The Grandhotel Giessbach is a historic house from 1874 and enjoys a secluded position on a hill above Lake Brienz amid a 22-hectare park. It offers views over Lake Brienz and the Giessbach Waterfall,an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants, one of which features a summer terrace, and free parking. Free WiFi is available in all areas. It is located at the foot of the Giessbach Waterfall and is directly connected to the Giessbach ship pier by Europe's oldest funicular. All guest rooms in the Grandhotel Giessbach feature carefully restored original furniture with 19-century charm. The two restaurant serve modern and creative cuisine. Half board includes a 4-course dinner.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for Brienz
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Elisa
    Germany Germany
    Such a majestic building surounded by stunning nature. A magical place! Worth every penny! I'm still in awe.
  • Nicole
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was stunning. Breakfast was amazing, every bite of food we had in the restaurant was amazing. Staff was friendly, helpful, kind.
  • Frederick
    United States of America United States of America
    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...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Le Tapis Rouge
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
  • Les Cascades
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic

Amenities of Grandhotel Giessbach
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Pool table
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs CHF 10 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

Grandhotel Giessbach takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 45 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 90 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Grandhotel Giessbach accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

If you require an extra bed, please inform the property at least 3 days in advance. Contact details are stated in the booking confirmation. Please note that a surcharge may apply if extra beds are not ordered at least 3 days in advance.

Please note that drinks are not included in the half-board menu.

This property does not have air conditioned rooms or a spa. The outdoor pool is not heated.

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

FAQs about Grandhotel Giessbach

  • Grandhotel Giessbach offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live music/Performance
    • Swimming pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Grandhotel Giessbach is 1.5 miles from the center of Brienz. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Grandhotel Giessbach is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Grandhotel Giessbach may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Grandhotel Giessbach has 2 restaurants:

    • Le Tapis Rouge
    • Les Cascades

  • Room options at Grandhotel Giessbach include:

    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Single
    • Double