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8.9

813 reviews

Grandhotel Giessbach

Grandhotel Giessbach

Axalpstrasse, Brienz, 3855, Switzerland

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Free shuttle

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

Grandhotel Giessbach

Welcome to the luxurious 4-star Grandhotel Giessbach located in the picturesque city of Brienz, Switzerland. Just a short 1.5mi distance from the city center, this elegant hotel offers a perfect blend of comfort and serenity for travelers seeking a relaxing getaway. With 813 positive reviews, this hotel promises to provide a memorable experience for its guests.

Unwind by the outdoor swimming pool or enjoy a refreshing dip in the kids' pool, both available for your leisure. The hotel also offers a range of amenities including free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, a bar, and an on-site restaurant serving delicious meals. Additionally, guests can enjoy live music performances, a sun deck, a terrace, and a beautiful garden during their stay.

Grandhotel Giessbach also caters to families traveling with kids by providing a shuttle service, kids' meals, and beach umbrellas. For those with furry friends, the hotel is pet-friendly with additional charges. If you're looking for a charming hotel with excellent amenities and a stunning location in Brienz, look no further than the Grandhotel Giessbach.

Indulge in a culinary journey at Grandhotel Giessbach where two exceptional on-site restaurants await your visit. For a modern and romantic ambiance, dine at Le Tapis Rouge, or opt for Les Cascades offering a family-friendly, traditional, and romantic setting. Savor delicious meals crafted by talented chefs while enjoying the charming surroundings of the hotel.

For those looking to relax and unwind, the hotel boasts a seasonal outdoor pool with a picturesque view. A tranquil oasis for guests, the pool is exclusively for adults only, offering a serene atmosphere to soak up the Swiss sunshine and take in the stunning surroundings. Whether you prefer a leisurely swim or simply lounging by the water, the pool provides the perfect spot for unwinding during your stay.

Grandhotel Giessbach goes above and beyond to cater to families traveling with children. From a shuttle service for convenient travel to offering specially prepared kids' meals, the hotel ensures a hassle-free and enjoyable experience for families. Moreover, guests with pets can rejoice as the hotel welcomes furry friends, albeit with additional charges, allowing you to bring along your four-legged companion to enjoy the serene setting of Brienz. With exemplary amenities and a warm welcome extended to all guests, Grandhotel Giessbach is the ideal choice for a memorable stay in Switzerland.

Closest airports

Bern Airport

27.8mi

Sion Airport

48.7mi

Zurich Airport

55.7mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Free shuttle

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Lake view

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

River view

Elevator

Picnic area

Garden

Balcony

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

Elegant Suite in Grandhotel Giessbach

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Elegant Suite

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

430 sqft

Lake view

Mountain view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

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Spacious suite with a separate sitting area and a view to the waterfall or the lake.

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Suite

485 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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This suite is consisted of of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The suite offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor as well as lake views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Deluxe, 1 Bed, Waterfall View

300 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as river views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Superior, 1 Bed, Lake View

280 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as lake views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Room - 1 Bed, Waterfall View

150 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this single room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The single room features a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as river views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Superior, 1 Bed, Forest View

280 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious double room provides a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Queen Room, Forest View, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

150 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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Single room with a queen-sized bed facing the forest.

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Deluxe, 1 Bed, Forest View

300 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious double room offers a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Classic, 1 Bed, Waterfall View

205 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room provides a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as river views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Room - 1 Bed, Lake View

150 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this single room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The single room features a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as lake views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Classic, 1 Bed, Lake View

205 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor as well as lake views. The unit has 1 bed.

Classic Double Room with Forest View - single occupancy in Grandhotel Giessbach

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Classic, Forest View, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

205 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

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Guest reviews

8.9

813 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Facilities

Staff

Value for money

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Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Rk

8.2

July 2025

Location is excellent with lake and waterfalls view.

Staff behavior with guest is horrible…when checking out, we were expecting help from staff with our luggage but we were told that there is no available staff so we had to take all the suitcases ourself to the car and on the way we could see that there was a staff on site with an empty suitcase cart clearly available as he wasn’t helping anyone out since we spotted him twice. Really disappointed with the attitude of the staff towards us when we requested for help and support.

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Shafquat

10

August 2023

The hotel was one of the best in terms of historic building, location, views, sophisticated behaviour of the hotel staff, excellent breakfast and dinner restaurant. All in all I with my family had an unforgettable experience and one of these days want to come back and visit again. I strongly recommend anyone visiting Interlaken area to stop by at least for a day and if possible longer.

Taxi availability to Interlaken Rail station after hours is not adequate. I suggest the Hotel should have its own car drop off service 24/7.

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عبداللطيف

10

July 2025

The hotel’s location is exceptional, with a view that looks like a real-life painting—absolutely stunning, overlooking the Giessbach waterfall and right in front of the lake. The hotel has a beautiful, historic design. At first, I faced some issues with the room reservation, but they were quickly resolved, and I was upgraded to a suite. I sincerely thank all the staff without exception. I don’t remember their names, but they were all very responsive and friendly. The restaurant is also excellent, and their dishes are extremely delicious. Thank you all—it’s a place truly worth visiting again and again.

