A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated February 2024.
We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Luzern, Switzerland. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Relaxing atmosphere. Seehotel Kastanienbaum welcomes you on the quiet Horw peninsula, a 15-minute drive from the old town of Lucerne. Look forward to a breathtaking view over Lake Lucerne and the mountain panorama of Central Switzerland. In addition, a private beach with sunbathing lawn and a heated outdoor pool await you during the summer months. Start the day with a rich breakfast. In the lakeside restaurant and in summer also on the lakeside terrace, regional delicacies and newly interpreted classics are served - with a grandiose view. Upon arrival, you will receive a free ticket for public transportation in the city of Lucerne. You can easily reach the center of Lucerne by boat or public bus. The boat station and the bus stop are located directly at the hotel.Show full description
Highly elegant. Great views. Popular among couples. The Art Deco Hotel Montana offer rooms as well as luxurious spa suites with panoramic views of Lake Lucerne, the city and the Alps. All the spacious rooms and suites feature stylish designer furniture, a satellite TV and a Nespresso coffee machine. Additionally, to the Art Deco rooms, there are also luxurious Penthouse rooms and suites, on the fifth & sixth floor, featuring panoramic views of Lake Lucerne, the city, and the Alps. All lakeside rooms have a balcony. They offer lavish, elegant furnishings, the supplementary 5-star service, the private terrace offering breathtaking views and the option of your own outdoor hot tub. The Scala Restaurant offers light Mediterranean cuisine which was awarded 15 Gault-Millau point. It has a terrace with palm tress and panoramic views of the scenic surrounding landscape. The Louis Bar features a huge selection of Scottish Whisky and during summer the Montana Beach Club is an inviting place to spend long evenings. Numerous events take place at the Art Deco Hotel Montana, including jazz jam sessions every Thursday nights in the Louis Bar. The KKL Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne is a 7-minute drive away from the property, while Chapel Bridge is an 8-minute drive away. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, reachable within 67 km.Show full description
The most ELEGANT small luxury hotel in Luzern. It is very popular among couples travelling to Luzern.
Unique. Charming. Great value. Popular among couples. The historic Hotel Pilatus-Kulm is situated at 2132 metres above sea level in the Kriens district in Luzern, 3.2 km from Chapel Bridge and 3.4 km from KKL Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne. It was built in 1890 and completely renovated in 2010. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Every room comes with a TV. Some rooms include a seating area for your convenience. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find a gift shop at the property and the elegant restaurant Pilatus-Kulm serves seasonal and regional specialties. Zurich Airport is 52 km from the property.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most UNIQUE AND AUTHENTIC small hotels in Luzern. It also has great affordability.
Delightful property. Very stylish. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples.Opened May 2021. Situated in Luzern, 5.8 km from Lucerne Station, Boutique Hotel Himmelrich features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the hotel, the rooms come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a balcony with a mountain view. Every room comes with a safety deposit box and selected rooms also feature city views. Boutique Hotel Himmelrich offers a children's playground. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Luzern, like cycling. Lion Monument is 7 km from Boutique Hotel Himmelrich, while KKL Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne is 7.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 69 km from the hotel.Show full description
I would describe this as the most STYLISH small luxury hotel in Luzern. It also has super comfortable beds and outstanding views!
Romantic. Lovely property. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Château Gütsch is set in a 19th-century castle, overlooking the town of Lucerne and Lake Lucerne, with views to the Rigi Mountain. The interior was renovated and designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard. Free WiFi access is available. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV cable, a free minibar, and a bathroom with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. The on-site restaurant offers Mediterranean and regional cuisine. In summer, guests can enjoy their meals with panoramic views on the restaurant's terrace. A wide range of selected wines and cocktails are available at the bar. Château Gütsch features a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk, and luggage storage. 1 electric vehicle charging station and 2 Tesla charging stations, as well as parking are available on site. The hotel is 1.4 km from the Chapel Bridge, 1.5 km from Lucerne Station, and 1.7 km from the Lion Monument. Zurich Airport is 49 km away.Show full description
I think this place could be the most WELL DESIGNED AND ROMANTIC small luxury hotel in Luzern.
