About this property

Located at the summit of Mount Pilatus at 2,132 metres above sea level, the Hotel Bellevue is reachable by aerial tramway or the world's steepest cog railway in summer. It features a terrace with panoramic views over the Swiss Alps and the bay of Lucerne. The restaurant serves typical Swiss specialities. Half-board includes breakfast and a 4-course dinner. All rooms in the Bellevue Hotel have a private bathroom with a hairdryer and offer panoramic views. The hotel can be reached by cable car from Kriens or by cogwheel train (only in summer) from Alpnachstad. Please plan your arrival in advance and be aware of the current timetable.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Breakfast info

    • Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nicole
    Switzerland Switzerland
    A very unique & amazing experience to sleep on top of Pilatus! The views are breathtaking, the food is delicious and the staff was very friendly. Definitely recommmended.
  • Zoejanaye
    Australia Australia
    Everything. The atmosphere and vibes were amazing.
  • Anthony
    Ireland Ireland
    Highlight of our trip I would recommend to all,the view the hospitality the dinner etc, it was magic..worth every cent..
  • Janice
    Australia Australia
    This is the most magical hotel, high in the clouds.
  • François
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    Wonderful location, quietness outside of cablecars opening hours, excellent dinner, really helpful and friendly staff, cleanliness. Definitely will be back in summer!
  • Mark
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Breakfast: Exceeded the expectations! Thought it would be a small breakfast but it was « luxurious » for price/quality. Dinner: Wow! Delicious menu. Well thought out! Friendliest stuff ever!
  • Ian
    Australia Australia
    Very good choice available at breakfast, and the four course included dinner was excellent. A set menu, with limited choices, but they were sufficient. The beef main course available on the second night menu was exceptional. The waiting staff...
  • Corinne
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Tout ! Une note particulière pour l’amabilité du personnel, tout simplement exceptionnel, tant à l’hôtel qu’au restaurant. Je souhaite souligner également que le repas du soir était succulent, dans la salle à manger magnifique d’un hôtel historique.
  • Eléna
    Belgium Belgium
    Vue magnifique, petit dej varié mais pas fabuleux (pas tant de choix que ça), dîner très bon même si la soupe aurait pu être moins salée et ils auraient pu rajouter une 2e tranche de jambon fumé dans l'entrée. Personnel très aimable! Literie très...
  • Jérôme
    France France
    L'établissement et le cadre, le lieu est juste magnifique. La chambre est fonctionnelle et la literie confortable. Le menu de saison proposé était très bon et joliment proposé, dommage que nous ayons dû faire un choix entre le dessert et le fromage.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • Restaurant Pilatus-Kulm
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Restaurant Bellevue
    • Cuisine
      International • European
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Hotel Bellevue Kriens

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Laundry
  • Lift
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 10 per day.

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Lockers
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

Hotel Bellevue Kriens takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Cot upon request
CHF 40 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the hotel can only be reached by aerial cableway from Kriens. The last ride is at 17:00 in summer until the end of October and at 16:00 in winter. Please check the schedules in advance.

The hotel can also be reached by cogwheel train from Alpnachstad, except during the winter season. Please check the schedules in advance.

The aerial cableways may be temporarily inoperable in case of strong winds.

The tickets for ascent and descent can be purchased at a discounted rate if you show your booking confirmation.

The à-la-carte restaurant is only open during the day.

Baby cots are only available upon request.

please be informed that When booking more than 5 rooms or more than 5 people, different cancellation and prepayment policies may apply.

This property has identified that it does not require a short-term rental license or registration

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