Non

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Yoshi

9.1

June 2023

Nice castle like hotel.

We made a reservation as forest view. But,no view at all… Only receptionist are nice. Other staff are very arrogant, especially the restaurant staff. I understand they are busy but we seemed to be completely ignored. Food is very expensive for the quality.

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R

10

May 2025

Exceptional

Nothing

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Honora

10

July 2025

Couldn’t speak more highly of this hotel. Yes it needs a little bit more maintenance and it’s in an older style but that’s what you get with historic hotels and it’s part of the charm. Location: absolutely stunning right on the lake. Our room had a waterfall view and every morning waking up to it and going to bed with that sound was so nice. The mini hike around the waterfall is divine. Comfort: the bed was a bit firm but the pillows were good. We did ask for an extra pillow. Staff: the staff really make this place. They’re so helpful and lovely. Food and drinks: we LOVED having drinks overlooking the lake it’s sooo beautiful outside. The views are worth staying here alone. The breakfast was great and we liked the more formal restaurant but Elisa’s food for some reason was trying to be gourmet but didn’t quite pull it off. We did the surprise menu and were disappointed. Lacked a lot of flavour and just put ingredients together that didn’t really work. Amenities: the natural pool was really cool in summer, there’s the waterfall to walk around, funicular to take down to the lake, games, a billiards room, and just beautiful outlooks at each restaurant. Aesthetic: it’s an original hotel from the 19th century which has a lot of the original features and design which is so special. The rooms are not so fancy but that’s ok. The rest of the hotel makes up for it in my opinion.

The food at Elisa wasn’t great.

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Augusto

9.1

August 2025

Stunning location. Views are breathtaking. Large property close to nature. Natural pool is a big plus on hot days (but very slippery bottom). Good restaurants that offer outstanding views if weather permits outside dining. Service especially in restaurants was excellent.

During hard evening rainstorm, Parkrestaurant floor began to flood near windows. A few tables had to be moved a metre away from wall, and staff quickly put towels down to prevent water from spreading. The situation was handled well and guests did not seem overly disturbed, but it is unusual to see water come into a property like that.

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Candace

10

August 2025

What a gorgeous hotel -it’s very old and probably needs to be updated but then the prices would probably even skyrocket more. The views are gorgeous. Very interesting place. Sitting up on the balcony I thought it was more beautiful than Lake Como. A very special place for a celebration. I walked up to the waterfall, which is right on the property and then around the lake where there is a nice little path that takes you to the next little town -just a beautiful walk through the woods, but the lake was right next to you and it’s the color of turquoise

Again, it’s old, but that’s sort of the charm. Maybe I would just modernized the hallways up where the rooms are- there seems to be some old bookcases and books- just felt old when the hotel is so gorgeous!

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Khalid

8.2

July 2025

The scenery was beautiful and the location was very peaceful. There is also a small train that operates at specific times to take guests from the hotel down to the lake, which added a unique and charming touch to the experience.

(The room was a bit outdated and could use some renovation. Also, the Wi-Fi connection was weak in some areas.) When arriving by car, it is not possible to access the hotel without a barcode. This was not clearly mentioned during the booking process. Guests cannot reach the hotel directly by car, and unfortunately, there was no staff available at the entrance gate to assist or provide guidance, which made the arrival process confusing and stressful.

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Yuliya

9.1

May 2025

Unbeatable waterfall location, stunning views from our room. Great cuisine, friendly staff - just a lovely stay all around. It seriously does not get any better than this, especially if you love nature and historic grand hotels.

Travelers be warned - when we were there, the earlier ferry is at 10am and the last at 5pm, leaving with limited options for day trips. It's also remote and it's hard to hail Ubers after hours (after 6pm) so plan your days accordingly. It would be wonderful and we would definitely be back if the tram and ferry schedule offered earlier morning or later evening times.

Points of Interest Around Grandhotel Giessbach

Attractions

Lake Brienz (Brienzersee)

1.5mi

First Cliff Walk

5.4mi

Aare Gorge

7.8mi

Glacier Canyon

9.7mi

Eiger

11mi

St. Beatus Caves (St. Beatus-Höhlen)

11.4mi

Thun Castle (Schloss Thun)

18.7mi

Grimsel Pass

19.2mi

Engelberg Monastery (Kloster Engelberg)

19.2mi

Rhone Glacier

21.7mi

Furka Pass

21.7mi

Aletsch Glacier

23.5mi

Lucerne Jesuit Church (Jesuitenkirche Luzern)

25.5mi

Culture and Congress Centre (KKL)

25.7mi

Gurten

30.5mi

Restaurants

Elisa

Ambiances

  • Modern
  • Romantic

Les Cascades

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • With view

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • Seasonal

Amenities of Grandhotel Giessbach

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Free shuttle

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Lake view

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

River view

Elevator

Picnic area

Garden

Balcony

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Grandhotel Giessbach

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property