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Reviews of First Lodge

183 Dorfstrasse, 3818 Grindelwald, Switzerland

#7 of 7 B&Bs and Inns in Grindelwald

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Review score

Based on 377 B&B reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 29 June 2024

    7.0
    We enjoyed our stay at First Lodge.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was only one plug in the entire room and it was by the front door, up high, which made it difficult to charge multiple things at a time. There was an additional outlet in the bathroom but that was far from the beds. The bathroom is in desperate need of updating. The sink and toilet were an orangey color from like the 1960's and the shower curtain was so long it blocked the water from draining in the shower (though they shower pressure/temperature was awesome actually). This was a 10 minute UPHILL walk from the train station so keep that in mind.

    We loved being so close to First and could literally walk out the front door, take a right, and get on the gondola up to First! No kidding! The room was a larger size and the beds were very comfortable. The staff was helpful. Breakfast was typical but nothing too exciting.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Rooms felt like a SWISS chalet. Good location central

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom very small No TV Staff not the friendliest

    Location to lift

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shared bathroom is obviously a downside, but it worked out fine for me and I knew it before staying.

    The location was great and everything was as expected

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    7.0
    Basic Lodge with a View
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No eating in rooms which meant no facilities for even coffee or tea No facilities with lodge to store food, make a tea or coffee Have to eat downstairs

    The view of the mountains is beautiful Rooms were warm and cosy Clean room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    The stay was wonderful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hotel just in front of the Grindawald First, cable car starting point. Also its nearby the Grindawald station.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sharing bathroom, only after booking realised that it was sharing bathroom. Not really used to it but good experience. Other then that almost perfect for me.

    Good location , next to terminal to First

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful and reasonable price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The floor could be noisy while walking on

    Nice location and cleaned

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Great base for hiking adventure, would recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Personnell isn't around much - not a probIem though, it's all well organized.

    Great location right at the station up to "First", walkabIe distance from the train station, close to restaurants and shops. Charming old, spacious house, nice rooms and amenities. Very good breakfast, don't miss it ^^

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The curtain is thin and can see in at night

    That it had a cosy homely feel and staff were friendly and helpful. Had a great stay there

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing to complain about. good value/price offer. Just keep in mind that you stay in an old wooden house, so the walls are quite thin and not very noise proof.

    The staff was very friendly, you could deposit your luggage before and after check-in/out

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lift landings are on on actual floors. Have to carry luggage up or down the stairs

    Cleanliness and friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    7.0
    Friendly staff, good breakfast, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walls to thin, the curtain is too small for the window, the bed was making sounds every time I moved

    The location and breakfast

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    8.0
    Greatly located next to the First gondola
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    When leaving the staff didn't allow to take a coffee as "we had checked out already", quite fussy and small minded.

    Breakfast good, also nice that you can take coffee and tea freely during the day. Nice and helpful manager/owner

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    Overall we had a good and memorable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The curtains to our windows were too thin, I think people walking-by can see the inside of the room, especially at night. There were only 2 power points in the room, another in the toilet. Hair-dryer and iron(also ironing board) are shared across the whole hotel, hence access to the items are limited.

    Good breakfast with selection of espresso-based coffee and variety of juices, staffs were friendly. Rooms size was adequate. Location was right in front of Grindelwald First, Gondola Station. Bus station for both direction are right in front of the hotel.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    8.0
    A simple convenient hotel to stay for a ski break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location to the Grindelwald First télécabine. It was very close and practical. Plus lots of shops and restaurants nearby.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable stay beside Grindelwald Firstbahn cable lift.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We stayed 2 nights in December. Our rooms were quite cold even with the heater turn on to the max. It would be great if heating for the rooms can be improved.

    We notify the hotel that we are only able to check in after 8pm. They prepared and envelope with our name with the keys and guest cards. The staff even stayed back to ensure that we receive the check in instructions. The hotel is right beside the Grindelwald Firstbahn cable lift which brings one up to Grindelwald First. About 10 minutes walk from Grindelwald Train station. The view outside the hotel was great.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    8.0
    communication is key!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    for our breakfast the next day, my friend and I requested to have the takeaway version as we had to stick to our itinerary plan and had to leave early. upon realising that we did not have to leave early and that we could stay in the hotel for our breakfast, we decided to get some other food and drinks from their buffet spread but were impolitely told off by one of the staff that we need to pay for their breakfast because we already requested for their takeaway version. we did not pay eventually, after some negotiation which was nice of them. but we felt that the staff could have communicated in a better way, instead of talking to us so rudely and demanding that we have to pay for their breakfast.

    when i checked in, the staff at the counter was very welcoming. super convenient for those looking to go to grindelwald first. rooms were super cosy as well. gives off the japanese vibes.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    9.0
    Great base for a rainy few days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small bathroom. Small desk. Only found two outlets.

    We were able to arrange parking that was close. They allowed us to check in early. View was great. Super nice people. Very clean.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facilities were pretty good, room was nice, spacious and the bathroom was good, could’ve possibly been a little bigger but it was still good. Breakfast included in the booking was great.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    7.0
    Good location, clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lack of television in the room was a little bit frustrating when the weather wasn't very good.

    Great location with comfortable beds. Our room felt a bit separated from the rest of the lodge which was great and allowed us to come and go as we pleased. The breakfast was basic, but still good and provided us with what we needed.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    9.0
    good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The plug base on the wall was a little bit too high.

    It's very convenient for tourists who would like to visit Grindelwald First. The location just next to the entrance of the cable. The breakfast was good.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    8.0
    Great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was too small a little uncomfortable to use

    The location was perfect to go to the First gondola (its right next to the hotel), the staff was very kind

    Stayed in October 2023

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