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Reviews of Grandhotel Giessbach 4 stars

Axalpstrasse, 3855 Brienz, Switzerland

#1 of 11 hotels in Brienz

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 197 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Unforgettable!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe double room with forest view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn’t get a code to park in the lot before our arrival.

    Everything was amazing! The clean and beautiful atmosphere with a touch of history was incredible.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    9.0
    Amazing place to relax and feel special
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior double room with forest view
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to charge things in the bathroom because of a lack of plugs in the room

    The location, the food, the staff - everything was great!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Stunningly situated hotel overlooking Lake Brienz on one side and the Giessbach falls on the other gives the property a
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Forest View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Stunning interiors and location. Very good service.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    10
    Can’t wait to go back!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic double room with lake view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Magnificent views, great walks all around, staff very friendly with our dog!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    10
    Most incredible stay! Would love to come back- truly a special place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Forest View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Incredible place with the most amazing view

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Sound isolation is according to the building age. Very good bathroom however overall shape of the room and furniture is not perfect

    That is an extraordinary place situated in an amazing location. Superb lake view and hiking opportunities. Friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast but nothing special.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    10
    Charming, surprising and enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very historical feel for this hotel, very warm and welcoming and spectacular setting

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    10
    Magical place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Waterfall View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some more typical swiss specialties at the restaurant would be appreciated. Le Tapis Rouge is a fancy restaurant, and I get the cuisine. The Les Cascades, I would have loved some more down to earth, regular dishes that represent Switzerland. Nontheless, very delightful dishes.

    Such a majestic building surounded by stunning nature. A magical place! Worth every penny! I'm still in awe.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    10
    The hotel is amazing but what makes this hotel is not just its wonderful location but the kind and helpful staff that ru
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single room with forest view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing everything spot on

    The location is stunning and the hotel and all its facilities are amazing

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Waterfall View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was excellent

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room with Forest View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The best hotel I have ever visited in an exceptional price. Nice view, inside nature, magic waterfalls and forest. All the staff was very polite and helpful.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    9.0
    Good place to take vocation and enjoy the nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room with Forest View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dinner was very creative and delicious. Breakfast was the best in my Switzerland trip. Service was excellent and polite. Will not treat people differently.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    8.0
    Amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single room with forest view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was a little small, although I suspect I only selected one guest vs. two when I booked …

    The location was stunning. Breakfast was amazing, every bite of food we had in the restaurant was amazing. Staff was friendly, helpful, kind.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    10
    Dreamy, spectacular grand hotel stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location and hotel was dreamy. Like stepping into “La Belle Epoch” The piano layer at the bar added to the timeless ambience. Then the buffet breakfast catered for all tastes with exceptional freshness and variety of produce. Dining at the restaurant was welcoming and warm, offering great local cuisine. Overall it was an extraordinary experience in a wonderful alpine setting with majestic views of the lake, waterfalls and surrounding mountains🤩 A big Thank you to the exceptional staff👏👏👏

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    10
    Looking forward to my next stay in this beautiful hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room with Forest View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! All was excellent.

    The location, the history, and the nature!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    10
    Astouning
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room location.view.service

    More than expected

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    9.0
    Spectacular One of a Kind place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The second room we had did not have a view of the waterfall, which is what your website said. We were extremely disappointed in that second room.

    The view was fantastic from the room with the balcony. We have a view of the lake and the waterfall. Breakfast was also very good! The ease of getting there via ferry and venicular was a super fun experience!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Forest View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Set dinner was very expensive. Wine list also very expensive.

    Great breakfast buffet. Superb location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional Property with fantastic location - pricey, but worth it!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Waterfall View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Only one option for dinner, which was pricey. Would prefer a more casual menu, with options.

    This is an exceptional property located right next to the famous Giessbach Falls, a stunning waterfall. Our room had a view of the falls, with a sitting area and French doors with a balcony. The building is historic and beautifully decorated in all of the common areas, with a large outdoor patio area for dining also. It's a very short walk to overlook the falls close up on a bridge, and they have a funicular that goes down to the lake (Brienzersee) where the steamboat stops on their tour of the lake.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    10
    Excellent, Fabulous and Amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Taxi availability to Interlaken Rail station after hours is not adequate. I suggest the Hotel should have its own car drop off service 24/7.

    The hotel was one of the best in terms of historic building, location, views, sophisticated behaviour of the hotel staff, excellent breakfast and dinner restaurant. All in all I with my family had an unforgettable experience and one of these days want to come back and visit again. I strongly recommend anyone visiting Interlaken area to stop by at least for a day and if possible longer.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room with Forest View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food menu needs to be more varied, very few options...

    The view was amazing overlooking the waterfall and Brienz Lake.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is amazing right next to Giessback falls. You can easily hike to the top from the hotel. The hotel is just beautiful. Its historical design and lovely staff.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    9.0
    Lovely old school luxury hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Waterfall View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing !

    The location is amazing with the waterfalls and the lake, and the hotel is proper old school grand - very much lives up to its name ! Staff were all helpful and friendly and our waiter for dinner really helped to make it a great experience. The bed was very comfortable and the pillows were soft but supportive. Slept really well. We had a room with a waterfall view which was stunning and the noise helped us to sleep really well ! The view from the balcony was just lovely. Breakfast was great - plenty of choice and all delicious.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    10
    A dream stay to remember
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room with Waterfall View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The hotel location, view, service, actually everything.

    Stayed in June 2023

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