Reviews of Gasthaus Hof 2 stars
Engelgasse 4, 9050 Appenzell, Switzerland

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Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location. The rooms for $260 per night are super tiny and in the basement. No outside air or climate control. However. The staff upgraded us to the 3rd floor. These rooms are great. Food was great.
Tiny 8x13 rooms in the basement for $260
Dear Robert, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you appreciated our central location in the heart of Appenzell, as well as our food and the comfort of the upgraded room on the 3rd floor. Regarding your comment about the smaller rooms, our hotel offers different categories to suit a wide range of budgets and preferences, from compact “Gädeli” rooms to spacious suites with terraces. The smaller rooms are designed in a rustic Appenzeller style to provide a cosy and authentic atmosphere, but we understand that they may not meet everyone’s expectations in terms of size or layout. We are glad that our team was able to find you an alternative room that better suited your needs and that you enjoyed the rest of your stay with us. It would be a pleasure to welcome you again on a future visit to Appenzell. Kind Regards, Your Gasthaus Hof Team
Dear Robert, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you appreciated our central location in the heart of Appenzell, as well as our food and the comfort of the upgraded room on the 3rd fl… Show more
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location. Traditional rooms that are super comfortable. Very nice staff.
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Dear Victoria, Thank you so much for your kind review. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our great location, our traditional yet comfortable rooms, and the friendly service from our team. Each of our 29 rooms has its own “certain something” that our guests particularly appreciate, and we aim to offer accommodation for every preference. Ideally located for exploring the charm of Appenzell, we are a perfect base to discover all that Appenzell has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you back soon to our family‑run hotel for another memorable stay. Warm regards, Your Gasthaus Hof Team
Dear Victoria, Thank you so much for your kind review. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our great location, our traditional yet comfortable rooms, and the friendly service from our team. Each of our 29 rooms has its own “certain so… Show more
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery unique and cozy and cozy
Dear guest, Thank you very much for your kind words. We're so pleased to hear you found our team friendly and accommodating and that you enjoyed the unique and cozy charm of our hotel. Each of our 29 rooms has its own special character, and it's always a joy when guests feel right at home. With something for every budget and every kind of traveler, families, couples, or solo guests, we aim to create a welcoming atmosphere for all. Our central location in the heart of Appenzell makes it easy to explore the rich local culture, from museums and the parish church to traditional experiences that are close to our hearts as Appenzellers. We warmly invite you to discover more of this unique heritage on your next visit. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards, Your Gasthaus Hof Team
Dear guest, Thank you very much for your kind words. We're so pleased to hear you found our team friendly and accommodating and that you enjoyed the unique and cozy charm of our hotel. Each of our 29 rooms has its own special characte… Show more
Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat location.
Dear Eileen, Thank you for your kind words. We’re glad you appreciated our great location right in the heart of Appenzell. From our family-run Gasthaus Hof, it’s just a short walk to the village’s famous museums, the parish church, and many other local highlights. As proud Appenzellers, we love sharing our traditions and warm hospitality with our guests. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards, Your Gasthaus Hof Team
Dear Eileen, Thank you for your kind words. We’re glad you appreciated our great location right in the heart of Appenzell. From our family-run Gasthaus Hof, it’s just a short walk to the village’s famous museums, the parish church, and ma… Show more
Reviewed: 25 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast good location excellent
mattress no water bottles No Coffee and tea making facility local drinkers smoking in the main entrance to the hotel with smoke going up the stairs to the room areas
Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed our excellent location and appreciated the quality of our breakfast. It’s always encouraging to know when guests value the care we put into what we offer each day. We’re sorry, however, that some aspects of your stay did not fully meet your expectations. Guest comfort is a top priority for us, and we regret that the mattress didn’t provide the restful sleep we aim for. While we don’t provide bottled water or coffee/tea-making facilities in the rooms, we do offer a digital room service menu accessible via QR code. We also take your comment about the smell of smoke reaching the stairwell and room areas very seriously. This is not the atmosphere we strive to create, and we are already reviewing how best to address and prevent this issue moving forward. Please know that our team is always available to assist with any concerns during your stay. We truly want every guest to feel comfortable and well cared for, and we welcome the opportunity to respond quickly when needed. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more seamless and enjoyable experience in the future. Best regards, Your Gasthaus Hof Team
Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed our excellent location and appreciated the quality of our breakfast. It’s always encouraging to know when guests value the … Show more
Reviewed: 6 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 26 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe location was perfect! It was so fun to walk around the town at night and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful!
We had a pretty significant cleanliness issue with the beds in our room but we were promptly moved to another room outside of the main hotel.The rooms were out dated and the breakfast looked way more magical based on the pictures than what it was.The bowling alley is also no longer there, something I saw value in that we were led to believe was still there based on the current pictures but it has been gone for years.
