Bellevue Palace

Here, directly next to the Swiss Parliament Building in the old town, we have been receiving our guests with Bernese hospitality, statesmanlike discretion and the promise of a unique hotel culture for more than 150 years. In an uncomplicated and courteous manner, we spare no effort to ensure that you will feel at home in the Bellevue Palace.

The official guesthouse of the Swiss government has been a place of living history for 150 years. In fact, the BELLEVUE PALACE is the only Grand Hotel in the heart of the capital and UNESCO World Heritage city. Its magnificent lounges, superb views of the Bernese Alps – always a ‘belle vue’ – and heartfelt hospitality make the luxury hotel unique. The hotel has always been, and remains, a venue for politicians and diplomats and a popular meeting place for the whole of Bern. Enjoy la BELLE VIE at BELLEVUE PALACE.

The BELLEVUE PALACE is a Bern institution. Whether guests arrive for a romantic weekend, an eventful holiday or an official visit, our stylish and discreetly luxurious rooms and suites leave nothing to be desired. All offer classically elegant furnishings combined with modern-day comforts, harmonious colors and stunning views. Thanks to our hospitality, guests are sure to feel at home.

For lunch or dinner, the brasserie VUE serves gourmet delights with traditional Swiss elegance and impressive views; as the name suggests, BELLEVUE Terrasse really does offer a beautiful view. Le LOBBY supplies sophisticated snacks and classy cocktails throughout the day, while the legendary BELLEVUE Bar is an established meeting place in the old town of Bern. Elsewhere Le Fumoir welcomes tobacco connoisseurs with its appealing cigar menu. The NOUMI Grill & Bar inspired by the world food markets welcomes guests with bowls, cocktails and dj (evening) and its amazing showkitchen. NOUMI is located at the ancient mint press of Switzerland.

The hotel has a beautiful fitness center on the top floor with an amazing view to the alps. In fact it is the AMAZING VIEW to city and alps which gives the hotel it's wonderful name "BELLEVUE".

An EXCEPTIONAL SWISS HISTORY with being the head quarter of the Swiss army during World War I, a spy hotel during Wolrd War II, famous through the novels of John Le Carré and home to celebrities (Disney family, Johnny Cash, Charly Chaplin etc.), royals (Queen Elisabeth, emperor of Japan etc.) and politicians (Churchill, Nelson Mandela etc.). A true Swiss experience in the official guesthouse of the Swiss Government.

Unless otherwise agreed, a room reservation may be cancelled by the guest free of charge up to 24 hours before the date and time (14.00 hrs.) of his or her scheduled arrival. In the event of later cancellations, no-shows or earlier than scheduled departures, the hotel will invoice for the originally scheduled duration or for the full remaining duration of the stay (minimum 1 night).