Grandhotel Giessbach

4.0 star property
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Property amenity
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Front of property
Classic Double room with Forest View
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
Axalpstrasse, Giessbach, Brienz, BE, 3855
  • Giessbach Falls
    3 min walk
  • Lake Brienz
    16 min walk
  • Brienz Ferry Terminal
    8 min drive
  • Bern (BRN-Belp)
    55 min drive

Room options

Classic double room with rock view (no view)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Elegant Suite (without balcony)

  • 42 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double room with Waterfall View

  • 26 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double room with Forest View

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Single Room with Forest View

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room with Lake View

  • 33.0 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Brienz

Located in Brienz, Grandhotel Giessbach is in a regional park, just a 3-minute walk from Giessbach Falls and a 1-minute drive from Lake Brienz. .This hotel is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Ballenberg Open Air Museum.

What's nearby

  • Giessbach Falls - 3 min walk
  • Lake Brienz - 16 min walk
  • Ballenberg Open Air Museum - 8 min drive
  • Rothorn Bahn - 9 min drive
  • Brienzer Rothorn - 46 min drive

Getting around

  • Brienz Station - 7 min drive
  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bergrestaurant First - ‬64 min drive
  • ‪Seegarten - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Brienzerburli - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Pizzeria Aroma GmbH - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Brünig Kulm - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Grandhotel Giessbach

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Giessbach Falls
Grandhotel Giessbach offers 75 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Brienz hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 75 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite with Modern European cuisine at Les Cascades, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11 AM. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily.
Les Cascades - This restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine.
Elisa - This restaurant specializes in vegetarian cuisine. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe and Historic Hotels of the World.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Uncovered self parking on site (CHF 10 per day)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–11 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CHF 78

Restaurants on site

  • Les Cascades
  • Elisa

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 01 and March 19.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 98.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 7 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: CHF 10 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 98.0 per night
  • Hosted evening meal: CHF 78

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Grandhotel Giessbach
Grandhotel Giessbach Brienz
Grandhotel Giessbach Hotel
Grandhotel Giessbach Hotel Brienz
Grandhotel Giessbach Swiss Alps
Grandhotel Giessbach Hotel
Grandhotel Giessbach Brienz
Grandhotel Giessbach Hotel Brienz

Grandhotel Giessbach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 284 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 284 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 284 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 284 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 284 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jee Khoon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gaspar Rivera

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything was great just our room had a really bad smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DARIO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
charming with great views, one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DARIO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing! great views and beautiful rooms !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice natural area and good room
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful Grand Hotel, needs some TLC. Staff is very unfriendly and rude attitude
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The View of the lake was spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sotir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
S
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammad, Hebron

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Yeow Tat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It would be good to have more lights in the common area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful. The hiking and falls are absolutely stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

magdi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most amazing locations that we’ve ever stayed at, the views and quality of service and accommodations were impeccable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and very helpful staffs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lolita

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the hotel. Great staff. Dinner took way too long to get food and really was the worst meal we had in Switzerland. We were disappointed that there was only one restaurant to choose from. Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing place! Beautiful location and stunning views!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pearl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular location. Hard to describe the beauty of this spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
One of our all time favorite places to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023