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Hotel des Balances


Hotel class 4.0 of 5
Am Weinmarkt, Lucerne 6000, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars
mcjhNE   28 contributions
new england
Oct 31, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

On my brother's recommendation, my husband and I spent 2 nights here on a recent trip to Switzerland. The hotel was everything he had told us it would be, and our stay was wonderful. We had a junior suite with a balcony ; it was simply wonderful to sit and enjoy a cocktail while watching the swans swim below. The... more

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5 of 5 stars
lizm_60   3 contributions
saratoga springs, ny
Oct 9, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/2 found this review helpful

The interior is a simple contemporary look (in an old building) and it's beautiful and elegant. Everything about the hotel was delightful - location, staff, buffet in the morning. It's not inexpensive but it was worth it! more

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4 of 5 stars
aomahony   1 contribution
ireland
Oct 1, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
2/3 found this review helpful

beautiful old building recently renovated,lots of character, in the centre of the old town,delicious breakfast on terrace overlooking the lake,very friendly helpful staff.only downside was no aircon and rooms looking onto the square were quite noisy more

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4 of 5 stars
Contessa   34 contributions
UK
Sep 25, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

Lucerne is the most difficult place to find accommodation. It's "palace" style hotels face onto a main road, many of the 4*s don''t offer air conditioning, and very many others fill up with tour parties. True there are several hip hotels for the young set but for people likes us it's a very diffcult destination to find suitable accommodation. Eventually... more

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3 of 5 stars
EHO60   8 contributions
Surrey, UK
Sep 20, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

Hotel Des Balances probably has the finest location in Lucerne. The only problem about this is that it knows it and charges accordingly, as a previous writer mentions. This means that although our room was charming, comfortable and quiet it was also extremely expensive as the rack rate includes absolutely nothing at all apart from the room.Oh I am wrong... more

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4 of 5 stars
Avidhiker   32 contributions
Sep 12, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

We just spent two nights here and enjoyed our stay very much. I just had to close my eyes when the bill came. We had a lovely room (203) overlooking the river and the cathederal on the other side. The bathroom had a wall that opened up to the bedroom. It seemed a little odd to us but no big... more

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5 of 5 stars
Rootero   3 contributions
Lausanne, Switzerland
Sep 1, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
4/5 found this review helpful

I stayed in the hotel just for a single night with my girlfriend. It is a lovely hotel, literally right next to the Reuss, the river exiting Lake Luzern (Vierwaldstädter See), facing the Jesuitenkirche. The other side of the Hotel opens to the Weinmarkt with its pittoresque houses with traditional wallpaint. We had a very nice room with a balcony... more

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5 of 5 stars
Sandgrounder99   18 contributions
Southport, England
Aug 31, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

The hotel was very clean and modern. The staff were helpful and friendly in all areas - Reception, Restaurant and Bar. The breakfast was varied and very fresh and well presented. The view on the restaurant balcony was the 'icing on the cake'. We were in a Standard Double facing the Square. As it was hot at times, we had... more

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5 of 5 stars
AmitKalsi   4 contributions
NewDelhi
Aug 29, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/3 found this review helpful

I travelled with my wife and stayed at Des Balances for 6 nights divided in two visits within a 10 day period. 1st visit we experienced river view room with balcony and it's a blessing to stay in this room category. the view is amazing. rooms are very tastefully decorated with best in class amenities. 2nd visit even though we... more

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3 of 5 stars
guy999   24 contributions
Dallas, Texas
Aug 20, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
4/4 found this review helpful

I don't really want to rate this hotel horribly. It is very pretty and has a good location on the water in Lucerne, however there is no air conditioning. this is probably find for anytime except for the summer. I think they should be clear on the no air conditioning policy. I booked a large suite and had 2 rooms... more

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Hotel des Balances Also Known As

  • Des Balances Hotel
  • Des Balances Lucerne
Address: Am Weinmarkt, Lucerne 6000, Switzerland