813 reviews
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$300Axalpstrasse, Brienz, 3855, Switzerland
813 reviews
1/38
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Free shuttle
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Terrace
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
27.8miSion Airport
48.7miZurich Airport
55.7miRestaurant
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
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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.
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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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8.9
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Featured reviews:
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.
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.
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
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.
R
10
May 2025
Exceptional
Nothing
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Attractions
Lake Brienz (Brienzersee)
1.5miFirst Cliff Walk
5.4miAare Gorge
7.8miGlacier Canyon
9.7miEiger
11miSt. Beatus Caves (St. Beatus-Höhlen)
11.4miThun Castle (Schloss Thun)
18.7miGrimsel Pass
19.2miEngelberg Monastery (Kloster Engelberg)
19.2miRhone Glacier
21.7miFurka Pass
21.7miAletsch Glacier
23.5miLucerne Jesuit Church (Jesuitenkirche Luzern)
25.5miCulture and Congress Centre (KKL)
25.7miGurten
30.5miAttractions
Lake Brienz (Brienzersee)
1.5miFirst Cliff Walk
5.4miAare Gorge
7.8miGlacier Canyon
9.7miEiger
11miSt. Beatus Caves (St. Beatus-Höhlen)
11.4miThun Castle (Schloss Thun)
18.7miGrimsel Pass
19.2miEngelberg Monastery (Kloster Engelberg)
19.2miRhone Glacier
21.7miFurka Pass
21.7miAletsch Glacier
23.5miLucerne Jesuit Church (Jesuitenkirche Luzern)
25.5miCulture and Congress Centre (KKL)
25.7miGurten
30.5miAirports
Bern Airport
27.8miSion Airport
48.7miZurich Airport
55.7miElisa
Ambiances
Les Cascades
Ambiances
Location
Features
Age restrictions
Availability
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
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Activities
Hiking
Live music/Performance
Pool table
Temporary art galleries
Bathroom
Bathrobe
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Guest bathroom
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Ironing service
Laundry
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Food & Drink
Bar
Kids' meals
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Special diet meals (on request)
Wine/Champagne
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Invoice provided
Tour desk
General
Elevator
Family rooms
Heating
Hypoallergenic room available
Non-smoking rooms
Pet basket
Pet bowls
Pet Friendly
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Living Area
Sitting area
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Radio
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
BBQ facilities
Garden
Outdoor fireplace
Picnic area
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Parking On Site
Private Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Fold-up bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Beach umbrellas
Outdoor swimming pool
Transportation
Free shuttle
View
Lake view
Mountain view
River view
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs CHF 15 per day.
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 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+ years
4+ years
6+ years
12+ years
The price in CHF has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Cash
Mastercard,
Visa,
American Express,
Maestro,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
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