Is parking available at the property?

Yes, self-parking is available on-site for a fee of CHF 15 per day.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of CHF 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

Are airport shuttle services available?

The property offers a train station pick-up service at no charge. Guests should contact the property with arrival details before travel.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific room accessibility details should be confirmed with the property.

What is the location of the property in relation to nearby attractions?

The property is located near Giessbach Falls, just 0.2 km away, and a 1-minute drive from Lake Brienz. It is also within a short distance from several museums and scenic spots.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available, which is open from May to September.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. There is no charge for children under 7 years of age.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of CHF 98 per day, and advance request is required for confirmation.

Grandhotel Giessbach - Scenic Swiss Retreat

Average nightly price at Grandhotel Giessbach by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$772
February	$530
March	$657
April	$414
May	$539
June	$518
July	$645
August	$662
September	$641
October	$493
November	$325
December	$534

What guests think

At Grandhotel Giessbach, travellers praise the breathtaking setting above Lake Brienz and Giessbach Falls, the historic charm of the property, generally friendly service, and especially good breakfasts and on-site dining, with many rooms offering memorable views.

Rooms are often comfortable, with several guests highlighting spacious layouts. Trade offs include the secluded access (by boat or car), limited nearby dining and occasionally small menus, a parking fee, sporadic noise from events or the waterfall, and a few reports of dated fittings or odors. Expect a historic retreat with immersive surroundings, ideal for travellers who value atmosphere over urban convenience.

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Facilities

Historic property with attractive bar areas and pleasant grounds; some operations like terrace seating draw minor complaints. Parking is available but charged.

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Yeow Tat

Feb 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It would be good to have more lights in the common area.

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Karen

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful, well thought out rooms. Very clean and comfortable rooms. Loved the coffee/tea bar located on the third floor. The breakfast was fabulous- Huge selection of choices and very tasty. Enjoyed the outdoors restaurant- food very good and the outdoors areas were stunning. Wish food service in the outside garden went into the evening as it suited all age groups.

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Fabrice

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tout est parfait, sauf pour l’apéro à 17h00 où seule la partie de la terrasse à l’ombre est ouverte, la partie ensoleillée 5 mètres plus loin, donc « trop loin » restant fermée, du coup seul quelques clients « bénéficient » d’un apéro à l’ombre et avec leur doudoune… dommage !

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Marc

Aug 20, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Sobald wir diesen wunderbaren Ort erreicht hatten, fühlten wir uns wie in einer Zeitkapsel. Es war wirklich eir "früher"... so im XIX oder im frühen XX Jahrhundert... bevor die Lichter in Europa definitiv ausgingen. Bei der gediegenen Salon Musik einer Ungarischen- pardon... Slovakischen Damenkapelle, sass ich nach einem guten Abendessen einen Coktail schlürfend an der Bar, wo ich dann mit Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ins Gespräch kam... es ging dabei um Leben oder Sterben lassen Seiner Romanfigur, eines gewissen Sherlock Holmes... Auf jeden Fall, werde ich der Weltenbummler, so oft als möglich den die DS "Lötschberg" besteigen, um damit so oft und so lang als möglich in meine geliebte Zeitkapsel oberhalb der Giessbachfälle zu gelangen.

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CHAO

May 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

you will be actually sleeping in a historical castle, it's cool but also brings problem. everything built so old, which makes it creepy at night. and all the facilities are out-dated. the restroom leeks water while you showering. and the bed made my back hurts. I never met a hotel which kept your car key during your stay, and request your credit card details to access the wifi (they don't provide option to access through your room# etc.）. I just can't feel the warmth staying here. I think the root cause is they didn't put much effort on the service and facility details.

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Pauliina

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Grandhotel Giessbach is one of a kind hotel, we really enjoyed historical and authentic athmosphere in the hotel. The service was very good and views, nature, details and beautifully restored building with art and historical stories make this hotel unforgettable.

