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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Situated in the real heart of Luzern, 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.
Top pick by families with children
Breakfast info
Buffet, Breakfast to go
Rooms with:
City view
Quiet street view
Private parking available
Availability
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Luzern
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Arit
United Kingdom
“If you want to experience a taste of heaven without dying, stay at the Hotel Des Balances. Exceptional service, attention to detail is second to none, and you're a short walk to all major attractions.”
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Jacquelyn
United Kingdom
“Bar staff and reception were brilliant - paid for upgrade to balcony room - had to ask for kettle and shower took some getting used to but overall lovely hotel”
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Amanda
United Kingdom
“Fantastic hotel in the perfect location for exploring Luzern. The staff were great, very friendly, helpful and professional. The food was excellent and our river view room was lovely. Thank you all for a wonderful week.”
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Teresa
United Kingdom
“Fabulous location, beautiful building, really lovely rooms and fab toiletries!!!!”
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Mark
United Kingdom
“Great location
Sizeable room
Nice staff
Good restaurant and bar
River view”
Parbati
India
“Hotel des Balances is located right at the centre of Lucerne OldTown, next to the river and facing the Jesuit Church. The building seemed to be one of the heritage properties of the city with murals all over its walls and a tourist attraction as...”
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Khaled
United Kingdom
“Location was great, staff were lovely the place had great amenities, good overall vibe.”
Kseniia
Ireland
“Great location, service and restaurant! The room was very comfortable, much more comfortable than in other hotels in Switzerland , coffee machine that can also make tea , impressive mini bar, good quality toiletries, great breakfast, I can go on...”
Golan
Israel
“Amazing location especially if you face the river and mountains. It is also close to anything needed in the city.
The staff were very helpful helped with anything between restaurants, valet parking and others…and the room amenities are great,...”
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Chris
United Kingdom
“Great location, lovely staff, small but perfectly formed room with a fantastic view from the balcony”
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 04:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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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.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-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.
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