Strandhotel Belvédère

Bernese Oberland


Whisking you back 100 years, the chandelier-lit public areas at this genteel hotel exude art nouveau flair. Some rooms overdo the Laura Ashley–style pastels and florals, but they are comfy, especially those with lake-facing balconies. There’s a spa and a Gault Millau–rated restaurant (mains Sfr39 to Sfr55).


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