Location. Housed in a traditional townhouse, the Hotel Arabelle is a modern property ... more
featuring a bright reception area, and is situated 1.5 kilometres from Zytglogge Turm, the city's historic clock tower. Bern Belp Airport is ten kilometres away and ...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Location. Housed in a traditional townhouse, the Hotel Arabelle is a modern property ... more
featuring a bright reception area, and is situated 1.5 kilometres from Zytglogge Turm, the city's historic clock tower. Bern Belp Airport is ten kilometres away and ...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Advantages: lovely historic city Disadvantages: may be limiting if you want a big city scene
Earlier this year, we were searching for somewhere new to go for our annual 2 week holiday. In previous years we have mostly stayed in Dorset (UK) and France, and I have travelled a lot elsewhere in Europe. My son goes to football practice every Saturday and one of the other Dads suggested Switzerland.
Immediately I could think of many reasons not to go there - its too upmarket, too expensive and surely its not going to be as hot as say the Mediterranean or the Costas?
However I got a guide book and it seemed Switzerland had got a lot to offer - the Alps obviously, cycling and walking countryside, loads of Lakes (where the weather looked promising), culture, shops, historic cities and loads of scenic railway routes which would appeal to my son.
We booked a self-catering chalet about 10 miles from Bern, and decided to take the car ...
Advantages: Luxurious, Excellent Service, Close to Everything Disadvantages: Only one restaurant and no gym or swimming pool
My mum and I booked this hotel via Travelbag's online site. We were a little apprehensive as we had paid upfront using a debit card and receieved only an email/electronic receipt, which we had to print off and take with us.
We travelled for a 4 night stay at the beginning of December 2005. My mum, sister and myself arrived at Bern SBB (Station) and decided to walk to the hotel as it was not too far. It was about 10-15 minutes walk from the station; we were a little slow as we had trolley cases. Most people who arrived at the hotel used taxis or had cars, so we did get a few surprised looks when we turned up on foot and with our luggage.
The staff at this hotel are extremely polite and helpful. Unlike many 5 * hotels, they were not stuffy and didn't look down on "regular" people who had decided to stay there. We had booked ...
Advantages: Good value, compact,safe and lots of places of interest Disadvantages: Might not suit someone wanting exciting night-life
Bern must be one of the best kept secrets in Europe when it comes to selecting a destination for a city break.
Transferring from Zurich Airport was simplicity itself, as the airport station has a direct,express service to Bern which takes about 75 mins.Even with an 8 month old baby and buggy, the journey was stress-free, as our luggage was delivered directly to our hotel from the airport and vice-versa on the return journey.
Our package on a 6 night stay with Kuoni was tremendous value, considering we were staying in one of the city's 5 Star Hotels, The Schweizerhoff, which is within easy walking distance of Bern's subterranean railway station.
Bern is clean, safe and easy to get around. If you buy a travel pass, this covers transport on bus, tram , train and even steamer, if you wish to travel further afield.
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