Hotel Löwen

I stayed three nights, the single room was one of the biggest I have been in as well as the antique style bed was a great plus for me! The location is right in the middle of Appenzell, close to many shops and grocery stores. All the staff members were exceptionally kind and the breakfast was super fresh and tasty, with few local cheeses as option. 10/10 would definitely stay again!

Hotel Lowen is a cute Swiss hotel in the middle of a wonderful city, Appenzell. |The good first:|The rooms were typical of European hotels, small but tastefully decorated and very clean. The breakfast buffet is wonderful with a variety of selections such as meats, cheeses, cereals, breads, coffee, juices, etc... The breads were especially delicious and fresh each day.||The not so good:|Parking is a challenge when staying at Hotel Lowen. You are allowed to park at the front and drop your luggage but then you have to navigate the streets to find a parking lot. On some streets you are not allowed to drive on and not marked well (but evident by the pedestrians walking around). We had to pay $9 per day to park in a lot near Appenzeller Brauerei.||We were there in June for two nights and the temperatures at night were in the 50's. So you'd think the room would be nice and cool with the windows open. But there was no air flow, no fan so it was very warm and stuffy. We had a room facing the back of the hotel and the other couple we were staying with had a room facing the street. As other reviewers have mentioned, the noise from the local bar is terrible. We heard it from both our rooms and it went on until well after 2am. So keeping the windows closed made the room unbearable and keeping them open kept us awake with the noise.||The hotel has a patio in the back which we used one night. It was a cozy little area to sit and have a glass of wine in the cool evenings. The first night that we went out there the door was locked to get back in. There is a key pad outside that should allow a guest to swipe their key to get back in but it didn't work. There was no other way to get out of the courtyard so we knocked on the door until the front staff let us in. She was not happy at all about having to let us in, she propped the door and told us we needed to close the door when we were done. The next night the door was locked and there was no staff around to let us use the patio. Why would you have that area but not let anyone use it. The bar area with seating out front closes at 7:30pm so there is no where to sit outside to have a drink.||These two negatives would unfortunately cause us to choose a different hotel to stay at next time we visit Appenzell.||

We started our trip in this hotel! It was clean, and while the bathroom was petite, it was everything we needed. The staff was very helpful and we were able to store our baggage with them for a few hours while we remained in town before our next train. Great location and value, and the town could not be more peaceful; at least while we were there at the very end of May!

Great place. Good price. I'd prefer a better sleep with a king size B., but 2 smaller also were OK (for me and my wife). Great breakfast. Great location. Church bells could be less noisy, but no. A plus for the interior style - mix of old and new.

The overnight experience at the Hotel Löwen was absolutely wonderful, starting from the check-in into the lovely traditional rooms decorated in the historical Appenzeller way with beautifully painted furniture. The staff, namely Vanessa and Laura, were absolutely terrific with great suggestions for hikes in the area and making super quick table reservations for their hungry guest. |The breakfast is also wonderful with a full offering of Appenzell cheese specialties and many other things on the side and the breakfast room has wonderful views of some of the most beautiful houses along Appenzell’s main pedestrian street.

We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel - the reception was very friendly, and room was clean, very well appointed and quiet. The hotel is in a pedestrian area, so it's very quiet - we slept with our windows wide open. There is a small bar onsite - and many restaurants within a short walking distance. The motel is a little hard to find at first (due - easier on foot, but once you do there is a small parking lot hidden right next to the hotel. Don't be discouraged by that though - the location is ideal for exploring this beautiful little town. Go to the museum that is in the tourist center (about a block from the hotel) - it was a very pleasant surprise to us. We went to the Ebenalp while there - a bit of a hike (uphill when you leave) but worth it to eat in the restaurant that is built into the side of the mountain. Appenzell is a wonderful little town - my second visit. I'll stay at this hotel if I return. :)

Stayed at Löwen for one night. Personell is super friendly andvthe room was great. Thanks for the free upgrade! Even though the place is right in the middle of town, I had a very quiet night of sleep. Breakfast: nice buffet with everything you need…

Friendly receptionist greeted us in lobby after you ring the phone. Our room was ready early which was nice. Room was small and cozy. Quiet for sleeping. Located not far from train station. Near tourist information. Breakfast was great. Really yummy appenzell cheese in a cute dining area.