HUUS LÖWEN 1878

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Luxury
4.5 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Luxury hotel

At HUUS LÖWEN 1878, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and a full-service spa. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, Löwenstobe, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a snack bar/deli.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is ¥45,425
¥48,097 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Family Room (Loewen)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room (Alpsteinblick)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Historic)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room (Alpsteinblick)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room (Loewen)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room Alpsteinblick

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room Historic

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room Loewen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Gonten is home to HUUS LÖWEN 1878. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Alpine Panorama Path and St. James Way, while Appenzell Museum and Ziegelhutte Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Bobbahn Jakobsbad and Zeughaus Teufen are also worth visiting. Visit our Gonten travel guide
Map
9108, AI, Gonten, 29 Dorfstrasse

What's nearby

  • An ornate library interior with elaborate ceiling frescoes and classical architecture.
    Abbey Library of Saint Gall
    30 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Jakobsbad-Kronberg Cable Car
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Luftseilbahn Jakobsbad-Kronberg
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bobbahn Jakobsbad
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Seebühne Bregenz
    59 min drive - 58.1 km

Getting around

  • Appenzell Station
    12 min drive
  • Altenrhein (ACH-St. Gallen - Altenrhein)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gass 17
    6 min drive
  • Berggasthaus Kronberg
  • Cafe-Hotel Appenzell
    5 min drive
  • Sonne Appenzell
    6 min drive
  • Bären
    1 min walk

About this property

HUUS LÖWEN 1878

  • Luxury hotel
  • At HUUS LÖWEN 1878, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and a full-service spa. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, Löwenstobe, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a snack bar/deli.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self parking
    • Free bicycle rentals, an electric car charging station, and tour/ticket assistance
    • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at HUUS LÖWEN 1878 have comforts such as separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
  • More amenities include:
    • Hair dryers and shampoo
    • 45-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Separate sitting areas, free infant beds, and heating

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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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Löwenstobe

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Full-service spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 30 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.50 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CHF 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.

Frequently asked questions

Is HUUS LÖWEN 1878 pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at HUUS LÖWEN 1878?

As of Sep 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HUUS LÖWEN 1878 on Oct 11, 2026 start from ¥45,425, 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 free at this property.

What time is check-in at HUUS LÖWEN 1878?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at HUUS LÖWEN 1878?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HUUS LÖWEN 1878 located?

Situated in Gonten, this luxury hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Jakobsbad-Kronberg Cable Car, Luftseilbahn Jakobsbad-Kronberg, and Bobbahn Jakobsbad. Appenzell Museum and Alpine Panorama Path are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

HUUS LÖWEN 1878 Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible hotel!

This was the best hotel we stayed in during our trip around Switzerland! It was beautiful, clean, and the service was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

Everyone from receptionists to staff was very warm, welcoming and friendly, even after hours (severe jet lag left us wandering about at 4am, looking for coffee). Charming little town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful place, both outside and in. The staff is amazing, food very good, and facilities very very nice. They are building, adding more facilities, I want to come back when they’re done and stay again. The church bells next door ring early and often. They bothered my teenage children, however I’m an early riser so they weren’t a problem for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in the historic room located in the Lowen Haus that is stunning! Felt like I was in an Architecture Digest video. Service was excellent and so was dinner at the a la carte restaurant; I may even say I had the best meals by far during my 1 week in Switzerland. While the surrounding area is relatively quiet, location of the hotel is just a short walk from Gonten station which takes you to Appenzell town within 15 minutes. P.S., My rental car had a flat tyre on drive over and was towed away, leaving us stranded 25 mins from the hotel. They were kind enough to come pick us up!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Remarkable and exquisite on all levels.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was perfect except that we had a room above the patio for the pub and other guests were extremely loud even well past the midnight closing time so we couldn’t sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was at the top level of excellence
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderschönes Hotel mit modernen und zugleich traditionellen Zimmern. Frühstück war reichhaltig und lecker. Einzig die Kaffeemaschine müsste mal ersetzt werden. Der Service im Hotel war sehr zuvorkommend. In der Löwenstube grundsätzlich auch, allerdings gab es eine Dame, welche nicht sonderlich freundlich war. Alles in allem ein schönes Hotel, dass wir empfehlen, wobei aber das Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis für uns nicht ganz stimmt. Auch für schweizerische Verhältnisse und Standards sind die Zimmer zu teuer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schönes Appenzellerland

Würden sehr nett empfangen und der Reception, Service wie auch Küche Waren immer zuvorkommend und gepflegt. sehr gemütliche Atmosphäre im ganzen Haus! Restaurant, Bar usw.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Würden sehr nett empfangen und der Reception, Service wie auch Küche Waren immer zuvorkommend und gepflegt
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023