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Hotel Des Balances

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Triple Room, City View
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
    Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Weinmarkt, Lucerne, LU, 6004
  • Lucerne Town Hall
    1 min walk
  • Mill Bridge
    2 min walk
  • Chapel Bridge
    3 min walk
  • Emmen Air Base (EML)
    12 min drive

Room options

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Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

  • 40 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room, City View

Triple Room, City View

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, River View

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

Superior Double Room, River View

  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Room For Single Use, City View

Queen Room For Single Use, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Triple Room, River View

  • 25 sq m
  • 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)

  • 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

  • 25.0 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, River View

Double or Twin Room, River View

  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, River View

Junior Suite, River View

  • 31 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Hot Tub, River View (with Balcony)

Suite, Hot Tub, River View (with Balcony)

  • 50 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite with Sofa Bed

Junior Suite with Sofa Bed

  • 31 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Lucerne

With a stay at Hotel Des Balances, you'll be centrally located in Lucerne, within a 5-minute walk of Chapel Bridge and Lucerne Town Hall. .This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Rosengart Collection and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Mill Bridge.

What's nearby

  • Lucerne Town Hall - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chapel Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • KKL Lucerne - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lion Monument - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Chateau Guetsch - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Lucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Rathaus Brauerei AG - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hirschenplatz - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wirtshaus Taube - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Zunfthaus zu Pfistern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Mill'Feuille - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Des Balances

Luxury Lucerne hotel in Old Town Lucerne with a 24-hour business center
Hotel Des Balances offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 56 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy French cuisine at Restaurant Balances, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Lucerne? This hotel has 1970 square feet (183 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (CHF 33 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (CHF 33 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: CHF 35 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Balances
  • Balances Lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per pet, per day
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 70.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 35 per person
  • Self parking fee: CHF 33 per night
  • Valet parking fee: CHF 33 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 70.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Hotel Des Balances Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 770 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 770 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 770 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 770 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 770 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Strongly recommend a room on the water. The staff were amazing, the location is fantastic, and convenient to all dining options.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Get a river view, grab a drink and sit on your balcony. Very comfortable with a great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location.
Enjoyed the Hotel and especially the location. Walk to the train station and a short walk to the old town and the attractions. Expensive for what you get.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place with the worst WiFi at a nice hotel I’ve ever experienced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights and enjoyed the views, comfortable bed and attentive staff. We appreciated the water and ice machine on each floor and air conditioning. The umbrella came in handy a few times too. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dipali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, beautiful building, good food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel - in the center of Old Town. Clean, spacious room with a River view & balcony. Staff was helpful with my questions when planning excursions and coordinating dinner reservations at Balances. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lilly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid if you value sleep! 2 star at best!
Avoid at all cost! No a/c, no screens on windows, but if you open a window to avoid a cramped, hot room, you have no privacy from the street. Close blinds and shades for privacy, the room gets overheated. Glass bathroom wall offers limited privacy and lights up the room if one goes to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Old and grungy carpeting and concrete bathrooms with no tiles Service is awful in the breakfast room and front desk, nasty staff - no manager on duty on weekends if you have a problem, so you deal with clueless kids on duty. Avoid, avoid, avoid!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Floro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, location and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Layla

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
Great stay in Lucerne. Beautiful hotel and wonderful service. We booked a day trip from the front desk to Mt Pilatus which was very memorable. The room and the view from the balcony was incredible. Breakfast was flawless each morning with dedicated service to make the stay special.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virupaksha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very centrally located, making everything you want to see very walkable. The restaurant/bar/lounge was lovely too and the welcome glass of prosecco was a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property that is well maintained and professionally managed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

rhonda

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at Hotel Des Balances in Lucerne was an absolute delight. From the moment I arrived, I was captivated by its charming atmosphere and warm hospitality. The view of the Reuss River and the iconic Kapellbrücke from my room was simply breathtaking. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that my stay was comfortable and memorable, and the attention to detail in the elegant décor was impressive. Dining at the hotel’s restaurant was a culinary experience I won’t soon forget, with delicious dishes served in a picturesque setting (Michelin star). Overall, my time at Hotel Des Balances nothing short of magical and looking forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

PINHAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel
Amazing hotel Wonderful restaurant Everything was great
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

The best service, value and all around cool location. Would definitely book the de Balances again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024