Tradition

Since 1986: Urs-B. and Sylvia Hauser-Gertsch

In 1986, Sylvia and Urs-B. Hauser took over the Belvedere from Urs' parents, who continued to work actively in the hotel for many years. In the summer of 2012, Urs' sister Susanne Hauser also joined the management team, helping to run the business.

Sylvia and Urs-B. Hauser were blessed with two children: Philip-Urs was born in 1988 and Carole-Sylvie in 1991. Philip completed his studies in business management at the University of St. Gallen with a semester abroad in Oslo. Carole completed her EMBA in Hospitality Management at the Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) and gained international experience in London.

Renovations

Immediately after the takeover, extensive renovation work began: many rooms were enlarged and fitted with bathrooms and WCs, reducing the number of rooms from 63 to 40. In 1993/94, the hotel was one big building site – the west wing with 16 additional rooms, the fifth floor and the indoor whirlpool were added.

Since then, investments have been made year after year: rooms, lobby, bar, restaurant and staff studios have been renovated, followed by the outdoor saltwater whirlpool in 2006 and the new saunas and steam bath in 2014.
In 2017 and 2018, all rooms were fitted with an innovative, environmentally friendly air cooling system, new box spring beds and natural wood floors. Old windows were replaced with modern triple glazing, and walls and floors were re-insulated. Bathrooms have been continuously renovated since then.

The Belvedere is also leading the way in terms of sustainability: since 2017, the hotel has been heated without oil – the energy comes from the nearby wood-fired power station, supported by a powerful heat pump. A planned extension had to be postponed in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, but will be resumed when the opportunity arises.