This hotel is/was terrible, if I could give it zero stars I would. The view of the lake is absolutely beautiful, which is obviously what this hotel relies upon, not anything else that makes a hotel special (staff, food, etc…). The front desk staff are terrible and not welcoming at all. The restaurant food was mediocre at best. It was extremely expensive for subpar food and awful service. In fact, tap water costs 8 CHF, which is a first for me in Switzerland/ anywhere in the world. I wouldn’t be surprised if they were intentionally trying to scam us. The rooms are terrible, there are no toiletries, so if you so stay here bring your own. The furniture is filthy and the toilet is open at the top which is odd. I would recommend staying far away from this hotel! I reached out to the company I booked through to request a change of hotel the first night it was so bad.
I've been looking forward to reviewing this hotel because we enjoyed our stay so much. The hotel is charming and probably the best place to stay in Spiez. Very convenient location, a few minutes (walk) away from the train station (they do offer a shuttle service as well, if needed) and 5 minutes (again walk) by the castle and lake. The rooms are absolutely spotless and super comfortable (amazing mattresses and pillows). We had a room with lake view and every morning and evening I loved going on the balcony to enjoy the fresh air, the mountain peaks and the sky (especially at night). We enjoyed the breakfast as well, not a lot of diversity, but very good quality. The spa is really amazing; I loved the heated outdoor swimming pool -- an absolute treat with views towards their beautiful garden and the lake. The staff has been very helpful and kind. Many thanks to Gerome (front desk) for all the useful recommendations during our stay. I can only say that we miss the hotel (and beautiful Spiez) already and look forward to returning soon!
The Belvedere Strandhotel in Spiez was a great hotel for me and my husband during our time in the Interlaken region. Upon arrival, the hotel kindly sent a shuttle to pick us up at the train station, a true perk when you travel with luggage (the hotel is a 10 min walk from the train station). We loved the pool/spa areas, which were great for relaxing after a long day of hiking/tourism. The spa overlooks the lake and we even sat in the sauna while it rained to take in more of the view. The staff was friendly but there was a bit of a language barrier. We would have given the hotel 5 stars but the room was terribly hot and opening the windows would attract bugs (plus it didn't really help cool down the room). Otherwise, the room was clean, comfortable, and spacious.
Spiez is a delightful town on Lake Thun and we really enjoyed our stay at La Belle Vue, not least because of the [essential] option of the view itself. Fantastic. The station sits above the town, and although it's an easy walk (at least on the way down!), because of the height difference you might want to make it easier still and get the bus, especially if you have suitcases or mobility issues. The #61 to the harbour (schiffstation) runs every hour, at roughly 5 mins to the hour in both directions. This means you can fall out of the hotel guest entrance in the morning to get (say) the 08.57 up to the station, and on your arrival/return the xx.49 bus down to “Des Alpes”. (There are other options to/from “Krone/Kronenplatz”, both very close to the nearby roundabout, namely #1, 62 or 63 going down, or the #65 up at 9 mins past). Incidentally, being able to simply hop on or off any bus (or train, or boat) was the main reason we found the Swiss Pass so helpful - it may not have saved us any money but it was so convenient to have. What about the hotel itself? We had a 'Panorama Comfort Double Room with Balcony' (Room 31). The room is quite small and fitted out in a minimalist fashion, and our bathroom - although perfectly serviceable - looked rather incongruous by comparison (I gather they are to be refitted). It was nice having large opening windows for ventilation as well as a balcony. There are no tea-making facilities in the room but there is a drinks station in an alcove on the landing, which was a clever alternative. There's a lift but it's tiny, which is why our luggage was kindly taken to our room for us ahead of us whilst we were given a welcome drink. The broadband is extremely fast. Rather unusually the breakfast is assembled to order - the idea being to save wastage - but you can have as much as you want and eggs and one or two other cooked options are available at a small supplement. The young owners are very much ‘hands on’ and have assembled a great team, so I wish them every success, but although I've rated this as 5* based on our assessment at the time, I do feel rather let down by subsequent events... We stayed five nights - not least because the hotel currently offers a very generous 35% discount on stays of five nights or more. The booking confirmation confirmed that this discount had been applied, and the net figure was the amount that the hotel took from our card the day before we arrived. Given that ALL accommodation in Switzerland is expensive [to us Brits] I didn’t think any more about it - it was a very good deal - but now that I come to compare one establishment with another in the course of writing my reviews I find that the figures simply don’t add up… At the heart is a lack of transparency as to what the room rate actually was for early August. I know what we actually paid – an average of £216 (plus £8 tax) per night (the actual rate varing accordingly to the day of the week, with Thurs & Fri being
Located in Beatenberg, Berghaus Niederhorn is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Niederhorn and Panorama Bridge Sigriswil. This ski lodge is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Lake Thun and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Mystery Rooms.
