s leave a lot to be desired as far as comfort goes. They are definitely more decorative than they are practical for use. Interlaken and the surrounding towns are absolutely beautiful and we would highly recommend visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t usually leave reviews but this was such a great stay. The staff were incredible. They even made me feel special on my birthday with a surprise gesture. I can’t say enough nice things.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zahra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, good breakfast and clean rooms! Location is superb right next to the station and near the centre of Interlaken, very accessible!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruichao

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 seconds walk from the train station! The flat is very spacious and modern, coming with a view of the lake and the mountain, just as shown in the ad pic.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was excellent. The room did not have a refridgerator which would have been nice. We could not figure out the TV to get english channels
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

p

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apartment was excellent and is quite big and very new and very clean. It had everthing you need expect for a washing machine and would definitely stay here again. The position is perfect as it is right on the train station and you do not hear the trains. Easy access to get to the attractions and supermarket acros the road as it is so expensive to eat in Switzerland when converting from Australian dollars. 9.5 out of 10 rating from us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaycee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly, hotel was so convenient, buffet is by far excellent compared to others. Will definitely come back again next time.
Our baby enjoying the view from our balcony.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mei Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was super convenient, and the breakfast food was plentiful and delicious, especially the watermelon, which was incredibly refreshing and sweet. I never expected to eat such delicious watermelon in winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for three nights. The hotel is located centrally near shops, restaurants and the Interlaken West rail station. The breakfast was included in the rate and was fantastic. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Breakfast was fresh and really nice everyday. Room was very clean. Staff was nice. Hotel is very convenient as it’s on the platform of interlaken west
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chi Ngan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent location, the room is clean with beautiful view, just next to supermarket also
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Murray James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great apartment in the annex - spacious, clean, modern and with all required amenities. Staff were super friendly and helpful and excellent hot/cold buffet breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient a few steps from train station (Interlaken west), friendly staff, clean, quiet, beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were able to check in a bit early which was great after traveling. Breakfast buffet was amazing and the staff were all helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Saida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast and next to Interlaken West station
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katerina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! And amazing staff!!!! Breakfast 100/10
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessenia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location right on the train station! Our room was clean. The breakfast buffet was amazing! Lots of selection! Highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025