Hotel Loewen - Appenzell

Family-run 3-star hotel in Appenzell's car-free old town with painted traditional rooms

Location & First Impressions

Hotel Loewen sits in the pedestrian zone of Appenzell's old town, a 5-minute walk from the train station. The hotel is a short level stroll from the Appenzell Museum and Ebiag Vermögensverwaltungsgesellschaft Natural Park. Guests receive a card for free access to local cable cars and museums when staying 3 nights.

Rooms & Authentic Decor

The hotel offers 9 typical Appenzeller rooms decorated with traditional wall paintings, including a Double Room with a bed canopy and hand-painted features overlooking the cobblestoned street. Single rooms are compact but decently sized for solo travelers, with comfortable beds and heating for cold nights. All rooms have private bathrooms and are allergy-free, and some are family rooms.

Dining & Breakfast

A free buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 to 10:00 am, with a generous selection of local cheese, meat, freshly baked breads, and eggs. The restaurant serves Swiss cuisine and offers special diet menus, a kid-friendly buffet, and wine or champagne. Guests can also order breakfast in the room and packed lunches for hiking.

Amenities & Services

Wellness and fitness facilities are available for guests, alongside a relaxing outdoor patio and garden with picnic area and terrace. The hotel offers bike tours, walking tours, hiking, and golf course access. Other services include express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, currency exchange, and an ATM on site.

Family & Practical Info

Families can use board games, puzzles, and the kid-friendly buffet, and the hotel welcomes pets. Private parking is available at the Brauerei Platz lot (coin-operated, no credit card), and there is an electric vehicle charging station. Safety features include fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, key card access, and CCTV in common areas.

• Location: Pedestrian zone of Appenzell's old town, 5 min from train station
• Rooms: 9 painted traditional Appenzeller rooms
• Dining: Free buffet breakfast with local cheese and Swiss cuisine restaurant
• Wellness: Fitness facilities and outdoor patio with garden
• Service: Free card for cable cars and museums on 3-night stays
• Parking: Private lot and electric vehicle charging station