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Hotel Des Balances

Property class: 4

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A riverside restaurant with outdoor seating, white tables, and umbrellas, overlooking a historic building with domed towers.
An elegant dining area with a chandelier, white walls, and a sign reading "SALLE DES BALANCES".
Exterior
A luxurious hotel room with a fireplace, leather armchairs, a dining table, and a chandelier.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, wooden flooring, and a curved ceiling design.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$390
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, City View

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a TV, a minibar, and a mirror.

Double or Twin Room, City View

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

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, River View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and two lamps.

Double or Twin Room, River View

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, River View

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a lamp, and a television.

Junior Suite, River View

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

View all photos for Queen Room For Single Use, City View

A hotel room with a large mirror, a bed, a chair, a small table, a nightstand with a lamp, a shower area, and a bathroom.

Queen Room For Single Use, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, City View

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a TV, and two bedside lamps.

Triple Room, City View

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

View all photos for Triple Room, River View

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a desk, a TV, and a large mirror.

Triple Room, River View

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

View all photos for Suite, Hot Tub, River View (with Balcony)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, built-in wardrobe, a seating area, and a sofa.

Suite, Hot Tub, River View (with Balcony)

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

View all photos for Junior Suite with Sofa Bed

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a view of a balcony with curtains.

Junior Suite with Sofa Bed

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

View all photos for Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a round table, a bathtub, and a separate bathroom with a vanity and mirror.

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

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

View all photos for Double Room, City View (Queenroom)

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a TV, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Double Room, City View (Queenroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, River View

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a desk, a TV, and a large mirror.

Superior Double Room, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • River view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Lucerne

A luxury stay in the heart of Lucerne awaits you at Hotel Des Balances. Within steps you'll find Chapel Bridge and Lucerne Town Hall. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business centre. .The restaurant, Restaurant Balances, serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Balances Lounge is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. 1970 square feet (183 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Old Town Lucerne hotel include Rosengart Collection and Mill Bridge.

What's nearby

  • Lucerne Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chapel Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jesuit Church - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • KKL Lucerne - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lion Monument - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Lucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mill'Feuille - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Pickwick Pub Luzern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bierliebe & Friends - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stadtkeller Swiss Folkore Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rathaus Brauerei - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Des Balances

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1970 square feet (183 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Hotel Des Balances. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Lucerne hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 1970 sq ft of conference space
  • 183 sq. m of conference space
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Des Balances offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 25 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.80 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. 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 all accommodation.

Property Registration Number KZV-SLU-000020

We should mention

  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Des Balances
Des Balances Lucerne
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Des Balances Hotel
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Balances Lucerne
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Hotel Des Balances Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Des Balances?

Hotel Des Balances offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Des Balances?

As of 22 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Des Balances on 25 Oct 2026 start from AU$390, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Des Balances?

Yep, Hotel Des Balances has a self car park for CHF 35 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Des Balances?

The closest beach to Hotel Des Balances is Seebad Eich (15.2 km).

Does Hotel Des Balances serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Des Balances?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Des Balances?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves French cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Des Balances?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Des Balances?

Furry friends are welcome at Hotel Des Balances, with food and water bowls on offer.

Hotel Des Balances Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 783 out of 991 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 991 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 991 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 991 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 991 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing hotel and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was incredible in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations. Great location. Lovely balcony overlooking the river….perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel with great views and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice hotel great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to the train station, boats and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfectly located and so much charm in this hotel Much nicer than normal modern ones
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excelent attention, beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an awesome room overlooking the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!!! Great rooms and friendly staff. Perfect location in the city, too!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, location was great, room was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and friendly hospitality in a boutique hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel, well located. I highly recommend a river view room. I was surprised with an amazing view of Mt. Pilates when the clouds cleared.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All excellent as advertised
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, wished they included the breakfast. Lucerne overall was very expensive. People unfortunately were not very friendly towards tourists
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centralized location in the heart of the old city.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, excellent hotel and service. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice bar and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place for vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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It is a lovely historic property in an ideal location. Close to the train station - ten minute walk - and beautiful view from our terrace. Definitely looks and feels upscale. We felt like we were in a storybook. We enjoyed the free ice cream they offer guests throughout the day and the chocolates in our room. We had a suite.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location, location, location! Right next to river & restaurants, excellent bar just outside entrance. Very clean & courteous staff, rooms are small with no microwave. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026