Axel's take: 8.6/10
Warm hospitality and excellent breakfast make this a strong pick, but choose your room carefully. An owner-run 3-star-superior boutique hotel in Brig’s old town, scored for what it is.
Hotel De Londres is an owner-run, 3-star-superior boutique hotel on Brig’s pedestrian old-town square, five minutes’ walk from the station. It’s a strong pick for travelers wanting character rather than extensive facilities. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, comfortable beds and breakfast featuring local and homemade products. The shared living room, guest kitchen, honesty bar and terrace give this small hotel more personality than a standard overnight stop.
The main compromise is sleep: recent guests on both sites report music and late-night noise from the downstairs pub, especially in square-facing rooms. Ask the hotel for a quieter room rather than automatically choosing a balcony. Some rooms are compact, and the hotel explicitly provides no in-room TVs. We’d skip it if guaranteed quiet or a spacious room matters more than atmosphere and a central location.
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Best for: Rail travelers stopping in Brig; Couples who enjoy small boutique hotels; Travelers who prioritize breakfast and personal service
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Watch out for: Downstairs pub noise in some rooms; Some compact rooms; No in-room TVs
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Location: Pedestrian old-town square, around five minutes’ walk from Brig’s train and bus station.
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Rooms: Individually styled, air-conditioned rooms with well-liked beds; size and outlook vary.
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Cleanliness: Strong cleanliness ratings, reinforced by recent guests describing clean rooms and bathrooms.
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Service: Warm, helpful staff are a consistent strength across Tripadvisor and Expedia.
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Amenities: Breakfast, Wi-Fi, shared kitchen, honesty bar and terrace; TVs are in the lounge, not bedrooms.
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Fees and surprises: Tourism tax is additional; no on-site parking, and pub noise can undermine the central-location appeal.
Axel's opinion of Hotel De Londres, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.