Hotel Bellevue Palace ***** Kochergasse 3 – 5, CH-3001 Bern 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 center. Free Wi-Fi 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 Bern’s 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. Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & THE SPA ***** Bahnhofplatz 11, CH-3001 Bern The 5-star Superior hotel in Bern’s premier location has undergone complete renovation to re- emerge resplendent with its combination of grand tradition, contemporary flair, elegant design and world-class service. 99 stylish rooms/suites with every comfort you may wish for and luxurious bathrooms are on offer. The Bel-Etage offers over 800m² of function rooms and meeting space with state-of-the-art technology suitable for all kinds of exceptional events. The exclusive Lobby-Lounge-Bar and the Cigar Lounge are the heart of the Hotel Schweizerhof and at the same time the perfect meeting point for hotel guests and locals. The legendary restaurant Jack’s Brasserie will continue to spoil you with the familiar French charm. To complete the offer the Hotel Schweizerhof will open a 500m2 wellness area (beginning 2012). Free Wi-Fi is available. 2 Hotel Allegro Kursaal Bern **** Superior Kornhausstrasse 3, CH-3000 Bern 25 Centrally located, modern lifestyle hotel with impressive atrium, 171 bright and fashionably furnished rooms with a view of the old town and the Bernese Alps. Exclusive Penthouse rooms. A wide range of services and facilities including 4 restaurants, 2 bars, Grand casino with 15 gaming tables and 280 slot machines, wellness & fitness centre and hotel shop. Garage. Member of the WORLDHOTELS. All rooms have been renovated in 2009. Free internet in all rooms. Hotel Ambassador & SPA **** Seftigenstrasse 99, CH-3007 Bern The freshly renovated hotel is located in the greenery only 5 minutes from the main railway station with a wonderful view on the Parliament. Feel comfortable in one of its 99 rooms, where all details have been tailored to make you feel well. The Ambassador is only 10 minutes-drive from the Motorway exit « Bern-Bümpliz” and 10 Minutes from Bern’s International Airport. Parking is free of charge. Free access to the indoor pool and SPA. Japanese Teppan Yaki restaurant and a Swiss brasserie. Free Wi-Fi is available. Up to 450 people in meeting. Hotel Bären am Bundesplatz **** Schauplatzgasse 4, CH-3001 Bern Located in the centre of Bern, Hotel Bären am Bundesplatz is only a 2-minute walk from the Federal Palace and a 5-minute walk from the main train station. Free WiFi is available, and the fitness centre can be used free of charge. The Hotel Bären provides a 24-hour reception and the trendy Bären Bar decorated with scenes of Bern’s famous Bear Pit, which is a 20-minute walk away. Every morning, a Bernese breakfast buffet made from local products is available. All rooms at the Hotel Bären have an electric kettle for tea, a coffee machine, a work desk, an electronic safe, cable TV, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. 3 Best Western Hotel Bern **** Zeughausgasse 9, CH-3011 Bern Quality-conscious hotel at the upper end of the 4 star category, with personal service and characterful interior decor. 99 rooms with 150 beds. In the heart of the old city center with its famous sights, only a few minute walk from the railway station, the federal houses of parliament and the business center. Original Hans Erni hand-knotted wall carpets in the conference rooms, meeting rooms with seating for up to 600 people. Awarded with the Quality Label Level II for Swiss Tourism. Free Wi-Fi is available. Best Western Hotel Bristol **** Schauplatzgasse 10, CH-3011 Bern Newly renovated hotel in the heart of the federal capital, the Best Western Hotel Bristol can be reached in 5 minutes' walk from the main station, 2 minutes' walk from the Federal Houses of Parliament, in the center of the shopping and business area. The hotel has 92 non-smoking rooms, which are available as a single, double, twin or superior. All rooms provide comfortable accommodation whether on a business or leisure trip. All are equipped with a work place, free Wi Fi and TV (multilingual), bath or shower, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities and a safe. The rooms facing the street are air conditioned. A buffet breakfast and welcoming drink are included in the room rate. And other free facilities are the residents’ lounge, a sauna, fitness room and the use of bicycles-some of which are electric. Hotel Belle Epoque **** Gerechtigkeitsgasse 18, CH-3011 Bern Where lovers of art like to stay - Art Nouveau hotel set in elegant, comfortable surroundings, with unique works of art and beautiful antiques dating from the Belle Epoque. The Toulouse Lautrec Bar (an occasional live jazz venue) is popular for its choice of classic and fashionable cocktails. Delicacies are served three times a day in the Restaurant Le Chariot and on our arbour terrace. Free Wi-Fi is available. 