Hotel Des Balances

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine, al fresco dining
Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine, al fresco dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service

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Weinmarkt, Lucerne, LU, 6004
  • Lucerne Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Chapel Bridge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • KKL Lucerne
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Queen Room For Single Use, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, City View (Queenroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double or Twin Room, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Hot Tub, River View (with Balcony)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite with Sofa Bed

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Lucerne

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 luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lucerne Town Hall and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Rosengart Collection.

What's nearby

  • Lucerne Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chapel Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • KKL Lucerne - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lion Monument - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Chateau Guetsch - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Lucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hirschenplatz - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rathaus Brauerei - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mill'Feuille - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zunfthausrestaurant Pfistern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Barca - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Des Balances

Riverwalk hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (CHF 35 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (CHF 33 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CHF 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Balances Lounge
  • Restaurant Balances

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,970 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 70.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 35 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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number KZV-SLU-000020

National rating

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

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