We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Lake Lucerne, Switzerland. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated January 2024.
Luxury Hotel.Historic. Cosy rooms. 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
This hotel stands out for its charming and cozy rooms, as well as its great location. It provides beautiful views of Lake Luzern and is conveniently close to major attractions. Additionally, it has a pool, spa, and excellent dining options, ensuring a luxurious and enjoyable experience for guests.
Luxury Hotel.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
Historic property. Romantic. Lovely interior design. 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
Based on my research this is the most ROMANTIC luxury hotel in Lake Lucerne.
Charming. Historic. Great location. 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
Unique. Elegant. Great value. Popular among couples. The luxurious Park Hotel Vitznau right at the banks of Lake Lucerne has been entirely renovated in 2012 and 2013 and features its own private beach, 2 restaurants, a large spa area and free garage parking. Each of the suites and residences has been individually designed and offers 24-hour room service, free WiFi, a Nespresso Coffee Machine and a tea maker. Spa facilities include various saunas and steam baths, an ice grotto, a hot tub, as well as indoor and outdoor pools. A wide range of gourmet dishes is served in the 2 restaurants of Park Hotel Vitznau, which have an inviting lake-view terrace. Moreover you can select from fine wines from all over the world stored in 6 wine cellars on site. A free shuttle service to the Rigi Cable Car is provided by the hotel. The Küssnacht Train Station is 13 km and Lucerne is 26 km away.Show full description
Historic. Elegant. Great location. 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
This luxurious five-star hotel is located by a beautiful lake and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. The accommodation has elegant rooms, a fine dining restaurant, a chic lounge, and a relaxing spa.
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Popular among couples. Rising high on Mount Bürgenstock, this early 1900s villa offers luxurious rooms with balconies and a heated infinity pool overlooking Lake Lucerne. Facilities include a private cinema and a wellness centre. Hotel Villa Honegg was entirely renovated in 2011 and its air-conditioned rooms are decorated with leather armchairs and relaxing beige colours. All rooms feature a Nespresso coffee machine and are equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV and safety deposit boxes. All guests receive coffee and tea in the room, as well as bathrobes and slippers. Guests can exercise in the modern gym or relax in the wellness area, with hammam, sauna, steam bath and indoor pool. A wide selection of massage and beauty treatments are also available. There is an elegant restaurant with terrace that serves local dishes and Lebanese specialities, while the lounge bar offers a fireplace and an extensive cigar and cocktail menu. Honegg Villa has a 24-hour front desk and guests can use the free electric bikes or visit the 9-holes Bürgenstock Golf Club, which is just 1 km from the hotel. Lucerne is 20 minutes away by car.Show full description
This is a popular luxury hotel among couples travelling to Lake Lucerne.
Resort.Popular among couples. Located 450 metres above Lake Lucerne in the canton of Nidwalden close to Lucerne, this 5-star hotel awaits you with a combination of modern comfort and a traditional Swiss ambience. The Bürgenstock Hotel is located on the piazza, at the heart of the Bürgenstock Resort, next to the Bürgenstock funicular, which takes you down to the shipping pier (connections to Lucerne). The resort sits on the Bürgenberg mountain and offers several restaurants with terraces, as well as panoramic views of the picturesque lake and the mountains of Central Switzerland. The 10000 m² spa area features an indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, 1 of which offers an infinity edge with breathtaking views of Lake Lucerne, 3 private spa rooms, 15 treatment rooms and a fully equipped fitness area. The Hammetschwand lift, Europe’s highest outdoor lift and an Alpine golf course are in the immediate vicinity. The area offers guests in need of relaxation a whole range of excursion, hiking and mountain biking possibilities. Throughout the stay, guests can enjoy the Bürgenstock shuttle boat to and from Lucerne, as well as the funicular, free of charge.Show full description
Hip. 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. 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. All lakeside rooms have a balcony. 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
I would describe this as the coolest luxury hotel in Lake Lucerne.
Luxury Hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Situated 450 metres above Lake Lucerne on the Bürgenberg mountain, in the Bürgenstock Resort, the Waldhotel Health & medical Excellence was designed by star architect Matteo Thun and features the Waldhotel Spa and Verbena Restaurant with its own bar on site. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property. The Hotel Restaurant, Verbena Restaurant & Bar, features healthy cuisine only from locally and ethically sourced products free of refined sugars, oils and carbohydrates while avoiding artificial flavourings & preservatives. All Waldhotel rooms are facing south and feature their own balconies or terraces as well as a relaxation areas with own desk. Every room has a private bathroom equipped with a bath and walk-in shower, own bathroom health amenities, free coffee & tea facilities as well as soft drinks from the minibar. The hotel has its own medical facilities on site operated 24 hrs. with fully equipped medical personnel for your health & safety. You can play tennis or golf at this hotel, and the area is popular for mountain biking and hiking. Europe's highest outdoor lift, the Hammetschwand lift, is located nearby. The hotel guests can access the Bürgenstock Boat Shuttle as well as a funicular from and to Lucerne during entire stay free of charge. Bürgenstock Cinema is available for all guests at a charge of CHF 15 per person per movie. You can enjoy the Waldhotel Spa during your stay as part of your room rate. The hotel has its own medical facilities on site operated 24 hrs with fully equiped medical personell for your health & safety.Show full description
Resort. Located on the Bürgenberg, 450 metres above Lake Lucerne in the canton of Nidwalden and close to Lucerne, Bürgenstock Hotels & Resorts - Palace Hotel offers accommodation in 109 classic yet modern rooms and suites. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, the latest modern furnishings in terms of design, a seating area and private bathroom equipped with a bathtub or a shower. A terrace or balcony are featured in all rooms and guests will find bathrobes and slippers. The hotel features its own fine dining restaurant – Ritzcofier, its own lounge, Salon 1903 and a unique Museum corridor – a very high attraction featuring the iconic history of the Bürgenstock Resort. There are 9 other restaurants and bars located in walking distance to the resort which offer a wide range of cuisines from around the world. Located at walking distance is also the 10,000 m² Alpine Spa featuring an indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, a fitness room and different saunas. The Resort features its own Kids Club, which welcomes children between 3 – 12 years of age. You can play tennis or golf at this hotel, and the area is popular for mountain biking and hiking. Europe's highest outdoor lift, the Hammetschwand lift, is located nearby. Hotel guests can access the Bürgenstock Boat Shuttle as well as a funicular from and to Lucerne during their entire stay free of charge.Show full description
Charming. Unique. Great value. Located in Beckenried at Lake Lucerne, Boutique-Hotel Schlüssel offers rooms of unique charm in a historic building dating back to 1820. WiFi access is free of charge. The restaurant serves fine seasonal cuisine with many products from local farms. It is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 6.30 pm. A rich buffet breakfast is offered every morning. Coffea-coffee, selected teas, tap water and fruits are free of charge and available on each floor, drinks from the minibar for a fee Transfers to the boat station, the bus station, and to the Klewenalp cable car can be organized. Boutique-Hotel Schlüssel is 10 km away from Lucerne and close to 13 different ski areas.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most charming, unique and authentic boutique hotels in Lake Lucerne! WOW!
