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Reviews of Hotel Falken

Falkengasse 4+6, 6004 Lucerne, Switzerland

Review Score

Based on 68 hotel reviews

6.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.5

  • Comfort

    6.4

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    5.9

  • Staff

    7.3

  • Value for money

    6.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: October 12, 2023

    7.0
    Lucern is a postcard pretty city, very walkable and should be on every traveller’s list.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is dated and needs some renovations, the light in the bathroom made a deafening sound for a couple of minutes each time it was switched on. The hotel is dark and gloomy and I did not see another person other than the cleaning staff. There is no reception. You are given a door code to enter the hotel. All communication with the reception is via email which I suspect maybe in another country as they take a couple of hours to respond or not at all. I asked for a blanket as it got cold at night and got no response from the hotel. Fortunately I bumped into the cleaner, who very kindly went and got me a blanket.

    The location of this hotel is par excellence. 10 minutes walk from the train station and 3 minutes walk to Chapel Bridge. Cafes and shops are on your doorstep, the gorgeous lake is across the road. However as a single traveler, I was not comfortable. Probably better suited to couples or families.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2023

    5.0
    Good location, not so good room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Somehow this contactless check-in idea creates a strange logic. You are not allowed to leave your luggage, even though they are small and there are plenty of space available in debasement floor. Moreover, though it is written as 11.00 for check out time, they send a message to warn you to leave before 10.00. But the huge disappointment was about plugs and internet. I stayed at the third floor, no 301 and if this will be your room, better to cancel it. Only one plug literally works out of 4 and that one is behind some furnitures and cable from fridge is connected. There is a very tiny location in between the door of the room and the bathroom that you can receive a bit of wifi. If you are planning to stay for one night or if you use mobile company that receives signal (mine wasn't) that might not be a problem for you. But I had to finish a work and literally I went down each time I need internet. Luckily the entrance has a nice table and also to can feel like you are working at the reception :)) Another issue is the smell of mold. I was there in summer and owning windows solved everything. But in winter that might be a bit sad.

    Probably the best option to stay at the very center of the city. Checking in without a reception works very well. And it's price is very bearable compared to other alternatives.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was very small, very basic and Wi-fi virtually none existent. No staff on reception at any time and not issued with Swiss visitor card for travel around. Sent message to a number given for any problems, sent message re Wi-fi and message back was very negative.

    The location was very good and bed comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2023

    6.0
    Location Location Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No breakfast

    Clean Location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    poor facilities

    good location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2023

    6.0
    great location and quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The two beds (pushed together) were not comfortable because they sank together when we moved to the center. Need repair.

    ac worked and tv cleaning service was good.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 20, 2023

    7.0
    All in all would stay here again - great spot!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The only thing the hotel needs is proper block out curtains. As its not far from the main streets there is a lot of light around and it can make it difficult to fall asleep.

    The location is absolutely perfect! Right outside the door are shops and bakeries and only a few minutes walk to the main station and all the sites in Luzern.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2022

    5.0
    Excellent location, could be a great place, but really lacking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We paid in advance for a family room, as pictured. Told there was an elevator. 1st night no contact entry, had to climb 4 sets of stairs with suitcases because elevator "broken." Opened door to a room with 2 single beds smushed together for a "double" bed. No room for 12 yo child to sleep. Eventually found a good quality cot in hallway we absconded with to use as 3rd bed for the night. Had to rearrange room a bit for it to work. Then about an hour later knock on door of 2 men who had arranged for a room, that turned out to be our exact room. Only thru luck we got there 1st. Next morning proprietor moved us to a family room, nicely. The room was as expected, EXCEPT the sink was clogged and seemed to be leaking through the wall onto the floor. When I told proprietor she said it would need to be fixed after we left (we were there 4 more nights). So couldn't walk in bathroom without feet getting wet. But 2 days later they did fix it so only 2 nights had to deal with wet. The decor of place is not a good intro, lots of stuff stacked all around. Elevator, that was supposedly broken was used by housekeeping. So false advertising either way.

    Location was excellent. Proprietor worked to fix the problems.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It really needs investment into at least fixing stuff, but for that price you will not be in a room for other than sleeping but in the city.

