Kursaal Bern
Modern Swiss efficiency meets lifestyle hotel. Clean lines, natural materials, muted tones. Business-ready without feeling corporate.
Book a Swiss Advantage room (3rd or 4th floor) for the balcony and Alps view — the price jump from Premier is worth it
Why It Matters
Only hotel in Bern with a Grand Casino on-site and its own tram stop (line 9, 'Kursaal') connecting directly to the main station. Part of Accor's ALL loyalty programme. Green Key certified and Swisstainable Level III.
A four-star superior city hotel that doubles as a congress destination, sitting above the Kursaal Bern convention and casino complex on the edge of the old town. Rooms were fully renovated in 2020 with real wood floors, air-cooled ceilings, and Swissôtel's signature boxspring beds. The views — Alps one direction, UNESCO-listed medieval Bern the other — are genuinely hard to beat from this price point. The hotel is part of a larger complex that includes the Grand Casino Bern and multiple restaurants, so even on a grey Tuesday there's plenty going on without stepping outside.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Classic Room
The entry-level room is compact and efficient — 21 m² with a functional layout and a queen bed. Good for solo travellers on short stays. But here is the thing: these rooms sit inside the hotel building with no direct daylight and no exterior view. Ideal if you just need a clean, well-equipped bed for one or two nights and won't be spending much time in the room.
Queen (160x200cm) · 21 sqm
Premier Room
Located on the 1st and 2nd floors with south-facing aspect, these rooms overlook the hotel garden with a small balcony. A step up from Classic both in size (25 m²) and daylight. Bright colours, real wood floors, natural and sustainable materials. The free mini-bar stocked with soft drinks and hot beverages is a nice touch that most business hotels charge extra for.
Twin beds or King (configurable) · 25 sqmSwiss Advantage
The category most guests rave about. On the 3rd and 4th floors, most with a small balcony facing the Alps and the UNESCO-listed old town. Real wood floors, bright colours, sustainable materials, and panoramic views. The free mini-bar is included. If you want the signature Bern mountain view without paying suite prices, this is your room.
King (some with sofa bed) · 26 sqm
Vitality Suite
At 54 m², this is the top-of-house option with a well-thought-out minimalist design and high-quality sustainable materials. The party piece is the Swissôtel Wellness Wall — an integrated in-room workout setup with wall bars, dumbbells, and a cyber trainer — so you can skip the gym entirely. Freestanding bathtub plus walk-in rain shower in the bathroom. Balcony with panoramic view of the Bernese Minster and old town.
King (200x200cm) · 54 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel can provide bicycles for guests to explore Bern's extensive cycle paths along the Aare river and through nearby woods.
Full-service casino directly accessible from the hotel. Minimum age 18 with valid ID. Hotel guests receive complimentary admission — normally there is an entry charge. One of the few on-site casinos attached to a hotel in Switzerland.
The Kursaal complex hosts varied cultural events including concerts and comedy shows. Hotel guests can attend these without leaving the building.
4,805 m² of meeting and event space across 28 rooms, accommodating up to 1,500 people. Custom-tailored programmes, coffee breaks, aperitifs and gala dinners. Also hosts cultural events and concerts open to hotel guests.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
PC workstation with free internet, telephone, fax, printing and photocopying. Postage stamps also available at reception.
240-space hotel-owned underground car park. Entrance on Schänzlihalde. Rate: CHF 26 per 24 hours.
6 charging stations in the underground car park, up to 22 kW output.
Radiant cooling system in all rooms providing climate control without typical AC noise or draughts.
Available 6:30–23:00.
Well-behaved pets welcome. CHF 25 per day. Dogs must be kept on a leash throughout the hotel and grounds.
Green Key certified. Swisstainable Level III (highest tier). Partners with myclimate 'Cause We Care' carbon offset programme and United Against Waste. Room cards made from cherry wood; paper laundry bags; bathroom dispensers.
All hotel guests receive a BernCard giving free access to public transport throughout Bern, including trams, buses and local trains. On arrival day, the booking confirmation also serves as a public transport ticket from the airport.
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