Hotel Des Balances

4.0 star property
Upscale riverwalk hotel, walk to Chapel Bridge
your current months are April, 2024 and May, 2024.
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Hotel Des Balances

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Suite, Hot Tub, River View (with Balcony) | Living area
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine, al fresco dining

Overview of Hotel Des Balances

9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The price is AU$436
Price available on 8/4/2024

Explore the area

Weinmarkt, Lucerne, LU, 6004
  • Popular LocationFondue House Du Pont1 min walk
  • Popular LocationLucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station)8 min walk
  • Popular LocationLucerne Station8 min walk
  • Popular LocationLuzern Sgv Station15 min walk
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Room options

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room, City View

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Double Room, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Queen Room For Single Use, City View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Triple Room, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Double Room, City View (Queenroom)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Double or Twin Room, City View

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 25.0 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Double or Twin Room, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 31 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Hot Tub, River View (with Balcony)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 50 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite with Sofa Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 31 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Lucerne

Hotel Des Balances is located in Old Town Lucerne, a neighbourhood in Lucerne, and is in a shopping district and on the waterfront. Rosengart Collection and Natur-Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Chapel Bridge and Mill Bridge. Richard Wagner Museum and Kanuwelt Buochs GmbH are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Lucerne Town Hall - 1 min walk
  • Chapel Bridge - 3 min walk
  • KKL Lucerne - 8 min walk
  • Lion Monument - 12 min walk
  • Chateau Guetsch - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Lucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fondue House Du Pont - 1 min walk
  • Restaurant Rathaus Brauerei AG - 2 min walk
  • Restaurant Mill'Feuille - 2 min walk
  • Restaurant Zunfthaus zu Pfistern - 1 min walk
  • Restaurant Opus - 2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Des Balances

Luxury upscale hotel located in Old Town Lucerne
Hotel Des Balances is located close to Chapel Bridge, and provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant Balances, features French cuisine and al fresco dining. In addition to a 24-hour business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A lift, concierge services and a banquet hall
  • Multilingual staff, meeting rooms and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 56 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM–11:00 AM for a fee: CHF 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Balances Lounge
  • Restaurant Balances

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,970 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 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 are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per pet, per day
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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:

  • 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: from 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 smoke detector, 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Des Balances pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 25 per pet, per day.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Des Balances?

As of 19 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Des Balances on 8 Apr 2024 start from AU$419.13, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Des Balances?

Self-parking is available for CHF 33 per night. Valet parking is available for CHF 33 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Des Balances?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Des Balances?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel Des Balances provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Des Balances located?

Located in Old Town Lucerne, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Lucerne Town Hall and Chapel Bridge. Rosengart Collection and Mill Bridge are also within 5 minutes. Lucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station) is 8 minutes by foot and Lucerne Station is 8 minutes.

Hotel Des Balances Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 550 out of 711 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 711 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 711 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 711 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 711 reviews" "

9.8/10

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

Troy

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

10/10 Excellent

Mika

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, nicely appointed, with a lovely and helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Parker

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most beautiful hotels I’ve ever stayed in! Really made us love Lucerne right off the bat. If you can get a room with a river facing view- you need to! Could’ve spent all day on the balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Hotel Des Balances. The hotel is perfectly located in the heart of Old Town Lucerne with an incredible view of the water. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely make this hotel our home base anytime we return to Lucerne.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

We love the stay at this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have a wonderful stay at Des Balances hotel. Room is very clean, a lot of fine little touch & complimentary from the hotel. Location is prime. Service is 5 stars & the view is stunning that to give another star! Thank you & we highly recommend this hotel to anyone who visiting Lucern.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Spacious Rooms
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Nearest Airport
Zürich (ZRH)