Hotel Des Balances (Lucerne, Switzerland)

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Hotel Des Balances - Lucerne

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Overview

4-star historic hotel on the Reuss river in Lucerne's Old Town

Location & History

Housed in a former Guild Hall, Hotel des Balances sits directly on the Reuss river in the center of Lucerne's Old Town. Most rooms offer views of the Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church, and the Weinmarkt square. The hotel is an 8-minute walk from Lucerne central station and provides easy access to the Rosengart Collection Lucerne and the Lion Monument.

Dining & Entertainment

The Restaurant La Balance serves French and Swiss cuisine on a riverside terrace. A casual bistro and a piano bar provide additional dining and entertainment options. Live entertainment takes place within the hotel premises, and chic bar atmosphere is not found in local competitors.

Rooms & Views

Balcony options are available in many rooms, offering sights of the Reuss river and the surrounding Alps. Some suites include a whirlpool and a jacuzzi bathtub. The hotel provides a complimentary bag of caramels in the room upon arrival.

Family & Pet Amenities

Hotel des Balances welcomes children and offers triple rooms with river views. Pets are allowed, and the hotel provides pet bowls. The property is family-friendly with complimentary welcome drinks and snacks for all guests.

Services & Extras

The hotel offers a complimentary Winter Tell-Pass for extended stays, covering local transport. Valet parking and an electric vehicle charging station are available. A 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and tour desk help guests book Mt. Pilatus tickets and outdoor activities like hiking.

Location: On the Reuss river in Old Town Lucerne, 8 min walk from train station
Rooms: Balcony options with views of Chapel Bridge and Alps; suites with whirlpool
Dining: Restaurant La Balance with riverside terrace; French & Swiss cuisine
Entertainment: Piano bar and live entertainment on-site
Family & Pets: Triple rooms, pet bowls, welcome drinks
Special: Complimentary Winter Tell-Pass for extended stays; valet parking

License number: KZV-SLU-000020

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:59

from 04:00-12:00

Amenities

Private parking is possible at a location nearby at CHF 35 per day.

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Other information

Breakfast

The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of CHF 35 per person per day.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

English, German, Spanish, Italian

Building

Year renovated:2008

Number of floors:5

Number of rooms:56

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Rooms and availability

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King Suite

Max:

3 persons
Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Triple Room

Max:

3 persons
Bed options:

Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons1 King Size Bed

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Junior Suite

Max:

3 persons
Bed options:

2 Double beds1 King Size Bed

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

CHF 35 per day

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Laundry

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

Hiking
Golf course

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Valet parking
Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace

Room view

City view
River view

Room features

Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Armchair
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

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Essential information about Hotel Des Balances

💵 Lowest room price	791 US$
📏 Distance to center	100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport	41.6 mi
🧳 Nearest airport	Kloten, ZRH

Location

Address

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Weinmarkt, Lucerne, Switzerland, 6004

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Weinmarkt, Lucerne, Switzerland, 6004

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Square

Lion Monument

100 yd

Events

KKL Culture and Convention Center Lucerne

100 yd

Museums

Glacier Garden of Lucerne

200 yd

Museums

Swiss Museum of Transport

1.5 mi

Museums

Bourbaki Panorama

100 yd

Museums

Alpineum

200 yd

Church

Church of St. Leodegar

200 yd

Parks

Inseli Park

200 yd

Landmark

LA Collection'Air Art Park at Chateau Guetsch in Lucerne

100 yd

Mall

Nationalquai

200 yd

Landmark

St Mark's Church

200 yd

Bridges

Chapel Bridge

100 yd

Bahnhofstrasse 11a

Jesuit Church

100 yd

Bridges

Spreuer Bridge

100 yd

Church

Franciscan Church

100 yd

Museums

Rosengart Collection Lucerne

100 yd

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Lake Lucerne

100 yd

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Old Town Lucerne

100 yd

Museums

Natur-Museum Luzern

100 yd

Reusssteg 1

Nadelwehr Luzern

100 yd

Public Building

Town Hall

100 yd

Museums

Modern Art Museum

100 yd

Museums

Historisches Museum Luzern

100 yd

6004 Lucerne

Museggmauer

100 yd

Square

Kornmarkt

100 yd

Museggmauer

The Nine Towers

100 yd

Hertensteinstrasse 30

Matthauskirche

100 yd

Square

Schwanenplatz

100 yd

Kapellpl. 1a

Saint Peters Church

100 yd

Square

Muhlenplatz

100 yd

Restaurant

Zunfthausrestaurant Pfistern

100 yd

Restaurant

Valentino

100 yd

Restaurant

Mamma Leone

100 yd

Restaurant

La Mannagia

100 yd

Restaurant

Antipasteria la barca

100 yd

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FAQ about Hotel Des Balances

Which landmarks are closest to Hotel Des Balances?

Guests of Hotel Des Balances can visit Old Town Lucerne (a short way from the accommodation), or Chapel Bridge placed 5 minutes' walk away.

What is the closest airport to the 4-star Hotel Des Balances?

Kloten airport lies within 44 miles of the 4-star Hotel Des Balances and is reachable with a 50-minute drive.

Does the Lucerne hotel have parking on site?

Yes, guests of the Lucerne hotel can take advantage of a car park nearby.

Can I have lunch or dinner next to the Hotel Des Balances?

Restaurants near the Hotel Des Balances include Mee Marathi (approximately a 5-minute walk away) offering moderately placed prices as well as Tapas Cabanas (5 minutes' walk from the property) with moderately placed prices.

What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the 4-star Hotel Des Balances?

Guests of the 4-star Hotel Des Balances can check in from 3 PM to 11.59 PM and check out from 4 AM.

How much does a room at Hotel Des Balances cost?

The price for a room in Hotel Des Balances starts at $234.

What payment methods are available in the hotel?

At the hotel, guests can pay using сash, American Express, and Mastercard as well as other payment methods.

What are the room types offered by the Hotel Des Balances?

The Hotel Des Balances provides such room types as Superior Double Room, Junior Suite, and Triple Room.

Which facilities are included in the rooms at the 4-star Hotel Des Balances?

Most rooms of the 4-star Hotel Des Balances include a balcony and a terrace as well as free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV.

Does the Lucerne hotel staff speak foreign languages?

Yes, the staff of the Lucerne hotel can help you in English, Spanish, Italian, and German.