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"Historical architecture overlooks the Reuss river, where a terrace serves wine and breakfast. Complimentary drinks await in the bar. Best for river-view seekers, less so for anyone needing climate control."

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5 Sept 2026
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6 Sept 2026
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2 guests

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Children:

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Why guests choose Hotel Des Balances

  • Riverside Dining
    French & Swiss cuisine on terrace
  • Historic Guild Hall
    Dating to 18th century
  • Evening Piano
    Live nightly entertainment
  • Welcome Perks
    Complimentary Prosecco & snacks
  • Chapel Bridge
    1-min walk from hotel
  • Alpine Balconies
    Mountain & river panoramas

Overview

Being located in the center of Lucerne, merely 5 minutes' walk from the covered wooden footbridge "Chapel Bridge", the non-smoking Hotel Des Balances Lucerne offers a sundeck, a shared lounge, and a piano. Located 1.5 miles from Swiss Museum of Transport, this traditional-style hotel features 56 rooms with views of the city.

Located 12 minutes' stroll from the roman catholic Church of St. Leodegar, the hotel is within a few blocks of Alpineum Museum. The shopping district of Lucerne, where the Des Balances Lucerne sits, grants access to cultural attractions like Neubad Cultural Center, which is 0.9 miles away. Visit Lake Lucerne, 6 minutes by foot from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Switzerland. The Rosengart Collection lies just around the corner from the Lucerne hotel. Schwanenplatz bus stop is 0.2 miles from the Des Balances and just 0.6 miles from is enough to get to Lucerne train station.

The allergy-friendly rooms are equipped with a personal safe, complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with a mini-fridge-bar, coffee and tea makers. These rooms are equipped with private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower.

Gastronomic options include a lounge bar. It also features a lounge for guests' comfort. Zunfthausrestaurant Pfistern is a few moments from the 4-star Des Balances Lucerne.

  • Check-in
    from 15:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    from 04:00 until 12:00
  • Hotel class
    4 stars
Hotel Des Balances
Our tips

Should you book Hotel Des Balances?

Perfect if you
  • Want to be within a 5-minute walk of Chapel Bridge - the hotel is about a 5-minute walk from the landmark.
  • Need a room with a spa bathtub - the private bathrooms feature a spa bathtub and slippers.
  • Are driving and want private parking - private parking is available at the hotel.
Maybe skip if you
  • Expect breakfast included in the room rate - the buffet breakfast costs approximately CHF 15 per person.
  • Need a complimentary airport shuttle - the airport shuttle service is available at an additional cost.
Best for
  • the panoramic river views from the terrace
  • the historical architecture of the former Guild Hall

Facilities of Des Balances

General
  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Car park
  • 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
Dining
  • Electric kettle
  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus
Leisure & Sports
  • Sun terrace
  • Hiking
  • Golf course
Des Balances Guest Services
  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Room Amenities
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Cots
  • Parquet floor

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Hotel Des Balances applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out
from 04:00 until 12:00
Important info
License numberKZV-SLU-000020

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5 Sept 2026
Check-out
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Guests
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