Name: Hotel des Balances
Address: Weinmarkt, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland, Weinmarkt, Canton of Lucerne, 6004, Switzerland
Rating: 9.1

Hotel des Balances

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Housed in a former Guild Hall, the Hotel des Balances enjoys a picturesque location on the Reuss river in the heart of Old Lucerne. Wi-Fi is available free of charge. Most rooms offers views of the Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church and the Weinmarkt square. The Restaurant La Balance serves excellent French and Swiss cuisine and features a river-side terrace. There is also a casual bistro and a piano bar at the Hotel des Balances.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the real heart of Luzern, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Buffet, Breakfast to go

Rooms with:

Quiet street view
City view

Private parking available

Availability

Prices converted to USD

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Room type	Number of guests	Today's price	Your choices	To save you time, we’ve selected this property’s typical room type for two people. You can always change room type or quantity below. Select rooms
Queen Room 1 large double bed 205 feet² City view Air conditioning Ensuite bathroom Flat-screen TV Minibar Free WiFi Free toiletries Safety deposit box Toilet Bath or shower Hardwood or parquet floors Desk TV Refrigerator Telephone Tea/Coffee maker Radio Heating Hairdryer iPod dock Wake up service/Alarm clock Electric kettle Cable channels Wake-up service Wardrobe or closet Toilet paper Hand sanitiser	Max persons: 2	US$438 per night Price US$1,313 Excluded: CHF 4.9 City tax per person per night, 3.8 % VAT	Breakfast: US$44 (optional) Partially refundable Pay online • We have 2 left	Select rooms
Double Room with City View Choose your bed (if available) 2 single beds 1 large double bed 215 feet² City view Air conditioning Ensuite bathroom Flat-screen TV Coffee machine Minibar Free WiFi	Max persons: 2	US$493 per night Price US$1,478 Excluded: CHF 4.9 City tax per person per night, 3.8 % VAT	Breakfast: US$44 (optional) Partially refundable Pay online • We have 1 left	Select rooms
Double Room with River View We have 1 left 2 single beds 194 feet² Balcony Mountain view Landmark view City view River view Air conditioning Ensuite bathroom Flat-screen TV Coffee machine Minibar Free WiFi	Max persons: 2	US$548 per night Price US$1,643 Excluded: CHF 4.9 City tax per person per night, 3.8 % VAT	Breakfast: US$44 (optional) Partially refundable Pay online	Select rooms
	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$523 per night Price US$1,570 Excluded: CHF 4.9 City tax per person per night, 3.8 % VAT	Breakfast: US$44 (optional) Partially refundable Pay online	Select rooms
Superior Double Room with River View Choose your bed (if available) 1 extra-large double bed 2 single beds 269 feet² Lake view Mountain view Landmark view River view Air conditioning Ensuite bathroom Flat-screen TV Coffee machine Minibar Free WiFi	Max persons: 2	US$603 per night Price US$1,809 Excluded: CHF 4.9 City tax per person per night, 3.8 % VAT	Breakfast: US$44 (optional) Partially refundable Pay online • We have 1 left	Select rooms
Queen Room with City View (1 Adult) 1 single bed 205 feet² City view Air conditioning Ensuite bathroom Flat-screen TV Coffee machine Minibar Free WiFi	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$416 per night Price US$1,248 Excluded: CHF 4.9 City tax per person per night, 3.8 % VAT	Breakfast: US$44 (optional) Partially refundable Pay online • We have 2 left	Select rooms

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Huey

Singapore

“Staff are very helpful and cheerful. Rooms are clean and quiet. Room was well-stocked with amenities.”

Peta

United Kingdom

“Great location. Room was very spacious. Staff were lovely and we loved the ice and water machine right outside our door.”

Omar

Saudi Arabia

“Pros • Excellent central location in Lucerne’s Old Town. • Beautiful historic building with modern, comfortable rooms. • Great restaurant with a riverside terrace. • Friendly and attentive staff. • Some rooms offer lovely river views.”

Arit

United Kingdom

“If you want to experience a taste of heaven without dying, stay at the Hotel Des Balances. Exceptional service, attention to detail is second to none, and you're a short walk to all major attractions.”

Jacquelyn

United Kingdom

“Bar staff and reception were brilliant - paid for upgrade to balcony room - had to ask for kettle and shower took some getting used to but overall lovely hotel”

Santos

Philippines

“Nice room with the balcony. Love the restaurant too!”

Amanda

United Kingdom

“Fantastic hotel in the perfect location for exploring Luzern. The staff were great, very friendly, helpful and professional. The food was excellent and our river view room was lovely. Thank you all for a wonderful week.”

Dean

New Zealand

“Spacious room, extra large bed, great balcony and view. Staff were excellent and nothing was a bother. Breakfast was great and an ice machine on the floor.”

Teresa

United Kingdom

“Fabulous location, beautiful building, really lovely rooms and fab toiletries!!!!”

Anton

Switzerland

“The location in the old part of town, the very quiet atmosphere, very friendly and helpful staff, top breakfast and very good wifi connection !”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Balances

Cuisine
French • Seafood • International • European
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
Ambiance
Modern
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Hotel des Balances takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Check-out

From 04:00 to 12:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Cot upon request

Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that advance reservations are recommended for the hotel restaurant.

Dogs are allowed. A fee of CHF 25 per animal per night applies.

Short-term rental-identification number Lucern City: KZV-SLU-000020.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: KZV-SLU-000020

Hotel des Balances