Reviews of Hotel Kettenbrücke 4 stars
Zollrain 16, 5000 Aarau, Switzerland
#1 of 13 hotels in Aarau
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 36 hotel reviews
8.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.2
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Comfort
9.3
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.8
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Staff
8.8
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Value for money
7.6
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Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Scott
United States6 reviews7.0“Nice hotel with nearby dining choices”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Not enough power outlets in the room near the bed.
Nice up to date property. Very clean.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 5 January 2025
Marco
United Kingdom42 reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Beautiful hotel in the centre of Aarau , very nice and spacious room
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 2 December 2024
Alexander
Italy23 reviews15 helpful votes9.0“Nice place at a rather high price”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The breakfast was not great. Small offering and terrible coffee.
Location is great. Kind and nice staff. Room cl an and comfortable.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 12 October 2024
Lauren
Australia34 reviews7 helpful votes7.0“Convenient and comfortable hotel that with some slight tweaks could be great!”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There were some things certainly lacking, the kitchen for example didn’t provide a knife to prepare meals, there was no dish soap or tea towels and when requested was advised to clean up with the hand wash in the bathroom. I had to keep requesting extra bath towels as they only provided one and the room although large was lacking warmth in the way of art, decor and felt a bit sterile. The pillows were far too flat and had to request extra of these as they only provided two (most hotels offer 4 plus extra towels). There was quite a bit of street noise at night also.
Location was convenient and walking distance to restaurants. I liked that I could open windows and sleep with fresh air and the spaciousness of the suite was great. The closest gym is at the train station for those wanting a good workout (10 minute walk).
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 30 July 2024
Joerg
Switzerland3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Hotel didn't have AC
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Judith
Canada16 reviews10“Excellent home from home”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No sparkling water for breakfast
Breakfast
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 6 October 2023
Marion
Switzerland6 reviews10“Very cosy and comfortable stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Parking spaces outside the Hotel was easily assessable and a-little walk distance to the Hotel. Modern rooms with perfect amenities. Cool design, loved my room. Bright colors and really cosy. So quiet for a sound sleep. That was good. We took a walk to the old town which was very close by. The dinner at the restaurant was really delicious. Again nice set up and the waitresses were very friendly and professional. For Aarau the best experience. Will be back for sure. Just fell in love with Kettenbrücke given the fact that have been to a couple of 4*hotels in Switzerland. This is really 10/10.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Robert
Czech Republic74 reviews6 helpful votes8.0“Pleasant environment and hotel services”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Accommodation is located in the historic center of the town. The hotel is modernly equipped. Parking is possible in the adjacent parking lot approx. 75 meters from the hotel, but it is not included in the accommodation price.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Anna
Sweden41 reviews2 helpful votes10“Perfect location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No private parking, which might be useful if arriving with rental car.
It's located very central, you don't need a car. The old town is just a one minute walk away.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Traveler_051
Netherlands40 reviews2 helpful votes10“Great and chique hotel, but online check-in charges additional costs”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Do not use the online check-in, because the payment system charges an additional 4% payment costs.
Good room with comfy beds right in the center of Aarau.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 24 May 2023
Chris
Australia107 reviews11 helpful votes8.0“Great location, nice 4-star hotel, lovely town.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing negative to report
Hotel is right in the middle of this very pretty town and right on the river. As we were travelling around Switzerland using only trains and other public transport, the hotel was in a great spot too. Not far from the station and right next to a busy bus stop. Friendly staff, nice comfortable room. Good breakfasts.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 25 April 2023
Nikolaus
United Kingdom33 reviews3 helpful votes10“Best place in Aarau, great refurb”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
nothing springs to mind, honest! Great place.
Great location, fantastic facilities, spacious. As an old Aarauer I very much appreciated staying in the Kettenbrugg, a great refurb. well done.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 9 October 2022
Sagar
India7 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Practical, great location in the old town”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
no fridge in the room
location
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 25 September 2022
Tommie
Sweden25 reviews2 helpful votes10“Very nice hotel with good service!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Perfect location close to the city center. Nice comfortable room, clean. If you like quiet, then ask for room away from the street. However then your view will be towards apartments. Breakfast was also perfect
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 21 June 2025
Ron
Canada6 reviews4.0“Disappointing…”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No parking provided yet advertised as having. Then we found it but we’re not allowed to use it. No temperature control in the rooms. Lights were very difficult to operate… Staff could not be found when needed…
Location and nothing else
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Podilnyk
Estonia12 reviews1 helpful vote2.0“Better choose another place to stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
It's outrageous, that a 4-star hotel has unfriendly and rude staff. Tbh, in this hotel, I've had most probably the worst check-in experience in my entire life, they've asked so many redundant questions and information, including insurance and address of living. The sink in the bathroom was clogged, so it was impossible to take a shower normally. It's quite upsetting that for this amount of money you'll get a poor service in return.
The view from the room was nice.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Kamilla
Hungary22 reviews5 helpful votes3.0“Never come back”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We got the worst room what I ever got. It was on the ground floor, window was completely shaded ( meaning like no window) The traffic noise was the same as when you are outside . No chance to sleep. I don’t understand the hotel’s behavior like this, they have good / better rooms on the higher level , but you got the the worst ( no chance to change because there was no reception) . The hotel was not full. what they think , do I recommend it , come back ?
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Andrew
United Kingdom18 reviews1 helpful vote3.0“Very disappointing”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No staff n reception on arrival and very poor explanation of how to enter. No info on WiFi, not staff at breakfast - it was like a Formule 1 but at 4-star hotel price!
Room nicely renovated and very quiet
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 3 June 2025
Salvatore
France316 reviews17 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 25 May 2025
Lane
South Africa6 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 9 January 2025
Holger
Germany23 reviews10“Top Addresse”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 12 July 2024
Iwan
Switzerland1 review10Exceptional- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 11 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 29 June 2024
Guy
Indonesia16 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Reshma
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
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