Hotel Bellevue (Lucerne, Switzerland)

Hotel Bellevue, perched on the edge of Lake Lucerne just metres from the Hermitage ferry terminal, makes for a good base to discover one of Switzerland’s most beautiful cities. The hotel is particularly well geared up for families and groups with some rooms hosting five or six guests. Some even boast views of Mount Pilatus or the lake from their balconies. Hotel Bellevue offers free Wi-Fi and bicycle hire, with parking available for a supplement. Guests can benefit free access to the sister hotel, the Hermitage, across the street. With a lawn opening onto the lake, this establishment also hosts a tennis court. The Hermitage Restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and fine cuisine for lunch and dinner amid exceptional lakeside views. There is also an on-site bar. Lucerne city centre is a five-kilometre drive away, where guests can admire the stunning wooden Chapel Bridge and amble around the old town and view its famous lion monument and Mussegg Wall.