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Hecht

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Appenzell

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Hauptgasse 9, Appenzell, AI, 9050
  • Alpine Panorama Path
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Appenzell Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Appenzeller Brewery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Friedrichshafen (FDH-Friedrichshafen - Lake Constance)
    ‪90 min drive‬

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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Junior Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Appenzell

City center stay.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Appenzell Museum and Alpine Panorama Path. Appenzeller Brewery and Museum Liner are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

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

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

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Appenzell
Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 200 square feet (9 square meters) and includes conference space. A sauna, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the business-friendly Hecht.

This 3-star Appenzell hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 200 sq ft of conference space
  • 9 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Convenience store
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Hecht offers 38 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 75-inch TV with cable channels

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

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: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

How close is Hecht to the airport?

Hecht is 27.6 mi (54-min drive) away from the Altenrhein (ACH-St. Gallen - Altenrhein) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hecht?

As of Feb 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hecht on Mar 10, 2025 start from $235.47, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hecht have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hecht.

Does Hecht offer free breakfast?

Hecht offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hecht?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grand Casino St. Gallen (19-min drive) and Grand Casino Liechtenstein (30-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hecht?

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

Is there free parking at Hecht?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hecht have a pool?

Hecht does not have a pool.

Does Hecht have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hecht to downtown Appenzell?

Hecht is 0.1 mi away from Appenzell.

Hecht Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 132 reviews

9.6/10

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

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

Todd

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with family
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

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

Richard

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

6/10 Okay

Gregory

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

8/10 Good

hay

Traveled with family
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

hay

Stayed 1 night 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

Miae

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

10/10 Excellent

scott

Traveled with partner
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

Michelle

Traveled with partner
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

Gary

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

8/10 Good

Kathy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick, Trenton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room. Very unique and warm feeling. The staff were wonderful. Nice breakfast offered in the morning. Close to everything in Appenzell.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff . Clean and spacious rooms. In the center of beautiful Appenzil.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay for Appenzell travel!
Beautiful hotel. Great location. Our room was spacious and very comfortable. The desk hostess was lovely and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location, very clean and spacious!
Very friendly staff, rooms were very large and modern. Breakfast had a nice selection of local cheeses! Useful tip, minibar is in the hallway (honor system). One thing to know for very light sleepers, church bells ring all night in Appenzell (and church is across the street :). Overall excellent and will stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older hotel but very nice and good to be upgraded to a suite
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the hotel was clean, comfortable & quiet...the staff was helpful & responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom, Sierra Madre, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We received an upgrade to a junior suite. Very spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel & breakfast; check-in time not accurate
The hotel was very clean and had nicely updated rooms. Breakfast was yummy and coffee was delicious. Appenzell is very small and so this hotel is well situated to all amenities- train station, restaurants, tourist office. We arrived on a Saturday and, to our surprise, a lot was closed in town. However, we wanted to hike up Ebenalp so decided we’d check into the hotel quickly and be on our way. When we booked Hotel Hecht online, it said check-in started at 7am.We specifically looked for a hotel that had either early check-in or luggage storage because we were coming straight from the airport that morning. When we arrived around 10am we were told check in wasn’t until 3 Pm. When I showed them the booking they said there weren’t any rooms ready (which was unfortunate, but I understand) but that we could leave our luggage in a room by the main entrance. This room was not locked and the door was wide open, despite another couple storing their luggage in there. We weren’t comfortable leaving it unlocked, especially since the front desk isn’t always staffed, so, reluctantly, we took our backpacks to Ebenalp with us on a hike. The hike was pretty strenuous and the luggage made the trek even more difficult. Unfortunately, I ended up with a knee strain because of the downhill hike with the backpack. We didn’t want to waste a whole day to check in at 3PM, but my injury has really put a damper on the latter parts of our trip
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018