Room was small but very clean. Bathroom was small but modern. Large patio, decorated with beautiful potted flowers, with a perfect view of Eiger and its ever changing looks. One night we stayed for the dinner prepared by the owners- every course was perfect from the leek tart starter to the passion fruit and ice cream dessert. Would definitely recommend for those looking for an affordable, pleasant stay in this beautiful region!
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The staff at this lovely, flower-covered Swiss chalet-style hotel was what really made this hotel a standout. They were always looking to help - advice, activities, bookings, even storing our luggage when we went for an overnight hike and offering free shuttle rides to and from the train station. When we had to cut our hike short by a day, we had our hearts set on returning to the Gletschergarten and we got lucky that a cancellation opened up a room for us. The location is very convenient for the lifts up to Pfingstegg and Frist, which was perfect for our hiking and summer activities, and it's no more than 5 or 10 minutes stroll to the heart of downtown Grindelwald. The included breakfast isn't super-fancy but it's more than adequate, and the hotel also has coin-laundry and a game room downstairs.
We had considered spending more time in Interlaken but we're glad we skipped it (only for a lunch stop) and maximized our time in Grindelwald - much cuter, much more Swiss, much more activity-oriented rather than brand-name-shopping oriented.
We stayed here for two nights. It is located about a 10 minute walk from the train station in a quieter area of Grindelwald. We loved our stay here. The couple who run the hotel are friendly, helpful and made us feel very welcome! The dinners were delicious and I would recommend eating here! Breakfasts were equally good. We will definitely stay here again when in Grindelwald!
The hotel certainly lived up to its excellent reviews. The hotel as a whole really made you feel that you were in Switzerland. The daily breakfast and evening dinners were excellent. The owners, always present, were most helpful in guiding guests on how best to see the area's highlights. The location in town, near the church, was well located in proximity to a bus stop and the train station. We did a lot of hiking in the area and this hotel was an excellent base for that. I would highly recommend it.
Hotel Gletschergarten has everything you imagine about Swiss Alps. Lovely flowers on the balcony, an old historical feel to the place, yet modernized and clean. The owners are gracious people and hospitable. You will enjoy meeting with Gabriela and Gery. We had dinner at their restaurant one night and it was delicious. We really enjoyed our stay.
Gery and Gabriela are very informative and accommodating with all their guests. Gery is especially wonderful at helping hikers find the best trails for the day's weather pattern. Both hosts are very attentive to special needs of their guests and making sure their guests have a very satisfying and comfortable stay. Rooms are large, with balconies in the front and sides that look over the mountains. There was a room safe with a key. Housekeeping was excellent. The bathtub was deep.
The hotel is about a ten-minute walk up the hill from downtown, with a bus stop on both sides of the street, just steps from the front door. Traffic road noise dies down in the evening, leaving the hotel quiet for sleeping. Many breakfast offerings (boiled eggs, great breads and rolls, fruits, yoghurt, veggies, nuts) were available, including sunflower, pumpkin, and flax seeds which we both liked very much. The Bircher muesli was especially tasty. The four-course dinners were gourmet, and the salad bar was a special treat, with all fresh vegetables of great variety. We also apprciated the convenience of having a laundry room downstairs as we had been hiking for two weeks and needed to wash some of our clothes.
The bedding was very comfortable... pillows were good. We can't recommend this hotel and Gabriela and Gery enough!!!
