Hotel Gletschergarten

Hotels
9.8 (791 reviews)
Obere Gletscherstrasse 1 , Grindelwald , ch

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Stunning views
Great location
Delicious food
Cons:
No room thermostats
Limited TV options

Categories

Cleanliness
9.68
The hotel was described as lovely and clean.
Service
10
The staff were described as extremely friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
10
The location was praised for being perfect and in short walking distance to everything.
Room Quality
9.68
Rooms are described as charming and spacious with breathtaking views.
Amenities
9.68
The hotel has a game room and offers free parking, which adds value.
Value for Money
9.68
Careful attention was given to food allergies at meal times, indicative of great service for the price.
Food and Beverage
9.68
The breakfast was detailed as good with a variety of fresh options.
Overall Experience
10
Overall sentiment from multiple reviews indicates a fantastic experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 04:42

Property Description

Magnificent Mountain and Glacier Views
Experience the beauty of the 125-year-old Hotel Gletschergarten, where generations of commitment meet stunning mountain and glacier panoramas. Each room boasts modern amenities like renovated bathrooms, TV, WIFI, and a private balcony for you to soak in the breathtaking surroundings.

Convenient Location and Transportation
Nestled at the end of the village near the church and local history museum, our hotel offers easy access to all mountain railways with the bus stop conveniently located next to us. Guests can also opt for a pickup from Grindelwald railway station for a hassle-free arrival.

Relaxation and Leisure
After a day of exploring, unwind in our cosy lounge by the fireplace or indulge in our small wellness area with a sauna and steam bath. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast and opt for a delightful 4-course dinner to complete your stay at Hotel Gletschergarten.

Book now to experience a perfect blend of tradition, comfort, and natural beauty at Hotel Gletschergarten.

Important information:

If you are traveling 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ZRH

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for CHF 20 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for CHF 20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 15 years old stay for CHF 70 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 14 years old stay for CHF 70 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 15 years old and over stay for CHF 90 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 791 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.68
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.68
Amenities: 9.68
Value for Money: 9.68
Food and Beverage: 9.68
Overall Experience: 10
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Greg couple ch
9
Loved it and will be back
Pros:

Excellent. Very nice and quaint hotel with great and friendly staff.

Cons:

Great location and really enjoyed the wellness spa.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Deborah couple ch
9
Herzlicher Empfang, man fühlte sich schon fast ''zuhause''
Pros:

...es hat an nichts gefehlt. Ein grosses Dankeschön an diese langjährige Qualität.

Cons:

Der Aufzug etwas wackelig

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Jocelyn couple ca
10
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Claudia couple ch
9
2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Yorfel Friends getaway Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England
10
The place to stay in Grindelwald
Pros:

Quite simply this was a wonderful place. Cheerful hosts, good food, clean well equipped room, lounge, ticket purchasing options with knowledge advice and all in a wonderful "Swiss Chalet" environment. Family concern for many years. Home from home. However would have liked something hot for breakfast before taking on the winter world of snow etc. Porridge?

2026-01-23 via Tripadvisor
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Yorfel solo_traveller gb
10
Home from home
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Adel couple sa
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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yoko family_with_children jp
7
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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KIM couple kr
7
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Justine couple us
10
FANTASTIC
Pros:

The view was fantastic and we loved having a balcony to sit out at night in the cool air and look out over the mountains and country side. Breakfast was incredible, served on linen table cloths with china tea and coffer cups and tea and coffee and milk served in individual silver servings. The ladies who served breakfast were so kind and professional.

Cons:

The only downside is that there were many flies at breakfast due to the fact that the doors were left open to bring in the cool mountain air.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Patrick family_with_children ch
9
Abbiamo soggiornato due notti in questo bel hotel di Grindelwald. Ci siamo trovati molto bene.
Pros:

Lo staff molto gentile. Buona colazione, struttura accogliente, camera spaziosa e bagno nuovo. Possibilità di posteggiare.

Cons:

Nulla.

2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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Bluemoon52 Family Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
10
We just can't stay away!
Pros:

Me and my son have been coming to Grindelwald for nearly 15 years. The fact that Grindelwald is the ideal place to explore the gorgeous Bernese Oberland is one very obvious reason to return. The other big reason to visit is to stay once more at the Gletschergarten and experience the warm welcome, professionalism and expertise of the owners, Gabriela and Gery.

