Nestled in the mountains, Hotel Engel offers a family-friendly retreat with a free breakfast buffet, playful arcade room, and ski storage for downhill skiing. With snowshoeing and archery on site plus bike rentals nearby you're sure to have fun.
Emmetten-Stockhuette Cable Car - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Emetten-Niederbauen Cable Car - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Rinderbuehl Cable Car - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 73 min drive
Beckenried Lake Station - 5 min drive
Beckenried BBE Station - 5 min drive
Stansstad Station - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Hirschen Buochs - 8 min drive
Restaurant Alpstubli - 36 min drive
Panorama Schneebar Klewenalp - 39 min drive
Restaurant Le Pirate - 34 min drive
Christen Beck - 5 min drive
About this property
Hotel Engel
Hotel Engel features downhill skiing, snowboarding, and sledding. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Restaurant Engel, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Skiers will appreciate access to ski passes and storage. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
31 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Babysitting
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Uncovered onsite self parking (CHF 5 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Playground
Babysitting services
What to do
Archery
Sledding
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Ski storage
Snow sports gear
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
ATM/banking
Terrace
Arcade/game room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Handrails in stairways
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Ski
Ski passes
Downhill skiing
Snowboarding
Ski storage
Snowshoeing
Ski lifts nearby
Ski runs nearby
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Restaurant Engel - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Traemli Bar - Onsite bar. Open select days.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for CHF 10.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for CHF 35.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 10 per pet, per night
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs CHF 5 per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 2 stars.
Also known as
Hotel Engel Emmetten
Engel Emmetten
Hotel Engel Hotel
Hotel Engel Emmetten
Hotel Engel Hotel Emmetten
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Engel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Engel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Engel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of CHF 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Engel?
Yes. Self parking costs CHF 5 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Engel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Engel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Lucerne (22-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Engel and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy onsite recreation like downhill skiing and snowboarding and return when the snow melts for archery. Hotel Engel also has an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Engel?
Yes, Restaurant Engel offers Regional cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel Engel like?
Hotel Engel is a short 2-minute walk from Emmetten-Stockhuette Cable Car and 3 minutes' walk from Emetten-Niederbauen Cable Car.
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Reviews
Hotel Engel Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.4
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was very good with a typical European flair and filled guests up for the day. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2025
Great stay
Hotel staff were really nice and helpful
Samuel
Samuel, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 13, 2025
The hotel has an amazing mountain view. Nearby there are a lot of opportunities for hiking.
Vladimir
Vladimir, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2025
Friendly staff
Amazing little town hotel with friendly staff and a great restaurant. Easy to walk to grocery across the street and to views of the lake down the road.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
Beautiful surroundings, and the breakfast was very good. We arrived late and ate dinner at the restaurant inside the hotel. The atmosphere was wonderful.
Sheri
Sheri, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2025
Clean an Nice people, Good price quality
Maurice
Maurice, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2024
Fantastic food, accommodations and staff. Highly recommended!
Eugene
Eugene, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
It was a warm and nice experience
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2024
Excellent boutique hotel
Service personnel were very nice and friendly. Room was quaint and bed was very comfortable. Cute town outside of busy Lucerne.
Scott
Scott, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 6, 2023
Beautiful view of the mountains in the quiet town,
Jasman
Jasman, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 10, 2025
The view was good and the BF was okay as well. But the rooms were pathetic. Too small and keys (old fashion) sometime doesn't work..
ARUP
ARUP, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2025
This is a very quaint hotel, only negatives not enough power in the room and could not find any English language channels on tv. The staff was so helpful the owner went out of her way to help locate a rental car for us. One last issue there was no safe or refrigerator in the room this was a minor issue we delt with.
Roy
Roy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
Staff was outstanding. The whole facility is spotless. Very good food. Great value for the dollar. Stayed here in 2005 and back yesterday for one night. Will come again. Emmetten is like no other place on earth!
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2025
Quiet little getaway
Nice old-style bed and restaurant hotel with a lovely staff that was very detail oriented during check-in. Felt very at home in the pub area and during meals.
