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Hotel Aare Thun
4.0 star property

Upscale boardwalk/promenade hotel, walk to Thun Castle
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Hotel Aare Thun

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Exterior
Front of property
Deluxe Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Standard Room | Wardrobe

Overview of Hotel Aare Thun

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Freienhofgasse 3, Thun, BE, 3600
  • Popular LocationRistorante Al Ponte1 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrottino Aarequai 661 min walk
  • Popular LocationThun Castle3 min walk
  • Popular LocationThun Station4 min walk
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Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Boutique Room

Boutique Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
  • 18 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Thun

Hotel Aare Thun is located in Bälliz, a neighbourhood in Thun, and is near a train station and on the waterfront. Thun Castle and Schloss Schadau are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thunersee and Niederhorn. Oberhofen Castle and Spiez Castle are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including cross-country skiing, hiking/biking trails and snowboarding.
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What's nearby

  • Thun Castle - 3 min walk
  • Schloss Thun - 4 min walk
  • Schloss Schadau - 19 min walk
  • Thunersee - 3 min drive
  • Arena Thun - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Thun (ZTK-Thun Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ristorante Waisenhaus - 2 min walk
  • Chillounge GmbH - 2 min walk
  • Ristorante Pizzeria Rialto - 1 min walk
  • Tchibo Thun - 2 min walk
  • Grottino Aarequai 66 - 1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Aare Thun

Upscale hotel near Thun Castle
Located close to Schloss Schadau and Thunersee, Hotel Aare Thun provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Restaurant Freienhof, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • Free newspapers, 7 meeting rooms and a lift
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 60 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hairdryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (CHF 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 20 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Freienhof

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Baroque architecture
  • Building
  • Built in 1958
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 20.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.50 per person, per night for adults; CHF 1.75 per night for guests aged 6-16 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 6 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 1.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 20 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: CHF 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Freienhof
Freienhof Hotel
Freienhof Hotel Thun
Freienhof Thun
Hotel Freienhof
Freienhof Swiss Quality Thun
Freienhof Hotel
Hotel Aare Thun Thun
Hotel Aare Thun Hotel
Hotel Aare Thun Hotel Thun

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Aare Thun pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 20 per pet, per night.

How much is parking at Hotel Aare Thun?

Self-parking is available for CHF 20 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Aare Thun?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Aare Thun?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Aare Thun located?

Located in Bälliz, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Thun Castle, Schloss Schadau and Thunersee. Oberhofen Castle and Spiez Castle are also within 9 mi (15 km). Thun (ZTK-Thun Train Station) and Thun Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Hotel Aare Thun Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rowena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love everything about this property, except the room layout - the sink is outside the bathroom and the sink counter is made of some kind of leather.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, shame there was no health wellness facilities being a 4 star but all in all very it was a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sridevi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is recently renovated and very stylish, with a consistent aesthetic throughout. Furnishing and finishings are well thought out, modern, and luxurious. The property itself is ideally situated, with lovely views of the Aare River, the historic covered bridge/dam, and the architecturally interesting surrounding buildings. Our room was comfortable, clean, and very functional. Very nice shower. Balconies are great. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and got us into our room early. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Marian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Einzigartig war das Frühstück, sehr leckere Käseauswahl. Allerdings das Zimmer selbst war unter aller Sau: Die Lüftung im Bad war extrem laut, man konnte diese nur ausschalten, indem man die Zimmerkarte rausnahm und damit den ganzen Strom ausmachte. Auf Nachfrage erklärte mir die Frau an der Rezeption: Dies sei in diesem Zimmer fehlerhaft. Wir könnten zu einem anderen Zimmer wechseln. Um 9 Uhr abends? Nein. das geht wirklich nicht. Zudem genau dieses Zimmer sogar 40 Franken Aufpreis waren wg. "Blick auf den Fluss".
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waren zufrieden.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location, rude staff
Overall, it was not a good experience due to the unfriendliness of the staff at the reception desk. The facilities were good given that the hotel has been recently renovated. We could still smell the chemicals used for renewing the building (this wasn’t an issue but gives an idea of how new it all was). The staff at the reception was simply rude and unfriendly. They seemed to be angry at having guests arriving. After staying in Zermatt and Zürich where we were welcomed to our stay, here it was as if we were bothering by checking in. I believe management should address this, as the location and facilities are great, but arriving and feeling unwelcomed is not the best feeling when staying at a hotel. If service is improved, I would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARIA I

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Las fotos no le hacen justicia. En mucho más lindo de lo que parece. Las camas y todos los accesorios muy convenientes. Excelente ubicación.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023