It sits at the quiet end of the main street with views of the Eiger and Mattenberg. It has a bus stop outside and the First cable car a brief walk away. A large number of restaurants and bars are close by, including the Michelin-starred Fiescherblick which is owned and managed by the two eldest sons of Gabriela and Gery. We love family-run hotels and restaurants because they care deeply about the business and the welcome you receive is genuine and warm. Incidentally, their youngest son will soon start work at the hotel!

A generous breakfast is included and an evening meal is available. You can buy travel tickets, passes and receive information and recommendations from reception.

We have already booked for next year (of course!)...

2026-01-16 via Tripadvisor
5
529eileeno Friends getaway Brisbane, Brisbane Region, Queensland
10
A Christmas I will never forget in this lovely family friendly Swiss chalet.
Pros:

Spent a magical Christmas week in this hotel. The hosts Gabriela and Gerhard were very friendly and helpful and made me feel at home. My room was very comfortable and had a lovely view of the snow covered mountains. The breakfasts and dinners were delicious.

2026-01-12 via Tripadvisor
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carmelbrock Couples Australia
10
A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY & HOTEL TO STAY IN GRINDELWALD
Pros:

We had a wonderful 8 night stay at this hotel in Grindelwald. The hotel was very warm, cosy & friendly, and the hosts Gabriela & Gery we always so helpful in every way, from providing delicious meals, both breakfast & dinners, and giving us information & tips on the best things to do & places to visit during our stay at Grindelwald. We would highly recommend this hotel & hope that one day we can go back there for another fabulous holiday in such a beautiful town in the Swiss Alps.

2026-01-11 via Tripadvisor
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Eduardo family_with_children us
10
Great hotel gem, cozy and family friendly place. We loved meeting the owners, they helped a ton.
Pros:

All in this hotel was great; The room was comfy with a great view, cleanliness. But overall, the staff and owners! they make a huge difference, They help and procure tickets to 2 different visit areas we went.
Service, breakfast and lounge at fireplace were great!
We really loved staying there and would have loved to stayed at least 2 more nights.

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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hanamI1880BS Family
10
Fantastic stay at Hotel Gletchergarten
Pros:

We arrived at hotel Gletchergarten just after Christmas to spend a week skiing, hiking and celebrating the arrival of the New Year. We couldn't have wished more from this traditional, family run hotel. The owners, a couple, were extremely friendly and helpful at all times and clearly placed a lot of importance on providing the traditional Swiss hospitality. All areas of the hotel were beautifully decorated for Christmas time, our superior double room was spacious and warm. The dinners in the restaurant were delicious and a good value when bought as part of the half board. We found the service in the restaurant pleasant in the morning as well as at dinner time. The ski room was conveniently located, clean and well heated. A helpful detail is the presence of a bus stop just in front of the hotel. Overall, we loved our stay at Gletchergarten and if at all possible, we'll be back.

2026-01-07 via Tripadvisor
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alegna007 Couples Barcelona, Catalonia
10
An amazing place to spend Chistmas
Pros:

We had such a wonderful Christmas the year before at Hotel Gletschergarten that we decided to do it again and we were not disappointed. It was like coming home, so relaxing and with tasty dinners to look forward to. We stayed in a newly refurbished room which was amazing and so comfortable. Gabriela and Gery are such thoughtful hosts, and their lovely son and all the rest of the staff always have the time to chat with you. You arrive as guests and leave as friends. A family run 4th generation hotel like this deserves to be treasured! Everything was really excellent. Thank you, I hope we’ll be back one day.

2026-01-07 via Tripadvisor
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Lara extended_group ch
10
Pros:

Das personal war äusserst freundlich und hilfsbereit

2025-12-25 via Nuitee
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reynoldh2019 Couples
10
Wonderful hotel
Pros:

We spent 9 days hiking in the Bernese Oberland. This hotel and meal were the best by far. Lovely, clean room. Wish we could have stayed there longer.

2025-12-13 via Tripadvisor
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zhaoy859 Family
10
Our heart is still there…
Pros:

No more words, even four months past, our hearts still there, remember every morning we woke up seen the view from our balcony, the people and the food, everything is telling us we need to go back again. I seldom wrote an review, but this one is must be, even I don’t want so many people like the hotel and it may make me hard to make a reservation but I still feel I have to share my real feelings, it is close to Christmas time so I think the hotel should be like a real winter wonderland, we must go back again.

2025-12-10 via Tripadvisor