Built in 1913, the Hotel Bellevue Palace reopened in 2003 after massive renovations and improvements next to the Bundeshaus, the seat of the Swiss government. It is the most lavish and opulent choice in town. The Bellevue Palace has carved Corinthian columns and ornate details, one of its grand salons covered with a stained-glass ceiling. The setting is definitely Old World, and the service is impeccable. The distance to the Bern Airport is approximately 10 km.