4 Hotel Innere Enge **** Superior Engestrasse 54, CH-3012 Bern Popular with the people of Bern since the early 18th century as a destination for excursions, the Innere Enge hotel is set amid its own park and is only 1 km away from the Bern railway station. Spacious rooms invite you to spend peaceful nights. 14 rooms are dedicated to famous musicians and are decorated with personal objects of them. Free Wi-Fi is available. From the park guests can enjoy views of the Old Town and the Alps. The historic park pavilion is the perfect setting for a delicious buffet breakfast. The Innere Enge restaurant has 13 points in the Gault Millau Guide (reservation recommended) The bus stop Innere Enge is right in front of the hotel. Marian’s Jazz Room is the heart of the hotel and is known as one of the best jazz clubs in the world. 2 concerts are given daily, Tuesdays to Saturdays from September to May. You can park your car for free on site. Novotel Bern Expo **** Am Guisanplatz 2, CH-3014 Bern The Novotel Bern Expo offers 112 non-smoking NOVATION rooms. All rooms are equipped with air condition and free Wireless Internet. The hotel is situated just opposite the “BernExpo” Exposition Centre. It only takes you 7 minutes by Tram to discover the beautiful old town of Bern. The hotel offers parking facilities (payable), a gym, room service, meeting rooms, a restaurant and a bar. Children policy: 2 children up to 16 years stay for free in their parent’s room (breakfast included). If the children stay in their own room, Novotel offers you 50% on the rate of the parent’s room. (Offer subject to availability) 5 Hotel Savoy **** Neuengasse 26, 3011 Bern The Hotel Savoy has 63 rooms, which are divided into four categories, as well as a spacious suite on the top floor that is perfect for longer stays. To ensure you have an enjoyable stay at the Hotel Savoy all our rooms are non-smoking rooms and have the following equipment: 40'' HD TV, free Wi-fi, key-card access, desk with HDMI connectivity panel, telephone with voice-mail service, safe, air conditioning, minibar, free mineral water, kettle, coffee- and tea-making facilities, cosmetic mirror, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries. Two of the rooms in our Comfort category are fully accessible, and in various rooms we offer extra- long beds (210 cm). Free Wi-fi is available throughout the hotel and of course our best rate guarantee applies to all our rooms. Sorell Hotel Ador *** Laupenstrasse 15, CH-3008 Bern Centrally located 3* hotel with 57 comfortable rooms, 89 beds. Only 3-5 minutes walking distance from the main station with direct access to the City-West public car park. Close to the city centre and shops. Member of Sorell Hotels. Ideal for conventions and seminars etc. for 2-480 people. Awarded with the Quality Label Level II for Swiss Tourism. Free W-LAN for hotel guests. Hotel Alpenblick *** Kasernenstrasse 29, CH-3013 Bern The Hotel Alpenblick offers comfortable accommodation with free internet access in Bern's quiet residential part, minutes away from the town center. Free services include a bottle of water and a pillow menu in your room, an internet corner with a printer, and fresh fruits at the reception. Water kettles are available on request. The tram station is a few minutes' walk from the Alpenblick and reaches Bern's Train Station directly within a 10-minute ride. You can relax in the hotel's winter garden or on the charming garden terrace and enjoy culinary delights in the restaurant. Free W-LAN for hotel guests. 6 Sorell Hotel Arabelle *** Mittelstrasse 6, CH-3012 Bern The 3* Hotel Arabelle is situated only a few walking minutes from the main station and a few footsteps from the Bern's charming medieval centre.