The Hotel Kernen is located close to the Schönried train station, about 3.1 mi from Gstaad, and offers rooms with balconies, gourmet food and free Wi-Fi. All rooms are rustically but elegantly furnished, and most have a balcony with a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains. You can use the swimming pools and the spa area of the neighboring hotel at a reduced rate. The 18-hole golf course of Gstaad is only a 10-minute drive from the hotel. As a hotel guest you will receive a green fee discount of 10%. The Horneggli and Rellerli cable cars are only a few minutes' walk away from the Kernen hotel. The Hotel Kernen is an ideal starting point to the hiking paths and mountain bike trails, as well as the ski slopes and cross-country ski runs of the Gstaad-Saanenland region.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Nearby Ski Lifts:
  • Schonried-Horneggli - 750 feet

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

Ski-to-door


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maysha
    United States of America United States of America
    Property was great. We just happened to get a poorly located room on the street side over the kitchen. Traffic noise disruptive.
  • Mikael
    Sweden Sweden
    Very nice and good location! Personnel was very friendly.
  • Lara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was super thoughtful and simple! Easy everything! The owner Bruno was so genuinely nice and accommodating.. Staff was super nice.. it felt like family!
  • S
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Location 12 minute drive from Gstaad center. Parking in front of hotel. Should book room with the view. Fruit and candy bybthe reception
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was great - nice welcome - great service - free parking and good wifi
  • Peter
    Switzerland Switzerland
    excellent value friendly family business delicious breakfast
  • Peter
    Switzerland Switzerland
    its a little gem with cozy spaces, friendly staff and a local feel. Very honest value for money.
  • Doreatha
    United States of America United States of America
    Very nice hotel. All the staff were very nice. The restaurant was exceptional
  • Kunz
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Good choice of breads and cheeses, excellent Bircher friendly staff
  • Stephanie
    United States of America United States of America
    the proprietors went out of their way to make sure everything was good.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Are we able to get to glacier3000 easily from the hotel .many thanks mick

    Hello. There is a public bus starting directly in front of the hotel going strait to the cable car station, approx. 50 min. By car it is easy to find,..
    Answered on 24 November 2020
  • hello, do the family rooms have a balcony or separate seating area? just checking, as our children go to bed a bit early and it's nice that parents ca..

    Unsere beiden Familienzimmer haben leider keinen Balkon.
    Answered on 27 May 2022
  • Is breakfast open early morning? How close is the train station (coming on Golden Express) pls.?

    Breakfast is from 7 to 10am. The train station Schönried is right in front of the hotel.
    Answered on 3 August 2023
  • Hi, is it possible under COVID measures for guests to use the spa facilities of hotel nearby ?

    Sorry, the Spa is for Ermitage hotel guests only
    Answered on 7 February 2021
  • Is the price include 1 extra bed ?!

    The price is without extra bed
    Answered on 2 December 2021
  • Which spa property can you use and at what price?

    Guests can use the SPA of the neighbouring Hotel Ermitage Schoenried, at a special rate of CHF 30.00 for 2 hours per person.
    Answered on 21 June 2022
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Hotel Kernen
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski-in, ski-out access
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Portuguese

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

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 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 23:00 and 06:30
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 6 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
7 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 35 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 50 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The property is located only 984 ft away from the nearest ski slope.

FAQs about Hotel Kernen

  • Hotel Kernen has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Guests staying at Hotel Kernen can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

  • Check-in at Hotel Kernen is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, Hotel Kernen is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Locker rooms
    • Bike tours
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bicycle rental
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Horseback riding
    • Walking tours
    • Fitness
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • Room options at Hotel Kernen include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
  • Hotel Kernen is 2.1 miles from the center of Gstaad. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.