Bellevue Palace: The Grand Hotel of the Swiss Capital in Bern

The Bellevue Palace is the grand hotel of the Swiss capital, a belle-époque landmark adjoining the Federal Palace above the River Aare in the UNESCO-listed old town of Bern, with the Bernese Alps on the horizon. As the official guesthouse of the Swiss government, it has quietly hosted heads of state and diplomats for well over a century.

The dining reflects that role. Brasserie VUE offers a contemporary take on French regional cuisine with a terrace over the Alps; Noumi Bar & Grill brings globally inspired bowls and grills from an open kitchen under chef Mija Gunji; and the historic Bellevue Bar, the first American bar in Switzerland, its fumoir and Le Lobby with its 99 gins complete the offering.

For a grand, storied stay in Bern, the Bellevue Palace is without equal.

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