The 125-year-old Hotel Gletschergarten with its magnificent mountain and glacier view is personally run by the 4th and 5th generations with a lot of commitment. All rooms have a newly renovated shower WC or bath WC, TV, WIFI, safe and balcony. Breakfast is included in the room rate, in the evening a fine 4-course menu is served on request. The Hotel Gletschergarten is ideally located at the end of the village near the church and the local history museum, the bus stop is right next to the hotel. All mountain railways can be reached comfortably and in no time with the free local bus. For a fee, guests can be picked up from Grindelwald railway station. In winter the cozy lounge with open fire place invites you to linger. Coin laundry in the house. Reduced admission to the Grindelwald sports center. Ticket and ski pass sales at the reception. There are a small wellness area with sauna and steam bath available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the best-rated area in Grindelwald, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
9.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dean
    United States United States
    Very helpful with getting around town. The view from the balcony was stunning. Have coin operated washer/dryer. Staff was great. Much storage space for clothes and luggage. Could print tickets to the Jungfraujoch at the front desk.
  • Rebekah
    United States United States
    Great location. Lovely staff and very helpful staff . Great charm of a traditional Swiss hotel. The breakfast was also nice.
  • Daniel
    United States United States
    We loved this hotel. The owners were so accommodating and welcoming. They were also so helpful with booking tickets for the local trains and trams - unless you already know what you are doing it’s so much easier having them book tickets for you...
  • Audrey
    United States United States
    Beautiful, traditional building in a wonderful quiet location with views to die for!! Town within walking distance. The family that run the hotel and all staff are so friendly and helpful. The owner even helped me track down a real cow bell to...
  • Shipman
    United States United States
    Such an amazing property with so much charm, amazing views, and exceptional staff.
  • Kerry
    United States United States
    The owners were amazing and helped with booking trains, cable cars, day passes etc.
  • N
    Natalya
    United States United States
    Perfect location, unforgettable breakfast, beautiful rooms with breathtaking view of the mountains and big terrace, warm hospitality.
  • Tom
    United States United States
    breakfast and cappuccino's were great. Front desk staff great for local advice on hiking, tours, etc...
  • Maysen
    United States United States
    Very pretty classic hotel, close to the lift to Grindelwald First. Very nice owners, good breakfast and dinner.
  • Ashley
    Canada Canada
    It is a great location! It’s an older hotel but well maintained and in a fantastic location! The breakfast is great and the staff are very friendly!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      French • European
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Hotel Gletschergarten
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Skiing
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Ski

  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Game room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Indoor play area

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Spa

  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Norwegian
  • Portuguese
  • Swedish

House rules
Hotel Gletschergarten takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
CHF 20 per child, per night
3 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 70 per child, per night
15+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 90 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

If you are traveling with children, please inform the property in advance about their number and age. You can use the special requests box when booking or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Please inform Hotel Gletschergarten of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Hotel Gletschergarten