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 Restaurants - 3 min walk
Cafe Runft - 1 min walk
Migros Restaurant - 1 min walk
Pizpaz - 6 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.
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 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
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 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
8.8/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2025
Fabulous location
Bela
Bela, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2025
Sightseeing
Great hotel based at the end of the platform at Interlaken west station, great base to hop on a train to Interlaken ost for connections to lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald , great hotel bar. Staff were excellent, definitely one for a future stop
David
David, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2025
Great location in town with underground parking. Wonderful, helpful staff. Client in room despite being next door to train station.
Susan
Susan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 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
Aug 17, 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
Jun 3, 2025
Location, clean, nice staff
Alaa
Alaa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
Great stay. Easy access to rail and city
Eduardo Javier
Eduardo Javier, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 20, 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
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.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 14, 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
May 27, 2025
Excelent location, right there train station
alejandro
alejandro, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2025
amazing hotel
Rajiv and
Rajiv and, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
Just an amazing stay comparable to any 5 star hotel
David
David, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2025
Great location
great team
makrum
makrum, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2025
Great location right next to the train station. Friendly staff and delicious breakfast served each morning
Kevin
Kevin, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 9, 2025
Good property, conveniently located. Staff was helpful
HARJINDER
HARJINDER, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2025
Perfect apartment with everything needed.
We really had comfortable stay..
Joseph
Joseph, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2025
Eduardo at the front desk was really friendly and helpful. Very cool lady working at the bar too. Friendly all around
Jeff
Jeff, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
Beautiful, clean, new. Breakfast included was great too
Super near the tram and clean place to stay. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay!
Cheryl
Cheryl, 4-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
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