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Hotel Jakob
3 stars

Hotel Jakob

Hauptplatz 11, 8640 Rapperswil-Jona, Sankt Gallen, Switzerland
Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland
See location+41 55 220 00 50
From
£160
Cheapest

rate per night

8.6
Very good
based on 717 reviews
717 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room

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Founded in 1830, the Jakob Hotel is located in the car-free Old Town of Rapperswil, a 2-minute walk from the train station. Free WiFi is available. The restaurant serves fresh cuisine based on a special mountain potato complemented with local products such as fresh fish from Lake Zurich and meat and vegetables from nearby farms. The ship pier on Lake Zurich is only 200 metres away from the Jakob Hotel.
Rating
8.6
Very good
Based on 717 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Hotel Jakob

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Internet
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shared toilet
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Lift
  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cycling

General

  • Family rooms
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Telephone
  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Bottle of water

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Playground

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products

Dining

  • Packed lunches
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio

Workspace

  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Safe

Reviews of Hotel Jakob

8.6
Very good
717 verified ratings
Wonderful
364
Very good
209
Good
93
Okay
25
Fair
14
Mediocre
6
Poor
6

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's fantastic location in the city center, making it easy to explore nearby attractions. The staff was consistently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness, contributing to a positive experience. Cleanliness was also highlighted, with many guests finding their rooms well-maintained. While some mentioned minor issues like noise or small room sizes, the overall sentiment remained positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
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Location9.5 out of 10
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Location

Hauptplatz 11, 8640 Rapperswil-Jona, Sankt Gallen

What's nearby

  • Rapperswil Castle93 yd
  • Knie's Kinderzoo0.3 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Hotel Jakob

Low season

November

High season

November

Average price (weeknight)

£160
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Hotel Jakob

  • How long should you stay at Hotel Jakob? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

FAQs when booking at Hotel Jakob

  • Where is Hotel Jakob located?

    Hotel Jakob is located at Hauptplatz 11, 0.1 miles from the centre of Rapperswil-Jona. Rapperswil Castle is the closest landmark to Hotel Jakob.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Hotel Jakob?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Hotel Jakob.

  • Does Hotel Jakob offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Hotel Jakob offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Hotel Jakob from the airport?

    Hotel Jakob is 20.2 miles from Zurich. Hotel Jakob is 39.2 miles from Thal St Gallen-Altenrhein.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.1

Distance to city centre

0.1 mi

Nearest airport

Zurich

Distance to airport

20.1 mi