Hotel La Balance SELF CHECK-IN

Hotels
8.7 (580 reviews)
Neuengasse 6 , Biel , ch

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Tour desk
Currency exchange
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location and clean facilities
Cons:
Uncomfortable mattresses
Some amenities not up to par

Categories

Cleanliness
8.84
The accommodation was very clean and guests felt comfortable.
Service
9.11
Very friendly and communicative staff. Excellent service noted by multiple reviews.
Location
8.95
Great location near the station and city center, mentioned positively in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms described as simple; some guests found the bed uncomfortable.
Amenities
8.13
Basic amenities provided, with some mentioned as lacking such as additional hooks.
Value for Money
8.59
Good price for a night’s stay with a rich breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.84
Breakfast was described as good and plentiful, though some found it pricey.
Overall Experience
8.81
Overall, guests were satisfied and indicated a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 21:08

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just a 5-minute walk from the historic Old Town of Biel and Biel Train Station, Hotel La Balance self check-in offers easy access to the city's key attractions. A bus stop conveniently located right in front ensures hassle-free transportation.

Comfortable Rooms
The Artus Hotel boasts well-equipped rooms featuring amenities such as cable TV, a safe, and a work desk for your convenience. With all rooms accessible by lift, comfort and accessibility are guaranteed.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the beauty of Lake Biel with the shipping pier just 1 km away, and unwind at the Strandbad Nidau, a public beach located 2 km from the hotel. Additionally, a variety of dining options, shops, and bars are within a short 200-meter distance.

Book your stay now at Hotel La Balance for a memorable experience in Biel.

Important information:

This property offers self-check-in only.

In order to complete the self-check-in process, guests are required to provide an ID before arrival.

The property will not serve breakfast from 20th December 2024 to 13th January 2025.

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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 580 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.84
Service: 9.11
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.13
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 8.84
Overall Experience: 8.81
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Fawzi • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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MarcusEausV • couple • fr
10
Alles bestens!
Pros:

Super freundliches Personal, einfacher Check-in, Parkplatz in Parkhaus direkt gegenüber des Hotels, die Lage!

Cons:

Nichts

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Lucia • solo_traveller • ch
6
Cons:

The room is quite bleak, I must say

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Serge • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

Petite chambre très propre et fonctionnelle, très calme pendant la nuit. Bien situé près du centre et de la gare. Bouilloire pour chauffer de l'eau pour le café ou le thé. En cas de difficulté pour le self chech-in, vous pouvez téléphoner au gérant qui est très aimable.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Veronique • solo_traveller • ch
6
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Manuella • solo_traveller • ch
3
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Denis • couple • ch
8
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • extended_group • it
7
Per lavoro può andare bene
Pros:

Facilità nel raggiungere location posizione ottima , parcheggio facile , struttura vecchio stile ma molto pulita e di facile fruibilità rapporto qualità prezzo discreto

Cons:

Struttura da ristrutturare il bagno da ristrutturare lettini non troppo comodi e televisione solo in tedesco

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • solo_traveller • ch
7
Pros:

Proximité à la gare et dans la vieille ville

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Christian • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Roberto • couple • ch
8
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Nef • solo_traveller • ch
7
Schönes, kleines und angenehmes Hotel im Herzen von Biel. Ich empfehle es gerne weiter.
Pros:

Das Hotel ist zentral gelegen. Das Self-Check-in funktionierte tadellos. Für ein zwei-Stern Hotel war ich überrascht über das grosszügige, sehr saubere Zimmer. Für mich war slles vorhanden was ich für den Aufenthalt benötigte. Das Bad versprüht den Charme aus den60-ern...Es war ledoch sauber.

Cons:

Für den Sonntagmorgen habe ich das Frühstück mitgebucht. Gemäss Homepage ist es ab 08:00 Uhr möglich zu frühstücken. Das Restaurant war jedoch um diese Zeit verwaist. Um 08:30 Uhr unternahm ich nochmals einen Versuch. Eine Dame war dabei das Buffet zu erstellen. Zuguterletzt doch noch funktioniert.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Chantal • solo_traveller • lu
8
Convenient Stay for the "Bieler Lauftage".
Pros:

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the station. The room was rather small and old-fashioned, but very clean and the bed was comfortable. The TV had many channels and there was also a list of all the available channels.
I didn't receive the code for the self-check-in, but the owner personally called to make sure it worked the second time and that everything was alright.
For a short stay, I would definitely recommend this hotel.

Cons:

The small safe in the wardrobe was not working. The curtains did not darken the room sufficiently.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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lionel • solo_traveller • ch
8
Hôtel pratique, mais sans charme
Pros:

Très bon rapport qualité prix, au centre de Bienne. Chambre propre donnant sur une rue calme.

Cons:

Emails pour le check in sans réception uniquement en allemand (et un peu anglais). Dommage dans une ville bilingue ! Isolation acoustique pas au top. Deco ameliorable. Il manque une tablette dans la salle de bain pour poser ses affaires. Hôtel sans personnel, donc… impersonnel. Mais C’est sans doute ce qui explique le prix raisonnable pour la Suisse

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Stephan • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Wild Markus • solo_traveller • ch
8
Pros:

Persönliche Betreuung, obwohl Selfcheckin-Hotel.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Flavio • couple • ch
10
Wir waren nur eine Nacht da. Sehr gutes Hotel für Kurzaufenthalt.
Pros:

Perfekte Lage mitten in der Stadt.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Catalina • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Kathrin • solo_traveller • ch
8
Pros:

Wasserkocher im Zimmer, unkompliziertes Checkin

Cons:

Nicht schlimm, aber es hat ein echtes Retrobad mit fliesen mit interessantem Muster

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Ilies • solo_traveller • fr
10
Super et comme promis sur l annonce
Pros:

La réactivité du personnel à l’écoute qui sait conseiller

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee