Next to the First gondola lift in central Grindelwald, Hotel Alte Post offers a small spa section and a traditional restaurant. All rooms have a balcony with mountain views. Free Wi-Fi and cable TV are standard room facilities. All rooms have a bathroom, work desk and traditional pine furniture. Breakfast is buffet style and includes local products. Regional specialties can also be enjoyed at the restaurant. Spa facilities include a sauna, steam bath and small fitness studio. A massage service is available upon request. In the winter, guests arriving on Mondays receive welcome drinks and snacks. Grindelwald offers 103 miles of ski slopes and 43 lifts. The ski bus stops across from the Alte Post. In summer, the area offers 217 miles of hiking routes, a golf course and plenty of tennis courts. The resort also has paragliding and swimming facilities.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Nearby Ski Lifts:
  • Firstbahn - 100 feet
  • Bodmi - 1,500 feet
  • Grindelwald - Grund - Kleine Scheideggbahn Cog Train - 2,050 feet

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Grindelwald, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rasha
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    My stay was like a dream .. everything was exceptional
  • Janelle
    United States of America United States of America
    This was a great place to stay in Grindelwald! The staff was friendly, the location was awesome, the breakfast was delicious! It was within walking distance to many shops, restaurants, and activities.
  • T
    Timothy
    United States of America United States of America
    Fantastic breakfast! Great location! Little bar for drinks, tea or coffee was quaint and relaxing...nice outdoor seating. Rooms very clean and comfortable. Owners and staff friendly and helpful.
  • Quang
    United States of America United States of America
    This was our favorite stay in Switzerland due to a combination of several things: the staff from the wonderful and friendly lady with the glasses at the front desk to the restaurant and cleaning crew were all so incredibly welcome and friendly....
  • Mikael
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    I loved the location, very central. The room was spacious & very light & clean - & most of all very quiet! Slept super well. Also the bed & pillows were very comfortable.
  • Jeff
    United States of America United States of America
    The property was in a fantastic location and was incredibly clean!
  • Eva
    United States of America United States of America
    Location is outstanding. Our room was large, beds were comfortable, and everything was spotlessly clean. View from our balcony was breathtakingly lovely. Breakfast buffet offered many choices; scrambled eggs were made to order and were...
  • Ivan
    Croatia Croatia
    Location is perfect with nice view to the mountains and available parking for the car in front of the object. Breakfast was very good, food quality was perfect, fresh and tasty though not a big selection of the food.
  • Davi
    Brazil Brazil
    Breakfast was delicious, complete with fruits, a selection of yoghurt, delicious breads. The view from the balcony is perfect, with a full view of the Eiger and the canyon. We could see the entrance to the Firstbahn from the breakfast room. The...
  • Thomas
    United States of America United States of America
    I enjoyed all 7 nights at this small,family- run Chalet . It's a 15 -second walk to the best ski gondola("First") and near many cafes and restaurants -yet it's quiet because it's set back from the main street .I even slept with the windows wide...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Open for
      Dinner • High tea

Amenities of Hotel Alte Post
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Skiing
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Ski
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Skiing
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules
Hotel Alte Post takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 19:00 and 07:30
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please let Hotel Alte Post know whether you are traveling with children and provide their age as well.

Please inform Hotel Alte Post of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Hotel Alte Post

  • The prices at Hotel Alte Post may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hotel Alte Post offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Skiing
  • Hotel Alte Post is 350 feet from the center of Grindelwald. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Hotel Alte Post is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Hotel Alte Post has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant
  • Room options at Hotel Alte Post include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite