Schweizerhof Bern

The Schweizerhof has been Bern's living room since 1859 — the kind of hotel where local politicians pop in for coffee and visiting dignitaries check in for the week. It faces the Bundeshaus across the Bundesplatz, which means the terrace offers prime viewing during both parliamentary debates and Bern's Christmas market. The building underwent a significant restoration in the early 2010s that brought it firmly into the 21st century while keeping its 19th-century bones. 99 rooms, a Jack's Brasserie, and a sky spa with views over the old town rooftops.