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Hecht

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and a sauna

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Sauna
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Snow and ski sports
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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75-inch TV with cable channels

Deluxe Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Hauptgasse 9, Appenzell, AI, 9050

What's nearby

  • Alpine Panorama Path - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Appenzell Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Appenzeller Brewery - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Appenzeller Badi Outdoor Pool - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Wasserauen-Ebenalp Cable Car - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Appenzell Station - 4 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Rank - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sonne Appenzell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hof, Gasthaus und Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gass 17 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Marktplatz - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hecht

Hotel by the river
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a grocery/convenience store, and shopping on site at Hecht. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
  • ATM/banking services, multilingual staff, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hecht include perks such as pillow menus, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 75-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 8 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 200 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 75-inch TV with cable channels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 70.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for CHF 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.50 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 8 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 70.0 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Hecht Appenzell
Hecht Hotel
Hecht Hotel Appenzell
Hecht Hotel
Hecht Appenzell
Hecht Hotel Appenzell

Frequently asked questions

Is Hecht pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Hecht?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hecht?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hecht located?

Located in the heart of Appenzell, this hotel is steps from Alpine Panorama Path, Appenzell Museum, and Appenzeller Brewery. Museum Liner and Ziegelhutte Art Gallery are also within 10 minutes. Appenzell Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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Hecht Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 134 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful. The room was clean and spacious. The sister hotel, Hotel Romantik Santis, was also excellent. The sauna is located offsite (not at Hecht) but was easy to reserve. Also, I highly recommend the restaurant at Santis. The food, wine menu, and service were outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel Ángel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room with breakfast included. Perfect space to rest and to be relaxed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay, especially with an unexpected upgrade to a suite with a terrace. Staff was super welcoming and the breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the hotel, we had a wonderful stay. The rooms were extremely clean and the staff was very nice. There were many shops and restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful and in a great location. Room was good with recent modern renovations to the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a very nice stay at Hecht. Very helpful staff. Only downside is that the hotel is in front of a church that rings bells every 15 min even at night. Breakfasts are really good! Location is amazing!! 4 mins away from train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming and spacious accommodations in beautiful Appenzell. The deluxe triple room provided ample space for our family of three and allowed great views of the town. The staff were very helpful, offering us tips about local restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful. Wonderful location to the train, town squares, restaurants and shopping. The staff were very kind and intuitive. They met all our needs. The breakfast was perfect for us and great coffee. We reserved a triple and the hotel upgraded us to a spacious triple with a view of the mountains. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy area. Parking is difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

hay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location, only about 4 mins walk from the bahnhof. There is no hot water for tea or coffee after 8pm. It will help very much if pots are provided.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel!

This was a really nice hotel. It was very clean and comfortable. Excellent location. Breakfast buffet was also very good. Our room was beautiful. It was directly across from the church. Be forewarned that the bells of the church chime throughout the day/night. One bell for 15 min after the hour, 2 bells on the 1/2 hour, three bells 45 minutes after the hour then on the hour. Ask for a room in the back. There was an issue with parking. One lot close to the hotel is one hour. The other lot closed after the weekend to set up for a celebration. Our car was towed. We paid $318 for the fine. The staff was polite, friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, very helpful staff. A super room (we were upgraded) with sinks in the large bedroom and the WC. Up-to-date, but with beautiful wood joinery. Fine breakfast, with a gluten-free option. Elevator and library and a good location a few hundred yards from the main square. No restaurant, but there are many others nearby, including at their partner Hotel Romantic Santis on the main square. Has a same-day laundry service. Only drawback is lack of parking, but you can stop in front to load and unload, then park in the public parking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

rafael marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Petit hôtel simple mais confortable

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ulrich

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Central in old town Appenfell, easy to train station, quaint town, non touristy end of August. A gem of a getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

hay

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Danke

Tolles Hotel, ich fand das Zimmer in echt schöner als auf den Fotos. Service sehr freundlich, unkompliziert & schnell.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yaëlle

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guido

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super gutes un reichhaltiges Frühstück, sehr gepflegt.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024