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5.0 out of 5

"One of our most beautiful stops. Scenery is majestic. Room was amazing. " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 17 Jul 2022

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Hotel Description

4-star historic hotel near Giessbach Falls

In regional park

Stay at this Brienz hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Giessbach Falls and 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Brienz. Also, Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum is within 3 miles (5 km) and Ballenberg Open Air Museum is within 6 miles (10 km).

Multiple dining options

This hotel features 2 restaurants and a seasonal outdoor pool. Relax with a drink at the bar/lounge and enjoy perks like free buffet breakfast and free train station pick-up. Self parking, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace are also offered.

Classic Double room with Forest View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
CA $326* Per night/room 8 May - 9 May

Classic Single Room with Forest View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Classic double room with rock view (no view)

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Double Room with Lake View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Double room with Waterfall View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Elegant Suite (without balcony)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Grandhotel Giessbach ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for Grandhotel Giessbach

Family (1)
5 out of 5
One of our most beautiful stops. Scenery is majestic. Room was amazing.

Posted by on 17 Jul. 2022

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About the Grandhotel Giessbach

Location Axalpstrasse, Brienz, BE 3855

Property Features

Grandhotel Giessbach offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Grandhotel Giessbach. For a fee, parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Brienz hotel.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Brienz Station (5.8 km / 3.6 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Free train station pick-up
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Grandhotel Giessbach offers 70 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. This Brienz hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow options
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer available
  • Safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11 AM.

Les Cascades - This restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine.

Le Tapis Rouge - This restaurant specializes in vegetarian cuisine.

Room service is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM

Special check-in instructions:

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. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Grandhotel Giessbach offers transfers from the train station. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 98.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: CHF 25 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • No gap period between guest stays
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. 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: CHF 4.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 7 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 4.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: CHF 10 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 98.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Grandhotel Giessbach
  • Grandhotel Giessbach Brienz
  • Grandhotel Giessbach Hotel
  • Grandhotel Giessbach Hotel Brienz
  • Grandhotel Giessbach Swiss Alps
  • Grandhotel Giessbach Hotel
  • Grandhotel Giessbach Brienz
  • Grandhotel Giessbach Hotel Brienz

You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Awards & Affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe and Historic Hotels of the World.

National Rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

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