Grand Hotel Belvedere, Wengen, Switzerland

The Grand Hotel Belvedere is Wengen's first five-star hotel. Set back from the main street, you can enjoy wonderful views over the village and Lauterbrunnen Valley. The village centre is just five minutes’ walk where you can find a range of shops, restaurants and the Männlichen gondola. After a day of exploring the Jungfrau Ski Area, there is nowhere better to relax than the wellness area with an outdoor pool overlooking the forest, or in the Swiss style bar with a coffee and slice of cake.

Unique hotel

The former Art Nouveau style hotel dates back to 1912 and has been lovingly renovated for the 24/25 winter season, yet still retains its original charm. Furnished in a classic Alpine style, the hotel highlights the Bernese Oberland artisan heritage with warm wood throughout. Whether it's the bright lounge area, the welcoming lobby or the different areas of the bar, everything has been thought of. Set against the panoramic mountain scenery you can enjoy views of the iconic Schilthorn, Silberhorn and Jungfrau Mountains from the terrace, restaurant and many of the bedrooms.

Food and drink

Available on Bed & Breakfast, you can enjoy a tasty breakfast including a classic continental offering with breads, pastries, fresh fruit and daily hot options before heading out onto the mountain.There are a range of restaurants in resort where you can enjoy an evening meal, however if you don't fancy venturing out, there are two restaurants on-site. Restaurant Waldrand serves classic Swiss specialty dishes including potato gratin, schnitzel and älpermagronen (Swiss alpine macaroni) - be sure to try a glass of Swiss wine with your meal. Brasserie Belvedere is a relaxed style restaurant serving tasty bistro style dishes made with local ingredients. If you are having a day in, you can enjoy snacks and drinks on the sunny terrace or a slice of cake and coffee from the Swiss-style counter. After dinner, head to the elegant bar area for a bespoke cocktail or a glass of wine.

Take the fuss out of mealtimes and upgrade to half board, this includes breakfast and a five-course evening meal with a choice of main course.

Soothing spa

When you return from a day of skiing on the sunny slopes of Wengen, Grindelwald or Murren, there is nowhere better to unwind than in the hotels spa area. Have a dip in the indoor pool before heading out to the outdoor pool, built in a brutalist style, overlooking the forest and mountain peaks - you can then warm up in the sauna or hammam. Spa treatments and massages are also available, for a little extra treat. If you want to stay active even off the slopes, there's a fitness room and fitness classes available (additional costs may apply).

• Wellness area with two saunas, hammam, an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
• Fitness classes (yoga, Pilates and personal training)
• Massages and treatments (pay locally)
• Fitness room
• Lounge
• Bar
• Two restaurants: the Brasserie and Chez Beaumier Waldrand
• Terrace Sonnenbad
• Free Wi-Fi
• Heated boot room
• Meeting room
• Shuttle service to and from Wengen train station
• Valet parking at Lauterbrunnen

The Grand Hotel Belvedere is on a Bed & Breakfast basis, with an optional upgrade to half board.

Each morning a varied breakfast buffet is available, with a classic continental offering and daily hot options.

If you have opted for half board, you can enjoy a five-course evening meal with a choice of main.

The hotel has two restaurants. Restaurant Waldrand serves classic Swiss specialty dishes, while Brasserie Belvedere serves hearty bistro style meals.

Board basis options available

• Bed & Breakfast
• Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

• Gluten Free
• Vegans
• Vegetarians

The Grand Hotel Belvedere can cater for special dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten and dairy free diets). Please inform us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

• No. of rooms: 90

• No. of buildings: 2
• No. of floors: 4

• Official rating: 5

Local Fees and Taxes

Resort tax (pay locally)

• Adults:4.30 CHF per person, per day
• Children (6-15years): 2 CHF per person, per day

Rooms

Superior Rooms are around 20-25m² sleeping two people with a double or twin beds. Choose between a room with views of the Jungfrau or the hotel gardens and forest. Both Garden View and Jungfrau View rooms have either a bath or shower.

Deluxe Rooms are around 24-29m² sleeping two people with a double or twin beds. Choose between a room with views of the hotel garden and forests, or the Jungfrau. Both Garden View and Jungfrau View rooms have a bathroom or shower.

Junior Suites are around 29m² sleeping two to three people. These rooms have double or twin beds, and an additional sofa bed for the third person - either one child or one adult. Choose between a garden forest view or Jungfrau view. Both Garden View and Jungfrau View rooms have a bathroom with bathtub.

Room facilities

• Twin or double beds. Please specify your choice at the time of booking.
• Wi-Fi
• Satellite TV
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Minibar
• Safe
• Hairdryer
• WC

Accessibility

The Grand Hotel Belvedere has adapted rooms available on request. Please give us a call for further details.

• Lift accessible: Yes
• Lift serves all floors: Yes
• Access ramp: No