Luxury hotels in Canton of Bern

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Canton of Bern. I hope you will like it!

• 1 The Alpina Gstaad Gstaad, Switzerland

  

  Hotel. Opened in December 2012, this luxurious 5-star hotel in Gstaad was built in elegant Swiss Alpine style, featuring natural materials like marble, sandstone and aged wood. The Alpina Gstaad features 3 restaurants and its own cinema. The unique rooms and suites all have balconies with mountain views and marble bathrooms with a flat-screen TV, luxurious toiletries, slippers and bathrobes. Some suites also feature an open fireplace and an iPad for guests to use during their stay. Restaurants include the Megu that serves Japanese cuisine. Guests can enjoy their dinner overlooking the Bernese Alps, and relax in the wine bar or in the Havana-inspired cigar lounge. Special occasions are celebrated in the ballroom. The Six Senses Spa can be used for free by guests and features holistic treatments, an indoor and heated outdoor pool, a fitness room, and a relaxation area. Wi-Fi, wired internet access and covered parking are free of charge in the entire property. A shuttle service to and from Gstaad Train Station is provided. The centre of Gstaad is a 5-minute walk, and the next cable car station is a 5-minute drive away. Montreux is 40 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around 1097 CHF.

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• 2 Gstaad Palace Gstaad, Switzerland

  

  Hotel. Set on a hill overlooking the beautiful town of Gstaad, the Gstaad Palace offers a breathtaking view of the majestic Swiss Alps. Built in 1913 the Gstaad Palace has earned an unrivaled reputation for discreet, refined hospitality over the years, and has always welcomed the most discerning international clientele. This elegant hotel offers guests a truly memorable stay in distinguished surroundings and a relaxing ambiance; over 250 employees are dedicated to fulfilling your every wish. Enjoy traditional Swiss dishes, savory barbecue specialties, an exceptional Italian menu and exquisite gourmet cuisine at the hotel’s 5 superb restaurants. Unwind in the relaxed lobby bar, the stylish Bar du Grill or the famous GreenGo nightclub. The hotel features a spa and health club spread over 1 2625 ft², including 8 treatment rooms, a private spa suite, saunas and steam baths, relaxation areas with spectacular views, an indoor pool and an outdoor pool with Jacuzzi, a state-of-the-art gym, an activity room and a unique hammam experience with 7 rooms. There is also a squash court and 4 outdoor tennis courts. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 1050 CHF.

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• 3 Le Grand Bellevue Gstaad, Switzerland

  

  Hotel. The luxurious 5-star superior Hotel Le Grand Bellevue is located in a park in the centre of Gstaad; it houses the stylish Leonard's restaurant awarded with 15 Gault and Millau points. Guests can also pamper themselves in the exclusive wellness centre or relax in the private on-site cinema. Extended dining facilities include Le Petit Chalet, a charming Swiss mountain cabin set in the gardens and serving traditional local specialities. Fresh hand-rolled sushi can be sampled in The Sushi Bar, while the afternoon tea and pastries are served in The Lounge. The Bar awaits the guests with its stylish interior and Art-Deco decorations, remarkable range of cocktails and drinks and live piano music in the evenings. And for the wine lovers, there is Leonard’s Cellar, featuring more than 9000 bottles of wines from all over the world. The elegant and 3,000 sqm large Le Grand Spa offers free access. In addition to the indoor pool, hot tub, bio sauna and Turkish steam bath, one can also enjoy in a laconicum, a Himalayan salt room, and an ice grotto. A limited number of outdoor parking spaces is available in front of the Le Grand Bellevue hotel free of charge. The parking garage can be used at an additional cost. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 724 CHF.

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• 4 ERMITAGE Wellness- & Spa-Hotel Gstaad, Switzerland

  

  Hotel. The Ermitage Wellness & SPA Hotel in Schönried - Gstaad is located on a sunny terrace above Gstaad in the middle of a park. It offers panoramic views of the Saanenland and the surrounding mountains. It features a large spa area with a steam bath, different saunas and a tepidarium. Different indoor and outdoor swimming pools and an outdoor hot tub are also provided. All rooms in the Wellness & Spa Hotel Ermitage have a seating area, a mini-bar and a balcony with views. Fine Swiss cuisine is served in the restaurant. Half-board is available on request and includes breakfast, lunch, cake and coffee in the afternoon and a 5-course dinner menu. The Horneggli Ski Elevator is 2625 feet away. Guided hiking and mountain biking tours are organized on site, and the Gstaad-Saanenland Golf Course is about 6.2 mi away. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 324 CHF.

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• 5 Park Gstaad Gstaad, Switzerland

  

  Hotel. The Park Gstaad amid the Swiss Alps was first opened in 1910 and offers you understated luxury with interiors inspired by the surrounding scenery, 4 restaurants, a 1000-m² spa area and elegant rooms and suites with a Bang & Olufsen TV entertainment system. You can taste the world in the Park Gstaad's restaurants - from contemporary cuisine to the flavors of Argentina, from traditional Swiss dishes in a chalet-style setting to Sushi or fine wines and aperitifs paired with cured meats and aged cheeses in the Caveau bar. The Cigar Lounge offers the finest Cuban cigars and cognacs while the library is a cosy place in which to enjoy a light afternoon tea or cocktails. The Club Bar offers fresh oysters, caviar and champagne, alongside an extensive cocktail menu. The Park Gstaad's spa comprises 10 treatment rooms, an indoor saltwater pool and an outdoor heated pool for use during the summer months. A hot tub, sauna, steam room, relaxation area and a haidresser are also available on site. A fitness centre with a personal trainer, and a state-of-the-art Indoor Golf Club and PGA Tour simulator for indoor golfing make the hotels offer complete. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 682 CHF.

