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This is really a dormitory not a hotel

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3 of 5 stars
jenniparks76   12 contributions
Manassas, VA
Sep 16, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This "hotel" is really a hostel or dormitory. The rooms are drab and the entire building is rather depressing. Not a place to impress or to take your sweetheart. Also the beds are not comfortable at all.

On the plus side, breakfast was good and the location is basically in old town and so it is very close to everything touristy in the area.

Parking was sparse and an addl fee FYI.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay September 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Member since November 16, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
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A nice place in Lucerne...

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4 of 5 stars
sasandtim   104 contributions
Sydney
Sep 7, 2009

We had a triple (which was actually a four bed dorm shared between three) and we were pleased with it - it was clean, had nice linens and included a sink in the room which was handy.

The breakfast was nice and the staff were helpful both with providing information about the areas as well as allowing us to store our bags for the day.

While slightly more expensive than a hostel, you do see a reflection in the cliente - few backpackers and lots of families and older travelers. Great if you're like us and want a quiet evening (though the walls are a bit thin) but not somewhere to stay if you are looking for a party.

Free wi-fi was an added bonus...all in all, a nice place to stay in Lucerne!

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    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay September 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with Other
  • Member since May 13, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Good for single backpackers, not for couples.

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2 of 5 stars
WorldTravellerBing   1 contribution
Chicago, US
Sep 1, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

First of all this hotel is 1-star and not 3-star as shown on booking.com. This is really expensive for 1-star and amenities it has. The reception closes at 10:30 pm and the guy at the reception looked drunk when we talked to him in the night.
Room is old and very small, bathroom is very old too even a private shower. Bed was not good at all, with noises around in the night, it was not at all a comfortable sleep.
Plus points - Breakfast was okay, proximity to the train station (around 15-20 min walk), free wireless around reception area.

  • Date of stay August 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
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  • Member since May 13, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
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Average hotel - nothing terrible but nothing outstanding

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3 of 5 stars
Stabone130   73 contributions
Hoboken NJ
Aug 27, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

this hotel was fine for one night. The front desk staff were very polite & helpful. The room I had requested was not available for some reason so I didn't get a private bathroom in my room, which was disappointing. I was told I was "upgraded" which I assume meant my bed was bigger because the room was not an upgrade. All of the sheets were mismatched, it was kind of a depressing room & I thought it would be quiet - until I went to bed. The room was in front of a path that the locals travel to get into/out of town -- very loud all night long. I didn't get much sleep. No fans so you have to sleep with the windows open (pretty common in Switzerland) so you're subject to the noise outside.

Breakfast was ok -- typical Swiss breakfast: croissants, yogurt, granola, juices, etc.

Overall, it was fine -- nothing was awful but if I returned to Luzern, I would stay some place a bit nicer. It was very, very affordable so I can't exactly complain - you get what you pay for!

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay August 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with Solo Traveler
  • Member since July 22, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
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Generally nice hotel, not quite convenient location

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3 of 5 stars
camomile_herbal_tea   1 contribution
Hong Kong
Aug 21, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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It's still located near the old town, of walking distance, but if you do pick luzern as a base for travelling around other neighbouring cities like Bern, Zurich, you gotta walk quite a bit from the train station to the hotel (perhaps we find it especially tough as the day we checked out, it was raining quite badly and we were walking with luggages!)
We were there at peak season, so dunno if it's really value for money, but we found it the most reasonable compare with other hotels nearby at that time!
The staff was very friendly and welcoming, he was eager to introduce us with all sort of information and suggestions.
The breakfast was nice also, and the most important is that they do provide WiFi free of charge at the breakfast place.
The room is clean enough though, not so spacious but enough! The only tiny problem is the ventilation, it was right August when we stayed there, i do think a AC would be a lot more better in mid summer, even in Switzerland.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay August 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Age group 25_34
  • Member since August 21, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Address: St. Karliquai 12, Lucerne CH-6004, Switzerland
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