Hotel Pantai di Brienz

PROS * Incredible unique building * Iconic fairy-tale type structure * Stunning unique period-piece architecture * A true remnant of ”La Belle Epoque” * Isolated and tranquil (but only when day hikers have not yet arrived or have departed) * Stunning lobby and ground and first-floor * Exquisitely and tastefully furnished sitting rooms * Beautiful and well-manicured grounds * Unspeakable breath-taking scenery of the waterfalls and lake * Access to ”easy” super pleasant hikes along the waterfalls CONS * It can be hectic during the day with all the hikers * Primary access by boat and fun icular for guests, but cars can get there too ”I VISITED THIS PLACE”... ... because I was hiking up along and to the top of the waterfall, and this was a bonus to see and visit. It was quite busy with meals being served to the many many day visitors- there must have been at least 50-70 at any given moment. Surely the outside beauty speaks for itself but to see the inside lobby and sitting rooms and (at least two) indoor dining rooms for the honored guests- what surprising lush elegance and soft under spoken glamour. I was thrilled to be able to wander and explore all the public areas of the ground and first floor. TIPS It is truly an amazing place- even if your goal is to hike (and who doesn't want to hike), this place should be visited. I hope that you like my many helpful” photos that I've attached here for you to understand that this is an incredible special unique structure: maybe you'll stay here....

We arrived quite late into Brienz and the hotel was kind enough to pick us up from the train station. I didn’t catch her name but she was really lovely, very friendly and welcoming. Our room was beautiful, they arranged flowers and chocolates on the bed at special request for my birthday. The views over the lake are incredible, well worth the trip just for the location. The room we had was very clean and replenished daily. The rooms don’t have air conditioning so it could get pretty warm but we had a fan provided which was sufficient enough. Hotel in general was very clean, well presented and the prices for drinks quite reasonable. The staff are also friendly and approachable, they even gave us chocolates as a parting gift for staying with them. Breakfast was included in our stay, it was continental and the restaurant was quaint with stunning views over lake Brienz. The location is perfect for exploring Brienz with the train station a short walk down the hill. There was also a co-op near the station to stock up on snacks and drinks for the day. Brienz rothorn bahn is also within walking distance, along with the ferry port which is directly next to the train station if you choose to travel by boat. The ferry is every 2 hours, trains every 15 mins or so. You can also hire a boat on the lake which is a must do! I will most definitely stay here again. Wonderful hotel in perfect location.

La ubicación del hotel es inmejorable por las vistas al lago, sin embargo, está al lado de la iglesia por lo que cada media hora se oye una campana. La habitación que me tocó no estaba mal, el lavabo está junto a la ventana, pero el váter y la ducha tras una puerta corredera. Este último espacio no es muy amplio, aunque lo suficiente para maniobrar. Tienes jabón tanto en ducha como en lavabo. No obstante, había otras habitaciones con muebles muy antiguos y baño inadecuado. Las cenas correctas y los desayunos también.

On a passé 2 nuits dans cette belle auberge de jeunesse. Le cadre est magnifique, avec le lac de Brienz bleu-vert et des montagnes. Tout est propre et accueillant, le petit déjeuner est copieux ainsi que le repas qui est très bon. On aurait seulement pu se passer de la viande le soir qui n’était pas top. On dispose d’un petit jardin avec des tables et des transats qui donne sur le lac. Juste à côté,une mini-plage où se baigner. Séjour très réussi, je recommande vivement !

Wir waren zu zweit (Ehepaar, 50, schweizer) für zwei Nächte im Hotel Brienz und empfanden es als sehr angenehm und freundlich. Das Zimmer war sauber und gemütlich. Das Essen im hoteleigenen Restaurant sehr lecker und die Bedienung freundlich, speditiv und kompetent.

Beautiful, comfortable aparthotel "Hotel Brienz", 4 storeys. On the outskirts, 1.5 km from the centre, in a sunny position, 400 m from the lake, located by a road. In the house: reception, restaurant, breakfast room, lift, storage room for bicycles, storage room for skis, central heating system, bicycle rental. Room cleaning on request (extra). Breakfast possible (extra). Parking. Grocery 70 m, supermarket 1.5 km, restaurant 10 m, bakery 70 m, bus stop 20 m, railway station 1.2 km, shingle beach 850 m, public bathing area 700 m, 400 m. Golf course (18 hole) 24 km, walking paths from the house 10 m, skisport facilities 11 km, ski bus stop 10 m. Please note: lift to 3rd floor. Baby equipment on request (extra). "Brienz Sunset", 3-room apartment 70 m2, on the top floor, west facing position. Spacious and bright, partly with sloping ceilings, very comfortable and cosy furnishings: open living/dining room with dining table and cable TV. Exit to the balcony. 1 room with 1 double bed (180 cm, length 200 cm). 1 room with sloping ceilings with rooflight with 1 french bed (160 cm, length 200 cm). Open kitchen (oven, 4 ceramic glass hob hotplates, toaster, kettle, microwave, electric coffee machine, Capsules for coffee machine (Nespresso) extra, raclette grill, fondue Set (cheese)). Shower/WC. Parquet floors. Balcony, west facing position. Balcony furniture. Marvellous panoramic view of the lake and the mountains. Facilities: children's high chair, baby cot for up to 2 year olds (extra), hair dryer. Internet (WiFi, free). Please note: non-smokers only.

Brienz: Small apartment house, 3 storeys. In a sunny position on a slope, in the residential district, 400 m from the lake. In the house: table football, central heating system. Parking (for 2 cars) at the house. Grocery 200 m, supermarket 1.5 km, restaurant 250 m, bakery 200 m, bus stop 250 m, railway station "Brienz" 1.3 km, public bathing area 600 m. Golf course (18 hole) 25 km, walking paths from the house, cycle lane 10 m, mountain railway 1.5 km, skisport facilities 12 km, ski bus stop 250 m, ski school 12 km, sled run 15 km, cross country ski track 15 km. Nearby attractions: Freilichtmuseum Ballenberg, Brienzer Rothorn, Aareschlucht. Well-known ski regions can easily be reached: Meiringen - Hasliberg 15 km, Axalp 12 km. Well-known lakes can easily be reached: Brienzersee. Hiking paths: Brienzer Rothorn, Axalp, Rosenlaui. Groups of teenagers on request only. Please note: airfield close by. "Belvedere", 5-room maisonette 210 m2 on 2 levels, on the top floor, south-west facing position. Spacious and bright, very comfortable and cosy furnishings: open large dining room with panoramic window. Exit to the balcony. 1 room with 1 double bed (2 x 80 cm, length 200 cm). Exit to the balcony. 1 children's room with 1 x 2 bunk beds (90 cm, length 200 cm). Exit to the balcony. Large kitchen (oven, dishwasher, 4 ceramic glass hob hotplates, toaster, kettle, microwave, electric coffee machine, Capsules for coffee machine (Nespresso) extra). Sep. WC, bath/shower/WC. Upper floor: open living room with panoramic window with digital TV and flat screen. Exit to the terrace. 1 large room with 3 beds (90 cm, length 200 cm). Balcony 20 m2, south facing position and west facing position. Balcony furniture. Marvellous panoramic view of the lake, the mountains and the countryside. Facilities: washing machine, iron, children's high chair, baby cot for up to 2 year olds (extra), hair dryer. Internet (WiFi, free). Reserved parking (2 cars) at the house. Please note: suitable for families. Non-smokers only. Smoke alarm, fire...