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• 6 Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa Bern, Switzerland

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bern. Centrally located in Bern, the long-established Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa offers luxurious rooms that combine elegant interior design with cutting-edge facilities. It features a wellness centre and a trendy rooftop terrace. This 5-star-hotel provides in all rooms a minibar. Large bathrooms include a rain shower and/or bathtub, towel warmer, complimentary bathrobe and slippers. Every room comes with a Nespresso coffee machine and includes state-of-the-art entertainment facilities, including an IP phone. Schweizerhof Bern & THE SPA boasts a 500 m² wellness centre with a relaxation hot tub, a sauna, a hammam and a fitness room. The fitness room is available 24 hours a day. Available for dining, Jack’s Brasserie offers a combination of innovative modern cuisine and traditional dishes. Guests can also enjoy a delicious cocktail at the lobby lounge bar, the cigar lounge or on the Sky terrace. Breakfast is served in the Jack's Brasserie from 6:30 till 10:30 or to the room all day long. The rich Schweizerhof-Breakfast includes a buffet that can be complimented with the à la carte menu. All dishes are included in the Schweizerhof-Breakfast and are freshly prepared. The hotel also offers a surcharged early bird offer from 5:00 till 7:30 in the lobby bar. The hotel offers valet parking at a surcharge with the possibility to charge electric cars for free. Bern Railway Station is across the street and the main sights are easily reachable on foot. The Belp Airport can be reached in a 20 minutes' drive. Guests benefit from free public transport in Bern. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 330 CHF.

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• 7 Ultima Hotel Gstaad Gstaad, Switzerland

  

  Hotel. Gstaad is a pristine Alpine village that’s somehow equally out-of- this-world as it is down-to-earth. To experience all its wonders, escape to undoubtedly one of the finest properties in Switzerland. At Ultima Hotel Gstaad, not a second goes unsavored. Sink into your own uniquely designed suite or residence, reminiscent of a private chalet, to live in utter luxury and discretion. Year-round, the world’s most discerning guests return here to experience the height of Swiss hospitality. This is the birthplace of Ultima’s magic. There are three wooden chalets of 11 suites, six residences, a restaurant, a lobby bar and a shisha lounge. Plus, there’s a leading Swiss clinic and spa for recharging to full. Each space is exquisitely crafted for cozy evenings after a day skiing in the mountains. We have steam fireplaces (child and dog friendly), lavish bathrooms, and balconies with breathtaking and inescapable views of the Alps, and a smooth-operating team to cater to your most spontaneous of requests! Ultima Hotel Gstaad's luxury features include Private Cinema, Aesthetics Clinic, Cocktail & Shisha Bars, 800m2 Spa, Indoor Pool & Jacuzzi, Outdoor Jacuzzi, Hammam & Sauna, Ski Slopes only 2-Minutes’ Walk Away, South-Facing Outdoor Terrace, 15-yard Swimming Pool, 4 Treatment Rooms, 1 Double Cabin Treatment Room, Juice bar, and Fitness Gymnasium. Show full description Guest review score 8.8

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• 8 Lenkerhof Gourmet Spa Resort Lenk, Switzerland

  

  Hotel. Lenkerhof Gourmet Spa Resort in Lenk close to Gstaad features a wide range of up-to-date wellness facilities, including indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, steam baths and hot tubs. You can unwind using the facilities that the 7sources beauty & spa has to offer with luxuries such as the open-air pool, a Finnish sauna, bathing in the music tub or simply indulging in beauty and massage treatments. 3 restaurants are available to choose from: the gourmet restaurant Spettacolo (17 Gault Millau points), the à la carte restaurant Oh de vie (14 Gault Millau points) that serves dishes from the French-Italian Riviera, and the authentic mountain restaurant Bühlberg with traditional cuisine. Combined with the stunning views from the winter garden you will enjoy a great dining experience. The exclusively furnished rooms in the Lenkerhof Gourmet Spa Resort provide for a peaceful night's rest. The alcohol-free drinks at the minibar are free of charge. Private indoor parking is subject to a charge. Free parking outdoors is available as well. Guests also receive a SIMMENTAL CARD, which includes the free usage of all bus routes in the Simmental and the Saanenland and discounts on certain summer activities. During winter season, all bus routes in the Simmental and Saanenland, including ski bus ‘Lenk station – valley station Betelberg – valley station Metsch’, can be used free of charge and guests can benefit from further discounts for certain winter activities. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 244 CHF.

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• 9 Chalet Alia - Swiss Hotel Apartments Grindelwald, Switzerland

  

  Chalet. Boasting a fitness centre, a garden, and a terrace, Chalet Alia - Swiss Hotel Apartments offers accommodation in Grindelwald with free WiFi and mountain views. Offering free private parking, the 5-star chalet is 38 km from Giessbachfälle. This chalet has 5 bedrooms, a kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 5 bathrooms fitted with a bidet. Towels and bed linen are offered in the chalet. The chalet offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna and hammam. Ski storage space is available on site and skiing can be enjoyed within close proximity of Chalet Alia - Swiss Hotel Apartments. First is 1.9 km from the accommodation, while Mount Eiger is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Zurich, 147 km from Chalet Alia - Swiss Hotel Apartments, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 3831 CHF.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!