Please sign in to post.

Hotel Edelweiss in Murren Questions

Hi all! I have some ridiculously specific questions about the Hotel Edelweiss in Murren. We will be staying there for the first week in March.

1) for packing pajamas purposes, do the rooms run cool or hot? How flexible is the climate control? Asking because sometimes colder places have super hot interiors and I’m a cold sleeper.
2) for anyone that has done laundry there, how is their dryer? Sometimes European dryers don’t fully complete the job by US standards. I’ll adapt but if it takes two hours to get the laundry dry, I’ll pack more.
3) what is the status on coffee in the rooms? (Premium view in the new section) Is it in every room? Refilled each day?
4) has anyone done their half board? It’s a good deal by Swiss prices (we won’t do it the whole time but maybe a night or two)—what were you served? Were you glad you got it?
5) and now a more general Murren question: what are your favorite go-tos for fondue and raclette?

Thank you!

Posted by
2349 posts

You might e-mail the Hotel Edelweiss for answers to your questions. Subjective answers from other’s past experiences may not be applicable to the room you will be in or the current situation.

Posted by
119 posts

Yes, I could! But except for #3, I’m looking for an outside perspective.

Posted by
34482 posts

5 - outside on the terrace at the top of the Allmendhubel funicular and on the terrace at the youth hostel in Gimmelwald.

Both times Raclette, both times prepared traditionally. We don't use alcohol so no fondue for us.

Posted by
3367 posts

I stayed there this past June and loved it.

The bedding is going to be a sheet and a down comforter. For pajamas, I would bring a pair of shorts and sweatpants so you have options depending on the temperature in the room.

Based on other clothes dryers I have used in Switzerland, I’m going to guess that it will take 2 cycles to get your clothes dry. They also have laundry service. So, you could just pay more and have housekeeping do it for you.

I don’t drink coffee, but it’s just going to be a little coffee machine in the room. I would guess they would restock when they clean your room or you could get some more from the reception desk.

I eat early so have never done the half board. The food from the menu is very good. So, again guessing, that the half board option would be very good.

The restaurant at Hotel Oberland down in Lauterbrunnen has a good reputation. So, that would be a good option for traditional Swiss favorites.

Have a great trip!!

Posted by
222 posts

We stayed at a different hotel, but we did eat dinner at Hotel Edelweiss. We had a steak that came out on a hot sizzling stone. As I remember , the steak was very good. I found Swiss food to be somewhat bland. The potatoes with the steak were just boiled new potatoes. We had a window table and the view was spectacular!

Posted by
725 posts

1) Bring layered sleeping attire
2) All dryers in Europe take a very long time to fully dry to American standards. The Swiss typically take them out partially dry and hang dry to finish.
3) Ask the hotel directly
4) Not a bad plan for a day or two maybe
5) Hotel Alpenblick, Hotel Eiger, Stagerstubli, Suppenalp

Posted by
293 posts

1: Late January we found the room (new wing) to be a bit warm at night. Easy fix, open the balcony door a bit.
2: Can't speak to laundry
3: Daily they stock the small "pod" coffee & tea supply in the room. I am sure housekeeping will give you additional if needed.
Wonderful coffee machines are available in the breakfast area during breakfast hours. Easy peasy to walk downstair and
make your own fresh coffee in several varieties. Much better than the pod stuff. Not a daytime coffee drinker but the good stuff
may be available during the day.
4: We stayed 6 nights in Jan/Feb, eating four of those at the Edelweiss. We ordered from the menu mostly because I no longer
care for four (4) courses - but everything we saw served looked quite good. We spent less than the 55CHF (half board price) for
our entrees and sometimes salads. The entrees off the menu are quite substantial. I ordered the stone cooked Veal steak
(200grams) one night and it was plenty with a salad and the side potatoes - and VERY good.
5: Last summer we had the fondue at Hotel Drei Berge and ordered bread, veggies and chicken to go with. Not a fondue expert
but found it very good. Had our raclette in Zermatt - can't help you. Also have eaten twice at the Stagerstubli - recommended!