Located in the city centre next to the small Suze canal and the pedestrianised shopping zone, the Mercure Biel hotel is easily reachable on foot from the main station. The rooms provide a private bathroom, a minibar and a hairdryer. The hotel offers free access to the sauna and fitness area on the top floor. All rooms are air-conditioned and have free WiFi. Enjoy seasonal cuisine and fine wines from all over the world in the Barrique restaurant. For a good whiskey or a cocktail visit the L'heure Bleue bar, open until 02:00 in the morning. Biel is situated approximately 90 minutes from the international airport of Zurich and Geneva. Bern is just a 30-minute drive away. All these airports are reachable by direct trains from Biel station, which is only a 10-minute walk away from the hotel. The 3 lakes region (Lake of Biel, Lake of Murten and Lake of Neuenburg) with its countless vineyards is popular for cruises, bike tours and hiking holidays. Electric bikes can be rented at reception on request.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Mercure
Hotel chain/brand
Mercure

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fiona
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Room was massive for the 3 of us and had everything you could ask for.
  • Harri
    Finland Finland
    Cozy, large bed. Good breakfast. Friendly staff. 2 hours extended stay.
  • Niell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything satisfactory. Location was perfect for returning to France. Easy access to center. Lake is a 2km walk. Give it a miss and hit the excellent bars
  • Alexandra
    Ireland Ireland
    The room was large, spotless, the bed was huge and comfortable.
  • Jessica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for the Omega and Swatch factory. Nice design, big rooms. Close to the train station, lake and shops. A good option for staying in Biel.
  • Ann
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Location in the centre, close to shops and to transport and the venue of the event that we came to Biel for. The hotel is nicely decorated. Welcoming staff. We booked a studio which was well-presented. Car park was full when we arrived but there...
  • Neal
    Australia Australia
    All the staff are very helpful nice clean hotel wonderfull rooms
  • Marcus
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Perfectly cleans. Modern style. Very friendly team. Sleeping Room is very well equipped. Clean. Despite close traffic outside, no noice in the room (perfect windows). Breakfast is fantastic in terms of wide choice of food and drinks, quality and...
  • Teea
    Austria Austria
    The room was cozy, the staff was very helpful and location was optimal.
  • Christopher
    United States United States
    The hotel felt new and was very clean. The staff at both check-in and check-out were very friendly and helpful. The attendant at check-in let me know that parking in the street was free and where to go. The free breakfast was the best one on my...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Barrique
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

Facilities of Mercure Biel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs CHF 22 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Minimarket on site
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
Mercure Biel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroEC-CardCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the restaurant is closed on Saturdays and Sundays and the bar is closed on Sundays.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

FAQs about Mercure Biel

  • Guests staying at Mercure Biel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • American
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go

  • The prices at Mercure Biel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Mercure Biel is 400 yards from the centre of Biel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Mercure Biel include:

    • Twin
    • Single
    • Double
    • Studio

  • Mercure Biel has 1 restaurant:

    • Barrique

  • Yes, Mercure Biel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Mercure Biel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Mercure Biel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bicycle rental
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Fitness