Hotel des Balances
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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.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
|---|---|---|
2 single beds or 1 large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 large double bed or 3 single beds | ||
1 single bed and 1 large double bed or 3 single beds | ||
2 double beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Goh
Brunei Darussalam“Beautiful hotel and we booked a suite room with balcony facing the water and the church. Beautiful view from balcony. We had lunch at hotel restaurant…it was very good. We have a good 6 days stay. Will come back again .” - Parbati
India“Hotel des Balances is located right at the centre of Lucerne OldTown, next to the river and facing the Jesuit Church. The building seemed to be one of the heritage properties of the city with murals all over its walls and a tourist attraction as...” - Chrisostomos
United Kingdom“Excellent 2 days. Wonderful restaurant and spectacular views from the room.” - Khaled United Kingdom“Location was great, staff were lovely the place had great amenities, good overall vibe.”
- Shirley United Kingdom“The location is excellent and although the room wasn’t large, having the balcony gave a sense of extra space as well as offering a lovely outlook. The facilities are of a very high quality and the restaurant and outside areas are superb. The staff...”
- Kayoko
Germany“Very nice location and the staffs were very kind. Our dogs liked their dog amenities.” 
Filippo
Switzerland“The hotel is located in the center of the city, close to the train station and all the shops at walkable distance. The Hotel offers a wonderful view on the river and the mountains, in the evening with all the lights on, the landscape is just...”- Kseniia
Ireland“Great location, service and restaurant! The room was very comfortable, much more comfortable than in other hotels in Switzerland , coffee machine that can also make tea , impressive mini bar, good quality toiletries, great breakfast, I can go on...” 
Golan
Israel“Amazing location especially if you face the river and mountains. It is also close to anything needed in the city. The staff were very helpful helped with anything between restaurants, valet parking and others…and the room amenities are great,...”- Atirek India“The balcony view is just unmatched. The ambient roof lighting was impeccable and made the room more aesthetic. The jacuzzi again steals away all the limelight despite having a spa within the room. Perfectly planned view and amenities provided in...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
- Balances
- CuisineFrench • Seafood • International • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Hotel des Balances
Great facilities! Review score, 9
Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
Outdoors
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Kitchen
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
PetsPets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Pets
Activities
Activities
- Hiking
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
Living Area
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
Media & Technology
- iPod dock
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
Food & Drink
- Fruits
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Internet
ParkingPrivate parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 35 per day.
Parking
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
Transport
Transport
- Public transport tickets
Reception services
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Pet bowls
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Air conditioning
- Room service
Languages spoken
Languages spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 04:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
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
