Derby Swiss Quality Hotel, Grindelwald

Switzerland

Derby Swiss Quality Hotel

Switzerland

Family run hotel in the centre of town. Popular with guests.

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Hotel
Bed and Breakfast
1000m to slopes
In Resort Centre
Spectacular views of the Eiger
In centre of town, next to the railway station
Sauna
Family-run

Overview

The Hotel Derby is a typically Swiss hotel and is perfectly positioned directly next to the train station and right in the centre of town. This family-run hotel offers good value, comfortable accommodation with spectacular views of the Eiger. The Derby is very popular with guests and sees many people return to it year after year.

Description

Location

In the resort centre

1 minute's walk to the train station for access to the ski area

10 minutes' walk to the Firstbahn gondola

1 minute's walk to the ski bus stop (for access to the nursery slopes and Firstbahn gondola)

10 minutes' walk to the ski school meeting point

Rooms

All rooms have a satellite TV, free WiFi, safe, hairdryer, minibar and coffee machine.

Double room - sleeps 1-2- Double bed (twin beds on request), private shower, WC and north-facing balcony.

Double room - sleeps 2- Double bed (twin beds on request), private shower, bath, WC and balcony.

Single room - sleeps 1- Queen bed, private shower and WC.

Facilities

Top floor terrace with Eiger views

à la carte ‘Föhrenstube’ restaurant (pay locally)

Gaststube

Sauna

Steam Room

Lounge & Bar

Heated Boot Room

NB: lift does not serve the top floor

Catering

Based on bed and breakfast basis with optional upgrade to half board.

Excellent hot & cold breakfast buffet

4 course evening meal including salad buffet

Weekly Fondue or raclette meal alternative offered in the evenings

Weekly guest apero with hotel directors in hotel bar (incl snacks)

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements (gluten free and vegetarians).

Accommodation Attributes

All Ensuite

Accommodation Facilities

Child Friendly

Sauna

About Grindelwald

Accessible from Berne (75km) and Zurich (2/3 hours), Grindelwald is the oldest yet least- known of the 3 Jungfrau resorts (which combine to offer 188km of piste). Most will have heard of Wengen and Murren. All 3 sit around the magnificent Eiger, with Grindelwald at the base. A mountaineering Mecca, the setting and scenery are fantastic and the resort is picturesque in the extreme. Grindelwald has its own domain, linked with Wengen, while a slight trek can get you to Murren.

Grindelwald has Europe's longest sledge run - it is 15 km long!

The skiing favours intermediates and the resort is hugely popular with families. The ski school also has a reasonable reputation, with many English-speaking instructors.

There is plenty to do off the snow, with the train helping you to get around. Après-ski is pretty laid-back, while hotel restaurants are the focus for good grub. There are a few reasonable bars and 2 clubs, so it's slightly livelier than the other Jungfrau resorts. Access is provided by train from Interlaken.

Overall, a beautiful family ski resort, with a great selection of skiing and non-skiing options available.

The World Snow Festival takes place in Grindelwald each year. Thousands of sculpturers present their creations on this event. It is worth watching them how they make their creations.

Resort Attributes

Alpine Charm

Family Friendly

Good For Non-Skiers

Great Off-Piste

Large Ski Area

Scenic

Resort Facilities

Bowling Alley

Child Care

Gym

Ice Rink