Hotel Des Balances Lucerne
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Hotel Des Balances Review
Offering a restaurant and luggage storage, the 4-star Hotel Des Balances Lucerne lies in Old Town with numerous shops and cafes, within 5 minutes' walk of Old Town Lucerne and just 5 minutes' walk from the covered wooden footbridge "Chapel Bridge". One will enjoy a piano bar or a shared lounge and a piano, while the luxury hotel also boasts picturesque setting on the doorstep of The Rosengart Collection.
The Des Balances Lucerne serves a continental breakfast, offered in the restaurant from 07:00 to 11:00. The à la carte restaurant welcomes guests to a spacious terrace, and specialises in European cuisine. Mee Marathi has its own variety of Indian meals and is about a 5-minute walk away.
The historic Des Balances is situated right in the centre of Lucerne just 5 minutes' walk from Spreuer Bridge. Cultural sights in the area are Modern Art Museum (1 km) and Richard Wagner Museum (2.4 km).
Visit Lake Lucerne, about 900 metres from this traditional-style property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Switzerland. There is Inseli Park nearly a 5-minute ride away, and Bahnhof Luzern bus station a few minutes' drive from Hotel Des Balances.
All of the non-smoking rooms are complete with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen television as well as a mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, and some of them include a lounge area and a terrace. Guests can use a spa bathtub and a shower/bath combination, along with guest toiletries and slippers. A separate toilet and a shower are available in private bathrooms. Enjoy views of the church, while staying at the hotel.
For those travelling from afar, Kloten airport is 50 minutes' drive away.
A sun terrace and a golf course are available at additional cost as well. If you like an active lifestyle, hiking and golf are available on site. Finally, the Des Balances houses a conference room featuring a xerox and a work desk.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Modern pet-friendly hotel with a peaceful central setting.
- Located directly in the Old Town district and right at Old Town Lucerne.
- Surrounded by a mountain and a lake.
- Units are well-equipped and have a Nespresso coffee machine, double glazed windows, and a balcony.
- Many rooms have river views.
- Continental breakfast with good food.
- Nice restaurant serving seasonal cuisine.
- Complimentary beverages are included in some rates.
- Impeccable service and an early check-in.
- Rates are excellent.
- A few guests were dissatisfied with uncomfortable beds.
- A few staff members seemed not accommodating to some vacationers.
Key Features
- private parking
- free wifi
- family rooms
- non-smoking rooms
- restaurant
- airport shuttle
- room service
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- excellent breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Armchair
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Sun terrace
- Hiking
- Golf course
Activities for Kids
- Cots
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Nadelwehr Luzern 100 m (328 ft)
- Alpineum 980 m (3215 ft)
- Jesuit Church 370 m (1214 ft)
- Swiss Museum of Transport 2.34 km (1.45 mi.)
- Lion Monument 1.04 km (3412 ft)
- Natur-Museum Luzern 260 m (853 ft)
- Spreuer Bridge 300 m (984 ft)