Minotel Bernerhof, Grindelwald

Advantages: Great value, friendly and accommodating staff and clean rooms
Disadvantages: Some way from the UK.

...They all told me that Switzerland is expensive. But comparing the cost of the Bernerhof Hotel with similar hotels in the UK gives excellent value for money. The Bernerhof is a 3-star hotel so its unlikely to suit the backpacker or the Windsors but it'll suit those who are looking for comfort and facility at a reasonable price. And that's mostly all of us. I shared a twin room with a friend at £45 a night each for a room with a view of snow capped mountains in September from our private balcony, a very modern en-suite bathroom with a shower, and a room equipped with a cable television, telephone, modem connection and safe. The beds were comfortable and the room was spotless and well cleaned every day but there was street noise with the balcony door open. The hotel is a 2 minute stroll from Interlaken West railway and bus... Read review

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Advantages: Beautiful views, friendly staff, lovely rooms, lovely area, everything is just perfect
Disadvantages: Have to go outside the hotel to go to a pool

...If I had one word to say about this hotel it would be, brilliant, although i do have a lot more words to describe this hotel. I have been to the Eiger Hotel twice in the last two years, and each time i have gone the service and hospitality has been wonderful! The waiters and the receptionists, every single worker is caring and helps you along your holiday. The first time i came, we had a room facing the Eiger, the room was set out perfect and they helped us book our ski's, tell us where to get our passes onto the slopes. After looking around Grindelwald we sat down for dinner to only find the seven course meal we were about to go through. Me and my brother thought it was heaven! The food made to perfection, also quick service. For the first few days we couldnt eat it all, but after being on the ski slopes for the whole day we... Read review

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Advantages: Great Pistes, cracking scenary, highest pioint in Europe is here.
Disadvantages: Snow not always guaranteed

...When I informed my mates that I was going camping in The Alps, the majority laughed, the rest took the mick out of me. In all, this was a great holiday. This was the second time that I went snowboarding, the first time was in the French Alps. Firstly, Switzerland is renowned for being a very expensive country. This was definately not the case. A ski pass for one area of the resort cost me about £16. This lasted me for about 4 days, of non-stop snowboarding. Very cheap. Secondly, this area has a maze of sledging runs, from devastatingly steep, to gentle, for beginners, and everyone in between. Grindelwald is also home to the world's longest sledge run, at 15km long. (I think it is anyway, tell me if i'm wrong). Most of the time we were there, it was closed, as there was fresh snow which kept the piste-bashers away... Read review

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