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 adjacent to the Federal Parliament. The Bellevue Palace offers stunning views of the Bernese Alps and the Aare River, and features two bars, two restaurants, a sauna, and a fitness center. Free WiFi is provided. Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern serves as the official guest house for the Swiss government and has hosted notable figures such as Charlie Chaplin, the Queen of England, Jacques Chirac, Nelson Mandela, Sophia Loren, Bruce Springsteen, and Fidel Castro. The rooms are generously sized and luxuriously appointed with individually controlled air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar, and fine parquet flooring. Some rooms overlook Bern’s historic Old Town or the distant Alpine peaks, while others provide views of the tranquil inner courtyard or the Parliament building. The Brasserie VUE & terrace offers French and international dishes, recognized with 15 GaultMillau points. A daily breakfast buffet is served each morning until 10:30 AM. For those who sleep in, a continental breakfast option is available in the room, with room service extending until midnight daily. The terrace presents sweeping vistas of the Aare River and the Alps. Guests receive complimentary access to public transport within Bern. The hotel's location is ideal for excursions to Interlaken and Lake Thunersee, located 35 miles away.
