Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern
46.946719, 7.446642Overview
5-star historic government guesthouse with Alpine and Aare views
Official Government Guesthouse
Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern has served as the official guesthouse of the Swiss government since 1913. The Art Nouveau building dates from 1913 and is located next to the Federal Parliament. Past guests include Charlie Chaplin, the Queen of England, and Nelson Mandela.
Rooms with Alpine and River Views
The rooms at Bellevue Palace Bern include controllable air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Some rooms offer views of Bern's historical Old Town or the Bernese Alps. Others face the quiet inner courtyard or the Parliament building.
Two Restaurants and a Legendary Bar
The hotel has two restaurants, including Brasserie VUE & terrace which serves French and international cuisine. Brasserie VUE holds 15 GaultMillau points for its culinary excellence. The legendary bar offers an extensive gin selection and is a historic meeting place for dignitaries.
Wellness and Fitness Center
The wellness area includes a Finnish sauna exclusive to guests, a steam room, and a hammam. A fitness center is available, along with fitness/spa locker rooms and a spa lounge. The hotel also offers bicycle rental, evening entertainment, and live music performances.
Central Location with Free Transport
Hotel Bellevue Palace is located next to the Federal Palace in Bern's UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. Guests receive complimentary local transport passes for buses and trams in Bern. The hotel is convenient for day trips to Interlaken and Lake Thunersee, 56 km away.
- Official Role: Guesthouse of the Swiss government
- Dining: Two restaurants and a legendary gin bar
- Wellness: Finnish sauna, steam room, and hammam
- Location: Next to Federal Palace, free public transport
- Rooms: Views of Alps, Old Town, or inner courtyard
Rooms and availability
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed1 Double bed
Facilities
Main facilities
CHF 35 per day
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Steam room
Turkish bath
Spa lounge
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Canoeing
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Bowling
- Golf course
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Casino
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Spa lounge
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
Room view
- Courtyard view
- With view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern
| 💵 Lowest room price | 393 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 300 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 9.9 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Belp, BRN |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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