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Lewis

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We've just returned from a 2 night stay at the Grandhotel Giessbach and wow, what a place! The hotel is certainly grand and is located in the most beautiful location I've ever seen, overlooking Lake Brienz with the Giessbach falls only metres away! The staff were all very pleasant, the breakfast was great, the bar was lovely, the Les Cascades restaurant was lovely, the surrounding park and trails were truly beautiful! However, my only complaint is that we had to pay 15CHF per night for parking. I think for the price you pay to stay at the hotel, parking should be included for that price

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Rainer

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Einfach außergewöhnlich. Ein altehrwürdiges Hotel…

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valerie

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The buffet breakfast was amazing and included in the room rate. We had beautiful weather and took the ferry ride to Interlaken which we highly recommend doing. The walk to the falls is a must. Altogether a wonderful experience in this historic luxury hotel.

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Janelle

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very grand. It was super clean and very comfortable. It was like stepping back in time. So elegant and beautiful. The property is amazing with views of the waterfalls. I would definitely recommend staying here. Be sure to book early to get a room and a great rate. I had a double room with the half board inclusive. You will not pay more for food but you will pay for drinks.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is frequently praised, with rooms described as very clean. A few isolated issues include a bad odor and a leaking bathroom.

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Roland

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Schöne alte Grande Dame über dem Brienzersee. Sehr freundliches Personal, kleine Speisekarte aber sehr leckeres Essen. Zimmer sind zweckmässig eingerichtet mit renoviertem Bad. Schlafqualität war super.

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Gaspar Rivera

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great just our room had a really bad smell.

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Kiera

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Historic Hotel with a Waterfall on the grounds for my solo Birthday trip. Beautiful grounds but definitely not a flawless stay as I had hoped it would be for the price. Highlights were the very clean & cosy room, & endless views of the glacier Brienzersee Lake!

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Karen

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful, well thought out rooms. Very clean and comfortable rooms. Loved the coffee/tea bar located on the third floor. The breakfast was fabulous- Huge selection of choices and very tasty. Enjoyed the outdoors restaurant- food very good and the outdoors areas were stunning. Wish food service in the outside garden went into the evening as it suited all age groups.

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CHAO

May 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

you will be actually sleeping in a historical castle, it's cool but also brings problem. everything built so old, which makes it creepy at night. and all the facilities are out-dated. the restroom leeks water while you showering. and the bed made my back hurts. I never met a hotel which kept your car key during your stay, and request your credit card details to access the wifi (they don't provide option to access through your room# etc.）. I just can't feel the warmth staying here. I think the root cause is they didn't put much effort on the service and facility details.

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Janelle

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very grand. It was super clean and very comfortable. It was like stepping back in time. So elegant and beautiful. The property is amazing with views of the waterfalls. I would definitely recommend staying here. Be sure to book early to get a room and a great rate. I had a double room with the half board inclusive. You will not pay more for food but you will pay for drinks.

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Michael

Feb 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very well maintained historic hotel. Staff are very friendly and professional. View of the waterfall and the lake are awesome

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable, often spacious, and many offer striking lake or waterfall views. Some guests report noise from the falls or events, occasional dated fittings, and a rare odor complaint.

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Roland

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Schöne alte Grande Dame über dem Brienzersee. Sehr freundliches Personal, kleine Speisekarte aber sehr leckeres Essen. Zimmer sind zweckmässig eingerichtet mit renoviertem Bad. Schlafqualität war super.

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Connie

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We love this place and our specific room with great views. We have returned and returned and will try and include it next year’s trip.

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Kimberly

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing. Great staff. Great breakfast. Room was very nice. Spacious and hot shower. Beautiful location. Great hiking.

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Gaspar Rivera

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great just our room had a really bad smell.

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DARIO

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

charming with great views, one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed.

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DARIO

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

amazing! great views and beautiful rooms !

