Hotel Bären is a clean and convenient place in the center of Bern and very close to the train station and primary bus hub. The rooms are quite small, but that is common in the Swiss hotels. We had a coffee maker and a refrigerator, which we realized are a big plus after staying at another hotel without them. They have a laundry room on the second floor (counting the US way) that has the ironing board and a small washer/dryer that was free. There is also a fitness room on the top floor. They offer breakfast at 16chf, but I cannot attest to the quality because there are plenty of coffee shops close by for 5chf. The windows open, which was quite important because you have no temperature control, and we found it hot. They have towel warmers, which was very nice. There are no bureaus with drawers, but there were several shelves and hangers. The staff were good. I would stay again. read more