Hotel Gletschergarten

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

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 cosy lounge with open fire place invites you to linger. Coin laundry in the house. Reduced admission to the Grindelwald sports centre. Ticket and ski pass sales at the reception. There are a small wellness area with sauna and steam bath available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

  • Situated in the best rated area in Grindelwald, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

  • 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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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Frank
Australia Australia
“Hotel exuded the care the family has taken over generations to develop a hotel with unique and beautiful finishes. The breakfast was continental but was great. The views from our balcony were breathtaking.”
Rebecca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was exceptional and the staff were so warm and accommodating! Fabulous location at the quieter end of town which was so peaceful but everything was still incredibly accessible (we were only a 5 minute walk to the First cable car). We wish...”
Stephen
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“The staff are very friendly and informative , they are very warm and share their suggestions on hiking .”
Kate
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Located on the edge of town away from the noise, with fantastic views all around. All of the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We had the 4 course evening meal on 3 of our 4 nights there, and all were very tasty.”
Tinka
Hungary Hungary
“The outside of the hotel is actually even more beautiful than in the picture! The room was nice, clean, and the bed was comfy. The staff was kind and helpful with our requests. Our favourite thing was the AMAZING view of the glacier from our...”
Sean
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely family run hotel!! Exceptional location, easy access to First, Pffinstegg all being a 5 minute walk away and the views are incredible. Great communication from the hotel from start to finish. Rooms had a nice balcony with amazing views...”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely view, friendly staff and great feel to the hotel. The set menu was delicious and they were good at catering for me, as someone who is lactose and gluten intolerant”
Elaheh
Switzerland Switzerland
“An exceptional family-run hotel full of charm and natural beauty. Our rooms were spotless, recently renovated, and featured a spacious balcony with stunning views of the mountains and surrounding landscape. The staff were incredibly welcoming and...”
Fiona
Australia Australia
“Loved it. The staff were fantastic, a long term family run business. Location was great - just at the top of town. Bike ride was incredible- highly recommend 2-3 nights. We had dinner at the hotel one night which was great.”
Minesh
India India
“Rooms are cozy and property is super accessible by bus.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    French • European
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Hotel Gletschergarten takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot 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 cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you are travelling 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.