Kochergasse 3-5, Old City of Bern, 3011 Bern, Switzerland
This traditional 5-star palace hotel is housed in an elegant Art Nouveau building from 1913, situated in the heart of Bern next to the Federal Parliament. The Bellevue Palace offers magnificent views of the Bernese Alps and the river Aare, and features 2 bars, 2 restaurants, a sauna, and a fitness center. Free WiFi is provided. The Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern serves as the official guest house of the Swiss government and has welcomed distinguished guests including Charlie Chaplin, the Queen of England, Jacques Chirac, Nelson Mandela, Sophia Loren, Bruce Springsteen, and Fidel Castro. The generously sized and sumptuously appointed rooms are equipped with adjustable air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar, and refined parquet flooring. Some rooms provide vistas of Bern’s historic Old Town or the distant Alpine peaks, while others overlook the tranquil inner courtyard or the Parliament building. The Brasserie VUE & terrace presents French and international dishes, recognized with 15 GaultMillau points. A daily breakfast buffet is served each morning until 10:30. For those who prefer to sleep in, a continental breakfast can be enjoyed in the room, and room service is available daily until midnight. The terrace provides sweeping views of the Aare River or the Alps. Hotel guests are entitled to complimentary public transport within Bern. The hotel's location is ideal for excursions to Interlaken and Lake Thunersee, which is 35 miles away.
