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Hotel des Balances

Weinmarkt, 6004 Lucerne, Switzerland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 2005 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.0
Wonderful
2,005 reviews

The property was overlooking the lake and easy walking distance to the train station. It had a very nice restaurant and breakfast available in room, or in restaurant.

Wilma United States of America

We had the Romantic Suite. It was very lovely, spacious and comfortable. It had the biggest balcony of all the rooms, with a spectacular view of the river. Location was the best! The restaurant was excellent for both dinner and breakfast.

Terry United States of America

absolutely beautiful hotel and amazing location. The bed was extremely comfortable. The room was gorgeous and the bathroom was beautiful! 

Esther United States of America

We stayed at triple room with river view, so stunning view

Thanaporn Thailand

Staffs are so helpful and the view from my room is fantastic.

Theprakkit Thailand

We had a river side balcony and the view from there was breathtaking. We ordered breakfast in the room so we could enjoy it more. The room was very well appointed and the staff was exceptional. The location was perfect for seeing the old town sites of Lucerne. And it is just a short walk from the train station.

Ramblingman525 United States of America

The prime location cannot be beat and everything is in walking distance. Little extras like a welcome note, sweet night treat and nice toiletries make it feel more special

Kat United States of America

very center of lucerne, beautiful building and stunning view.

Gabrielle Canada

Good location, close to train station (walking distance), beautiful view, nice room, nice staff.

Kesarin United States of America

Easy access to train station, in the heart of Luzern old town, lots of shops, great view of lake, mountain and city, many choices of food and restaurants… and many more.

Lucy United States of America
9.0
Wonderful
2,005 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The property was overlooking the lake and easy walking distance to the train station. It had a very nice restaurant and breakfast available in room, or in restaurant.”
    Wilma Wilma United States of America United States of America
  • “We had the Romantic Suite. It was very lovely, spacious and comfortable. It had the biggest balcony of all the rooms, with a spectacular view of the river. Location was the best!”
    Terry Terry United States of America United States of America
  • “absolutely beautiful hotel and amazing location. The bed was extremely comfortable. The room was gorgeous and the bathroom was beautiful! ”
    Esther Esther United States of America United States of America
  • “We stayed at triple room with river view, so stunning view”
    Thanaporn Thanaporn Thailand Thailand
  • “Staffs are so helpful and the view from my room is fantastic.”
    Theprakkit Theprakkit Thailand Thailand
  • “We had a river side balcony and the view from there was breathtaking. We ordered breakfast in the room so we could enjoy it more. The room was very well appointed and the staff was exceptional.”
    Ramblingman525 Ramblingman525 United States of America United States of America
  • “The prime location cannot be beat and everything is in walking distance. Little extras like a welcome note, sweet night treat and nice toiletries make it feel more special”
    Kat Kat United States of America United States of America
  • “very center of lucerne, beautiful building and stunning view.”
    Gabrielle Gabrielle Canada Canada
  • “Good location, close to train station (walking distance), beautiful view, nice room, nice staff.”
    Kesarin Kesarin United States of America United States of America
  • “Easy access to train station, in the heart of Luzern old town, lots of shops, great view of lake, mountain and city, many choices of food and restaurants… and many more.”
    Lucy Lucy United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities 9.0
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort 9.4
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location 9.8
  • Free WiFi8.9
High score for Lucerne
9.0
Wonderful
2,005 reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Lucerne
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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.

This is our guests' favorite part of Lucerne, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Hotel des Balances has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 17, 2009

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Most popular amenities
Private Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Room service
24-hour front desk
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Lucerne, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

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

Breakfast Info

Continental

Private parking available

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Availability

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1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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3 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
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3 twin beds
2 full beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Lucerne
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Wilma
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The property was overlooking the lake and easy walking distance to the train station. It had a very nice restaurant and breakfast available in room, or in restaurant.”
  • Terry
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “We had the Romantic Suite. It was very lovely, spacious and comfortable. It had the biggest balcony of all the rooms, with a spectacular view of the river. Location was the best! The restaurant was excellent for both dinner and breakfast.”
  • Esther
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “absolutely beautiful hotel and amazing location. The bed was extremely comfortable. The room was gorgeous and the bathroom was beautiful! ”
  • Thanaporn
    ThailandThailand
    “We stayed at triple room with river view, so stunning view”
  • Theprakkit
    ThailandThailand
    “Staffs are so helpful and the view from my room is fantastic.”
  • Ramblingman525
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “We had a river side balcony and the view from there was breathtaking. We ordered breakfast in the room so we could enjoy it more. The room was very well appointed and the staff was exceptional. The location was perfect for seeing the old town...”
  • Kat
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The prime location cannot be beat and everything is in walking distance. Little extras like a welcome note, sweet night treat and nice toiletries make it feel more special”
  • Gabrielle
    CanadaCanada
    “very center of lucerne, beautiful building and stunning view.”
  • Kesarin
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Good location, close to train station (walking distance), beautiful view, nice room, nice staff.”
  • Lucy
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Easy access to train station, in the heart of Luzern old town, lots of shops, great view of lake, mountain and city, many choices of food and restaurants… and many more.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is it possible to walk to the Lucerne train station from this hotel?
    On foot you reach us in about 7 minutes by crossing the large bridge (Seebrücke) and then turning left and walking alongside the Reuss river. The way..
    Answered on 12 October 2019
  • Hello, We will be staying at your hotel on Friday February 26th and I was inquiring about Parking. Is it clearly indicated close to the Hotel? Is it..
    You are welcome to drive up directly in front of the hotel with your car, leave the car key at the reception and we will park it for you for CHF 33.00..
    Answered on 24 February 2021
  • Hi, is late check-in possible? I will arrive midnight-1am.
    yes, we have 24 hours reception
    Answered on 15 February 2020
  • Can we add daily breakfast to the room rate?
    Yes you can.
    Answered on 6 January 2021
  • Hi there! Do your junior suite’s with river view have a coffee machine? Thanks so much!
    yes, all the rooms have a coffee machine in the room. Free tee and coffee.
    Answered on 12 July 2022
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Hotel area info *
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
  • Balances
    • Cuisine
      French • Seafood • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Hotel des Balances
Great facilities! Review score, 9
Most popular amenities
Private Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Room service
24-hour front desk
Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 33 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • 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
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules

Hotel des Balances takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

From 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered 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 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking for more than 10 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card EC-Card JCB Diners Club American Express Cash Hotel des Balances accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that advance reservations are recommended for the hotel restaurant.

FAQs about Hotel des Balances

  • Check-in at Hotel des Balances is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Room options at Hotel des Balances include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Single
    • Triple
    • Family

  • Hotel des Balances has 1 restaurant:

    • Balances

  • The prices at Hotel des Balances may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hotel des Balances offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Guests staying at Hotel des Balances can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Hotel des Balances is 1,300 feet from the center of Lucerne.