4/5 Good
JOSE LUIS
2 Jun 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in desperate need of a renovation
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
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Guest reviews
4.6 out of 5 Wonderful
145 reviews
Guests rated this property 4.7/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
Pool
Free WiFi
Breakfast included
Pet Friendly
Restaurant
Business Services
Cleaning and safety practices
- Cleaned with disinfectant
- Hand sanitiser provided
- Personal protective equipment
Map
Axalpstrasse, Giessbach, Brienz, BE
Explore the area
Giessbach Falls3 min walk
Freilichtmuseum Ballenberg11 min drive
Ballenberg Open Air Museum16 min drive
Bern (BRN-Belp)55 min drive
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Superior Double room with Waterfall View
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Superior Double room with Waterfall View
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 26 sq m
- Sleeps 2
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 2Max children: 1
Room details
1 Double Bed
26 square metres m2
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink – Room service and free bottled water
Bathroom – Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, designer toiletries and a hairdryer (on request)
Practical – Safe and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cots/infant beds available on request
Comfort – Daily housekeeping
Need to know – Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Classic Single Room with Forest View
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Classic Single Room with Forest View
4.4/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 14 sq m
- Sleeps 1
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 1Max adults: 10
Room details
1 Queen Bed
14 square metres m2
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink – Room service and free bottled water
Bathroom – Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries and a hairdryer (on request)
Practical – Safe and desk
Comfort – Daily housekeeping
Need to know – Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Elegant Suite (without balcony)
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Elegant Suite (without balcony)
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 42 sq m
- Lake view
- Sleeps 2
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 2Max children: 1
Room details
1 Double Bed
42 square metres m2 room with lake views
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink – Room service and free bottled water
Bathroom – Private bathroom, bathtub, designer toiletries and a hairdryer (on request)
Practical – Safe and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cots/infant beds available on request
Comfort – Daily housekeeping
Need to know – Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Deluxe Double Room with Lake View
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Deluxe Double Room with Lake View
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 33 sq m
- Lake view
- Sleeps 2
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 2Max children: 1
Room details
1 Double Bed
33 square metres m2 room with lake views
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink – Room service and free bottled water
Bathroom – Private bathroom, bathtub, designer toiletries and a hairdryer (on request)
Practical – Safe and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cots/infant beds available on request
Comfort – Daily housekeeping
Need to know – Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Classic Double room with Forest View
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Classic Double room with Forest View
3.9/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 20 sq m
- Resort view
- Sleeps 2
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 2Max children: 1
Room details
1 Double Bed
20 square metres m2 room with resort views
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink – Room service and free bottled water
Bathroom – Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, designer toiletries and a hairdryer (on request)
Practical – Safe and desk
Comfort – Daily housekeeping
Need to know – Toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cots (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
About this area
Brienz
Grandhotel Giessbach is located in Brienz. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, while Ballenberg Open Air Museum and Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum are cultural highlights. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including hiking/biking trails, ski lifts and skiing.
What's nearby
- Giessbach Falls - 3 min walk
- Freilichtmuseum Ballenberg - 11 min drive
- Ballenberg Open Air Museum - 16 min drive
- First - 67 min drive
- Brienzer Rothorn - 83 min drive
Getting around
- Brienz Station - 7 min drive
- Bern (BRN-Belp) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
- Where to eat
- Les Cascades – Restaurant offering Modern European cuisine.
- Le Tapis Rouge – Restaurant offering vegetarian cuisine.
About this property
Awards and affiliations
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe and Historic Hotels of the World.
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Social distancing
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Parking and public transport
- No on-site parking available
- Free train station pick-up shuttle
Food and drink
- Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–11 AM
- 2 restaurants
- 1 bar
- Room service available
Things to do
- Bike rentals
- Children's pool
- Playground
- Seasonal outdoor pool
Family friendly
- Children's pool
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry facilities
- Playground
- Seasonal outdoor pool
Conveniences
- Lift
- Front-desk safe
- Library
- Newspapers in reception
Guest services
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry-cleaning service
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Tour/ticket assistance
Languages spoken
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
Business services
- Meeting rooms
Outdoors
- BBQ grill(s)
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Terrace
Accessibility
- If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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- Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Hairdryer (on request)
Entertainment
- TV channels
- Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
- Free bottled water
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- Desk
- Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in between 3:00 PM and midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
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
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 01 November and 19 March.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per day
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
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:
- A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.00 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.
- Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per day
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
No on-site parking is available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
We should mention
This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section)
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.
Property is also known as
Grandhotel Giessbach Hotel Brienz
Grandhotel Giessbach Hotel
Grandhotel Giessbach Brienz
Grandhotel Giessbach
Grandhotel Giessbach Swiss Alps
Grandhotel Giessbach Hotel
Grandhotel Giessbach Brienz
Grandhotel Giessbach Hotel Brienz
Frequently asked questions
4.6
Wonderful
4.7/5
Cleanliness
4.5/5
Staff & service
4.3/5
Amenities
4.4/5
Property conditions & facilities
5/5 Excellent
Matthew
Business traveller
10 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
5/5 Excellent
Claudio
7 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
5/5 Excellent
Jeff
7 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fairy Tale Hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
5/5 Excellent
Richard
25 Sep 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
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