Great value. Great location. The Ameron Luzern Hotel Flora enjoys a prime location 150 metres from the Chapel Bridge and 300 metres from the train station and Lake Lucerne. Vehicles can be parked for a surcharge at a parking garage nearby. The KKL Culture and Congress Centre and the Old Town are both a 5-minute walk away. The rooms feature air conditioning, a minibar and satellite TV. National and international telephone calls (EU, USA and Canada) are offered free of charge during the stay. The rich buffet breakfast is available from 07.00 till 10.00 am the whole week.The breakfast includes freshly baked croissants, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages and fresh rolls and breads. Italian coffee specialities, cereals, cheeses and meats are also offered.Show full description
Beautiful. Unique. Cosy rooms. 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.Show full description
Cosy rooms. The HERMITAGE Lake Lucerne - Beach Club & Lifestyle Hotel is tranquilly situated within its own grounds on the shores of Lake Lucerne, only 4 km away from the city centre with beautiful views of the landscape. The hotel offers modern restaurants with lakeside terraces and a smart, trendy bar. A small wellness area and a sunbathing lawn with direct lake access are at your disposal as well. All the rooms in the HERMITAGE Lake Lucerne - Beach Club & Lifestyle Hotel feature direct lake and mountain views. WiFi is free everywhere in the hotel. There are activities on the water (pedalo, canoe SUP and party boat with cost) There are free fitness area as well as tennis court and e-bikes in summer. A ticket for the public city bus is included in the rates and there is a charging staion for electric cars with cost at the property.Show full description
Elegant. Historic. The family-owned 5-star Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern is located right in the Old Town of Lucerne, next to the lake. It offers a spa area and elegant rooms with modern furniture. The Culture and Convention Centre and the train station are only a 10-minute walk away. The Schweizerhof's rooms are individually furnished according to a specific personality, such as a musician, writer or actor, who has stayed at the hotel. They offer views of the lake and the mountains, or of Lucerne’s historical Old Town. All rooms feature individually adjustable air conditioning and heating, a coffee and tea maker, a writing desk, and satellite TV with many international channels. Spa facilities include a Finnish sauna and a bio sauna, both offering panoramic views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps. The fitness room is equipped with modern Technogym equipment with a view of the historical Old Town. A range of body and beauty treatments is available. Swiss and exotic gourmet cuisine can be enjoyed à la carte in the Pavillon and the Galerie restaurants. When the weather is nice, you can dine outside on the terrace under palm and olive trees. Soft piano music provides for a relaxed atmosphere in the elegant bar.Show full description
Superb breakfast. Comfortable beds. The 4-star Cascada Boutique Hotel is centrally located in the trendy Neustadt district of Lucerne, within walking distance of the train station, the lake and the old town. Each modern, boutique-style room is individually designed around the theme of Swiss waterfalls. All rooms have air conditioning, high-quality bedding and a free minibar that is refilled daily. The on-site Bolero restaurant offers a rich breakfast buffet as well as Spanish specialities for lunch and dinner. Select wines or gins can be enjoyed at the bar.. Guests also can enjoy free public transport as well as free bicycles or kickboards.Show full description
Comfortable beds. The Renaissance Lucerne Hotel is a modern 5-star hotel in a historic city palace, 3 minutes' walk from Lucerne Train Station and 200 metres from Lake Lucerne. It features a South American Restaurant and Bar. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property. The tastefully furnished, non-smoking rooms feature ornamental ceiling decoration and warm-toned interiors. They come with air conditioning and soundproofed windows. Every room at the Renaissance Lucerne is equipped with USB wall plugs, a mini-fridge, tea and coffee facilities (hot water kettle and a coffee machine). At Pacifico Restaurant, guests can enjoy South American-inspired cuisine with ever-popular Fajitas, home-smoked Spare Ribs and the best steaks in town. A selection of classic drinks and the hotel's own cocktail creations in special sizes are served at Boca Grande Bar & Lounge. Guests can unwind in the lounge with a spacious seating area, coffee machine, PC, library, free WIFI, vending machine. Renaissance Lucerne Hotel features a 24-hour reception.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Offering views of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains, Hotel Sonnmatt Luzern is a health resort and comes with a fitness and spa area, an indoor pool and a free shuttle service to the centre of Luzern, 5 km away. Each room features a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a safety deposit box and a bathroom with shower and bathrobe. Some rooms have lake views and some have views of the forest. A free WiFi connection is offered in all areas of the property. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Restaurant Pilatus on site. Another restaurant and a café bar are available as well. There is also a rehabilitation clinic at the property. The free shuttle to and from Lucerne runs every hour from Monday to Saturday. Hiking routes can be found around Hotel Sonnmatt. The Verkehrshaus Train Station is 1.8 km away, and Lake Lucerne is 2.4 km away.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most RELAXING small hotels in Luzern.
