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Hotel Hecht

3.0 star property
Travelers enjoy riverside tranquility with hassle-free check-in at this welcoming hotel, where convenient laundry services keep vacation wardrobes fresh

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Hecht sits riverside offering a peaceful retreat with onsite breakfast buffet and shopping. Guests can relax in the sauna or enjoy the arcade/game room. The hotel provides multilingual staff, express check-in, and free in-room WiFi - elements appreciated by previous visitors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Double Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Panoramic Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Panoramic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Appenzell, Hotel Hecht is in the city center and on a river. Bobbahn Jakobsbad and Zeughaus Teufen are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Interspar Shopping Centre and Marktgasse. Weingallerie Simone Lanz and Familienbad Dreilinden are also worth visiting. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Appenzell travel guide
Map
Hauptgasse 9, Appenzell, AI, 9050

What's nearby

  • Alpine Panorama Path
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Appenzell Museum
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pfarrkirche St. Mauritius
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Appenzeller Brewery
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Appenzeller Badi Outdoor Pool
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Café Drei Könige
    2 min walk
  • Sonne Appenzell
    2 min walk
  • Restaurant Hotel Traube
    2 min walk
  • Landgasthof Sternen
    10 min drive
  • Bären
    6 min drive

About this property

Hotel Hecht

Hotel by the river
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a grocery/convenience store, and shopping on site at Hotel 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-in, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, meeting rooms, and ATM/banking services
  • Multilingual staff, a banquet hall, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Hecht include perks such as pillow menus, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 75-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

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
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

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
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 - 3:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for CHF 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 25.0 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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, and TWINT
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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 Hotel Hecht pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Hecht?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Hecht?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Hecht located?

Located in the heart of Appenzell, this hotel is steps from Pfarrkirche St. Mauritius, Alpine Panorama Path, and Appenzell Museum. Appenzeller Brewery and Museum Liner are also within 5 minutes. Appenzell Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Hecht Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 140 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel. Easy walk from the train station. Very large bathroom. Comfortable bed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Great Location in a Lovely Town

We would have rated this hotel a 4.5 -- it fell just short of 5 because of a few quirks. But the location is ideal for staying in Appenzell -- near the heart of town but just off the busiest streets. The staff were very helpful. The included breakfast was quite nice. Our room looked out onto a rooftop and a wall, with a peekaboo view of the lovely countryside, and getting to it required climbing a few stairs.
Street View
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Silvan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
tadellos
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Flückiger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Aussicht vom Fenster aus eingeschränkt, dafür ruhig. Nebel können Sie nicht beeinflussen. Der Aufenthalt in Appenzell war sehr schön und wird weiter empfohlen!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

Guido

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

10/10 Excellent

Rick

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

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sauber, gutes Frühstück, sehr freundlich. Alles bestens. Wir kommen wieder.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice

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