Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa: The Grand Hotel of the Swiss Capital

The Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa has been the grand hotel of the Swiss capital since 1859, standing on the Bahnhofplatz at the very gateway to Bern's UNESCO-listed medieval old town. A Leading Hotels of the World Sustainability Leader, it pairs a distinguished heritage with a modern spa and a rooftop that gazes across the city to the great peaks.

The dining is warm and characterful. Jack's Brasserie holds 14 Gault-Millau points and serves what Gault Millau calls the best Wienerschnitzel in Switzerland under chef Andreas Haseloh; the summer Sky Terrace looks out over the Federal Palace and the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau; and the Lobby Lounge Bar and a well-stocked Cigar Lounge complete the offering.

For a grand, central stay in Bern, the Schweizerhof is a benchmark.

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