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Classic Single Room with Forest View
14 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Superior Double room with Waterfall View
26 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Classic Double room with Forest View
20 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Elegant Suite (without balcony)
42 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Classic double room with rock view (no view)
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Double Room with Lake View
33 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hotel, walk to Giessbach Falls

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk

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 upscale hotel is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Ballenberg Open Air Museum.

Stay in one of 70 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Enjoy recreational amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.

Enjoy Modern European cuisine at Les Cascades, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. 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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Grandhotel Giessbach

Axalpstrasse, Brienz, BE 3855

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 70
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Free breakfast
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Free train station pickup
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • Uncovered parking
  • Children's games
  • Food and water bowls

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Grandhotel Giessbach offers 70 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries 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.

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • In-room safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Pillow menu
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Desk chair

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11 AM.

Les Cascades - This restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine.

Le Tapis Rouge - This restaurant specializes in vegetarian cuisine.

Room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Boat tours on site

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

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

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

No gap period between guests' stays

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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

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

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September.

Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

Awards & Affiliations

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

National Rating

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

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