My wife stayed in a suite overlooking the Aare river in 1984 while working for Tobler Suchard Chocolat in Bedford, UK who had a factory there at that time. Tender is the Night TV Mini Series was being filmed. Peter Strauss played Dick Diver and he was not happy doing re-takes on the carpeted staircase.
We were staying in Interlaken for two weeks and decided to have Afternoon Tea with Champagne on the Terrace at this grand Hotel. From the moment you step foot in this beautiful Hotel there is a feeling of quality and calm. The flower arrangements and decor are exquisite.
We proceeded to the Terrace and we were shown to a table near the back, although there were seats available nearer to the views of the river. We said we would like the Champagne first, and after a wait, it arrived. Then we had another wait for the sandwiches, etc. During this time a couple who were obviously staying at the Hotel walked in and sat directly behind us, talking loudly. There were other seats available but they chose to sit close to us.
The afternoon tea was expensive, but not unexpected in a Swiss Hotel of this calibre, but it was very disappointing. We have had much better Afternoon Teas in Cafe Concertos near Piccadilly, London.
We were not in a hurry, but there was a long wait for service, and they weren't very busy. Unfortunately, it was a disappointment but we still had a good experience and a feeling of deja vu for my wife after all those years.