Hotel Des Balances, Lucerne
About the Hotel
Rooms with a View
Hotel Des Balances offers rooms with views of the Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church, and the Weinmarkt square. Many river-facing rooms have a balcony or terrace with views of the Chappel Bridge and the Swiss Alps. Rooms include ironing facilities, heating, tea and coffee facilities, a mini-bar, a sitting area, a trouser press, soundproofed rooms, free toiletries, an electric kettle, an AM/FM alarm clock, a flat-screen TV, and parquet floors. Suites are decorated in warm colors and come with a balcony, offering panoramic views of the surrounding Alps and the village, a seating area with an armchair, and a TV with international cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, toilet, makeup mirror, and hairdryer. Elegant rooms feature a double bed, an extra bed, a seating area, a minibar, a TV with international cable channels, a safety deposit box, and a bathroom with a bathtub, a toilet, a make-up mirror, and a hairdryer. Other elegant rooms offer views of the Old Town, a seating area, a minibar, a TV with international cable channels, a safety deposit box, and a bathroom with a bathtub, a toilet, a make-up mirror, and a hairdryer; most also have a shower.
Dining on the Reuss
Hotel des Balances features a restaurant and bar serving lunch, dinner, and small plates into the evening. Alfresco dining is seasonally available on a riverside terrace with views. The Restaurant La Balance serves French and Swiss cuisine. The hotel restaurant, Balances, has a terrace onto the river Reuss and is noted for its Swiss cooking. There is also a casual bistro and a piano bar. A trendy restaurant serves classical French cuisine alongside a selection of fine wines. The restaurant is decorated with modern paneling, beige painted walls, and a natural wood wine bar with leathery upholstered stools and wood floors. The breakfast room has light blue walls with wooden tiling and modern furniture.
Things to do
Guests can explore the area for outdoor activities like hiking and biking trails. Some area activities can be experienced at Lucerne Ferry Terminal and Stansstad Ferry Terminal. Individual guests who stay for a minimum of 2 nights in a hotel in Lucerne receive a free 2-day Winter Tell-Pass valued at CHF 100.
Lucerne's Old Town
Hotel Des Balances is located in a former Guild Hall in the heart of Lucerne's Old Town on the Reuss river. The hotel is near numerous shops and cafes. Nearby landmarks include the Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre (0.5 km), Natur-Museum Luzern (0.3 km), Lion Monument (1 km), Glacier Garden of Lucerne (1 km), Lake Lucerne (0.5 km), and Franciscan Church (0.3 km). Old Town Lucerne is 0.3 km away.
Hotel Services
Hotel Des Balances offers a roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The hotel features a reception open 24 hrs, a restaurant-bar, a lounge bar, an elevator, three meeting rooms, and parking. Three meeting rooms are available; the largest fits up to 90 people. Safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
