Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & THE SPA by Murwab Hotel Group

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & THE SPA by Murwab Hotel Group

At Bahnhofplatz 11, a few minutes' walk from Bern's Old Town and the Zytglogge clock tower, the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & THE SPA by Murwab Hotel Group has kept the same address since 1859. The 99 rooms across six floors still carry that history, fitted with bathrobes, minibars and soundproofed windows. What separates it from Bern's other grand hotels is the spa itself, the only one attached to a hotel in the city, built around an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and spa tub, with a gym for guests who would rather train than soak. Jack's Brasserie and the Lobby Lounge Bar cover food and drink, and staff switch between English, German, French and Turkish without missing a beat. Rooms run from a Standard King at 301 square feet to a Junior King Suite at 517, with one Luxury Double Studio offering its own kitchen for anyone who wants to cook rather than order room service, though that option is limited to a single room type, so families planning a longer stay should check it early. A business center and event facilities suit the meeting crowd; family rooms, highchairs and babysitting on request suit parents travelling with children, though a deposit, an extra-bed charge and a 40 CHF daily parking fee mean this is not a hotel for travellers counting every franc. Pets are welcome for a fee too. Membership in the Leading Hotels of the World says something about the standard of service to expect, and after a soak in the only hotel spa in Bern, most guests will understand why. A short walk from Bern's Old Town, the Schweizerhof has stood at Bahnhofplatz since 1859 and runs the only hotel spa in the city. Rooms range from a 301-square-foot Standard King to a kitchen-equipped studio, with Leading Hotels of the World service and a 40 CHF-a-day parking fee to match.