About this property

Located at the summit of Mount Pilatus at 7 feet 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 characteristic Swiss specialties. 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kk
United States United States
very tasty breakfast with many choices. The restaurant was a calm and beautiful setting for the meal
Terah
United States United States
Spectacular stay all around, from views, to the comfortable room and spectacular meals. It was more than we imagined. The staff were welcoming and attentive, making our stay extra special. The unique views, dining and solitude experienced...
Dave
United States United States
This was one of the coolest Hotels I ever stayed at. Great hiking, great dinner, great breakfast. Great views.
Vikas
Canada Canada
I went in Oct and trip advisor suggested I was taking a risk as weather could be bad. I wanted to experience being above the clouds and or view of town from the mountain. I took the risk and it totally paid off. The view of mountain peaks sticking...
Connor
United States United States
The views were amazing and the room was very comfortable
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!

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Restaurant Pilatus-Kulm
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Restaurant Bellevue
  • Cuisine
    International • European
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Hotel Bellevue Kriens takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

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

Must-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 cancelation and prepayment policies may apply.

This property indicated that it doesn't require a short-term rental license or registration