Dear Ashlie, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed our central location in Appenzell, along with the friendly service from our team. Exploring the town at night is indeed magical, and it always means a lot to know when our guests feel welcome and well attended to. We’re truly sorry for any cleanliness concerns you encountered in your room and that the ambiance wasn't to your liking. Rest assured, we are very committed to maintaining a welcoming, clean, and comfortable space. It's good to hear that our team could find you a new room swiftly. Ensuring our offerings are aligned with our guests' expectations is also valuable to us, and your feedback regarding the bowling alley and images of our breakfast offerings is noted. Nevertheless, we strive to ensure our breakfast is varied and enjoyable, and we hope that was still the case for you. We would truly value an opportunity to provide you with an even more enchanting and enjoying experience on a future visit—one that better demonstrates our usual high standards. Warm Regards The Gasthaus Hof Team
Dear Ashlie, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed our central location in Appenzell, along with the friendly service from our team. Exploring the town at night is indeed mag… Show more
Reviewed: 19 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
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Verified reviewReviewed: 13 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewPersonnel, breakfast, cleanliness, friendliness was just very good. Very helpfull and competent employees.
The location of the room, I felt almost claustrophobic and extremely small space. I was glad to stay only for one night.
Dear Sylvia, Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting the positives of your stay at Gasthaus Hof. We truly appreciate your compliments on the team's helpfulness, as they work hard to ensure our guests feel welcome. However, we are sorry to hear that the room location and size didn’t meet your expectations. While our cosy rooms are designed with comfort in mind, we understand that preferences can vary. Each of our rooms has its “certain something” that is particularly appreciated by our guests, and our prices are intended for every budget. Whether family or single, we cater to everyone. Should you choose to stay with us again, please don't hesitate to let us know, and we’d be happy to accommodate you in a more spacious room or a different area of the premises. We’re here to ensure your next stay is even better. Once again, thank you for your review, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon. Kind regards, Your Gasthaus Hof Team
Dear Sylvia, Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting the positives of your stay at Gasthaus Hof. We truly appreciate your compliments on the team's helpfulness, as they work hard to ensure our guests feel welcome. However, we are… Show more
Reviewed: 1 September 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewExcellent location, friendly and courteous staff Very good breakfast Very very cosy wooden corner room
Small rooms, lots of stairs! Parking can be tricky
Dear Alpice, Thank you so much for your positive review of Gasthaus Hof. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. Our fabulous and central location really is a point of pride for us, making exploring the beautiful Appenzell so convenient and enjoyable - and we're glad you felt the same way. We're also thrilled our team was friendly and courteous, making you feel at home, and that you savored our delicious, varied breakfast options. Equally, we're glad you loved your cozy and typically Appenzeller wooden room. Still, we're sorry to hear that you found the rooms a little small and struggled a little with the stairs and parking. The experience we offer is one of staying in a historic building, and we've retained the building's traditional atmosphere, and our room sizes and stairs reflect that accordingly. We do our best to be as transparent as possible about our room sizes on all our online platforms, but at the time of booking, our team can also make suggestions according to your preferences. Additionally, we're thrilled to be able to offer parking to our guests just outside our hotel, and we're sorry to hear you found it a little tricky but trust it didn't impact your experience too much. We truly hope you'll stay with us again if you ever return to Appenzell, as we'd love to provide you with another enchanting, even more enjoyable experience. Warm regards, The Gasthaus Hof Team
Dear Alpice, Thank you so much for your positive review of Gasthaus Hof. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. Our fabulous and central location really is a point of pride for us, making exploring the beautiful Appenzell so convenient and … Show more
Reviewed: 31 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewStaff were very friendly and helpful (thanks again for that late dinner), clean, room was a bit small but still had enough space for 4 people, good breakfast.
Pillows were too soft for my taste.
Dear Milen, Thank you very much for your positive review of Gasthaus Hof. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay, especially appreciating the simplicity of our traditional, bright, and welcoming space, along with the cleanliness of our hotel overall. Ensuring our guests feel truly welcome is important to us, and we're so glad you found our team friendly and attentive - and that we were able to accommodate a late dinner. And of course, we're glad you enjoyed our varied and delicious breakfast offerings. While we're sorry to hear the pillows were a little softer than you'd have liked and that you found your room a little small, we're glad that you had enough space for four people and still had a comfortable stay overall. If there's any way we can make your stay more comfortable, please don't hesitate to let our team know, as we can perhaps send additional amenities to your room to assist. We're so glad you had an enchanting stay in Appenzell, and we look forward to hosting you at Gasthaus Hof again. Warm regards The Gasthaus Hof Team
Dear Milen, Thank you very much for your positive review of Gasthaus Hof. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay, especially appreciating the simplicity of our traditional, bright, and welcoming space, along with the cleanliness of our h… Show more
Reviewed: 27 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewIn the Center and typic
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Dear Lucie, Thank you for your positive review of Gasthaus Hof. We are so glad to know our central location was a positive for you. Being in the heart of Appenzell means exploring from our doorstep is wonderfully easy. Being in walking distance of all the town's gems, from renowned museums to the beautiful parish church, it's truly a joy to share our location with those who come to stay. Again, thank you for your review. We're glad you had a wonderful stay, and we hope you'll consider returning if you're ever in Appenzell again. Warm regards, Your Gasthaus Hof Team
Dear Lucie, Thank you for your positive review of Gasthaus Hof. We are so glad to know our central location was a positive for you. Being in the heart of Appenzell means exploring from our doorstep is wonderfully easy. Being in walking di… Show more