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Hotel Jakob

3-star Hotel with Restaurant

3 stars

Hauptplatz 11, 8640 Rapperswil-Jona, Sankt Gallen

+41 55 220 00 50
8.7
Very good

based on 741 reviews

$214
Rate

per night

Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
$214

About Hotel Jakob, Rapperswil-Jona

Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.6
Services
8.5
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.2
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 ship pier on Lake Zurich is only 200 metres away from the Jakob Hotel.

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Hotel Jakob room price & deals

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Double room
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$214
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$215
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$249
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Hotel Amenities & Facilities

  • 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
  • Trash cans

Bathroom

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

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Elevator
  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

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 meters)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Dining

  • Packed lunches
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio

Workspace

  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Safe

Hotel Jakob Reviews

8.7
Very goodBased on 741 verified guest reviews
Pros +
  • The menu changes every day and is Swiss cuisine (in 2 reviews)
  • They even arranged breakfast earlier than usual because I had an early meeting. (in 1 review)
  • Overall comfotable n clean hotel. (in 5 reviews)
Cons -
  • Room is typical Swiss. (in 1 review)
  • Nothing that the hotel can do about but the Church bells go a lot. (in 2 reviews)
  • It is a family lead hotel. (in 4 reviews)

Hotel Jakob room booking info

Value for money

8.2

Location rating

9.6

Distance to city center

0.1 mi

Nearest Airport

Zurich

Distance to airport

20.1 mi

Check in/Check out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Frequently asked questions

  • How does Hotel Jakob compare to other 3 star hotels in Rapperswil-Jona?

    Hotel Jakob is typically below the average price of 3 star hotels in Rapperswil-Jona. On average, you can expect to pay $248 per night in Rapperswil-Jona. Hotel Jakob typically costs $182 per night, which is $66 cheaper than the Rapperswil-Jona average.

  • How far is Hotel Jakob from Zurich?

    Hotel Jakob is 20.1 mi away from Zurich. You can typically expect your drive time from Hotel Jakob to Zurich to be 1h . It might be worth looking up traffic trends near your hotel if you are worried about saving time.

  • What is the best way to get to Hotel Jakob from Zurich?

    A very popular option for travelers staying at Hotel Jakob would be to take a taxi or ridesharing service from Zurich directly to the hotel.

  • Is Hotel Jakob pet-friendly?

    Feel free to bring your dog with you while staying at Hotel Jakob.

  • Are there food options at Hotel Jakob?

    There is a restaurant at Hotel Jakob that can be used by visitors of the hotel. You can sit down or take food to go. Call the front desk at +41 55 220 00 50 for kitchen hours.

  • Does Hotel Jakob have a pool?

    Unfortunately, our data does not specify if there is a pool at Hotel Jakob. We would recommend calling the hotel’s front desk to confirm. The phone number for Hotel Jakob is +41 55 220 00 50.

  • What is the phone number for Hotel Jakob?

    For assistance from an employee at Hotel Jakob please call +41 55 220 00 50.

  • Does Hotel Jakob have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, Hotel Jakob has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • What time is check-out for Hotel Jakob?

    11:00 AM is the check-out time at Hotel Jakob. Late check-out may be available at the hotel's discretion.

  • How much is a room at Hotel Jakob?

    Prices may fluctuate based on room type, dates, and availability. You can find great room deals for Hotel Jakob at the moment between $181 and $208 a night. Enter preferred dates in the form above to see the best-matched deals for you.

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Places of interest near Hotel Jakob

Attractions in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland curated by momondo

Hotel Jakob location: Hauptplatz 11, 8640 Rapperswil-Jona, Sankt Gallen

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Rapperswil Castle0.1 mi
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