The Baur au Lac, internationally renowned as one of the world's top luxury hotels, an establishment steeped in 165 years of tradition, has been owned by the same family for six generations. The family that today runs the hotel has been doing so for half a century. A positive mix of experienced and youthful staff nevertheless allows us to combine continuity and tradition with a thoroughly modern outlook, a harmonious working environment and family-style teamwork.

Welcome to the BELLEVUE PALACE, your luxury hotel steeped in tradition in the heart of Bern. With its distinctive charm, magnificent historical rooms and attractive location in the old town, the Hotel BELLEVUE PALACE is the ideal venue for splendid gatherings and meetings, dazzling parties, and an exceptional holiday experience. For every guest staying at, or visiting, the Swiss Confederation’s official state guesthouse, it is certainly a grand stage. With our location immediately adjacent to the Bundeshaus, the seat of the federal government, we guarantee our guests genuine Bernese hospitality, statesman-like discretion and inspiring prospects. LA BELLE VIE AU BELLEVUE PALACE.

Belmond Collection

The Hotel was opened in 1893 and re-opened under Belmond in 2009. Every year during the winter season it is undergoing a soft refurbishment. Belmond Hotel Caruso is set in a renovated building of the 11th century and is perched on a sea-view cliff on the road to the Amalfi Coast. The interiors preserve the rich heritage of the Palace of the 11th century: various types of arches, magnificent restored frescoes of the 18th century, accidentally discovered during the restoration of the hotel, as well as floors tiled with antique handmade tiles. The spacious rooms and suites feature traditional furniture in the Neapolitan style, some of them contain antique furniture of the 18th-19th centuries and reproduction of items of the 11th century Palace. Belmond Hotel Caruso offers restaurants serving traditional Neapolitan and regional Italian cuisine, a cosy piano bar with live music, panoramic heated swimming pool under the open sky, a fully equipped Wellness centre and fitness centre. Luxurious and quiet atmosphere of the hotel provides all the conditions for an unforgettable rest, but also conditions for the work: Belmond Hotel Caruso is one of the most beautiful places for banquets, cocktails, gala dinners, wedding ceremonies and business events. Throughout its existence among the hotel guests there were such famous people as Hungarian Royal family, Nobel laureate Alexander Fleming, John Houston, Jacqueline Kennedy and many other outstanding figures of the first half of the last century. Reflecting the classic Neapolitan style, and at the same time maintaining its individuality, all the rooms at the hotel have a balcony, terrace or a private garden. Do not deny yourself in pleasure to admire the charming landscape of blue sea or the fragrant lemon gardens. All accommodation is complete with an LCD TV with CD and DVD player, air conditioning, and free internet. Double rooms have a spacious bedroom and a marble bathtub, Junior Suites also feature a separate living room. Suites are spacious and luxuriously furnished, have huge windows and bathrooms, terrace with sun loungers, table and chairs. Exclusive suitesa located in the best part of the hotel with an incomparable sea view offer to the guests luxurious decoration, private garden or the terrace with sun loungers and a dining space. Cuisine of Belvedere restaurant combines the traditions of Italian cooking with Mediterranean delights. Select the most suitable place for dinner: impeccably elegant room or outdoor terrace, framed by rose bushes. Cocktail and Piano Bar provides to its guest a luxurious atmosphere that encourages thoughtful acquaintance with a rich selection of cocktails prepared by masterful recipes, also wines and local Prosecco. Pool Restaurant offers a great view on the hotel’s infinity pool. It serves fresh salads and baked on charcoal and fresh air - pizza. Poolside Bar is an oasis of relaxation, which offers refreshing drinks throughout the day. The hotel is located on the coast, at the highest point of Ravello (350 meters above the sea level), 5 km from the sea, 7 km from Amalfi, 50 km from Sorrento, one hour drive by car (65 km) from Naples international airport.