Hotel Pilatus-Kulm
About this property
Request Type : Property Description Nowhere do the stars shine more intensely and the sunrises are more spectacular than on Pilatus Kulm. So close to Lucerne and yet in a completely different world. The historic mountain hotel Pilatus-Kulm**** was built in 1890 and completely renovated in 2010. It has 27 superior double rooms and 3 junior suites, all with breathtaking views of the Alpine panorama. Every room comes with a TV. Some rooms include a seating area for your convenience. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find a gift shop at the property and the elegant restaurant Pilatus-Kulm serves seasonal and regional specialties. IMPORTANT: Please note that the hotel is a mountain hotel and only accessible via the aerial cableways from Kriens and/or the cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad. Additionally, be aware that the gondola and/or aerial cableway may be temporarily or entirely suspended during thunderstorms, storms, etc. Access to the mountain is not guaranteed at all times, so please plan your arrival early.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Laundry
- Elevator
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Yi
United States“Fantastic staying. Great view, great evening animal encounter experience, great food, great service!!! Everything is amazing!!” - Archana United States“The most amazing property you can ever stay in! Very royal, unique experience and absolutely top notch hospitality”
- Kateryna United States“Service was outstanding. The property on its own is unique and absolutely worth it.”
- Katie
United Kingdom“Beautiful location, dinner was amazing. Very unique to take a gondola to your hotel- it was definitely a once in a lifetime experience.” - Amanda United States“The view on top of Pilatus is amazing. The breakfast and dinner are delicious, staff are friendly.”
- Pavel
United Arab Emirates“The view from the room and around the hotel area is just stunning. Easy hiking to be done for more scenery views, weather is important, if it’s cloudy then you can’t see anything down. Dinner is 4 course meal, fantastic food on a high level.” - Rudolf
Switzerland“I liked that the hotel made a small exhibition about the history of the hotel foundation. I had an impression that they would like to introduce us what a serious and huge engineering job was behind all of this complex construction. I think it is...” - Harry United States“I liked the four course meal and the view and the staff.”
- Linda United States“Beautiful setting and location. So nice to stay there and enjoy being at the top when most tourists are gone.”
- Mark United States“Location location location. The funicular was awesome!! The hiking from the hotel was spectacular!!”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant Pilatus-Kulm
- CuisineEuropean
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Restaurant Bellevue
- CuisineInternational • European
- Open forLunch • High tea
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Hotel Pilatus-Kulm
Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Laundry
- Elevator
- Bar
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Hiking
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetWifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs CHF 10 per day.
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Lockers
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Safe
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- French
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 16 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
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.
The fine print
Please note that the hotel can only be reached by aerial cableways from Kriens. The last ride is at 17:00 in summer and at 16:00 in winter. Please check the schedule in advance.
In summer, the hotel can also be reached by cogwheel train from Alpnachstad. Please check the schedule in advance.
The aerial cableways may be temporarily inoperable in case of strong winds.
The tickets for ascent and descent can be purchased at a discounted rate if you show your booking confirmation.
The à-la-carte restaurant is only open during the day.
Baby cots are only available upon request.
Please be aware that when booking more than 5 rooms or more than 5 people, different cancellation and prepayment policies may apply.
This property indicated that it doesn't require a short-term rental license or registration
