Hotel Alpenblick♡

OK, great location, but lacking in certain areas.

6.0

A friendly hotel and couldn’t fault the staff at all but we were quite disappointed at the size of our room which was very small and considering how much we had paid for just a six day holiday we would have expected more than what we got. I’m over 6 feet tall and it was literally impossible for me to use the lavatory in our small bathroom as it was tucked away in a corner of the room next to the shower cubicle with next to no room to manoeuvre at all, so I had to go to the first floor to use the general use toilet on the landing there instead. As for the food, I think they were perhaps trying to be too Cordon bleu when all everyone wanted in our group was just some good hearty food after a long day on the mountains. We had three soups during our five day stay, Pumpkin, Red Cabbage, and Broccoli. Who thought those up, what happened to just Beef broth, Mushroom, tomato soup etc. which people would have more preferred. the red cabbage soup was not generally well received so stop trying to be too clever. Most of the deserts were passable but strange that we were never given a taste of Switzerland such as Strudel for instance. The one day we had a fondue but rather than the traditional cheese fondue we had a meat one which most people didn’t really take to. The mains were also just OK but again one felt they were trying to be too clever, and where they gave us a half cooked and sliced potato with a slither of cheese on top, most people would have just preferred some mash, boiled, or roast potatoes. The packed lunch each day was a bit stingy as well, two small triangle sandwiches and a bottle of water. The fruit was usually an orange but where on a mountain can you sit and have time to peel it, whereas just an apple or banana would have been much easier, so consequently I never took an orange for that reason. Overall, for what we paid I would have expected a better standard of accomodation and expected the evening meal to have been more substantial, but on the plus side it was in a beautiful location, the staff were excellent, and the view from our bedroom window was pretty good.

Great Railways holiday.

10.0

A very pleasant stay. The food served was very good and the service of the staff was excellent.

OK.

8.0

Free drinks: Concentration on alchohol. My request for an orange juice was refused.

Could be better

6.0

We visited this hotel as part of a group booking and used it as a base for various excursions. For this reason, I have no idea what it costs to stay here. First the good points: the wait staff and cleaning staff were excellent and those we met were all friendly and helpful. The bed was comfortable and the room, although basic, was adequate (as it should have been for an allegedly upgraded room). The bathroom looked tired (no shaver socket) but the shower worked and provided hot water. There was a room safe although it was tempermental. The room benefitted from a balcony with chairs and a table, with pleasant views. Also, the wi-fi worked fairly well, although it struggled at times with range. There was no aircon in the rooms, not that this is needed in early March; the heating was efficient. Let the critique commence! Firstly, there were no tea- or coffee-making facilities in the bedroom and, outside of meal-times, I couldn't find any others in the hotel (the upstairs dining room was kept locked; the downstairs dining room was reserved for (I assume) those guests seeking the Michelin-starred menu). This highlights another major issue I had with the hotel: without a lounge or bar area, we had nowhere to meet and chat with our group outside of meal times, and no place to order drinks and snacks if we had wanted them. The food was plentiful but obviously the Michelin-starred chef had delegated its preparation to other less qualified cooks. There was a very limited choice of food, and the alternative main course option (vegetarian only) was similarly minimal and had to be selected in the morning. Gluten-free guests in our group were not well catered for: a single option of omelette and chips isn't acceptable in this day and age. Some dishes were really quite tasty but some were iffy to say the least. With no real menu choice, I had to either pretend my Mum was with me ("You will eat it and you will enjoy it!") or skip courses entirely. Breakfast was uninspiring and disappointing. The only hot food options I spotted were boiled eggs (cook your own) and toast, the croissants were tiny and the meat selection was small. A limited selection of other breads, pastries and cakes was available. The cheese selection was good, however. The two older ladies who ran the hotel (possibly sisters?) were brusque with the guests, often to the point of rudeness. For example, if you didn't take the provided clingfilm-wrapped sandwich pretending to be a packed lunch and cross off your name on the list, you got a telling-off! We opted for a quiet life, took the sandwich, crossed off our names and counted our blessings. Finally, the location. Circa 700 metres from the shops and train station, and up a road with only a slight incline, the hotel is in a good position, and there are other hotels and cafes close by. There appears to be lots of parking. At night, it is quiet and easy to sleep.

Stayed here with great rail tour group while visiting Jungfraujoch , Grindelwald & Interlaken, great trip & great memo

10.0

Lovely family hotel , large comfortable rooms , friendly attentive staff and great location, short walk to railway station and bus stop just around the corner.

Swiss style chalet hotel in pretty wilderswill. Peaceful, well connected by train or bus. Free travel pass to Interlaken

10.0

Just on our way home from from 5 night stay at this hotel. Loved the simple rustic charm. Comfortable beds all very clean. Food and service excellent. The wine flowed at meal times..2 hours of limitless wine..or beer and soft drinks.. We had a packed lunch daily and probably the only recommendation would be to alternate perhaps from sandwiches daily to a small salad and or quiche for a change.