About this property

The luxurious Grand Hotel National is situated right on the shore of Lake Lucerne, only a 5 minute walk from the train station and the historic quarter. Lucerne's legendary luxury hotel was built in the 1870s by César Ritz and Auguste Escoffier. Today it still provides highest-quality accommodations, culinary perfection and great musical entertainment in the National Bar. The rooms and suites offer views of the city or the lake. Some include Italian marble floors, walls covered with luxurious silk wallpaper, hand-woven carpets and comfortable sofas and chairs upholstered with the finest materials. From the Grand Hotel National Luzern you can see the famous Rigi, Stanserhorn and Pilatus mountains as well as the highest peaks of central Switzerland.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the heart of Lucerne, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Buffet

    • Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rebecca
    United States United States
    Location was excellent with a beautiful view to the lake. Room was spacious and lovely. It was nice to have a newly renovated room.
  • Lance
    United States United States
    Newly renovated room with great view over the lake and a narrow, walk out balcony. We were provided with complimentary snacks (fruit), and drinks in the minibar. The staff were extremely polite and helpful.
  • Andre
    United States United States
    The area the hotel is in the heart of the city and within walking distance to everything.
  • Kate
    United States United States
    Lovely building with an original palace feel - an extra large room with multiple windows. Right on the water and easy commute to attractions.
  • Wanda
    United States United States
    The ambience, history, staff, and location are wonderful.
  • Davis
    United States United States
    Our stay at the Grand National was magical. The view from our room made our entire stay worth it. Truly, every detail was perfection. The room was fully stocked with bathroom necessities, waters, snacks, beverages and a hand-written note. The...
  • Rick
    United States United States
    Loved the Old World charm, the location and the service.
  • Andrei
    Israel Israel
    We got an upgrade to our room, it was very nice! The best location, friendly staff, good swimming pool and nice breakfast! Also really good brasserie and parking service especially for our electric car
  • Wayne
    United States United States
    The hotel is dated but well kepted. Air conditioning works as expected. Was welcomed with a hand written note and fruits and chocolate. Great location close to all points of interest, train and ferry.
  • Chris
    United States United States
    The staff was wonderful. I appreciate their support. The hotel is obviously a beautiful place.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

3 Restaurants On Site
  • Sharing Brasserie Juliette
    • Cuisine
      French
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Modern
  • Jialu National
    • Cuisine
      Chinese
  • Klingler's Ristorante
    • Cuisine
      Italian

Amenities of Grand Hotel National Luzern

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Parking on site
  • Spa
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 3 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Live music/Performance
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Casino
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 35 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet basket
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels

Spa

  • Locker rooms
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Body treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules

Grand Hotel National Luzern takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Crib upon request
Free
6 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 50 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 100 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that breakfast rates vary for children from 6 to 11 years of age. Please contact the property directly for further information. Contact details are stated in the booking confirmation.

Guests from the age of 16 and up enjoy free entrance to the fitness and wellness center opposite the hotel during the annual maintenance of the hotel's swimming pool.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

License number: CHE-103.178.669

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