Just opened – Hotel Schweizerhof, Bern, Switzerland

This 150-year-old hotel has recently reopened in the Swiss capital following an extensive two-year refurbishment. Elements of the traditional hotel have been retained through antique mirrors, furniture and paintings alongside the contemporary taupe decor, which includes an illuminated onyx reception desk and Murano glass throughout.

Opened 16 April
Owner Qatari Sovereign Fund
General manager Michael Thomann
Executive chef Silvan Durrer
Designer Maria Vafiadis, MKV Design London
Bedrooms 99
Facilities include Jack's Brasserie serving French food, a lobby-lounge-bar, and 800sq m conference facilities and business centre.
Prices from Sfr450 (£317) for single room and Sfr550 (£387) for double room
Address Bahnhofplatz 11, 3001 Bern, Switzerland
Telephone 00 41 31 326 8085
Websitewww.schweizerhof-bern.ch