13 Jun 2021
Sunday
13 Jun 2021
Sunday
2 adults
1 room
9.0
Exceptional
/10
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Housekeeping5
Food & Dining2
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9.4
Exceptional
Location rating score
Exceptional location
Popular landmarks
Old Town Lucerne 110 m
Jesuitenkirche 160 m
Spreuer Bridge 210 m
Chapel Bridge 220 m
The Nine Towers 290 m
The Rosengart Collection 330 m
Lucerne Station 460 m
Lion Monument 850 m
Glacier Garden (Gletschergarten) 920 m
Verkehrshaus der Schweiz 2.3 km
Nearby landmarks
bestsmile 50 m
zahnarztzentrum.ch 50 m
City apotheke 60 m
Kornmarkt 60 m
Muhlenplatz 70 m
Coop City 70 m
Nadelwehr 100 m
Old Town Lucerne 110 m
Motoparkplatz 120 m
Town Hall 120 m
"Oh, their welcome drink is pleasant as well:)"
yewon - October 11, 2019
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Hotel des Balances
Weinmarkt, Old Town, Luzern, Switzerland, 6004 - See map
Property highlights
Front desk [24-hour]
Hassle-free check in
Close to Old Town Lucerne
Within 110 m of property
500 meters to public transportation
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Currency exchange
Daily housekeeping
Bar
Cheaper than 94% of all properties in Luzern in the last 24 hoursCompared to 173 Luzern properties at Agoda for various dates
| Value for money | 8.4 |
| Location rating | 9.4 |
| Nearest airport | Emmen Airport (EML) |
| Distance to airport | 4.5 km |
Rooms available at Hotel des Balances
Excellent
Room comfort & quality
8.5
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Junior Suite
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- Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
- River view
- 1 double bed
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Suite
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- Room size: 50 m²/538 ft²
- River view
- 1 double bed
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Junior Suite with Sofa Bed
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- Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
- City view
- 2 double beds
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Suite with Whirlpool, River View and Balcony
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- Room size: 50 m²/538 ft²
- Balcony/terrace
- 1 king bed
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Double Room with City View
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- Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
- City view
- 1 double bed
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Double River View
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- Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
- River view
- 1 double bed
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Double Room for Single Use with City View
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- Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
- City view
- 1 double bed
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Double Room with River View
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- Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
- River view
- 1 double bed
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Triple Room with City View
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- Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
- City view
- 1 single bed and 1 double b...
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Triple Room with River View
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- Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
- City view
- 1 double bed and 1 single b...
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Frequently asked questions
What time is check-in and check-out at Hotel des Balances?
Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hotel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out. The front desk is always open, day or night.
How do I get to Hotel des Balances?
For those who wish to drive their own cars, Hotel des Balances has a car park that's close to the hotel. Parking is available for a fee of 33 CHF per day. Parking options include a full-service valet for total ease.
Is breakfast offered at Hotel des Balances?
Wake up to a great buffet breakfast at Hotel des Balances. Adults can enjoy breakfast offered with an additional charge of 35 CHF if not included in the room rate. You may save on breakfast costs with Agoda by booking a room with breakfast, which is often included for less than buying it at the hotel.
What are my dining options at Hotel des Balances?
Hotel des Balances features an on-site restaurant for your dining convenience.
What is the smoking policy at Hotel des Balances?
Hotel des Balances does not permit smoking in any of its rooms or indoor areas.
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What people love about Hotel des Balances
- 10.0 Exceptional
"I would definitely stay here again."
yewon
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October 11, 2019
- 10.0 Exceptional
"This place is highly recommended."
yewon
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October 11, 2019
- Location8.4 Excellent
"Pros- location, Beautiful rooms."
Neera
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August 15, 2018
Property ranking|Compared to 173 Luzern properties
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Cleanliness score
9.3/10
Location score
9.4/10
Service score
9.1/10
Room comfort score
8.5/10
Better than
97
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of Luzern properties
Better than
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of Luzern properties
Better than
94
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of Luzern properties
Better than
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Overall rating:
9.0
Exceptional
1,856 reviews
1,856 reviews
Cleanliness
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Location
9.4
What travelers say they love:
Fantastic location, great restaurant and bar
Mark from Australia
Family with older children
Family with older children
Occupying a picturesque location on the Reuss River in the heart of old Lucerne, this charming property oozes glamor and history. Hotel des Balances's façade dates back to the 12th century and is framed by iron-fronted balconies that wind down to a riverside bistro. The interior is decorated with attractive façade paintings and period artworks. On-site facilities include a fine Swiss restaurant Balances, a less formal bistro, a piano bar, and an array of intimate meeting rooms ideal for seminars. Guestrooms are attractively furnished and individually designed in either classic or contemporary style, and many feature a balcony or terrace with wonderful views of the famous Chappel Bridge and Swiss Alps. A truly classic stay in contemporary Lucerne can be had at this wonderful Hotel des Balances.
