Le Grand Bellevue Gstaad

The hotel opened its doors on December 26, 1912. In autumn 1922 it was leased to Fritz and Margrit Oesch-Zbinden. The deal was signed by the governing board with the expression of the hope to be successful for both parties and that Fritz Oesch would be able to lead the hotel into a brighter future. It did not take a long time that the work of Margrit and Fritz Oesch was so successful that they could take the risk to buy the hotel. The Hotel director became the owner of the hotel at the age of 32, in 1925.

In the following years the house got more modern and apartments were built for higher standard requests. A Billiard room, a bar and the Restaurant français were realised. All these modifications were the secret of the pleasant atmosphere of the elegant hotel where the guests felt well.

Several famous people were coming to the Grand Hotel Bellevue, among others the Queen Juliana of the Netherlands and the late Turkish President Bourgiba. Also Scottish celebrities and world known musicians who were in Gstaad for the Menuhin Festival chose the Bellevue to be their favourite place to stay. Swiss Federal and National Councellors liked this hotel very much and several sessions of the National Council commissions were held there. 1933, Fritz Oesch took over the leasing of the Station Buffet in Thun. After this, the Hotel has been directed by different directors.