Opened June 2022. Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Luzern. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, while certain units at Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern also provide guests with a balcony. All units include a safety deposit box. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Lido Luzern, Lion Monument and KKL Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne. The nearest airport is Zurich, 64 km from Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Charming. Great breakfast. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. The Hofgarten Hotel Luzern is situated on the edge of the historic old town, in a central but quiet location near the lake. In the 3 historic houses you will find 18 individually decorated rooms, all of them with charm and style. The hotel is set in a secluded and lush garden and features a well-known restaurant. The delicious dishes are carefully prepared from only the freshest ingredients from the Lucerne market and from local butchers, cheese stores and greengrocers. Easily accessible public transport links are close by.Show full description
Nice style. Relaxing atmosphere. Cosy rooms. In Lucerne, 4.6 km from the KKL Culture and Congress Center Lucerne, the Gasthaus Badhof offers you very spacious rooms with the best comfort. The property is 4.1 km from the Lion Monument, from the Chapel Bridge or from the Glacier Garden. The Grand Casino Lucerne is 4 km away. In addition to the city of Lucerne, popular destinations include Lake Lucerne, the Titlis, the Rigi and the Bürgenstock. Everything can be reached quickly and easily from Gasthaus Badhof, also by public transport. In the immediate vicinity there are bus stops for the Lucerne transport company with connections to Lucerne train station and the pier of the Lake Lucerne shipping company. Zurich Airport is 47 km away. Each room has a Nespresso coffee machine, a safe, a lakeside balcony, a refrigerator, free WiFi, a shower (double rooms deluxe and junior suite also have a bathtub), a desk and a TV. Hotel guests can use the golf driving range free of charge. The Gasthaus Badhof offers a continental breakfast and the restaurant spoils you with regional and seasonal cuisine. Couples particularly appreciate the location - the fantastic panoramic path invites you to take wonderful walks.Show full description
Good breakfast. Great location. The family-run Continental Park is located 100 metres from Lucerne Train Station and offers free WiFi in the entire property; an on-site underground garage parking and air-conditioned rooms with an LCD TV are also featured. You can find a minibar, as well as an umbrella, free toiletries and slippers in each room. Most units additionally come with a laptop-size safe with a power socket. The restaurant of the Continental Park serves fine Italian cuisine and features a charming garden terrace.Show full description
Historic. The luxurious Grand Hotel National is situated directly on the shore of Lake Lucerne, only a 5-minute walk from the train station and the old town. Lucerne's legendary luxury hotel was built in the 1870s by César Ritz and Auguste Escoffier. Some include Italian marble floors, walls covered with luxurious silk wallpaper, hand-woven carpets and comfortable sofas and chairs upholstered with the finest materials. Today it still provides highest-quality accommodation, culinary perfection and great musical entertainment in the National Bar. The rooms and suites offer views of the city or the lake. From the Grand Hotel National Luzern you can see the famous Rigi, Stanserhorn and Pilatus mountains as well as the highest peaks of Central Switzerland.Show full description
Located directly on the shore of Lake Lucerne, the Radisson Blu is adjacent to the Culture and Convention Centre (KKL) and Lucerne Train Station. Free Wi-Fi is available. The spacious and modern rooms at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Lucerne are air-conditioned and include a minibar, cable TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities. They offer views over the lake or the mountains. A modern health club can be found on the fifth floor of the Radisson Lucerne. It features a sauna, a steam bath and a relaxation room with panoramic views of Mount Pilatus. Mediterranean cuisine is served in the Restaurant Luce, which features a summer terrace. Cocktails, snacks and a 1970s ambience can be enjoyed in the Luce Bar. The Lucerne Radisson Blu also features a modern wine lounge. The picturesque Old Town of Lucerne, as well as many shops and restaurants, are all within easy walking distance.Show full description
Charming. Historic property. Great location. Hotel Wilden Mann is ideally located in the historical old town of Lucerne. It is close to the pedestrian zone and offers individually decorated rooms with antique furniture. The hotel features two restaurants which serve an excellent fusion of traditional and international cuisine. The hotel’s own wine cellar offers a varied selection of fine international wines. Free tea and coffee are available on the second floor. Drinks and coffee are also served until midnight at Les Salon cafe-bar. The spacious lounge area is an inviting place to relax, where you can find a selection of international newspapers and a library. All rooms are non-smoking and have a private bathroom and a seating area. A free bottle of water is provided in the room upon arrival. Hotel Wilden Mann is 200 metres from Lucerne’s most famous landmark, the Chapel Bridge. Lucerne train station and Lake Lucerne can be reached within an 8-minutes’ walk.Show full description
This is the most historic small luxury hotel in Luzern. It also has A GREAT LOCATION.
Cosy rooms. Great location. Popular among women.Opened August 2020. Attractively set in Luzern, BOUTIQUE Hotel by Continental Park features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service. 200 metres from Lucerne Station and 1.3 km from Lion Monument, the property offers a terrace and a casino. The accommodation provides nightclub and a concierge service. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk. Rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms at BOUTIQUE Hotel by Continental Park are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available each morning at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Italian and European cuisine. Dairy-free, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. BOUTIQUE Hotel by Continental Park offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. Languages spoken at the reception include German, English, Spanish and French. KKL Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne is 500 metres from the hotel, while Chapel Bridge is 500 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 64 km from BOUTIQUE Hotel by Continental Park.Show full description
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