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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Grindelwald, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

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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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Cheryl
    United States United States
    We were given one of the best view (corner room) with a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. It was one of the rooms that had not been remodeled yet but I didn't find too dated, more traditional Swiss-style. The bed were very comfortable....
  • Cindy
    Australia Australia
    The hosts were attentive and friendly. I enjoyed most of facilities provided. I asked for breakfast to be packed for an early day the night before and they gave me a decent meal! Balcony is spacious and room is sufficient as well. The bed was...
  • Ting
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Owners/staffs very good service, the views from the room is excellent and the food is excellent

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

Facilities of Hotel Gletschergarten
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Skiing
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Games room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Hammam
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Norwegian
  • Portuguese
  • Swedish

House rules

Hotel Gletschergarten takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

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 room.

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.

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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.

FAQs about Hotel Gletschergarten

  • Hotel Gletschergarten is 500 yards from the centre of Grindelwald. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Hotel Gletschergarten may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Hotel Gletschergarten has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Guests staying at Hotel Gletschergarten can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Room options at Hotel Gletschergarten include:

    • Single
    • Double

  • Check-in at Hotel Gletschergarten is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Hotel Gletschergarten offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Hammam
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Skiing
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room