Hotel Bellevue: An Elegant Hotel in Interlaken, Switzerland

Interlaken is a quaint and quirky town and we wanted a quaint and quirky hotel to match. We came across the Hotel Bellevue website and just by the fun demeanor and art nouveau look, we knew we wanted to stay there. The charming ambiance and beautiful art had us sold, not to mention it was right in the center of town. 

As soon as you walk into the hotel your greeted by a floor to ceiling mural featuring bright floral and animal motifs, that just sets the tone of the ambiance. The art was created by textile artist Jakob Schlaepfer who is known for his bright unique designs that can be transformed onto an array of materials.  Throughout the hotel and rooms more of his art is displayed, which real gives a modern touch to an otherwise traditional hotel. If you look a bit closer you start to notice details reminiscent of a belle époque era and much older, more historic hotel. The tiles in the lobby are original and the shining chandeliers add that whimsical touch. You can’t help but fall in love. 

Hotel Bellevue is located on the bank of the river Aare river on the foot of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains, making this a perfect destination for skiers or those just looking for a vacation in the Alps. Many of the rooms have balconies that overlook the river and give endless views of the mountains in the disntace. Our room was small yet very comfortable to come home to at night. With a small desk and comfortable chairs we were even able to work for a bit.