About this property

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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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    United States United States
    Really beautiful hotel and room with a private balcony. Vining geraniums in window boxes everywhere. Beautiful sitting rooms and front porch.
  • Abdulaziz
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Everything was perfect the room the view and the location. Special thanks to Eva, Edith, and Matthias who made our stay unforgettable.
  • Beth
    United States United States
    The rooms are wonderful and roomy with a amazing view of the green mountains
  • Greg
    United States United States
    Absolutely wonderful stay. Loved the alpine feel. The owners were very attentive to our questions. Very clean. Nice breakfast with a good variety of choices. The fixed dinner was not our style but was good. The location was perfect and the view...
  • Melanie
    United States United States
    The staff was so helpful and the owners helped us with how we should fill out days. The breakfast was great! We would highly recommend this hotel!
  • שירי
    Israel Israel
    Wow! Perfect location. Perfect view. Spacious room. Extremely helpful staff. Overall fantastic experience. Rich delicious breakfast.
  • Kevin
    United States United States
    Staff provided exceptional service and very polite. The owners and front desk were very helpful, you just need to ask.
  • 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...

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, 9.1

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