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 cog railway from Alpnachstad.

Couples particularly 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 (9.8)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.4
High score for Luzern
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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...

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, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Private 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
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs CHF 5 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • 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 15:00 to 16:00

Check-out

From 09:00 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 room.

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.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Hotel Bellevue Kriens accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

FAQs about Hotel Bellevue Kriens

  • Hotel Bellevue Kriens has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant Bellevue
    • Restaurant Pilatus-Kulm

  • Hotel Bellevue Kriens is 5.6 miles from the centre of Luzern. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Hotel Bellevue Kriens is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Bellevue Kriens can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Room options at Hotel Bellevue Kriens include:

    • Double

  • The prices at Hotel Bellevue Kriens may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Hotel Bellevue Kriens offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

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