Bellevue Marienbad Casino is supposed to be one of the most beautiful casinos in Europe, and this opinion seems to be true. The building, erected in 1835 in the style of the Italian Neo-Renaissance, is located on a hill above the town so that there is a splendid view of the picturesque resort and the adjacent park.
Yet, Bellevue is famous not only thanks to its atmosphere of the spa and its architecture: as for services and hospitality, it is also one of the best casinos in the world.
- Entry to Bellevue Casino is free of charge.
- Like all Czech casinos, every visitor must be 18 years old.
- When you visit the casino for the first time, a photo of you will be taken, and you will receive a casino card that allows visiting this casino for free.
The casino is open 24 hours per day.
History of Bellevue Marienbad
Bellevue Casino was built in 1835 by the famous architect Johann Kroha. Marienbad belonged to Germany until the beginning of the Second World War. Later it became a Czech town and got the name Mariánské Lázně.
The town, surrounded by green mountains, has parks and ancient houses. Most of its buildings date back to the Golden Era in the second half of the 19th century, when many celebrities and European noblemen discovered the curative springs of Marienbad.
It was one of the most luxurious spas not only in Germany but also in Europe. Its famous cold springs attracted nobles to improve their health via drinking, inhalations, and mineral baths.
It was visited by Goethe and Johann Strauss, Mark Twain and Chopin, Nikolai Gogol and Ivan Turgenev, Alfred Nobel, and Sigmund Freud.
The resort was attended by such historical personalities as Prince Friedrich of Saxony, King Edward VII of the United Kingdom, King Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia, the Russian Emperor Nicholas II, and Kaiser Franz Joseph I of Austria-Hungary. At that time, the small Marienbad was one of the most important centers of the world's public, political, and cultural life.
The casino interior design brings customers to the "old days." Even today, you can feel the spirit of the 19th century. Walls of the building, ornaments, painted chandeliers, and lamps dredge up pleasant memories from the past.
The Atmosphere at Bellevue Casino
As mentioned above, Bellevue Casino has a top-level atmosphere. Its lobby is paved with marble. Soft carpets are on the floor. The crystal chandeliers were manufactured in 1835. The vast marble columns and gilded plaster ceilings suggest that the high society felt comfortable there in the previous century.
The hall is perfectly suitable for the casino. Four large marble columns dominate in the middle of the hall. Tables surround them.
The interior design was created as a skillful mix of the old and new items: cream-colored walls decorated with gold leaf, purple curtains, ceilings covered with stucco moldings, and a magnificent royal blue carpet with the casino logo.
A large bar in the left part of the hall is decorated by carefully renovated old mirrors, glass, and brass.
The casino restaurant is called Chopin. It is located on the right wing of the building and is one of the best gastronomic establishments in the Czech Republic. However, the prices are quite reasonable.
The casino also has a winter garden, which offers a fantastic view of the surrounding park.
The staff speaks Russian, English, and German. Waiters offer free soft drinks, coffee, homemade wine, and beer to casino visitors participating in the gameplay.
In addition to games of chance, sometimes the casino holds various concerts where it is possible to enjoy opera arias performed by different singers or even visit a heavy music concert.
Customers can smoke anywhere inside the building of Bellevue Casino. This fact will surely please smokers, but non-smokers do not have to worry about the air quality: smoke is not accumulated thanks to the high ceilings and good ventilation.
Despite the aristocratic atmosphere at Bellevue Casino, there is no dress code, but you may hardly enter it if you wear shorts and T-shirts. Most visitors are dressed simply: light sweaters, jeans, and sneakers, and only some older adults flaunt their suits and ties.
Games at Bellevue Casino
Bellevue Casino offers eight roulette tables, including five tables for quick play and three tables with seats.
- The minimum bet at the tables varies from five to twenty euros.
- The maximum ranges from 800 to 1,600 euros.
- The lowest bet in the VIP zone is 200 euros, and the highest is a commercial secret.
Each table has a display that shows the recent ten numbers and hot and cold numbers. It is very convenient for all players.
Blackjack
Bellevue Casino also provides gamblers with three blackjack tables. Bets at them range from 5 to 500 euros. However, you may request higher bets.
All games are played with six decks of cards.
Poker
Poker fans may enjoy playing at five tables for cash games with a minimum bet of two euros. The maximum bet is 200 euros.
Users can play Caribbean Stud Poker, Let it Ride Poker, and Texas Hold'em Poker.
Poker is trendy in the Czech Republic, so the tables are always occupied. Twelve poker tables are added during the tournaments that allow winning the prize from the casino owner Leon Tsoukernik since plenty of those wants to participate in them.
It is also possible to request a private tournament or a Sit&Go table.
Slots
As for slot machines, Bellevue Casino offers 56 slots. The minimum bet while playing slots reaches 10 cents.
Bar and Restaurant
Bellevue Casino has an upscale bar that delights any fan of expensive wines and alcoholic beverages. You can study its wine list with such famous titles as Chateau Petrus Pomerol Bordeaux 1977 for an extended period. Prices of these kinds of wine are indeed appropriate. The bar staff includes a sommelier who will help you to select a wine.
Chopin Restaurant has positioned itself as a restaurant for gourmands, which is one hundred percent true. Its menu includes dishes of international cuisine and some local specialties. It primarily offers Mediterranean cuisine.
The cooks who are working at the casino restaurant are excellent, and they cook perfectly. Chopin Restaurant is indeed a lovely place.
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Should You Visit Bellevue Casino?
To sum up, we want to emphasize that the concept of Bellevue Casino matches the declared offers. It provides excellent services. Its staff at the tables is highly attentive and focuses on the customers. If you visit Marienbad or its neighborhood, you should use the opportunity and attend this splendid gambling club.