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Most talked about facilities
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13 mentions
Food & Dining
5 mentions
Breakfast
5 mentions
Housekeeping
4 mentions
What they offer
7.2 Very good
"Hotel staff very kind and beautiful hotel."
Mirko
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August 26, 2019
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Take a look at these facilities:
- Bar
- Restaurants
Languages spoken
- English
- German
- French
- Spanish
Accessibility
- Elevator
Internet access
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
- Hiking
- Ticket services
- Tours
Cleanliness and safety
- Body thermometer
- Hand sanitizer
- Staff trained in safety protocol
- Daily disinfection in all rooms
- Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
Dining, drinking, and snacking
- Bar
- Restaurants
- Room service
Services and conveniences
- Concierge
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Safety deposit boxes
- Currency exchange
- Laundry service
- Security [24-hour]
- Daily housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Smoke-free property
- Dry cleaning
- Pets allowed
- Smoking area
Getting around
- Airport transfer
- Car park [nearby]
- Car park [charges apply]
- Valet parking
For the kids
- Family room
Land sports
- Golf course (within 3 km)
Available in all rooms
- Desk
- In-room safe box
- Telephone
- Free bottled water
- Mini bar
- Toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Satellite/cable channels
- Heating
- Shower
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Nearest essentials
Airports
Emmen Airport (EML)
4.5 km
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
49.0 km
Public transportation
Luzern Train Station
490 m
Gütschbahn Bergstation
720 m
Hospital or clinic
bestsmile
50 m
Shopping
Luzerner Wochenmarkt
230 m
Convenience store
Migros Express
370 m
Cash withdrawal
ATM
150 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Food and dining
Breakfast options
Buffet
Restaurants on site
Balances
Cuisine:French, Mediterranean
Menu:Buffet
What's nearby
Popular landmarks
- Old Town Lucerne - 110 m
- Jesuitenkirche - 160 m
- Spreuer Bridge - 210 m
- Chapel Bridge - 220 m
- The Nine Towers - 290 m
- The Rosengart Collection - 330 m
- Lucerne Station - 460 m
- Lion Monument - 850 m
- Glacier Garden (Gletschergarten) - 920 m
- Verkehrshaus der Schweiz - 2.3 km
Nearby landmarks
- bestsmile - 50 m
- zahnarztzentrum.ch - 50 m
- City apotheke - 60 m
- Kornmarkt - 60 m
- Muhlenplatz - 70 m
- Coop City - 70 m
- Nadelwehr - 100 m
- Old Town Lucerne - 110 m
- Motoparkplatz - 120 m
- Town Hall - 120 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Property's guest policies
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome.
| Guest's age | Extra bed |
|---|---|
Infant 0-4 year(s) | Stay for free if using existing bedding. Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property. |
Children 5-6 year(s) | Stay for free if using existing bedding. Extra beds may be requested directly from the property; additional charges may apply |
Guests 7 years and older are considered as adults | Extra beds may be requested directly from the property; additional charges may apply |
Others
- When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Extra beds, if available, are dependent on the room you choose. Please ask the property for more details.
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Some helpful facts
Check-in/Check-out
Check-in from: 14:00
Check-out until: 12:00
Extras
Breakfast charge (unless included in room price): 35 CHF
The property
Local Tax ID/ Rental License: 4,40 CHF
Non-smoking rooms/floors: yes
Number of bars/lounges: 1
Number of floors: 5
Number of restaurants: 1
Number of rooms : 56
Room voltage: 220
Year property opened: 1836
Most recent renovation: 2014
Parking
Daily parking fee: 33 CHF
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| Neighborhood | Old Town | Luzern Metro Area | Weggis | Luzern Metro Area |
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