At number 10 on Kochergasse, a few minutes' walk from Bern's Zytglogge clock tower and deep within the Unesco-protected medieval arcade city, a Belle Époque sandstone building carries the kind of solid civic authority that Swiss commercial architecture perfected around the turn of the twentieth century — rusticated pilasters, wrought-iron balconies, tall French windows stacked with Swiss precision. Inside that envelope, Hotel NH Bern The Bristol makes a different argument entirely, pairing the inherited neoclassical bones with an interior scheme that pushes confidently toward the contemporary. The rooms signal the shift immediately: plaid throws in acid yellow and ochre, upholstered headboards set against backlighted mosaic-tile wallcoverings, tangerine ceilings that treat colour as a structural element rather than an accent. Attic rooms under the mansard pitch work the sloped geometry and encaustic-tiled floors into something closer to a Bern student flat than a corporate hotel room, which is precisely the point. The restaurant and bar downstairs bring a different energy — quilted brass bar frontage, Edison-bulb pendants on industrial flex, dark oak refectory tables, and a faceted gold bear's head mounted on raw concrete, a wry nod to Bern's heraldic animal. The exposed ceiling grid and neon bar trim keep the space from tipping into retro pastiche, holding the whole interior in productive tension between the building's patrician exterior and a deliberately irreverent contemporary fit-out.

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NH Bern The Bristol is located in the heart of the UNESCO-listed Old City of Bern. As a result, major attractions such as the parliament building are within walking distance. Bus services and the train station are also only a couple of minutes away on foot. The hotel’s spacious guest rooms are perfect for business travelers, couples and families alike. In each of these spaces, chic tartan designs meet high ceilings and modern amenities. Some Superior and Premium rooms have balconies and offer views of the streets, while our spacious Junior Suites are located high above the roofs of Bern and provide stunning views. Guests staying at NH Bern The Bristol will enjoy use of the hotel’s leisure facilities. You can workout at the fitness center or you can relax on the terrace, where a bar menu is served. Start your day in Bern with our breakfast buffet, which includes both healthy options and hearty fare. At the end of the day, retire to our lounge and bar where you can recharge your batteries and sample a signature drink or something from our mouthwatering range of light bites and snacks.