After a day on the slopes, enjoy recreational amenities, which include ski-in/ski-out access. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
At Berghaus Niederhorn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
The location of the hotel on the lake and 50m from the boat jetty was wonderful. However our room was facing south and in full sun most of the day. Consequently the room became uncomfortably hot. The room had an air conditioning unit which appeared to be operating but actuality wasn't working. We complained to the front desk as it was effecting our sleep but nothing was done to improve the temperature which was over 28c.
Located in Beatenberg, Hotel Zeit & Traum is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Ski Lift Waldegg - Hohwald and Ski Lift Hohwald Beatenberg. This spa hotel is 8.2 mi (13.3 km) from Mystery Rooms and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Lake Brienz.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to noon.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring indoor private spa tubs. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and bathrobes. Conveniences include free minibar items and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Located a 15-minute drive from Interlaken, Parkhotel Beatenberg offers accommodation with a fitness center, free private parking, a park and a terrace.
All rooms at the hotel feature a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. The rooms include an electric kettle. Some rooms also offer a balcony and others offer city views. All rooms at Parkhotel Beatenberg are equipped with bed linen and towels.
The accommodation's panorama restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and dinner.
During your stay at Parkhotel Beatenberg, you can enjoy activities in and around Beatenberg, such as skiing and cycling.
The nearest airport is Bern-Belp Airport, 60 km from the hotel.
Located in Beatenberg, Hotel Zeit & Traum is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Ski Lift Waldegg - Hohwald and Ski Lift Hohwald Beatenberg. This spa hotel is 8.2 mi (13.3 km) from Mystery Rooms and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Lake Brienz.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to noon.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring indoor private spa tubs. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and bathrobes. Conveniences include free minibar items and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
When you stay at Aparthotel Krone - Self Check In in Unterseen, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 5-minute drive of Mystery Rooms and Lake Thun. This aparthotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Lake Brienz and 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from First.
This smoke-free aparthotel features ecotours nearby, segway rentals nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include scooter/moped rentals nearby, mountain biking nearby, and skydiving nearby.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
With a stay at Youth Hostel Interlaken, you'll be centrally located in Interlaken, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Brienz and Interlaken Ost Ferry Terminal. This hostel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Mystery Rooms and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Thun.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless Internet access, an arcade/game room, and a fireplace in the lobby.
You can enjoy a meal at 3a serving the guests of Youth Hostel Interlaken, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hostel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
With a stay at Essential by Dorint Interlaken in Interlaken (Central Interlaken), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Mystery Rooms and within a 5-minute drive of Lake Thun. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Lake Brienz and 17.4 mi (28 km) from First.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 115 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
This hotel is/was terrible, if I could give it zero stars I would. The view of the lake is absolutely beautiful, which is obviously what this hotel relies upon, not anything else that makes a hotel special (staff, food, etc…). The front desk staff are terrible and not welcoming at all. The restaurant food was mediocre at best. It was extremely expensive for subpar food and awful service. In fact, tap water costs 8 CHF, which is a first for me in Switzerland/ anywhere in the world. I wouldn’t be surprised if they were intentionally trying to scam us. The rooms are terrible, there are no toiletries, so if you so stay here bring your own. The furniture is filthy and the toilet is open at the top which is odd. I would recommend staying far away from this hotel! I reached out to the company I booked through to request a change of hotel the first night it was so bad.