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
Parking available
Bar
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
Lift
Bath or shower
The current price is €339
€339
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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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
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
14 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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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Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
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
Bebbis Restaurants - 3 min walk
Layali Beirut
Velo Cafe
Pizpaz - 6 min walk
Stella Swiss Quality Hotel - 7 min walk
About this property
Essential by Dorint Interlaken
Essential by Dorint Interlaken puts you a short five-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.
At a glance
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Hotel size
115 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
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 Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Covered on-site 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
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 91
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
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
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
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 checkout. 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 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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
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 that you 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 on-site 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
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug 2025
Dorint Essential - Interlaken West: Super stay
Perfect place to enjoy a vacation for myself and my two teenage kids. Spacious apartment right next to Interlaken West station which was surprisngly noise free (with windows closed). Great scenery, super location, very attentive service and great breakfast.
Vikas
Vikas, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Aug 2025
Excellent location - on Interlaken west station
Neat rooms, good breakfast - only thing to mention didn’t have proper AC in the rooms and it was upto 30 degrees while we were there
Waqas
Waqas, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 Aug 2025
Convenient location
The location is on the West side of town so you do have to take a short train ride to Ost station each time you travel. Even though it’s next to the train station, we did not hear it at all! It was quiet, comfortable and the staff was very helpful. The breakfast is good and it’s nice to have grocery store across the street.
Melissa
Melissa, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
14 Aug 2025
Okay stay
Overall, our stay was okay. However, for the price we paid, we expected the room to be larger and cleaner. On the positive side, the breakfast and location were outstanding, and the staff were friendly and welcoming.
Akrum
Akrum, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Jun 2025
Staff was very kind and helpful. Hotel was beautiful and very well maintained. It was in a prime location with direct access to the train station and a short walk to nearby restaurants and activities.
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5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2025
Excelent location, right there train station
alejandro
alejandro, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Apr 2025
amazing hotel
Rajiv and
Rajiv and, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2025
Just an amazing stay comparable to any 5 star hotel
David
David, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 May 2025
Great location
great team
makrum
makrum, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 May 2025
Great location right next to the train station. Friendly staff and delicious breakfast served each morning
Kevin
Kevin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2025
Perfect apartment with everything needed.
We really had comfortable stay..
Joseph
Joseph, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2025
Beautiful, clean, new. Breakfast included was great too
Emily
Emily, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jul 2025
The hotel staff was amazing. The food was good at the restaurant and the breakfast. The room AC barely worked. The front desk had to bring us an additional fan. The fire alarm went off around 12am. So convenient to be so close to the train station.
Kelly
Kelly, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Apr 2025
Excellent room. Great hotel
Ahmar Husain
Ahmar Husain, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 May 2025
Great location , great staff, cleans and modern
Staff were great they helped with every request even got a nice little sweet treat on my birthday! The location is perfect. Would recommend as a base for Interlaken. Breakfast included too which helps! great stay