Hotel Belvedere, Grindelwald, Switzerland

The Hotel Belvedere is a superior family-run hotel, and a firm favourite with guests. With high standards of comfort, highly rated cuisine and consistently good feedback, it's the perfect choice for your next winter holiday in Grindelwald. Hotel Belvedere holds an Ibex platinum award for sustainability and is focused on carbon footprint reduction, whilst continuing to offer a luxury experience.

Fine dining

We know how important a hearty meals are on active holidays in the mountains, and so do the Belvedere. An extensive breakfast buffet is served each morning, with many products coming from the region and when you get back to the hotel you can help yourself to a hot bowl of the soup of the day. If you're staying on half board you'll dine in the Belvedere Restaurant, enjoy four courses each evening with a daily salad buffet. The menu often includes regional dishes with a twist, inspired by the rivers, forests and meadows. Treat yourself to a meal in the a la carte or specialist fondue restaurant - you will receive a 30 CHF credit to use towards the meal.

Mountain views

All rooms have been recently renovated in a fresh and modern style, creating the perfect space to relax after a day of skiing or walking. Most of the rooms have a balcony with fantastic views of the surrounding mountain peaks. On the south side, you can enjoy spectacular views over the Grindelwald valley towards the world-famous Eiger, while the north side looks out on the garden and the Wetterhorn.

Spa & relaxation

After a day of exploring the Jungfrau Ski Area, the Belvedere's spa is the best place to unwind. Lie back and relax in the outdoor salt water whirlpool or indoor whirlpool, swim a few lengths in the heated indoor pool and then the adults can revitalise in the Finnish Sauna and glacier steam bath, additionally the whole family can relax in the warm heat mine gallery.

Cosy up for an evening in at the hotels bar and lounge which has floor to ceiling windows with incredible views over the Eiger and surrounding ski slopes. There is also a full size billiard table, so you challenge your friends and family to a game in the evening.

• Free Wi-Fi
• Free access to the indoor pool and spa with a whirlpool and experience showers (open 8am - 10pm daily, adult only 16+ from 6pm onwards)
• Free use of the Finnish sauna and steam bath (nude zone), heat mine gallery and outdoor salt water whirlpool (swimsuits permitted)
• Massages (payable locally)
• Modern lounge
• Bar
• Contemporary dining room
• Weekly programme of outdoor activities (weather permitting, payable locally)
• Games room
• Billiards table
• Ski storage with boot heating facility

Family Facilities

• Large games room with table tennis, table football, billiards and a play corner for toddlers
• Various board games for the entire family
• A special children's menu with various pictures to colour
• Child-friendly mealtimes in the restaurant
• Cots and baby intercoms (on request)
• High-chairs in the Restaurant

The Hotel Belvedere is on a half-board basis up until 15th March. After this time it's available on bed and breakfast only.

Each morning fuel up for the day at the extensive breakfast buffet which has a variety of hot and cold options.

When you return from skiing, there's a compilatory self-service hot soup station served between 2-5pm.

Guests staying on half board will have dinner, which includes a four-course evening meal including salad buffet with a choice from a daily changing menu, served in Restaurant Belvedere. Child-friendly meal times and a dedicated children's menu is available.

In addition to the main restaurant, the hotel's Fondue Gondola and their award-winning à la carte restaurant - 1910 Gourmet by Hausers - offer regional dishes and sustainable fine dining. Both are bookable directly with the hotel. There is the alternative option to dine in the a la carte or fondue restaurant, this is not included within the half board offering, however, a CHF30 per person credit is provided towards the meal.

Christmas and New Year gala dinners are included (jacket and tie requested)

• No of restaurants: 2

Board basis options available

• Bed & Breakfast
• Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

• Gluten Free
• Vegetarians

The Hotel Belvedere can cater for special dietary requirements (gluten free, dairy free and vegetarians), vegan meals are available on request only. Please advise us of any special 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: 56

• No. of buildings: 1
• No. of floors: 6
• No. of interconnecting rooms: 6

• Official rating: 4.5

Local Fees and Taxes

Tourist Tax:

• approx. CHF 4.70 per adult (aged 16+ years) per day (payable locally)
• approx. CHF 3.70 per child (aged 12 - 15 years) per day (payable locally)

Rooms

Classic GardenRooms are about 28-32m² and are north facing. These rooms can sleep up to three people with twin beds made up together (separated twin beds, on request) and an additional rollaway bed. They are also available for singe use, on request, please call to book.

Classic Eigerview Rooms are around 28-32m² and have south facing balconies. These rooms can sleep up to three people with twin beds made up together (separated twin beds, on request) and an additional single sofa bed.

Deluxe Eigerview Rooms are more spacious at about 35-39m² and have south facing balconies. These rooms can sleep up to three people with twin beds made up together and an additional single sofa bed.

Deluxe Garden Rooms are around 35-39m² and have north facing balconies. These rooms can sleep up to three people with twin beds made up together (separated twin beds, on request) and an additional single sofa bed.

Bedroom facilities:

• Twin beds made up together (separated twin beds, on request)
• Tea & coffee making facilities
• Minibar
• Bathrobes and slippers
• Hairdryer
• Balcony
• TV
• Safe
• Air conditioning
• Bath or shower room
• All rooms can accommodate a cot, available on request

Accessibility

Adapted rooms are available on request, please call to book.

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

On a small incline above main access road, fairly flat surrounding area. 9 minutes' walk or 500m from centre.