About this property
Housed in a former Guild Hall, the Hotel des Balances enjoys a picturesque location on the Reuss river in the heart of Old Lucerne. Wi-Fi is available free of charge. Most rooms offers views of the Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church and the Weinmarkt square. The Restaurant La Balance serves excellent French and Swiss cuisine and features a river-side terrace. There is also a casual bistro and a piano bar at the Hotel des Balances.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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2 single beds or 1 large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 large double bed or 3 single beds | ||
1 single bed and 1 large double bed or 3 single beds | ||
2 double beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mark
United Kingdom“Great location Sizeable room Nice staff Good restaurant and bar River view” - Sharon
Netherlands“The location was amazing! Staff were very friendly!” - Samantha
Singapore“My third time staying there! There is no better location in Lucern! The restaurant has a Michelin star! We needed up eating there all three nights - also because Lucern has been very busy and if you don’t book it is hard to find place for dinner....” - Goh
Brunei Darussalam“Beautiful hotel and we booked a suite room with balcony facing the water and the church. Beautiful view from balcony. We had lunch at hotel restaurant…it was very good. We have a good 6 days stay. Will come back again .” - Parbati
India“Hotel des Balances is located right at the centre of Lucerne OldTown, next to the river and facing the Jesuit Church. The building seemed to be one of the heritage properties of the city with murals all over its walls and a tourist attraction as...” - Chrisostomos United Kingdom“Excellent 2 days. Wonderful restaurant and spectacular views from the room.”
- Khaled United Kingdom“Location was great, staff were lovely the place had great amenities, good overall vibe.”
- Shirley United Kingdom“The location is excellent and although the room wasn’t large, having the balcony gave a sense of extra space as well as offering a lovely outlook. The facilities are of a very high quality and the restaurant and outside areas are superb. The staff...”
- Kayoko
Germany“Very nice location and the staffs were very kind. Our dogs liked their dog amenities.” 
Filippo
Switzerland“The hotel is located in the center of the city, close to the train station and all the shops at walkable distance. The Hotel offers a wonderful view on the river and the mountains, in the evening with all the lights on, the landscape is just...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Balances
- CuisineFrench • Seafood • International • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that advance reservations are recommended for the hotel restaurant.
Dogs are allowed. A fee of CHF 25 per animal per night applies.
Short-term rental-identification number Lucern City: KZV-SLU-000020.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
License number: KZV-SLU-000020
