Hotel Elite

Hotel Elite is a three-story building with a symmetrical facade and large windows located in central Biel/Bienne. The structure displays classical Swiss architectural elements and sits within the urban context of this bilingual city.

The building was constructed during the city's early industrial period when Biel/Bienne expanded its infrastructure for growing factories and commerce. This was a time when the city developed rapidly and required new structures for administration and lodging.

The building reflects how French and German-speaking architectural traditions coexist visually in this bilingual city, where both influences shaped local construction methods. You can observe how practical design and regional craftsmanship merge in the details.

The building sits near the main train station with direct access to public transportation. From this location, you can easily reach both language regions of the city, which spread on either side of the station.

The building preserves its original stone facade elements while having been modernized inside to meet current accommodation standards. This combination shows how historic places in Switzerland can respect their origins while adapting to new needs.

Location: Biel/Bienne

Inception: 1931

Architectural style: Bienne modernism

Elevation above the sea: 433.4 m

Part of: list of cultural properties in Bienne (new town)

GPS coordinates: 47.13437,7.24443

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:20