Bedding was quite comfortable and peaceful. You will hear guests walking about the stairs and over your room with the older wooden build, but it was part of the charm in a way.
Dinner was very good and the morning breakfast spread is typical European flair and filled us up for the day.
Views of the mountainside were wonderful, TV selections vary in many different languages if you get stuck inside for a bit.
Small grocery store across the street and the Post Bus heading to Stans or Seelisberg picks up right in front of the hotel. Very convenient for hikers or if you want to take one of the few cable cars up the mountains.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 10, 2025
We stayed here on our way to Basel for New Years and it was a quaint little hotel near a skiing hotspot. The fog in the area was quite thick so we unfortunately couldn’t take in the beauty of the area. The breakfast was rather limited compared to other places we stayed and parking was across the street in a shopping plaza lot but close enough not to be inconvenient. There were only a couple of restaurants that were open nearby and most people were in town for the skiing. Sad we couldn’t take one of the cable cars up the mountain in the morning, but we literally couldn’t see anything more than 10 feet in front of us. The price was more reasonable than hotels directly in Lucerne which was fine for us since we weren’t there to ski, only a pit stop on our way north to Basel. We did stop in Old Town Lucerne the next day and enjoyed lunch in a delightful cafe!
Shannon
Shannon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 6, 2024
The rooms are tiny but clean without a tea kettle, coffee or any other extras in the room at all. There is soap/shampoo for the shower and bathroom (no conditioner). Bed is comfortable and as others have said the sound of church bells ring loudly and often. Like most places in Switzerland, the room has no AC, so you have to leave the window open. We brought small USB fans which I highly recommend if you travel to Switzerland in the summer. Parking is across the street behind the grocery store which the hotel does validate. Breakfast was ok (Breads, meat/cheese tray, boiled eggs, fruit, yogurt and cereals) but as like every other place in Switzerland, the flies were an issue due to all the windows/doors being open. It would be good if there was a little better protection from the flies while serving a buffet. We had to swat with one hand and eat with the other and try not to get any food that we saw a fly land on. Make sure to ask for the local discount card which saved a small percentage at a few of things we did in the area.
Terry
Terry, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2024
A Room With A View
We stayed in Hotel Engel on the way back from a month in Italy. It was the perfect distance from Lake Garda, allowing us some leeway on getting through the Gotthard tunnel. The drive up the mountain to reach it was stunning, with beautiful views over Lake Lucerne via numerous hairpin bends.
When we arrived in the village, it was extremely busy, with a market going on opposite the hotel. However, we were soon pointed in the direction of Reception and checked in by the manager, who spoke excellent English. Our room was on the first floor, with a lovely view of mountains and one of the four cable cars in the village from the spacious shared patio. Parking had been tricky earlier, but once the market finished we were able to get into the hotel car park.
We ate in the restaurant, which was extremely busy with several private events, as well as guests, so staff were very busy. We chose the set menu of asparagus soup, Cordon Bleu and very boozy sorbet. All was delicious, though service a little haphazard due to the number of customers.
Our room was quiet and comfortable, very clean, though so warm we had to leave the door open onto the patio.
Breakfast was a buffet, but included fresh fruit, Bircher muesli, eggs, cereals and pastries, with excellent coffee. All was great value, with very friendly staff in a stunning setting. We would love to return next time we visit Switzerland.
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 25, 2026
Fine view over the village from a sweet well maintained pub.
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2025
Great stopover
Lovely antiquated hotel with super friendly staff
K
K, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 24, 2025
In somewhat this hotel is so so...loc ation is good but needed to more clean
dongsup
dongsup, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2025
The room was spacious and clean. Everything was lovely.
The only downside was that we couldn't find parking and had to park far.
Yeliz
Yeliz, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2023
Very friendly welcome and staff
Ilse
Ilse, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 1, 2023
Good place
Amol
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2023
Good value
Manuel
Manuel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2025
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David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2025
Our only issue with the room was because there wasnt any airconditioning so it needed a fan, as it was very warm.