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.
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 Restaurant - 3 min walk
PizPaz - 6 min walk
Cafe Runft - 1 min walk
Migros Restaurant - 1 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
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 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
Apr 28, 2025
amazing hotel
Rajiv and
Rajiv and, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 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
Apr 22, 2025
Excellent room. Great hotel
Ahmar Husain
Ahmar Husain, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 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
Super near the tram and clean place to stay. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay!
Cheryl
Cheryl, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Friendly staff and accommodating.
Bindiya
Bindiya, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 1, 2025
Very good location at Interlaken
BYUNG HO
BYUNG HO, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2025
Great place
Absolutely wonderful place to stay! Highly recommend
Erica
Erica, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Great breakfast and excellent location.
Zhin Kwang
Zhin Kwang, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2025
Hotel was centrally located. Walkable from the train station.
Henry
Henry, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
Everything is good! 5 stars!!
Woon Fun
Woon Fun, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2025
The hotel is right next to the interlaken west station. All the staff were super helpful and nice.
Letta
Letta, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
I love living in the apt. Only downside no ac but since the weather is cold, ac is not that important
Hansyudi
Hansyudi, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
location and closeness to train station
Dhrumit Ajaykumar
Dhrumit Ajaykumar, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 12, 2025
Okay
Helt Ok
Mohabbat Pal
Mohabbat Pal, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2025
Next to platform of train station but quiet. Good breakfast.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2025
A few steps from the train station. It was clean with a friendly staff. The breakfast was super.
Dora
Dora, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 28, 2025
Good a little pricey
wei-wen
wei-wen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2024
Very nice staff, excellent location, and the room was cozy.
Diamond
Diamond, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2025
Right off the train line, the town is right there, great staff and a really clean place 10 out 10
Timothy
Timothy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
This hotel is great, the staff are friendly and helpful. The breakfast is fabulous. There is not much going around in interlaken west but the train station is literally next door, so you can hop off to any where in switzerland.
Manzar
Manzar, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2025
Very close to train station which is convenient. The property is well maintained and provides necessary amenities.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
It’s a new property, everything is pretty, exactly like the pictures online. The location is perfect because it’s exactly at the train station, so it’s very convenient. The breakfast buffet was very good, with a lot of variety. The staff was friendly and eager to help with anything we needed. It was a great find and I definitely recommend this hotel.