Hotel Des Balances
Weinmarkt, Lucerne, Luzern, Switzerland
+41 41 418 28 28
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9.0
Excellent
based on 1,786 reviews
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Good to know
| Distance to city centre | 0.1 km |
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| Location rating | 9.5 |
| Nearest Airport | Zurich |
| Distance to airport | 49.0 km |
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Queen Rooms
C$ 232+
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Standard Rooms
C$ 303+
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C$ 342
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Double Rooms
C$ 193+
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Reviews
Pros
| "Friendly, helpful staff, comfortable rooms" | (in 161 reviews) |
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| "Perfect location, friendly staff, clean rooms." | (in 157 reviews) |
| "Comfortable, excellent restaurant and service." | (in 47 reviews) |
Cons
| "No air conditioner in summer" | (in 16 reviews) |
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| "Even with windows open it was hot and then we got insects." | (in 10 reviews) |
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| air conditioning | in 30 reviews |
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| balances | in 7 reviews |
| chapel bridge | in 4 reviews |
| exceeded my expectations | in 16 reviews |
| glass of sparkling | in 10 reviews |
| great location | in 215 reviews |
| great restaurant | in 61 reviews |
| recommend this hotel | in 11 reviews |
| river view | in 103 reviews |
| room with a balcony | in 159 reviews |
| staff was friendly | in 217 reviews |
| welcome drink | in 7 reviews |
| windows open | in 21 reviews |
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ExcellentOct. 20199.6
Beautiful location in the old town, overlooking the river, bridges, mountains and lake.
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ExcellentOct. 201910.0
It was an splendid experience to stay here. If I return to Luzern, I would choose to stay here again
I was not asked if I preferred a room with balcony facing the river. That would have been nice.
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OkayOct. 20196.0
The location and view were amazing. The first room we were in had a very strong odor and we asked to switch rooms. They did say that room had been complained about previously and did switch us but charged us for an upgrade as the only other room they had was one with a better view. The bathroom was typical of a European hotel and the shower has a half glass wall. We did have some bugs in our room but that may be because we had to leave the windows open because it was the only way to cool the room.
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ExcellentOct. 201910.0
Highly recommend this hotel for your stay in Lucerne. We loved the location and the balcony views. The staff was very friendly, especially the front desk - so helpful - they truly go out of their way for their guests. Clean room, comfy beds. We stayed in a jr suite and were pleasantly surprised by the size of the room. Hotel Des Balances - thank you for your hospitality!
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GoodOct. 20197.1
Fantastic location
Very expensive and the room very small
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About
Overview
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.
Features
9.0 Excellent
based on 1,786 reviews
9.5
Location
8.8
Service
3.1
WiFi
1.1
Wellness
Things to Know
- Great view
- Comfortable beds
- Friendly service
Check in |
2:00 PM |
Check out |
12:00 PM |
Cancellation/prepayment
Policies vary by room type and provider.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Business centre
Internet
Concierge service
Currency exchange on-site
Laundry service
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Room service
No smoking
Restaurant
Bar/Lounge
24hr front desk
Safe
Airport Shuttle (Surcharge)
Storage available
Terrace/Patio
EV charging station
Elevator
Hiking
Laundry facilities
Hairdryer
Cable or satellite TV
Air-conditioned
Parking (surcharge)
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Reviews about Hotel Des Balances
“Overall, the location was perfect, view was spectacular, and room was fabulous.”
“Fantastic location overlooking the river in Lucerne, the two terraces - breakfasts/ restaurant were perfect setting.”
“We stayed in a river view room on the fourth floor.”
“Overlooking the Luzern river and lake, the terrace and restaurant have the most amazing view of the city and the lake.”
“We loved having a balcony overlooking the river!”
Location
Most Popular Landmarks
- Lucerne Rathaus 124 m
- Kornschütte 127 m
- Jesuitenkirche 151 m
- Spreuerbrücke 194 m
- Kapellbrücke 229 m
- St. Peterskapelle 278 m
Lucerne Travel Guide
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Getting Around
| Zurich | 49 km |
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| Belp | 63 km |
| Luzern | 0.5 km |
| Küssnacht am Rigi | 10.4 km |
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