    Location is just a huge plus for such price if you are backpacker go for it, if you want amenities or bling, opt pricier hotel.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was dark and bathroom old, no kettle provided

    It is centrally located in the old town

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2021

    6.0
    Avarage hotel for affordable price, good for short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    TV was stuck for most of the time

    Very nice receptionist, room ok.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Old rooms, bathroom needs reworks

    City center nearby

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lift wasn't working, general condition seems a bit old but nothing major

    Perfect location, very helpful Staff

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2021

    6.0
    Cheap, great location. Ok for 1-2 nights
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room is tiny, bathroom is also very small. The worst is the bed, the mattresses are very uncomfortable.

    Location is great, Staff is friendly. Nice plus was a small kitchen with refrigerator.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2021

    7.0
    It was good at the Price they charge with all basis amenities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Slightly Cozy hotel with no 24 hours reception though they had security access control after late evening. Small hotel and don't expect common area to sit and chat. Drinking Water , Coffee, Vending machine facility was missing.

    Location was excellent , in the city very near to lake , bus , train station and also to chappal Bridge. Room were fair enough and so was the Bed. you get all the basis amenities. Please note the working hours of reception as it is not 24 hours reception hotel

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    small room, but ideal for short stay 1-2 nights

    Loacation to train station and shops

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2023

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    2 days with out WIFI& later very bad connection. No light in bath room, the fan ventilation very noisy, the shower screens very dirty. I think never change. Water leak from shower cover the whole bathroom.the available basin with no caver so the staffs can easy lost in down pipe.When use air-conditioning in the room ,you can see the dirt cover the floor of room. Air-conditioning filters in room never clean. No any person staff hotel to complain or any assistance available, the phone number in the advertising website is allways answering machine .if you leave message never come back to you. The answer machine only in German language. I couldn't shave for 3 day .the bathroom really dirty.

    Hotel location close to city centre , lake&central station

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2023

    1.0
    I’m truly appalled by how bad the hotel was. Uncomfortable matress, extremely tiny showers, and to make it worse, hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Extremely Uncomfortable beds, unresponsive owners, and uncomfortable showers.

    It was near the train station!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2023

    8.0
    Excellent Location, but very small rooms!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very small room. Even too small, in which there are not even glasses for water.

    Excellent Location! Probably the best you can imagine. Such a small building even has an elevator, which is of course important if you have large and heavy bags.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2023

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    everything was horrible, I want to return my money back

    Horrible stay, horrible room, missing hot water, missing equipment in the kitchen, non confortable bed, dark room, too noisy ventilator in the bathroom, it was not possible to switch it off, better to have shower without lighting in the bathroom...never more, I was sick from this stay.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2023

    9.0
    Excellent location and comfortable room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Self check in and no reception was fine with the exception of not having access to the Luzern travel pass this would have been a useful addition

    Great location and comfortable room

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2023

    1.0
    Terrible
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    This hotel is by far the worst hotel we’ve experienced. Also not great remarks told to us by local people from the area! Would not recommend to anyone 😢 We had to try find last minute accommodation for our last two nights stay that cost us an extra AUD $2300 out of pocket which is unacceptable 😡

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2023

    3.0
    Small room with no wifi
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was small, the toilet really compact and not really clean. The overall facilities are old and dated. Curtains need changing, fittings on doors and windows loose, and the bed was semi-collapsed at certain parts. Be prepared to hit your head on low pillars and arches. Worse of all, the internet and wifi is not functional and furthermore the tv is using digital signal or the internet which means that it doesn't work too. Distorted visual and audio which sometimes freeze altogether for minutes at end.

    Awesome location right in the middle of the shopping street. Convenient to get to the attractions around Lucerne.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2022

    4.0
    Despite the fact that lift was a major criterion for my parents trip, the hotel had the lift but they said it’s not oper
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    lift was no operational and that made my parents stay very uncomfortable.

    it’s centrally located

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2022

    9.0
    Superb location, clean and affordable price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room (1 Adult)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Superb location, clean and affordable price.

    Stayed in January 2022

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