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Holiday Inn Bern - Westside

Riedbachstrasse 96, Bern, Switzerland, 3027
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About us

Holiday Inn Bern - Westside is linked to Daniel Libeskind's Westside Centre, putting a wide range of shops and restaurants at your doorstep. With modern guest rooms and multiple meeting rooms, the hotel is part of the Westside Center in Bern, the new urban development on the outskirts of Bern. It can be reached quickly and easily by public transport and by car. The hotel features a modern conference infrastructure, adventure pool complex with fitness center and spa, shopping mall and multiplex cinema, set in a unique architectural environment created by world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind.

Venue Details

ChainIHG
BrandHoliday Inn
Built2008
Renovated2008
Total meeting space5,059 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms144
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Hotelleriesuisse
Northstar

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (mountain)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
5,059.0 sq. ft.
Largest room
775.0 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
11
Second largest room
132 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
43 sq. ft.
6.8 x 6.3 sq. ft.
3.5 ft.
40
18
40
18
20
88 sq. ft.
13.9 x 6.3 sq. ft.
3.5 ft.
90
36
90
42
40
48 sq. ft.
7.1 x 6.8 sq. ft.
3.5 ft.
55
15
55
18
16
88 sq. ft.
13.9 x 6.3 sq. ft.
3.5 ft.
90
36
90
42
40
43 sq. ft.
6.8 x 6.3 sq. ft.
3.5 ft.
40
18
40
18
20
132 sq. ft.
21 x 6.3 sq. ft.
3.5 ft.
180
52
180
65
56
47 sq. ft.
8.3 x 5.7 sq. ft.
3.5 ft.
50
16
50
18
16
48 sq. ft.
7.1 x 6.8 sq. ft.
3.5 ft.
42
18
42
18
18
43 sq. ft.
6.8 x 6.3 sq. ft.
3.5 ft.
40
18
40
18
20

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
144
Single (1 bed)
80
Double (2 beds)
64
Tax rate
3.8%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 11.18 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking
( CHF 19.00/day )
Bus parking

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Cancellation Policy

Canceling a reservation before 4:00 PM (local hotel time) on day of arrival will result in no charge. Canceling a reservation after 4:00 PM (local hotel time) on day of arrival, or failing to show, will result in a charge of 1 night per room to the credit card.

Additional details

All 144 non-smoking rooms are equipped with air conditioning, electric kettle for tea and coffee, safe box, hair dryer, makeup mirror, flat-screen TV and high-speed Internet. The seven executive rooms offer additional living space, as well as a mini-bar, iron and ironing board. Comfortable living in an innovative architectural environment on one side, idyllic countryside setting on the other side.

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Holiday Inn Bern - Westside Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Holiday Inn Bern - Westside's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
IHG Green Engage Program
Does Holiday Inn Bern - Westside have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Waste separation (Pet, Organic, Paper, Bottles, Alu)

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Holiday Inn Bern - Westside and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Holiday Inn Bern - Westside's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
NA

Health and Safety

Were practices at Holiday Inn Bern - Westside developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, BAG, Bundesamt für Gesundheit
Does Holiday Inn Bern - Westside clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, the staff as well all clients in the public areas are obliged to wear a mask, we do the room cleaning on request only
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