Hotel Bellevue Palace in Bern

A 2-minute walk from shopping on Marktgasse in the Old Town, this palatial 19th-century hotel is also a 6-minute walk from both the Gothic Bern Minster cathedral and the Einsteinhaus museum in Albert Einstein's former home.Upscale, traditional rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Upgraded rooms feature views of the Bernese Alps; suites add elegant living rooms. Room service is available.Amenities include a sophisticated restaurant with a terrace, plus a chic wood-paneled bar, a lobby bar and a cigar lounge. There's also a spa area with a sauna and a fitness room. Parking is available, and pets are welcome (fees apply).