Between Tradition and Modernity – an amusing balancing act

With our 125-year history and our commitment to service and hospitality, we do, of course, have a bit of a ‘Grand Old Lady’ about us. At the same time, we keep our finger on the pulse, serve contemporary cuisine and pamper you in a sensuous, modern spa. Between 2006 and 2013, this four-star-plus hotel was extensively renovated by the renowned Basel-based architects Buchner Bründler and carefully restored to its roots. In this cosy, family-friendly atmosphere, surrounded by gnarled old maple trees and towering mountains, you’ll find rest and relaxation.

Just as the stars in the sky are all different, so too are the people who breathe life into our hotel and fill it with vitality. Under the leadership of Franziska Richard, a member of the family that owns the hotel, our 48-strong team is entrusted with the wonderful task of fulfilling your wishes and expectations.
A strong team with many different personalities: find out more about our staff, whom we have, for once, organised by star sign :

Aries are honest, impulsive and sometimes unpredictable. What some see as recklessness is, in truth, pure energy. They know what they want, forge ahead courageously and throw themselves into every adventure with enthusiasm. Challenges? They tackle them head-on. And, as the number of years our Aries colleagues have spent at Bellevue shows, they have a great deal of perseverance. 

Taurus loves the good things in life and devotes himself to them with calm, perseverance and a great attention to detail. He is regarded as calm, loyal and an attentive listener. But beware: when faced with injustice or sudden changes, he shows his horns.

At first glance, he’s the perfect son-in-law: attentive, curious and full of ideas. He’s quick to spot connections, finds solutions – and loves to give advice. A free spirit with lots of projects on the go. Yet he often seems restless, almost a bit ‘lost’. Critical? It just bounces off him. To some he’s arrogant, to others simply wonderfully extroverted – it’s never a dull moment with him.

Cancer remains an enigma: sometimes shy, sometimes surprisingly outgoing, but usually only within their inner circle. They love a sense of security, are caring, affectionate and helpful. But beware: when conflicts arise, they bring out their claws. Hard on the outside, soft on the inside.

Der König im Tierreich: mutig, dominant und gern im Mittelpunkt – manchmal wirkt er dabei arrogant. Doch Vorsicht mit schnellen Urteilen. Unter der Mähne steckt ein warmherziger, loyaler Charakter. Direkt, ehrlich und mit starkem Willen – geboren fürs Führen.

„Mach dich mal locker“ – hört die Jungfrau öfter. Dabei ist sie einfach organisiert, zuverlässig und bestens vorbereitet. Mit Plan und Präzision meistert sie jede Aufgabe – Unordnung und Unpünktlichkeit? Undenkbar.
Manche nennen das perfektionistisch oder kühl. Doch wer sie kennt, weiss: Sie ist freundlich, hilfsbereit und absolut verlässlich.

You might think that Libras are always in balance – fair, diplomatic and charming. They find it easy to make friends. But deep down, they’re torn: wanting to please everyone versus not wanting to let anyone down. The result? Indecisiveness. Tip: listen to yourself more often. 

He shows exactly who he is: full of energy, fearless and instinctive. Challenges? He takes them on without hesitation – giving up is not an option.
Sometimes unyielding and suspicious, but sharp-witted and a passionate conversationalist. And despite his prickly nature, he is surprisingly friendly and likeable.

Sagittarius, adventurous, freedom-loving and optimistic. They strike up conversations spontaneously, are curious to learn new things – and love to share what they’ve learnt, though they can be a bit of a show-off at times. But it’s precisely this dreamy, carefree nature that makes them so likeable.

Disciplined, ambitious and conscientious, he is rarely guided by his emotions or spontaneous ideas. When he achieves his goal, he remains modest. However, his seriousness often comes across as stubborn and controlling. Tip: try to enjoy the mountains every now and then.

Light-hearted and helpful: Aquarius stands out from the crowd with their creativity, zest for life and unusual personality.
But as sociable as they are, they can be just as flighty and headstrong – hard to pin down, but always interesting. A real airhead.

Pisces have a ‘sixth sense’: intuitive, gentle and empathetic, they sense the feelings of others and are trusting listeners. Yet their sensitivity can also be their undoing: in conflicts, they react oversensitively and are easily influenced. Don’t forget your tissues!