Bern, Switzerland
The 150-year-old Schweizerhof Bern hotel is set on the edge of the city’s medieval Old Town and next to the train station. The hotel offers refined dining, a rooftop terrace and an extensive city-centre spa.
Our review
The best feature of this hotel is its position right in the centre of town next to the station. Close by are scores of restaurants and bars, the Tourist Office and a large supermarket.
Although it’s a historic building, the hotel has been completely modernised, perhaps losing some of its character.
Our room was slightly disappointing in that the bed was just a couple of strides from the main door and felt a bit cramped, but other larger rooms we saw are so much better and many have good views. Features we liked were a wooden floor, Nespresso machine and international plugs. Despite the chandelier that softened the look a bit, the room had a corporate feel.
Jack’s Brasserie is attached to the hotel on the ground floor and is a buzzy place with a great atmosphere and comfortable seating. We had breakfast here. We were served our cold buffet on a tiered rack, rather like the ones you get for afternoon tea, which I found delightful. Food was very fresh and perfectly nice.
The bar gets busy from early evening and has an award-winning mixologist pulling in the crowds. In the summer, there is an alternative venue – the Sky Terrace – with far reaching views on the hotel roof.
The hotel also has an indoor pool – rare for a city centre hotel – with a five-treatment-room spa.
For convenience and good food, this is a sensible choice for a visit to Bern. Just make sure you choose a large room.
Rooms
Schweizerhof Bern offers approximately 99 rooms and suites, blending historic character with contemporary design. Rooms feature high-end amenities such as rain showers or bathtubs, Nespresso machines, spacious marble bathrooms and advanced in-room technology, with select suites providing separate living areas and kitchenettes.
Food and Drink
Dining is led by Jack’s Brasserie, an acclaimed restaurant serving classic French brasserie cuisine and Swiss specialities. The Lobby Lounge Bar and adjoining Cigar Lounge provide relaxed settings for cocktails and fine spirits, while the Sky Terrace offers seasonal drinks with panoramic views over the city and surrounding landmarks.
Wellness
The hotel is home to Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, a 500-square-metre wellness area featuring sauna, steam room, vitality pool, relaxation rooms and a fully equipped fitness centre. A range of treatments and massages are offered in a serene, contemporary setting.
Facilities
- Full-service spa and fitness centre
- Restaurant, bar and cigar lounge
- Rooftop Sky Terrace
- Meeting and event spaces
- Ballroom and salons
- 24-hour reception and room service
- Valet parking
- Concierge services
Location
Located on Bahnhofplatz opposite Bern’s main railway station, the hotel sits at the gateway to the Old Town. Key sights such as the Federal Parliament, Zytglogge clock tower and UNESCO-listed historic centre are all within walking distance.
Getting there
Address: Bahnhofplatz 11, 3001 Bern, Switzerland
Arriving by air: Bern Airport – 6miles (9km) – 20 minutes by carZurich Airport – 80 miles (127km) – 90 minutes by carGeneva Airport – 96 miles (155km) – 100 minutes by car
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