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Essential by Dorint Interlaken

3.0 star property
This welcoming Interlaken hotel offers a perfect base for relaxation with drinks at the cozy bar or exploration of nearby attractions and Mystery Rooms.

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Essential by Dorint Interlaken, in the heart of town, offers a warm atmosphere with multilingual staff. Enjoy free in-room WiFi and 24-hour front desk tour assistance. Luggage storage is available for early arrivals or late departures.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is RM809
RM872 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Room options

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View all photos for Essential Zimmer 14 m²

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Essential Zimmer 14 m²

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Zimmer 14 m²

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Superior Zimmer 14 m²

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
  • Mountain view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Patio

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Patio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite with 2 Terraces

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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Central Interlaken, a neighbourhood in Interlaken, Essential by Dorint Interlaken is in a rural area and in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore First Station. Jungfrau Park and Bussalp are also worth visiting. Visit our Interlaken travel guide
Map
8-10 Rugenparkstrasse, Interlaken, 3800

What's nearby

  • Tulip beds and beautiful landscaping in front of the Swiss Alps,
    Alpine Garden
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A rose garden in an open field in Interlaken with a view of hotel, house and mountains covered by clouds as a background
    Interlaken Casino
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mystery Rooms
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hoeheweg
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kunsthaus Interlaken
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • Bebbis Restaurants
    3 min walk
  • X-Port West
    3 min walk
  • Pizpaz
    6 min walk
  • Laderach Chocolate Suisse
    5 min walk

About this property

Essential by Dorint Interlaken

Hotel near Lake Thun
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 smoke-free property
  • A lift, tour/ticket information and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and luggage storage
Room features
All 115 individually decorated rooms boast comforts such as free WiFi and espresso makers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in GreenSign Hotel – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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 transport

  • Covered parking on site (CHF 28 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2024
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per pet, per stay
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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

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: from approximately CHF 26 for adults and from 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essential by Dorint Interlaken on 8 Mar 2026 start from RM809, 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?

Checkout 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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Reviews

Essential by Dorint Interlaken Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 493 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 493 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 493 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 493 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 493 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zahra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, good breakfast and clean rooms! Location is superb right next to the station and near the centre of Interlaken, very accessible!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for three nights. The hotel is located centrally near shops, restaurants and the Interlaken West rail station. The breakfast was included in the rate and was fantastic. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaycee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly, hotel was so convenient, buffet is by far excellent compared to others. Will definitely come back again next time.
Our baby enjoying the view from our balcony.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chi Ngan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent location, the room is clean with beautiful view, just next to supermarket also
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great apartment in the annex - spacious, clean, modern and with all required amenities. Staff were super friendly and helpful and excellent hot/cold buffet breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient a few steps from train station (Interlaken west), friendly staff, clean, quiet, beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were able to check in a bit early which was great after traveling. Breakfast buffet was amazing and the staff were all helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katerina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! And amazing staff!!!! Breakfast 100/10
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern large room. Great location next to train station. Note there is no fridge in the room which wasn’t a problem as we stayed in December and left our milk on the balcony and it stayed cold! Great friendly staff. Great breakfast included. Nice bar area. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Saida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast and next to Interlaken West station
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessenia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location right on the train station! Our room was clean. The breakfast buffet was amazing! Lots of selection! Highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location right next to Interlaken West train station. Excellent breakfast with great-tasting food and immaculate upkeep. Modern, clean rooms, small but cleverly designed and fully soundproofed. Loved being able to open the door for fresh air with a safety barrier. Friendly staff throughout. A few NYE decorations would’ve been a nice touch, but overall I’d definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous apartment, clean, modern, centrally located to shops, restaurants, and the Interlaken West train station
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excelent. Delicious breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and had a good breakfast buffet. The location was also excellent as it’s right next to the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel and excellent service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, new installations, very convenient location at the train station, noise was not an issue, breakfast included was perfect and the staff has friendly specially Eduardo at check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location to explore the Jungfraujoch region. Wonderful room spacious and well appointed. Breakfast was consistently good and staff were amenable and friendly. Highly recommend staying here if you are visiting the Jungfraujoch region. Train station directly outside the hotel was fantastic and made it easy to get around on day trips. Rooms are well insulated and didn’t hear any train noise throughout our entire stay, 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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

8/10 Good

Areeba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good! Staff was friendly and very accommodating. However a fridge in the room was really needed. Breakfast was really good!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. We stayed in one of apartments on the train station side. This side had great view of the mountains and part of the city. It was a comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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
View from the room window
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025