Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern
Classic Belle Époque grand hotel with a stained-glass lobby ceiling, gilt salons, and stucco ceilings. Formal but not stuffy — the bar draws local politicians alongside tourists. Think ceremony, not pretension.
The Bellevue Bar terrace in summer is the best al fresco seat in Bern — views straight to the Alps and Aare
Why It Matters
The only grand hotel in the Swiss capital, publicly owned but privately managed by Michel Reybier Hospitality. Awarded 2 Michelin Keys. The Bellevue Bar was Switzerland's first 'American Bar' and a WWII spy hotspot documented in John le Carré novels. The Presidential Suite name is not aspirational — actual sitting heads of state use it.
The Bellevue Palace is Switzerland's only state-owned grand hotel — the Swiss Confederation holds 99.7% of its shares. It sits directly next to the Federal Parliament in Bern's UNESCO-listed Old Town, and has been doing so since 1865. The building reopened in 1913 in neoclassical style and the guest list since then reads like a who's who of world history: Churchill, Mandela, Queen Elizabeth II, Allen Dulles. Today it holds 2 Michelin Keys and 15 GaultMillau points, and is managed by Michel Reybier Hospitality.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Deluxe Double Room
32-48 sqm doubles with Bernese Alps views. Antique furniture, stucco ceilings, warm mauve and pink color schemes, Molton Brown toiletries, and bathtub with double vanities. Some rooms have balconies — worth requesting.
King or Twin · 40 sqmDeluxe Junior Suite
46-60 sqm suites facing the Bernese Alps and River Aare — this is the view most guests come for. Box-spring beds, separate living room with corner unit and desk, stucco ceilings, Nespresso machine, air conditioning. Some suites connect to neighboring Deluxe Doubles.
King or Twin · 53 sqmDeluxe Single Room
27-35 sqm rooms with the upgrade that matters: views of the Bernese Alps. Antique furniture, stucco ceilings, and Molton Brown toiletries in the bathroom. Step up from Superior for the mountain scenery.
King or Queen · 31 sqmDeluxe Suite
53-81 sqm suites with Bernese Alps views. Separate living room and bedroom with box-spring beds. Antique furniture, stucco ceilings, Nespresso machine. Some have balconies; some include a loft option with sloping ceiling and parquet. A handful connect with neighboring doubles to form larger double suites.
King or Twin · 67 sqmPresidential Suite
158 sqm suite that genuinely earns its name — sitting heads of state stay here. Spacious lounge, separate dining room, private kitchen, and two full bedrooms with bathrooms. Panoramic Alps views taking in the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau as well as the River Aare. Gilt mirrors, antiques, chandeliers, stucco ceilings, and choice fabrics. Box-spring beds throughout.
King · 158 sqmSuperior Double Room
27-40 sqm doubles facing the courtyard or old town. Classic style with individual room layouts, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, minibar. Parquet floors on the 5th floor, carpet elsewhere.
King or Twin · 34 sqmSuperior Junior Suite
44-58 sqm suites with separate lounge and bedroom areas. Face the courtyard or old town. Large desk, corner unit, classic décor. Good entry point into suite territory without the Alps premium.
King or Twin · 51 sqmSuperior Single Room
Entry-level single rooms running 19-30 sqm. Classic décor with individual layouts — no two are identical. Face the quiet inner courtyard or the historic old town. Box-spring bed, desk, parquet or carpet floors depending on floor.
25 sqmTower Suite
A 77 sqm corner suite with a circular lounge, separate bedroom, two bathrooms, and a private fitness room inside the suite. Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks visible from the windows. More contemporary in style than the classical suites below. About as dramatic as a hotel room gets in Switzerland.
King · 77 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Classic afternoon tea served daily under the stained-glass lobby ceiling. Mini sandwiches, scones, and petits fours on a tiered étagère in homage to Versailles. Teas from Swiss organic house Chanoyu.
Saturday brunch at Noumi Bar & Grill (available from November). World food concept — bowls and grill in a stylish atmosphere with DJ music.
Sunday brunch buffet running 11:30-15:00 with coffees, teas, juices, muesli, appetizers, and a Sunday roast from the Head Chef. Alps and Aare views always included.
The lobby transforms into a DJ-led social scene on Friday and Saturday evenings.
All guests receive a complimentary Bern Mobility Ticket covering unlimited public transport in and around the city for the duration of their stay. Booking confirmation also doubles as a transport ticket on arrival day.
The hotel organizes group activities through professional partners — options include helicopter trips, kitchen parties with the Head Chef, and unusual city tours.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Buffet breakfast served daily 06:30-10:30. Approx. CHF 38-40 per person.
Twelve versatile event spaces accommodating up to 700 guests, suitable for diplomatic meetings, conferences, weddings, and private dining.
Two electric vehicle charging points available free of charge for hotel guests.
Pets accepted in guestrooms with a fee (not permitted in restaurants or bars). Size limitations may apply.
Complimentary public transport pass for Bern and surroundings for the duration of stay.
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