Derby Swiss Quality Hotel, InterlakenDerby Swiss Quality Hotel in Interlaken, Switzerland has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 58 of 71 hotels we score in Interlaken. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction.The Derby Swiss Quality Hotel is a 3-star superior hotel standing directly beside Grindelwald railway station on Dorfstrasse, in the middle of the village. Its 69 rooms follow an alpine style with wooden decor, and most come with balconies looking towards the mountains. Guests get free WiFi, free breakfast, and a choice of two restaurants, and there is a spa, parking and pet-friendly rooms. It suits travellers arriving by train who want car-free convenience and quick access to the Jungfrau region's walks and cable cars. Scores of 8.9 for photos and 8.8 for reviews come from around a thousand guests, who often praise the staff. Some rooms lack air conditioning, and a few fittings show their age.What stands out

Directly at the railway station

Friendly, helpful staff

Free breakfast and WiFi

Spa, parking and pet-friendly

Watch out for

No air conditioning

Some bathrooms and mattresses dated

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