This traditional 5-star hotel occupies an elegant Art Nouveau building dating from 1913, located in the heart of Bern next to the Federal Parliament The Bellevue Palace includes a gourmet restaurant, a sauna, and a fitness centre Free WiFi is available Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern is the official guesthouse of the Swiss government Over the years, it has hosted famous guests such as Charlie Chaplin, the Queen of England, Jacques Chirac, Nelson Mandela, Sophia Loren, Bruce Springsteen, and Fidel Castro The spacious, luxuriously furnished rooms include controllable air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, and elegant parquet floors Some offer views of Berns historical Old Town or the distant Alpine peaks, while others face the quiet inner courtyard or the Parliament The restaurant VUE serves Swiss and international gourmet cuisine, and the daily breakfast buffet is available every morning until 11:00 For late risers, a continental breakfast can be served in the room, and room service is available daily until midnight The terrace offers panoramic views over the Aare River and the Alps Guests benefit from free public transport in Bern and the hotel is conveniently located for daytrips to Interlaken and Lake Thunersee, which is 56 km from the property
