Hotel des Balances
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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Rohit
United States
“Beautiful facilities, wonderful location and extremely helpful and attentive staff. 5-star experience.” - Lisa
United States
“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!” - Orestes
Mexico
“The staff's service was the best. The facilities and location were excellent.” - G
United States
“Beautiful hotel and location, cleaner than most other places. Excellent customer service” - Kaley
United States
“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...” - Jennifer
United States
“The location is idyllic and super conveniently located.” - Joseph
United States
“The hotel is in a central location easy to find. Rooms were very comfortable.” - Karen
Australia
“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.” - Vincent
United States
“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......” - Anuja
United States
“The rooms were spacious and well appointed. The beds were are also very comfortable. We also enjoyed the La Occitaine bath products.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Balances
- CuisineFrench • Seafood • International • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs 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