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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
The current price is $422
$387 nightly
$422 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

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Axalpstrasse, Giessbach, Brienz, BE, 3855
  • Place, Giessbach Falls
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Brienz
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystery Rooms
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bern (BRN-Belp)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double room with Forest View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic Double room with Forest View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double room with Waterfall View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double room with Waterfall View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe double room with lake view | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe double room with lake view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite Franz Weber | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Suite Franz Weber

  • Sea view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Single Room with Forest View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic Single Room with Forest View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic double room with rock view (no view)

Classic double room with rock view (no view) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic double room with rock view (no view)

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic single room with waterfall view | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic single room with waterfall view

  • Water view
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic single room with lake view | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic single room with lake view

  • Sea view
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic double room with waterfall view | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic double room with waterfall view

  • Water view
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic double room with lake view

Classic double room with lake view | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic double room with lake view

  • Sea view
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior double room with forest view

Superior double room with forest view | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior double room with forest view

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior double room with lake view

Superior double room with lake view | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior double room with lake view

  • Sea view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe double room with forest view

Deluxe double room with forest view | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe double room with forest view

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe double room with waterfall view

Deluxe double room with waterfall view | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe double room with waterfall view

  • Water view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite Davinet | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Suite Davinet

  • Sea view
  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite Von Rappard | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Suite Von Rappard

  • Sea view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite Horace Edouard

Suite Horace Edouard | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Suite Horace Edouard

  • Sea view
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite Hauser | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Suite Hauser

  • Sea view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite Kehrli | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Suite Kehrli

  • Sea view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite Giessbach | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Suite Giessbach

  • Sea view
  • 635 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite Giron | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Suite Giron

  • Sea view
  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Brienz

With a stay at Grandhotel Giessbach in Brienz, you'll be in a regional park, just steps from Giessbach Falls and a 1-minute drive from Lake Brienz. .This luxury 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 - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Brienz - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ballenberg Open Air Museum - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Mystery Rooms - 18 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Interlaken Casino - 19 min drive - 11.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bergrestaurant First - ‬64 min drive
  • ‪Gasthof Bären - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Les Cascades - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seegarten - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Brünig Kulm - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Grandhotel Giessbach

Grandhotel Giessbach offers 75 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include slippers and complimentary toiletries.

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. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. 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. Quench your thirst with your favorite 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Uncovered self parking on site (CHF 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CHF 79

Restaurants on site

  • Elisa
  • Les Cascades

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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 at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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 day

Property 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 15 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 98.0 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: CHF 79

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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. 245 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 328 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most beautiful places that we've stayed at, highly recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it so much
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel! Wonderful views and great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

TINNAWITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great experience with the family. The breakfast and dinner here were fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing. Great staff. Great breakfast. Room was very nice. Spacious and hot shower. Beautiful location. Great hiking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are wonderful and the view of the falls is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nakina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely Beautiful Hotel and Location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DARIO

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronald

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

10/10 Excellent

BINGDONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous views, staffs are helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waterfall, hiking areas, lake view, mountains view, great staff, everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best

We love this place and our specific room with great views. We have returned and returned and will try and include it next year’s trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesinthan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely magical!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome grand hotel, loved it. Food is delicious
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the waterfall
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location and amazing views of the lake and waterfalls. The servi
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rek

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grandhotel Giessbach was one of the top 10 properties I've ever stayed at. It has it all... luxury, atmosphere, privacy, dining options. etc. We loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, well thought out rooms. Very clean and comfortable rooms. Loved the coffee/tea bar located on the third floor. The breakfast was fabulous- Huge selection of choices and very tasty. Enjoyed the outdoors restaurant- food very good and the outdoors areas were stunning. Wish food service in the outside garden went into the evening as it suited all age groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kiera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solo Birthday Stay

Historic Hotel with a Waterfall on the grounds for my solo Birthday trip. Beautiful grounds but definitely not a flawless stay as I had hoped it would be for the price. Highlights were the very clean & cosy room, & endless views of the glacier Brienzersee Lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauliina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional hotel by wonderful nature wonders

Grandhotel Giessbach is one of a kind hotel, we really enjoyed historical and authentic athmosphere in the hotel. The service was very good and views, nature, details and beautifully restored building with art and historical stories make this hotel unforgettable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024