Dr. Holms Hotel

The location was good because it was near the train station. Just a word of advice take the overpass cause we walked all the way around with our luggage. The gentleman who checked us in was very friendly. The room was small, which was fine unfortunately our window faced The garbage area and all they did was slam it most of the time. So sleeping was a bit of an issue because we had to keep the window open. There is no air conditioning. Breakfast was fine nothing to talk about

We enjoyed a 2-night stay here in early May. The location was ideal in easy walking distance to the downtown shops and restaurants. Our rooms overlooking the valley were clean and up to date. The whole family enjoyed the breakfast buffet in the morning, a full spread of food even though the hotel was not busy in the shoulder season. Overall, a very enjoyable visit.

This hotel, established in 1909, is not a modern, luxurious establishment, so such expectations would be unreasonable. The room showed its age, especially the bathroom. Dinner was delightful. The hotel's considerable size and historic corridors create a museum-like atmosphere, a captivating journey through time. I observed books and other artifacts nearly two centuries old. The staff were helpful, courteous, and kind.

We spent one night here. Room spacious but dirty stained carpet in the room. Bathroom also large, but old-fashioned. Hairdryer not clean...smeared...that's disgusting. Highlight was the good breakfast and friendly staff. Dinner not tested as expensive. View from our room into the backyard, where you can hear every time rubbish is thrown into the bin.

1. The room was small, the facilities were outdated, and the shower was terribly designed — perhaps their century-old pride makes them feel there’s no need to change. 2. The breakfast experience was terrible — overcrowded, and the waitress selectively corrected people who cut in line. Maybe that century-old pride also includes a touch of racism. 3. The steak at the dinner buffet was both unappetizing and not fresh — same goes for the shrimp. 4. The elevators were few and tiny. If you have large luggage, you’d better make sure you have strong legs, a sturdy back, and powerful arms.

Absolutely avoid this place. My husband took me there for a weekend in February and paid for a room with a view. When I checked the room it was shabby, which I could accept, but it was also dirty with bugs crawling on the bathroom floor, leaking shower, grimy tiles and somebody’s hair on the bedsheets. When we complained they told us we can get a downgrade and move to a rom with a view the next day. No discount was even offered for a night in a worse room. The reception staff was indifferent and rather unhelpful. The hotel ignored our complaint email too so I guess they know they can completely disregard guests without consequence.

DO NOT get a room on the inside bc you face the dumpsters and you hear them slam everything they take out the trash. HORRIBLE You can also hear the people above you so get a room on the top floor

Stayed in a family group of 6 over New Year 2025. Beautiful hotel with stylish, warm and cosy public areas and rooms. We loved the library for games in the evening. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Excellent facilities including the bowling alley and a ski pass machine in reception. The gym is located in the underground parking area and is a decent size but not easy to find - better signage would be useful. The pool is fairly large and deep but there is a children's pool. As usual both the indoor and outdoor jacuzzis were camped out in - all public jacuzzis usually are and there is room for more outdoor ones. The hotel's location is unsurpassed, views are excellent, it is linked to the station with a lift and walkway direct from the platform but above it so there is no noise. The food was superb with a great seafood buffet on several nights and some classy set menus (for half boarders) on others including delicious fillet steak on New Year's Eve. Breakfast was very good - from an English perspective porridge, a toaster and stronger teabags (Yorkshire?) would have been nice. One of the best hotels we have stayed in and we thoroughly recommend it.

A large, maze of a hotel that is finely furnished in a classic style that reminds you that it must have been quite posh to holiday here 40-some years ago. The common areas remain nice and comfortable, but the guest rooms are in sad need of an update. Perhaps Dr. Holm's Hotel is more lively during the winter months, but I stayed here for a rainy summer day in July and the hotel felt like a ghost town (or scene from a horror movie). For as large as the complex is, I saw maybe 5 or 6 staff members total for the duration of my stay. The real redeeming feature of the hotel for me (besides the gorgeous drive through the glacier to get here) was wandering the hallways, getting lost in the various wings, and admiring the artwork. The walls are littered with beautiful lithographs and engravings, and the many bars and sitting rooms are decorated with taxidermy and large paintings. For the hotel alone, hold your breath, but I would have given it [a low] 3 stars based on the charm and feeling as if you've walked into the time of The Great Gatsby. +1 star for the modern high-end spa, which was a unexpected, and a very pleasant surprise. "Dr. Holm's Spa" is an Elemis Official Spa, same type of spa featured on many upscale cruise lines and makers of some of my favorite everyday products. The addition (which is open to hotel guests) includes a large indoor pool, showers, and steam room featuring Shiseido products. Sadly, spa appointments were full upon my arrival but I hope to return to this beautiful part of the world one day and take full advantage of all the spa has to offer.

Looks like a Castle when you walk past or drive up to it. And entrance is kinda nice but thats it really, every other thing I experienced and saw was mediocre at best. The room we got was supposedly for a family but Ive stayed on 2 star hotels with better rooms. Hairdryer didn't work and the bathroom was like I went back in time to the 60s. Felt like I was at my grandmas. Not great and not what you expect of a "4 star" hotel. Then I decided to try out the pool/sauna area. The Sauna was not working and no way to turn it on. Also didn't get any help from staff when I asked. Pool was mediocre, not great. Kinda dirty. I was looking forward to the Hot tubs most of all but both the one inside and outside didn't work, well rather no water in them and they were half way covered half way open. And looked really dirty. Gym was closed as well. Bar was honestly the only great place, slow service but they had beer and showed football which saved the Bar experience. Honestly think they're just going on outside looks and hope that most of their customers are blind or old. Wouldn't call it a 4 star hotel nor was is 3 stars imo. Would not come back.

Stayed for one night. Helpful staff, plus for early check-in. Classy, traditional hotel with modern facilities. Both dinner and breakfast buffé had wide variations with extra gluten-free and lactose-free alternatives. Make sure to enjoy the jacuzzi outside while you are there, it has a beautiful view over Geilo! The pools inside are also worth a visit.