Rooms

Our rooms are individually designed in either classic or contemporary style, with great attention to detail. Many river facing rooms have their own balcony or terrace with wonderful views onto the famous Chappel Bridge and the Swiss Alps.

Hotel details

The Hotel Des Balances is located in a former Guild Hall in the heart of Lucerne's Old Town. The historical building is decorated by attractive facade paintings. Inviting, comfortable rooms offer views of the Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church and the Weinmarkt square. The hotel restaurant, Balances, with a beautiful terrace onto the river Reuss, is noted for its fine Swiss cooking: imaginative and market-fresh.

Food & Beverages

A buffet breakfast is served from 07:00 to 11:00. There is also a continental breakfast and an à la carte breakfast menu. Restaurant Balances: Our Gault-Millau Award winning Culinary Artist and his crew, anxiously await the opportunity to spoil you at lunch (12:00 to 14:00) or dinner (18:00 to 22:00) with classical French cuisine. Alternatively, let us surprise you with a market-fresh creation inspired by the season. Terrace: Where else can you sit back, relax and take in the view of the magnificent Jesuit Church and our infamous wooden Chapel Bridge with its monumental Water Tower all at once? Bar/Lounge: At first sight, our beautiful wooden bar (open 07:00 until 00:30) calls to mind the bow of a boat about to set sail. A popular spot any day of the week with an ambience of uncomplicated, casual elegance.

As the hotel restaurant is very popular, please reserve a table in advance. Thank you.

Internet

Wireless Internet Hotspot is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge. 

Parking

Private parking is possible at a location nearby and costs CHF 27.00 per day. 

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable. 

Location & area

Hotel policies

Cancellation Policy

If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.  If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged. 

Deposit Policy

No deposit will be charged. 

VAT and city/tourist taxes

3.6 % VAT is included.  Service charge is not applicable.  CHF 2.90 city/tourist tax per person per night is not included. 

Meal Plan

Continental breakfast costs CHF 17.00 per person.  Buffet breakfast costs CHF 27.00 per person. 

Children and Extra Bed Policy

All children are welcome.  All children under 6 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.  All children under 12 years are charged CHF 35.00 per night and person for extra beds.  All older children or adults are charged CHF 70.00 per night and person for extra beds.  Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.  Maximum capacity of total guests in a room is 3. 

Please note that in case specific policies apply to a particular room or rate, the specific room/rate policy prevails over the general hotel policy