Located in Central Interlaken, a neighborhood in Interlaken, Essential by Dorint Interlaken is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Jungfrau Park and Bussalp are also worth visiting. Visit our Interlaken travel guide
8-10 Rugenparkstrasse, Interlaken, 3800
What's nearby
Höhematte Park
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Interlaken Casino
14 min walk - 1.2 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
Hüsi Bierhaus
8 min walk
McDonald's
5 min walk
Starbucks Interlaken
3 min walk
Bebbis Restaurants
3 min walk
El Azteca
7 min walk
About this property
Essential by Dorint Interlaken
Hotel near Lake Brienz
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
A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
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
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: GreenSign Hotel. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
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
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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property class
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 2026/8/18, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essential by Dorint Interlaken on 2026/8/31 start from NT$14,040, 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 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 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Mystery Rooms and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Lake Brienz. 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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