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Hotel des Balances
4 stars

Hotel des Balances

Weinmarkt, 6004 Lucerne, Luzern, Switzerland
Lucerne, Switzerland
See location+41 41 418 28 28
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C$ 254
Cheapest

rate per night

9.2
Wonderful
based on 2608 reviews
2,608 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Queen room
C$ 254
Double room
C$ 281
Standard Room
C$ 501

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Lucerne Hotels Hotel Des Balances was built in 1802 and completely renovated in 2008. The building is a former Guild Hall. It is directly on the River Reuss. The hotel is 30.2 miles from the Zurich airport and it is pet-friendly. Children stay free with parents.

The hotel has three meeting rooms and a 24 hour business center. There is free luggage storage and assistance with tickets. There's daily housekeeping and services such as laundry, dry cleaning, shoe shine, and ironing service. There is valet parking.

There are a few dining options at the hotel. One is at a fine Swiss restaurant called Balances, a bistro, and a piano bar. Guests have a free welcome drink. The restaurant has an open air terrace seasonally. Guests can use ticket service or the tour desk as well as the air port shuttle. It has five floors and 56 rooms. There is elevator access.

The suites have whirlpools and most have views of the river. Rooms have stocked minibars, free WiFi, digital music players, and flat screen TVs. Room choices include the double room with city view, triple room with city view, junior suite with a sofa bed, and triple room with a river view.

Book Lucerne Hotels Hotel Des Balances today for a family friendly hotel with great views of the city or the river. It has dining options and a historic building.

Rating
9.2
Wonderful
Based on 2,608 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Hotel des Balances

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV

General

  • Quiet street view
  • River view
  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lake view
  • Landmark view
  • Telephone
  • Mountain view
  • City view
  • Storage available

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine

Services and conveniences

  • Conference rooms
  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24hr front desk

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Spa bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled Access
  • Elevator
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Valet parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV
  • Smartphone dock

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Pants press

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony

Bedroom

  • Sofa bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Golf

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Reviews of Hotel des Balances

9.2
Wonderful
2608 verified ratings
Wonderful
1855
Very good
398
Good
200
Okay
54
Fair
54
Mediocre
26
Poor
21

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests loved the hotel's great location, friendly and helpful staff, and the cleanliness of the rooms. Many appreciated the beautiful views, especially of the Capel Bridge, and the overall ambiance of the hotel. However, some noted issues with noise and room size in certain cases.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Cleanliness8.5 out of 10
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5.1
Fair
Julia, Dec 2017
Pros (+) This was a beautiful hotel.
Cons (-) We had a three person room and the twin bed was an AIR MATTRESS! It was deflated when we got in the room and had to call the desk to get someone to fill it back up. Over the course of the night it deflated to the point it was like sleeping on a hammock.. the desk should have given a major discount for this clearly (or so I would hope) over booking of triple rooms.
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2017
Pros (+) Great location, well appointed room, excellent dinner, friendly staff.
Cons (-) Rooms are noisy...could hear next door for a long time.
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2016
Pros (+) Good central location
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2015
Pros (+) Very friendly and helpful staff. Hotel is very central. A very comfortable bed.

Location

Weinmarkt, 6004 Lucerne, Luzern

What's nearby

  • Rathaus Lucerne88 m
  • Old Town98 m
  • Jesuitenkirche165 m
  • Spreuerbrücke194 m
  • Historisches Museum Luzern215 m
  • Kapellbrücke230 m
  • The Nine Towers399 m
  • Luzern Train Station0.5 km
  • Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre0.6 km
  • Bourbaki Panorama0.8 km
  • Hofkirche0.8 km
  • Löwendenkmal0.9 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.
License number: KZV-SLU-000020

Essential information about Hotel des Balances

Low season

March

High season

July

Average price (weeknight)

C$ 592

Average price (weekend night)

C$ 576
Cheapest month to stay with an average 30% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 28% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Hotel des Balances

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Hotel des Balances, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in March and December.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Hotel des Balances, plan to stay on a Thursday or Saturday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Hotel des Balances was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 736, while the most expensive was C$ 736.
  • How long should you stay at Hotel des Balances? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.
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FAQs when booking at Hotel des Balances

  • Where is Hotel des Balances located?

    Hotel des Balances is located at Weinmarkt in Downtown, 0.1 km from the centre of Lucerne. Rathaus Lucerne is the closest landmark to Hotel des Balances.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Hotel des Balances?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at Hotel des Balances.

  • Does Hotel des Balances offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Hotel des Balances offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Hotel des Balances from the airport?

    Hotel des Balances is 48.9 km from Zurich. Hotel des Balances is 62.7 km from Belp.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Hotel des Balances hotel deals?

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Good to know

Value for money

8.5

Distance to downtown

0.1 km

Nearest Airport

Zurich

Distance to airport

48.9 km