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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: 2 February 2023

    8.0
    Great ski location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2023

    9.0
    Location is perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast is very limited.

    Location, location, location!!! It is right next to the lift, perfect for an early morning ski or snowboard. Also walking distance to restaurants and train station.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff was very nice. Hotel very close to the lift.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2022

    9.0
    Had a nice stay. Glad there were 2 rooms available to sit and relax. Plus tea was available all day
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too many people in town and a little noisy in the morning from outside as people go with their ski equipment early to the First gondola. But that’s not the hotels fault.

    Nice breakfast. Really liked the muesli made with blueberries and yoghurt. Nice rolls and bread, cheeses, cold cuts, yoghurts.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2022

    8.0
    Fabulous overall, not for light sleepers due to proximity of your neighbours
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no toothbrushes provided. Not sure if its a culture here in Swiss but thats fine. Not a big fuss actually. Stairs are a little narrow if you are carrying big and bulky suitcases. The sound of your neighbours might be quite loud as the rooms are all very near each other. Please note toilets are shared but the condition of the toilets are totally fine.

    The service staff was excellent. They were very helpful and we appreciate all the help they have rendered.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2022

    8.0
    exactly what I needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    great staff and location

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2022

    7.0
    The concept was nice, but not extremely practical sometimes.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room was very small, no room for a stretch. The space was kind of confusing. Hard to find the way to locker and laundromat.

    It was clean. The bathroom was very well design in such a limited space. I love the hall and dining place a lot, feels premium for a hostel.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2022

    9.0
    recommended for solo travellers!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the wifi was not working during the evening, apparently they have another network which i was not informed about, though the staff entered the password on the phone in the morning, it worked since then

    clean, includes bfast, nice staff, location right beside the First ticketing ofc

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fly screen would've been good to have

    Perfect location, professional service, clean

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The reception is off at 3pm

    The staff, location and quiet

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2022

    8.0
    Nice stay, don't pay for activities before using their VISITOR CARD!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I appreciated the fact that they give you a visitor card good for discounts in different activities and transport, however I very much disliked the fact that they give it to you only once you enter your room: I went on the First Cliff Walk that morning by paying the full price ticket, only to realise the card the hotel gives you allows you a discount (and my check-in was obviously in the afternoon, after I've done that attraction already and according to what I had planned for my holidays I couldn't use that card in any other way unfortunately). It'd be nice to be informed of this card in advance or maybe give the visitor card in a digital way before our arrival, like other hotels do, so that we can actually use it or plan everything properly and ahead.

    I went for a comfy little room with a shared toilet/shower. The window from my room offered a lovely view of the mountains and a little garden. Breakfast is rich and vary. The old style look of the room and the hotel was really nice.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2022

    8.0
    very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    cosy, clean, nice located, nice view to the garden. i will come back!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean, good location, great breakfast and very homely.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful experience. Will definitely stay at the lodge again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air Conditioning

    The breakfast was good with a variety of foods. We loved the location because of the proximity to Grindelwald First. For the summertime, it would be nice if there was air conditioning in the guest rooms. However, overall our stay was Excellent!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2022

    9.0
    perfect room for a solo traveller
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Location is perfect, right in front of the cable car entrance up to First mountain.It is also where you return the mountain bike if you are to do the activity. Room is decent size, although it is a shared bathroom but it seemed just myself using the bathroom during my stay. Quiet room.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Security was my concern: There were multiple doors to get inside the house-but there were no staffs onsite 24-hr You just have to trust the safety in Grindelwald.

    My room was very quiet Teas were AMAZING!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2022

    8.0
    Clean room with comfy bed. Good staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    to get there, you have to take a steep walk from train station no elevator. more description abt the room can be given. there’s no hair dryer in the room that i thought it can’t be offered. but then the other day i spotted a hair dryer at the reception. reception operate in a short period of time, so you better ask everything in advance.

    the staff is super helpful and nice. the breakfast is kinda nice. the room is comfy, the shared bathroom is clean, has great space and looks really nice.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect except the smell (aroma) inside the room was too strong until I couldn’t sleep well in the first night.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The building is quite noisy, You can hear everybody waking up, talking or packing. Also you can hear people down the streets since it is around a popular sightseeing spot. But it is something that can't be helped. Therefore you should take this in consideration. Earplugs helped my a lot.

    Breakfast was good, everything was very clean. Personel was very helpful!!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2022

    7.0
    It's BnB type w/o towel hanger or room make up service until asking for.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too soft pillow, small shower box, too dim light, and they should have better instruction for guest, since we found drain hole w/ leftover in pantry for 3 days.

    Water pressure and faucet, staff friendliness.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2022

    8.0
    A basic, but cheaper and decent option for Grindelwald
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some communication problems led to a delay in recess package I had sent to the hotel. Although the one staff member I interacted with was kind and helpful, it seemed communication was a bit inconsistent between staff. The fact that there is no staff on site after 3pm also makes it hard to get assistance in the evening. The building is old and although everything was clean, my single room had a musty smell to it.

    Location was close to many attractions, but it was still a quiet place. I loved the garden and all the places to sit and enjoy views of the mountains. Two common rooms were also convenient. Basic, but good selection at breakfast. Compared to other places in Grindelwald, the price is pretty good for a private room.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2022

    8.0
    My stay was ok. I found it not that personable. It lacked a friendliness.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast could have had a better choice of fruit and cereal.

    The breakfast was average compared to other places I stayed at. The staff were very helpful. The location was in a quiet street and it was a good location.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2022

    8.0
    Good place to go with
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was close to the stairs. I could hear constant noise of people walking up and down.

    The view outside of the window was stunning which really delighted my day.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    perfectly located closed to Firstbahn

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2022

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

    The room had a musky smell.

    The location was excellent.

    Stayed in July 2022

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