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Hotel Des Balances

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with restaurant, near Chapel Bridge

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine, alfresco dining
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine, alfresco dining
Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Located in Old Town Lucerne, Hotel Des Balances offers a luxurious retreat with French cuisine at Restaurant Balances and refreshing drinks at the bar. Enjoy al fresco dining, dry cleaning services, or simply relax on the terrace while taking advantage of free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
$508 nightly
The total price is $540
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees

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Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Triple Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 323 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Room For Single Use, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Queen Room For Single Use, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Triple Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, City View (Queenroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double or Twin Room, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double or Twin Room, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Hot Tub, River View (with Balcony) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Hot Tub, River View (with Balcony)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
  • 538 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite with Sofa Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite with Sofa Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Weinmarkt, Lucerne, LU, 6004

What's nearby

  • Lucerne Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chapel Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • KKL Lucerne - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lion Monument - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Chateau Guetsch - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 61 min drive
  • Lucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Lucerne Station - 8 min walk
  • Luzern Sgv Station - 15 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Hirschenplatz - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wirtshaus Taube - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rathaus Brauerei - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mill'Feuille - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zunfthausrestaurant Pfistern - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Des Balances

Hotel Des Balances puts you within a 10-minute drive of Chapel Bridge and Swiss Transportation Museum. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Restaurant Balances, which serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 56 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (CHF 35 per night)
    • Onsite valet parking (CHF 33 per day; includes in/out privileges)
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (1970 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Restaurant Balances - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Balances Lounge - This bar serves light fare only. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.10 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 2.80 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 35 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CHF 70.0 per night

Pets

  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Self parking costs CHF 35 per night
  • Valet parking costs CHF 33 per day with in/out privileges

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number KZV-SLU-000020

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Des Balances offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Des Balances does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Des Balances?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of CHF 25 per pet, per day. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Des Balances?

Yes. Self parking costs CHF 35 per night. Valet parking costs CHF 33 per day.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Des Balances?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Des Balances?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Des Balances?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Lucerne (13-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel Des Balances and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Des Balances?

Yes, Restaurant Balances offers alfresco dining and French cuisine.

What's the area around Hotel Des Balances like?

Hotel Des Balances is located on the waterfront in Old Town Lucerne, a short 8-minute walk from Lucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station) and 3 minutes' walk from Chapel Bridge. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Hotel Des Balances Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was described as quite good, great, and flawless with dedicated service. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Room
Service staff
View
Restaurant
River
Balcony
Train station
Food
Water

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very classy hotel. The location is perfect and the staff was so friendly and welcoming.
Timothy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and views.
Shellie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very clean and great location !
Vaishali, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best of the best

This is an upscale hotel in an excellent location in the beautiful city Lucerne. The staff and service are excellent and the food at the restaurant at the hotel was superb!
PETER L, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was great, nice location
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place

Perfect location and great view. Great service. Nice rooms, restaurant and lobby.
Ricardo de la, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel in the heart of Lucerne with a lovely view of the river. Extremely helpful staff.
Nicole, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to shopping, dining and train station
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything with this stay was wonderful, the location, the rooms, the staff. Would stay again!
Kylie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historic building with the most amazing location and view in Lucerne- right in the heart of old town! We couldn't get enough of the view of Jesuitkirche across the river and the chapel bridge from our private balcony. This was absolutely worth the money and we had a wonderful stay!
Ashley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Classy hotel located on the old town.
Dean, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Stay

This hotel is a perfect spot for a stay in Lucerne. Clean room, friendly staff, and excellent location.
Bradley, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Des Balances in Lucern

Very nice hotel, well located in central Lucern with an excellent restaurant.
Karen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location in Lucerne!!! Amazing view from our room and wonderful staff!! Dinner at testraunt was incredible!!!
michaela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very centric and lovely hotel. Just a few minutes walk from the Luzern train station.
Sonnya, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property, location and staff.
Michael, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

This property is in a fantastic location right near all the shopping and restaurants. The staff was incredible, helpful and very friendly. The hotel itself could use some updating for the rates they charge.
Ruba, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Hotel
Ryan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, clean rooms, superior location, nice dining.
Leticia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel

Amazing hotel Wonderful restaurant Everything was great
PINHAS, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent property and location. All of the staff at front desk, valet and bar were extremely nice and helpful. Our favorite hotel during our vacation!
JAMES, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is indeed an older property but itself kept pretty dated. It is done with elegance & great taste.
Klara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel.
Liuba, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel. Definitely coming back!
Evan, 1-night trip