We stayed at Hotel Lowen for three nights in july 2010. We arrived in Appenzell by train all the way from Tirano, Italy and were warmly welcommed by the staff. A big bonus was the Appenzeller-card that we received for staying in Appenzell for more than three days. We made well use of the card and tried among others the... More

Hotel Lowen is a two minute walk from the train station. It is in the heart of the old town on Hauptgasse, lined with shops, cute cafes (like Blumen Barbara), delicious fondue restaurants (Adlerkeller) and 20 minute walk along the river to the Wellness Centre where you can steam, sauna, swim, plunge, and relax. The staff at Lowen are friendly... More

My daughter and I spent a couple of days including New Years eve there. It was a rather last minute desicion and how we enjoyed it. The hotel is located within walking distance from the train station. Everything is within walking distance. New Years Eve we had a very lovely evening there. The menu was great and the music without... More

After getting off the special train from St. Galen, I wandered around checking out hotels, and chose the Lowen over the 4-5 others that have reviews here. I asked for a room with a view, and the friendly family that run it showed me a spacious one that exuded old-fashion character and charm. It was old, and very stylish. Basically... More