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CHAO

May 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

you will be actually sleeping in a historical castle, it's cool but also brings problem. everything built so old, which makes it creepy at night. and all the facilities are out-dated. the restroom leeks water while you showering. and the bed made my back hurts. I never met a hotel which kept your car key during your stay, and request your credit card details to access the wifi (they don't provide option to access through your room# etc.）. I just can't feel the warmth staying here. I think the root cause is they didn't put much effort on the service and facility details.

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Christian

May 21, 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

Domaine isolé en pleine nature, hors du temps. Tout est remarquable, à part le choix trop réduit de la carte du restaurant Les Cascades (dont les plats sont par ailleurs d’excellente qualité). À savoir également : les chambres donnant sur la cascade sont bruyantes en saison quand le débit de celle-ci est à son maximum (mai à août). Mais ceci n’entache pas l’ensemble, qui est remarquable.

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Derrick

May 16, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay and a beautiful location! Just would recommend avoiding the rooms above the salon if there is an event going on. We had room 119 and it was like being at the party until close to midnight.

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Donna

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great view of the waterfall

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Service

Service is generally friendly, accommodating, and professional. A few reviewers mention inattentive or unfriendly interactions.

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Carol

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff are wonderful and the view of the falls is amazing.

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Hazel

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and very helpful staffs.

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Kimberly

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing. Great staff. Great breakfast. Room was very nice. Spacious and hot shower. Beautiful location. Great hiking.

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Mariegrace

Feb 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and accommodating staff

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jeffrey

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful old hotel! Wonderful views and great service!

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Benito

Jul 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The cashier at the patio restaurant didn’t pay attention while taking my order at around 3 pm on 18 July 2023. Instead she kept talking to her friend even though I and a line of other customers was in front of her waiting to order.

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Laurence

Jun 8, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful hotel. Very nice room overlooking the waterfall. Great walking trails. Excellent breakfasts. Staff is competent but not very friendly.

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Lewis

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We've just returned from a 2 night stay at the Grandhotel Giessbach and wow, what a place! The hotel is certainly grand and is located in the most beautiful location I've ever seen, overlooking Lake Brienz with the Giessbach falls only metres away! The staff were all very pleasant, the breakfast was great, the bar was lovely, the Les Cascades restaurant was lovely, the surrounding park and trails were truly beautiful! However, my only complaint is that we had to pay 15CHF per night for parking. I think for the price you pay to stay at the hotel, parking should be included for that price

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Michael

Feb 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very well maintained historic hotel. Staff are very friendly and professional. View of the waterfall and the lake are awesome

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Paul

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful Grand Hotel, needs some TLC. Staff is very unfriendly and rude attitude

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Location

Spectacular setting above Lake Brienz beside Giessbach Falls, with beautiful grounds and trails. Access is remote; without a car, guests typically arrive by boat and funicular.

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Jee Khoon

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property has great views of the lake and is convenient to get to if you have a car. If not you have to take the boat to get to the hotel. The only problem we had during our stay was the limited options of food available as there are no restaurants nearby besides the hotel restaurant.

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Siwei

Apr 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Grandhotel Gießbach is an amazing place. It is right in a nature park with gorgeous views of waterfall and lake Brienz. The historic funicular is a short walk away. It will take you right to the boating dock on lake Brienz. The hotel is so classic and grand. Excellent breakfast with musicians playing violin and piano in the background. Totally blow me away

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Robert

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

What an amazing place! Beautiful location and stunning views!

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Lisa

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A magical place. Difficult to reach by car from Zurich . Transportation from Ferry and train to Intervale would be easier. Sleeping with the sound of waterfalls is unforgettable!

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BINGDONG

Jun 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous views, staffs are helpful

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John

Jun 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The setting was magnificent. The view of the lake and the waterfall were spectacular. It was an amazing way to end our trip in Switzerland. We only wish we could’ve stayed longer.

