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Essential by Dorint Interlaken

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, a short walk to Mystery Rooms

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Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi
Junior Suite with 2 Terraces | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi
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Food and drink
Junior Suite with 2 Terraces | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi
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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
The current price is ￥56,134
￥59,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

Room options

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Essential Zimmer 14 m² | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Essential Zimmer 14 m²

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Espresso maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Junior Suite with 2 Terraces

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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

View all photos for Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(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

View all photos for Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

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

View all photos for Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Espresso maker
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Patio

Junior Suite, Patio | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Patio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Superior Zimmer 14 m²

Superior Zimmer 14 m² | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Superior Zimmer 14 m²

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Espresso maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Espresso maker
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Central Interlaken, a neighborhood in Interlaken, Essential by Dorint Interlaken is in a rural area and in the mountains. Mystery Rooms and First Station are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Jungfrau Park and Bussalp are also worth visiting.
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Map
3800, Interlaken, 8-10 Rugenparkstrasse

What's nearby

  • Alpine Garden - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mystery Rooms - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hoeheweg - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Interlaken Casino - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Interlaken Ost Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Interlaken West Station - 1 min walk
  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bebbis Restaurants - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizpaz - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Stella Swiss Quality Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • Vivi’s Wok
  • Pure8

About this property

Essential by Dorint Interlaken

Hotel near Mystery Rooms
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 concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
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

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
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

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 Aug 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essential by Dorint Interlaken on Aug 31, 2025 start from ￥56,134, 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 at Essential by Dorint Interlaken?

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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Essential by Dorint Interlaken Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 350 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 350 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 350 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 350 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 350 reviews

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

8/10 Good

Rajiv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good rooms and facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Falguni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Conveniently located
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the train station
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location right by train terminal. Nice, elegant rooms, though a bit small. Helpful staff. Fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful facility and people. Would stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zehra

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is Walking distance easy to find places to go you save money and time!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Samir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to train station and shopping and dining. Big spacious rooms with balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel . Next to the train station . Great breakfast . Lots of restaurants near by .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesús

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

QASIM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views were stunning and the apartment was in excellent condition. Very accessible to the restaurants and train station
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its the most convenient hotel. Literally right next to train station, Interlaken West. Staff is very friendly and accomodating. Place is very clean and quiet due to soundproof glass windows. I cant even hear the train pass by. Breakfast is simple and perfect. Great hotel for tourists.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shazia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It is convenient to stay as you can drive around to Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen etc
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Biraju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and convenient. Middle of the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alaa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, clean, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Easy access to rail and city
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location near the station. Very nice tidy room with a great view ! Good breakfast options and helpful staff throughout our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent location, right there train station
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just an amazing stay comparable to any 5 star hotel
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajiv and

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

makrum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location great team
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Surekha

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very dusty and small rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb views. Excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

HARJINDER

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property, conveniently located. Staff was helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025