Hotel des Balances

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.7

Housed in a former Guild Hall, the Hotel des Balances enjoys a picturesque location on the Reuss river in the heart of Old Lucerne. Wi-Fi is available free of charge. Most rooms offers views of the Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church and the Weinmarkt square. The Restaurant La Balance serves excellent French and Swiss cuisine and features a river-side terrace. There is also a casual bistro and a piano bar at the Hotel des Balances.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Located in the heart of Lucerne, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Private parking available

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Chad
United States United States
“Great location Very Nice Room Staff was helpful and friendly”
Mina
United States United States
“Great location. We had a balcony suite and it had a wonderful view. The staff is amazing. Everyone is helpful and nice.”
A
Israel Israel
“The location is very good, right by the river, near the Chapel Bridge.”
Mike
United States United States
“Friendly staff, comfortable rooms, perfect location.”
Lk
United States United States
“This is a very nice hotel in a perfect location along the picturesque riverfront, walkable from the train station. We booked a junior suite on a high floor with a river view and balcony. Our room was comfortable, spacious for an old hotel, and...”
Bob
United States United States
“Luxury room and facilities, excellent location, Very nice restaurant onsite with outdoor seating along the river.”
Bridget
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location and the interior of the hotel was stunning. Views unbelievable. The ambience was in keeping with SWISS appeal highly recommend hotel frontage is beautiful and the restaurant 100% recommend if in Lucern to eat there . Hotel staff very...”
Yelenakim
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
“We absolutely loved our stay at this hotel. Thank you for offering us the opportunity to upgrade to a room with a river view. We chose to do so and were rewarded with a beautiful room on the top floor and stunning views. Everything was perfect,...”
Rachelle
United States United States
“The room was spacious and comfortable. The staff allowed us to check in early on the day we arrived which was helpful given our exhaustion. The breakfast was delicious and worth the money. Overall beautiful hotel in an ideal location in Lucerne.”
Iris
United States United States
“Beautiful property, great location, excellent service, clean room”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Balances
  • Cuisine
    French • Seafood • International • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Hotel des Balances

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Hotel des Balances takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that advance reservations are recommended for the hotel restaurant.

Dogs are allowed. A fee of CHF 25 per animal per night applies.

Short-term rental-identification number Lucern City: KZV-SLU-000020.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: KZV-SLU-000020

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