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Reviews of Hotel des Balances 4 stars

Weinmarkt, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland

#6 of 79 hotels in Luzern

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 694 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.8

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  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    9.0
    Excellent choice!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location with walking distance to most things and the Central Station if traveling by train. Friendly staff, nice restaurant, spacious, clean and nicely decorated rooms.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too many things to buy in the refrigerator. Shower was difficult to get in and out of

    The view from the balcony was amazing.Lots of extras...bathroom kit,slippers, umbrella to use

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    10
    Historic scenic hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Elevators were slow. Ended up using the stairs many a times.

    Beautiful facilities, wonderful location and extremely helpful and attentive staff. 5-star experience.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    10
    Lovely stay at B+B with dinner options.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Lovely property inside and out. Al fresco breakfast v nice. V nice room Reasonable Prices for B+B and for dinner. The food was excellent- really nice. Pool and cabana area a nice bonus!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff's service was the best. The facilities and location were excellent.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful hotel and location, cleaner than most other places. Excellent customer service

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Every things perfect

    5 star hotel

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    9.0
    Short stay in Luzern
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Two singles pushed together is a sin !

    Great location Sizeable room Nice staff Good restaurant and bar River view

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    10
    Gorgeous historic hotel with modern features, central location, gorgeous canal views. Best stay out of 8 cities in Switz
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Whirlpool, River View and Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have zero negatives

    Gorgeous room, BIG, balcony was absolutely lovely to eat breakfast on. Views wonderful. Central location. I was incredibly impressed by the quality of the hair dryer and the fact that they had a diffuser attachment for us curly girls! First hotel I've ever stayed at that had a diffuser available. It made me so happy. This hotel was our favorite stay in Switzerland (8 cities).

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    9.0
    The staff is stellar.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was cramped.

    The location is idyllic and super conveniently located.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    9.0
    Very nice stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was scaffolding right outside our window.

    The location was amazing! Staff were very friendly!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    10
    Perfect accommodation to rejuvenate while on a long trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel is in a central location easy to find. Rooms were very comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    10
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. We loved our stay and are looking forward to a return.

    Hotel des Balances was a wonderful place to stay. The staff were very helpful, the rooms luxurious and we had a lovely view from our room. The hotel is very centrally located to everything in Lucerne.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    10
    Loved it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    .

    The hotel's location on the riverbank in thr old town is unbeatable. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Dining and service on the riverbank patio was a wonderful experience. But the best was relaxing on our balcony overlooking the river... bliss.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    10
    We had a great time at the hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was fine. The balconies were somewhat small but the view of the lake was great.

    The rooms were spacious and well appointed. The beds were are also very comfortable. We also enjoyed the La Occitaine bath products.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    8.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with City View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's in a good location in the old part. However, if you are driving, it’s hard to get near the hotel, as the map does not take you there. Overall, it was a good stay.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    10
    I will just keep coming back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing - but having a balcony or not makes a huge difference! Ask for one!

    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. The view over the lake and chapel bridge is the best. Close to weekend market and all the shopping street, the more interesting part of the city. 10mins walk to the Lucern train station. They have water and ice machine at every level- super convenient!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    9.0
    Great hotel only surpassed by great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit hard to find first time but staff came out to help. Breakfast is expensive

    Great staff! Good location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    9.0
    Great location in Lucern, close to everything. Lots of space and comfort!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Whirlpool, River View and Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Individually packaged soaps, shampoos, etc - not sustainable and an unnecessary source of waste.

    Location on the water, night sky lights in tub and bathroom.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    10
    Amazing stay, great location and staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were slightly small but it’s Europe so it’s probably the norm

    Excellent location, great that it as air conditioning

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    9.0
    Perfect location for exploring Lucern! Cannot recommend more highly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location, Michelin restaurant, in Old Town, mountain views.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable rooms, close to Kapellbrucke bridge
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We asked for a quiet room but were placed in one next to an elevator, ice machine, and the housekeeping closets which made for a noisier stay than preferred. Faucet placement in the bathtub was awkward (midway down a long side) so when showering you hit your knees on the faucet rather than it being on one of the short ends of the tub.

    Location is great, very close to main sights and easily walkable. Rooms are very pretty and overall comfortable, clean, and staff is friendly. Hotel is 5-8 min walk from the train station and easily accessible

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    8.0
    Great location in Old town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with City View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff

    Location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful hotel and good location at old town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Whirlpool, River View and Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    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 .

    Stayed in May 2025

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