Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern

$$$$||View on mapBern, SwitzerlandKochergasse 3-5, Bern, Switzerland, 3000|
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Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern
Kochergasse 3-5, Bern, Switzerland, 3000·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.1Perfect
Location9.8
Cleanliness9.5
Comfort9.5
Staff9.4
Facilities9.2
Who stays here
Couples46%
Families27%
Solo15%
Business6%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.1Perfect
Location9.8
Cleanliness9.5
Comfort9.5
Staff9.4
Facilities9.2
Who stays here
Couples46%
Families27%
Solo15%
Business6%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at CHF 35 per day.
High-speed internet access is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of CHF 48.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Hungarian, Greek, Russian, Arabic, Croatian, Albanian, Serbian, Tamil
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:115
Former name
Bellevue Palace Bern
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Rooms and availability

Queen Suite
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed
Junior King Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Superior Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed1 Double bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

CHF 35 per day

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Spa and relaxation

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
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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

Kochergasse 3-5, Bern, Switzerland, 3000
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Kochergasse 3-5, Bern, Switzerland, 3000
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Kochergasse 3-5, Bern, Switzerland, 3000
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Bim Zytglogge 1
Clock Tower
200 m
Church
The Cathedral of Bern
350 m
Church
The french Church
440 m
Granary Place
Child Eater Fountain
260 m
Bundesgasse 7
Universal Post Monument
490 m
Marktgasse 67
Prison Tower
260 m
Fountain
Pfeiferbrunnen
360 m
Rathausplatz
Town Hall
500 m
Fountain
Vennerbrunnen
480 m
Museum
Alps
470 m
Castle
Old City
410 m
Museum
Bernisches Historisches Museum
560 m
Museum
Einstein House
360 m
Public Building
The Parliament Building
190 m
Munstergasse
Moses Fountain
310 m
Church
Church of the Holy Ghost
470 m
Restaurant
Restaurant VUE
110 m
Restaurant
Noumi
40 m
Restaurant
Kornhauskeller
280 m
Restaurant
Da Bucolo
150 m
Restaurant
Restaurant Pizzeria Da Keli
80 m
Restaurant
Cafe Restaurant Black
120 m
Restaurant
Lorenzini
210 m
Restaurant
Harmonie
190 m
Restaurant
Asino Il Bar
150 m
Restaurant
The BEEF Steakhouse & Bar
270 m
Restaurant
Cafe-Bar Topolino
250 m

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FAQ about Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern

How far is the grand Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern from the city centre?
The grand Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern is located in the Old City of Bern district.
What interesting sites can I visit not far from Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern hotel?
Guests of Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern hotel can visit Bundesplatz (within easy walking distance of the accommodation), or Clock Tower placed 5 minutes' walk away.
Does this grand hotel provide an airport shuttle?
Bus shuttle is one of the services offered by this grand hotel. Please inform the hotel staff about your estimated arrival time.
Is there a parking at the grand Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern hotel?
Yes, the grand Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern hotel features public parking on site.
What are our dining options during the stay at the grand Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern?
Guests of the grand Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-8/10 according to reviews-seafood restaurant Zimmermania offering Central European cuisine.
Can I have breakfast at the hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the hotel.
What time is check-in and check-out at the grand Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern?
Guests of the grand Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00 to 12:00. Late check-out is also available upon request.
What payment methods are available in the grand Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern hotel?
At the grand Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern hotel, you can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa.
What room types are available at the hotel?
Superior Queen Room, Superior Room, and Presidential Suite are among the room types available at the hotel.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at the grand Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern?
Every suite at the grand Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern includes high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and private bathrooms along with a hairdryer and dressing gowns.
Is the grand Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern hotel accessible to people with disabilities?
Yes, rooms with accessible facilities, accessible bathrooms, and wheelchair access are provided at the grand Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern hotel for guests with special needs.
Is the staff at the hotel multilingual?
Yes, the staff of the hotel speaks Czech, Portuguese, Hungarian, Greek, and Italian.
Does the grand Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern hotel offer facilities for guests with children?
Yes, the guests of the grand Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern hotel can take advantage of cots, a baby monitor, and a baby bathtub.
What spa facilities does the grand Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern hotel offer?
Pampering amenities in the grand Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern hotel include a Turkish steam bath and a Turkish steam room.
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