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Hotel Dufour, Biel

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About the Hotel

Rue Dufour 31, Biel, Switzerland, 2500

Hotel Dufour is centrally located in Biel, making it a convenient option for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel features unique theme-based suites and offers a variety of amenities to enhance guest experience. Its proximity to the lake, train station, and local attractions adds to its appeal. The hotel is also home to the Indian Restaurant Maharaja Palace, known for its culinary offerings.

Location

Hotel Dufour is just 10 minutes from the scenic lake and train station, offering easy access to transportation. The charming old town can be reached in just 2 minutes on foot, showcasing the area's rich history. Many local attractions, such as museums and parks, are within walking distance. The hotel’s central location connects guests effortlessly to business, shopping, and entertainment districts.

Rooms

The hotel offers 30 accommodations, each featuring modern amenities such as a private bathroom and flat-screen TV. Some rooms include a separate sitting area for added comfort and relaxation. Standard single rooms are available for solo travelers, providing a practical work table and necessary facilities. All rooms come equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access and cable channels.

Eat & Drink

Hotel Dufour includes an on-site Indian restaurant, Maharaja Palace, which serves a variety of dishes. Guests can also enjoy beverages at the hotel bar/lounge or the coffee shop/café. Room service is available for added convenience. The restaurant caters to diverse culinary preferences, making it a notable feature of the hotel.

Leisure & Business

Business-friendly amenities at Hotel Dufour include a well-equipped business center and a meeting room. Guests can utilize the available dry cleaning and laundry services, as well as enjoy massages or spa treatments. The hotel provides a seamless blend of leisure and professional facilities for all types of travelers. Self-parking is also available on the premises.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Double Room
Max:
2 persons
12 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Standard Single Room
Max:
1 person
12 m² 
Bed options:
1 Single bed
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Biel400 m
Airports
Belp (BRN) 54.1 km
Train
Biel/Bienne 1.0 km
Biel/Bienne ASM-bti 1.1 km
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Barber shop
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Water sports
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Billiard tables

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Solarium
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Location

Rue Dufour 31, Biel, Switzerland, 2500
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Rue Dufour 31, Biel, Switzerland, 2500
Nearby
Fountain of Justice
170 m
Library
Stadtbibliothek Biel
40 m
Parc municipal
170 m
Seevorstadt 99A
Eglise du Pasquart
530 m
Night club
Le Singe
190 m
Ring
Visite guidee de la vieille ville de Bienne
200 m
Obergasse
Fontaine de l'Ange
250 m
Amusement Park
Spielplatz Museum Schwab
510 m
Restaurants
Kubban Restaurant
160 m
Kanalgasse 35
PIZZA KING Biel
170 m
Neumarktstrasse 11
Restaurant Bigg's
210 m
General-Dufour-Strasse 7
China Hou Kei
260 m
General-Dufour-Strasse 6
Bach & Buck
390 m
Rue du Bourg 17
La Villa Kebab
300 m
Unionsgasse 20
Cyber Pizza
650 m
Zentralstrasse 50
Pizzeria Cabane
810 m
Guterstrasse 9
Sotto Sopra
880 m
Boezingenstrasse 21

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
66%
liked the hotel and would stay again
convenient location
kind staff
limited dining options
basic facilities
6.6/10
Nice
Rooms
6.7
Location
7.6
Service
7.0
Dining
5.6
Guest reviews
6.6/10
based on 10 reviews
3/5 based on 45 reviews
6.5
6.5/10based on 681 reviews
#7 of 10 hotels in Biel based on Tripadvisor
Peter
United Kingdom, June  2024
6.6/10

The hotel offers reasonably priced accommodation in Switzerland. Rooms are outdated but can be better on higher floors with many windows. The service was a mix of experiences, with some friendly staff and others lacking courtesy. The location is great for a visit, being close to the old city and within walking distance of the railway station. Dining options were limited, and improvement could enhance the overall experience.

Rooms
7.0
Rooms were outdated but better on higher floors with many windows.
Service
6.0
Service varied, from friendly staff to some lacking courtesy.
Location
9.0
Great location for a visit, close to the old city and within walking distance of the railway station.
Dining
5.0
Dining options were limited and could be improved.
Facilities
6.0
Facilities were average but could offer more amenities.
Jason
United States, June  2024
5.8/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms were quite spacious with big windows, which I appreciated since I enjoy natural light, but they felt very outdated. The service was a bit inconsistent, with staff constantly on their phones and smoking, although some were nice. The location was convenient for car access and close to the old city, but a bit noisy. The dining options were limited, but I found the regional bread I chose satisfying. The facilities were basic, but I was pleased with the pet amenities available.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms were quite spacious with big windows, ideal for Indian travelers and small groups, but felt very outdated.
Service
5.0
The service was inconsistent, with staff constantly on their phones and smoking, but some were nice.
Location
7.0
The location was convenient for car access and close to the old city, but a bit noisy.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were limited, but the regional bread I chose was satisfying.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were basic, but I was pleased with the pet amenities available.
William
United Kingdom, January  2024
6.8/10

