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Esther's Guesthouse

Gimmelwald CH 3826, Switzerland
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El Segundo, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013 NEW

This place is just wonderful. We stayed for 5 nights in May and even though the weather didn't cooperate, we had a fantastic time. Our apartment had breathtaking views and was very clean and comfortable. It was comfortably heated too which was helpful since it was snowing outside! Esther is very friendly and helpful, offering suggestions for hiking and other... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

Of a 16 day trip to Europe, staying at Esther's was by far our favorite. This B & B was super cute and in the heart of the tiny town of Gimmelwald just a stone's throw from the cable car to get around the area. You are surrounded by the Alps! Our room was spotless and had all the comforts... More

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Akron, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013

Our (husband and I) stay was wonderfully pleasant and beautiful-3 night stay at Esther's Guesthouse. Our room had a wonderful view of the mountains (Room #3), very clean, neat, comfy and homey. Check-in went well and instructions were very clear how to use everything and how things worked in the guesthouse. Esther was an amazing host and our "tour guide".... More

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Tampa, Florida
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9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

The only thing that keeps me from giving this place 5 stars is the price. But, in keeping with the rest of Switzerland, everything is expensive here! I paid $30.00 for my breakfast this morning, an all time high! But I mean that in more ways than one: I ate in the restaurant on top of Mt. Schilthorn, a mere... More

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London, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

I would like to be fair given all of the wonderful things that have been said about this place but it simply is not possible to give a good review given how little you're getting for your money with this place. Stayed here for 2 days and found the room so claustrophobic, we decided to take off. When we asked... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013

Esther's a friendly host, admin tasks done fast, offering valuable advice on food and skiing options. We (son and myself) enjoyed the breakfast spread on a large table with other guests, leading to swapping tips and feeling at home. Self-Catering is possible thanks to a well-equipped kitchen and the room was large enough to enjoy some privacy. Location is not... More

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Bothell, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013

We stayed in one of the apartments in winter of 2013 and were very pleased. My wife and I stayed here with our 7 year old son. We found it to be one of the nicest places we had stayed on a long trip through several countries. The apartment was well-stocked and clean. The shower was reliable and hot. The... More

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Bern, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2013

Our family (2 girls 7 and 9 years old) are staying regularly in Esther's Guesthouse in one of the two appartments. Both appartments are well equiped, very clean and most comfortable. Esther is making sure that nothing is missing and whenever you have a special need, she is ready to help. It is also wonderful to hear the news about... More

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Oakland, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

I am a 74 year-old woman traveling alone. I have stayed in Esther’s Guest House five times since 1990, most recently in August, 2012. Gimmelwald is my “favorite place in the world”, and I would never consider staying anywhere except Esther’s. It is conveniently only 2 minutes from the cable-car lift. I chose room # 2, a large single room... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012

Visited in Oct 12. 3 of us and we got the room at the top leve. Clean and nice room. Very quiet and close to the cable car station. Wifi provided. Have a nice kitchen although we did not really use it (except for boiling water). Good location to stay if going to TOE. Will definite choose the place again... More

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Esther`s Guesthouse Hotel Gimmelwald
Address: Gimmelwald CH 3826, Switzerland
Region: Switzerland > Bernese Oberland > Gimmelwald
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Ranked #1 of 3 B&Bs / Inns in Gimmelwald
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