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Triple Room, City View
Room with view
25 square metres
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Triple Room, River View
25 square metres
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Queen Room For Single Use, City View
Room with view
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Double Room, City View (Queenroom)
Room with view
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Double Room, River View
30 square metres
1 Queen Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Junior Suite with Sofa Bed
31 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double or Twin Room, City View
Room with view
25 square metres
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite, Hot Tub, River View (with Balcony)
50 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double or Twin Room, River View
20 square metres
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View
40 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Junior Suite, River View
31 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale riverwalk hotel, walk to Chapel Bridge

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Hotel Des Balances, you'll be centrally located in Lucerne, a 3-minute drive from Chapel Bridge and 7 minutes from Swiss Transportation Museum. This upscale hotel is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Burgenstock and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lucerne Town Hall.

Make yourself at home in one of the 56 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Enjoy French cuisine at Restaurant Balances, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Lucerne? This hotel has 1970 square feet (183 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 56
  • Number of floors - 7
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space size (feet) - 1970
  • Conference space size (meters) - 183
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall
  • Food and water bowls

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Hotel Des Balances offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size (measurement) cm
  • iPod docking station
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 3
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Change of towels: Every number of days 2
  • Change of bed sheets: Every number of days 2

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Restaurant Balances - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.

Balances Lounge - This bar serves light fare only. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 70.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Children stay free

One child stays free

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Children stay free - maximum age 6

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Clean & Safe (Switzerland)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Property follows sanitisation practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.10 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 2.80 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 35 per person
  • Self parking fee: CHF 33 per night
  • Valet parking fee: CHF 33 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 70.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Des Balances
  • Des Balances Lucerne
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  • Hotel Balances Lucerne
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  • Balances Lucerne
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We should mention

One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

National Rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

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