The hotel is perfect for Indian Travellers and small groups, with rooms starting to look shabby but clean. The service was very nice, and the location was handy but noisy. The dining options were ok but could be improved. The facilities were satisfactory, offering a decent level of comfort.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were small and very hot but clean.
Service
8.0
The service was very nice.
Location
6.0
The location was handy but noisy.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were ok but could be improved.
Facilities
7.0
Satisfactory facilities.
Philip
United Kingdom, December  2023
6.6/10

The hotel's rooms were satisfactory, with a hint of shabbiness and occasional odors of Indian spices. The absence of a refrigerator was a slight inconvenience. On the upside, the service was kind and attentive, offering a very good breakfast experience at the hotel restaurant. The location was convenient, within walking distance of the railway station and adjacent to the city center. The dining options were decent but not exceptional, and there is room for improvement. Overall, the facilities provided were adequate for a comfortable stay.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms, though starting to look shabby and occasionally smelling of Indian spices, were alright with acceptable size.
Service
7.0
The service was kind and friendly, with the staff offering a very good breakfast experience. However, there were occasional disruptions like staff entering the room without knocking.
Location
7.0
The location was satisfactory, with easy accessibility by car and proximity to the city center and railway station.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was decent but not exceptional, with limited options that could be improved.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities offered were sufficient for a comfortable stay without any notable extras.
Barry
United States, December  2023
7.4/10

My stay at the hotel exceeded my expectations with reasonably priced rooms in Switzerland. The rooms were very clean and comfortable, offering great value for the price. However, there was a noticeable smell mixture of mould, cockroach, and curry that was a slight drawback.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were very clean and exceeded my expectations for the price.
Service
7.0
The service was nice and friendly, but I experienced a couple of issues like staff trying to enter my room without knocking.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was perfect for my visit, within walking distance of the railway station and accessible by car.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was adequate, but it didn't fully justify the overall price for me.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were good, with no major complaints during my stay.
Sam
United States, October  2023
6.8/10

The hotel had its highs and lows. On one hand, the location was fantastic, close to the railway station, and perfect for my visit. On the other hand, the rooms were starting to look shabby, with a lingering smell that was a mix of mould, cockroach, and curry. The staff's behavior was a hit or miss, with friendly service but some incidents of unwanted intrusion and loud phone conversations. The dining options were limited, and the overall price did not quite match the experience.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms were okay but starting to look shabby.
Service
7.0
The staff was kind, but there were incidents of trying to enter my room without knocking and loud phone conversations.
Location
8.0
The location was good and within walking distance of the railway station.
Dining
6.0
The dining was okay with limited options.
Facilities
7.0
Basic facilities were available, but nothing extraordinary.
Wendy
United Kingdom, September  2023
6.4/10

The hotel had rooms that were of the required standard, although they were starting to look shabby. The service was kind, with very good breakfast at the hotel restaurant, but I was asked to pay unexpectedly. The location was handy but noisy, and the dining experience was just okay, not justifying the overall price. The facilities were satisfactory, but not outstanding.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were okay but starting to look shabby. They were clean and of the required standard.
Service
8.0
The service was kind, and I enjoyed a very good breakfast at the hotel restaurant, but I was asked to pay unexpectedly.
Location
6.0
The location was handy but noisy.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was just okay, falling short of justifying the overall price.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were satisfactory.
John
United States, August  2023
7.8/10

The hotel is in a convenient location close to the train station and Lake frontages, great for my visit. The rooms exceeded my expectations, especially on a higher floor with many windows, at an honest price. However, the dining options were limited despite being okay for a 3-star hotel.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were good, especially on a higher floor with many windows.
Service
9.0
The service was very nice, with kind staff and a very good breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Location
9.0
The location was great, within walking distance of the railway station and close to the old city, perfect for my visit.
Dining
6.0
The dining was okay for a 3-star hotel but could be improved with more options available.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were satisfactory, offering basic amenities for a comfortable stay.
convenient location
limited dining options
Bernard
United Kingdom, July  2023
7.0/10

The hotel is ideal for Indian Travellers and small groups. The rooms, although small and very hot, were very clean. The service, while constantly yelling on her mobile phone, was nice and friendly. The location, accessible by car and close to the old city, was perfect. The dining could be improved with very few options available, though the one I chose was really good. The facilities were basic.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were very clean.
Service
7.0
The service was nice and friendly.
Location
8.0
The location is good, close to the old town and bus network.
Dining
6.0
The dining, although basic, had good options.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were basic.
Oscar
United States, June  2023
5.6/10

The hotel offers reasonably priced accommodation in Switzerland, making it ideal for Indian travelers and small groups. However, the rooms are very outdated and have a strong smell mixture of mould, cockroach, and curry, which can be a downside.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms, though reasonably priced for Switzerland, are very outdated and have a strong smell mixture of mould, cockroach, and curry.
Service
6.0
The service was a mix of experiences with staff attempting to enter rooms without knocking but ultimately being very nice. On the positive side, there was very good breakfast at the hotel restaurant, and the room provided was clean and silent. However, there were instances of staff constantly yelling on their mobile phones and smoking, which could be off-putting.
Location
7.0
The location of the hotel is good, within walking distance of the railway station, accessible by car, and close to the old city. It is also just off the city center and pedestrian district. However, it may not be the best fit for those looking to walk to lake frontages.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was mediocre with limited options available, which could be improved. However, there was a selection of local fish which I chose.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities at the hotel could use some updating.
Ideal for Indian Travellers
Outdated rooms
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