Built in 1913, the Hotel Bellevue Palace reopened in 2003 after massive renovations and improvements next to the Bundeshaus, the seat of the Swiss government. It is the most lavish and opulent choice in town, in direct contrast to the Schweizerhof which is the bastion of stiff formality on a definite nonpalatial and more intimate scale.
The Bellevue Palace has carved Corinthian columns and ornate details, one of its grand salons covered with a stained-glass ceiling. The setting is definitely Old World, and the service is impeccable. The spacious and beautifully furnished bedrooms open onto views of the Jungfrau and the Bernese Alps. The trappings of the Belle Epoque era have been combined with a state-of-the-art infrastructure that still pays homage to its architectural heritage. The market-fresh cuisine is one of the most sophisticated in town, a parade of gourmet dishes. That's why dining on the renowned Bellevue Terrace is one of the reasons to come to Bern.