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Lewis

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We've just returned from a 2 night stay at the Grandhotel Giessbach and wow, what a place! The hotel is certainly grand and is located in the most beautiful location I've ever seen, overlooking Lake Brienz with the Giessbach falls only metres away! The staff were all very pleasant, the breakfast was great, the bar was lovely, the Les Cascades restaurant was lovely, the surrounding park and trails were truly beautiful! However, my only complaint is that we had to pay 15CHF per night for parking. I think for the price you pay to stay at the hotel, parking should be included for that price

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Rek

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The View of the lake was spectacular.

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valerie

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The buffet breakfast was amazing and included in the room rate. We had beautiful weather and took the ferry ride to Interlaken which we highly recommend doing. The walk to the falls is a must. Altogether a wonderful experience in this historic luxury hotel.

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Pearl

Jul 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spectacular location. Hard to describe the beauty of this spot.

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Dining

Breakfast frequently earns high praise, and on-site dining is widely described as tasty. Menus can feel limited and there are few alternatives nearby, though Parkrestaurant Les Cascades is often recommended.

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Roland

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Schöne alte Grande Dame über dem Brienzersee. Sehr freundliches Personal, kleine Speisekarte aber sehr leckeres Essen. Zimmer sind zweckmässig eingerichtet mit renoviertem Bad. Schlafqualität war super.

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Timothy

Aug 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent service and breathtaking view. Eating at Parkrestaurant Les Cascades is a must. Their course menu changes every day. Nicolas was a great server. All staff are great and accommodating. If you want to experience historical site- this is a place to be. Looking forward to return.

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Kimberly

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing. Great staff. Great breakfast. Room was very nice. Spacious and hot shower. Beautiful location. Great hiking.

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Jorge

Nov 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome grand hotel, loved it. Food is delicious

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Jee Khoon

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property has great views of the lake and is convenient to get to if you have a car. If not you have to take the boat to get to the hotel. The only problem we had during our stay was the limited options of food available as there are no restaurants nearby besides the hotel restaurant.

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Karen

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful, well thought out rooms. Very clean and comfortable rooms. Loved the coffee/tea bar located on the third floor. The breakfast was fabulous- Huge selection of choices and very tasty. Enjoyed the outdoors restaurant- food very good and the outdoors areas were stunning. Wish food service in the outside garden went into the evening as it suited all age groups.

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Christian

May 21, 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

Domaine isolé en pleine nature, hors du temps. Tout est remarquable, à part le choix trop réduit de la carte du restaurant Les Cascades (dont les plats sont par ailleurs d’excellente qualité). À savoir également : les chambres donnant sur la cascade sont bruyantes en saison quand le débit de celle-ci est à son maximum (mai à août). Mais ceci n’entache pas l’ensemble, qui est remarquable.

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Lewis

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We've just returned from a 2 night stay at the Grandhotel Giessbach and wow, what a place! The hotel is certainly grand and is located in the most beautiful location I've ever seen, overlooking Lake Brienz with the Giessbach falls only metres away! The staff were all very pleasant, the breakfast was great, the bar was lovely, the Les Cascades restaurant was lovely, the surrounding park and trails were truly beautiful! However, my only complaint is that we had to pay 15CHF per night for parking. I think for the price you pay to stay at the hotel, parking should be included for that price

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TINNAWITH

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great experience with the family. The breakfast and dinner here were fantastic.

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valerie

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The buffet breakfast was amazing and included in the room rate. We had beautiful weather and took the ferry ride to Interlaken which we highly recommend doing. The walk to the falls is a must. Altogether a wonderful experience in this historic luxury hotel.

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Classic Double Room with Rock View (No View)

Suite Giron

Classic Single Room with Forest View

Superior Double Room with Lake View

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Suite Kehrli

Deluxe Double Room with Forest View

Deluxe Double Room with Lake View

Suite Giessbach

Superior Double Room with Forest View

Classic Single Room with Lake View

Classic Double Room with Forest View

Superior Double Room with Waterfall View

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Suite Davinet

Suite Franz Weber

Classic Double Room with Lake View

Classic Double Room with Waterfall View

Classic Single Room with Waterfall View

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