Stylish. Cosy rooms. Great interior design. 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
Gasthaus Badhof is a unique hotel located within a golf course. The rooms are spacious and beautifully designed in a European style. Guests can admire stunning views from the large terrace and savor delicious meals at the public restaurant and bistro.
Trendy. Nice style. Comfortable beds. Designed by the celebrated Parisian architect Jean Nouvel, the hotel is centrally situated next to a pleasant park in the heart of Lucerne. Free WiFi is available in the entire hotel. The Culture and Congress Centre (KKL), the historic old town with its lake promenade and the train station are all reachable within a 5-minute walk. Celebrating simplicity and spirituality as much as elegance and refinement, the hotel aims to create a unique environment. This idea has been embraced wholeheartedly in the artistic interior which boldly incorporates an imaginative decor, creative features, and inventive touches such as pictures on the ceiling. The contemporary accommodation continues this theme and every room features a view of the park. Guests can enjoy the exquisite delicacies, carefully selected ingredients and exotic flavours at HATO Restaurant, relax in the bar, or simply indulge in this sumptuous hotel and find inspiration in its originality and modernity.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Lovely property. Cool. The Hotel Vitznauerhof - Lifestyle Hideaway at Lake Lucerne is located at the foothills of Mount Rigi on the shores of Lake Lucerne, in the heart of Central Switzerland. The bright and elegantly furnished rooms and suites have free access to Wi-Fi. Spa facilities include an outdoor hot tub in the garden, a sauna, a steam bath and fitness facilities. Massages and other treatments are available as well. All of the carefully designed rooms at Vitznauerhof Hotel feature LCD TVs and entertainment equipment. The bathrooms come with fluffy robes and slippers. Panoramic views of the lake can be enjoyed from all 3 restaurants, from the bar and from the terrace. They serve gourmet Swiss and international cuisine.Show full description
Cool. Superb breakfast. Located within a private park on the shore of Lake Lucerne, Seehotel Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality is set in a building from 1870. It features its own access to the lake, free WiFi, and a spa area. The elegant rooms are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, safe, minibar and hairdryer. Some rooms overlook the mountains or the lake. The Waldstätterhof's spa area includes a sauna, relaxation area, and fitness room. A selection of beauty and wellness treatments is available. The sun terrace on the top floor offers panoramic views over the lake and the mountains. In addition to a bar and a lounge/bistro, the hotel features a restaurant serving international cusine, seasonal specialties, and local dishes. In fair weather, guests can enjoy their meals on 2 terraces overlooking the lake. The See Bus Stop is only a few steps away. Boats taking guests across Lake Lucerne leave close by.Show full description
Good breakfast. Comfortable beds. Newly renovated in 2014, the Hotel Beau Rivage Weggis is located right on the shore of Lake Lucerne. It offers a restaurant with a lakeside terrace, free parking and free WiFi, and from March to October an outdoor pool and a spa centre are available. Our Hotel has no aircondtion From every room in the Hotel Beau Rivage you can enjoy panoramic lake or mountain views. The seasonal heated outdoor pool (26 °C) is open between mid March and mid October. The sunbathing lawn, and the wellness centre including a steam bath and a hot tub invite you to unwind. The restaurant serves fine Italian and international cuisine including fish specialities.Show full description
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value.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
Boutique Hotel Himmelrich is a unique and luxurious place to stay. The beautifully designed rooms and suites, along with a garden, terrace, and free parking, create a special experience for guests.
Beautiful. Romantic. Great breakfast. Wellness Hotel Stoos is located in Stoos, a quiet car free mountain village,1300 metres above sea level, above Brunnen on the Lake of Lucern. The new wellness and spa area is situated within a wonderful mountain landscape and offers an indoor pool, an indoor and outdoor whirlpool, as well as 5 different saunas and 2 steam baths and a quiet room with a splendid view. The ski pistes start directly in front of the hotel and there are many hiking and mountain biking paths nearby. A lounge with Alps views is also available. The comfortable rooms offer a fabulous view of the beautiful mountains. There are also conference rooms for up to 120 people. The hotel also offers child care facilities during the winter.Show full description
Great location. The Seehof is located in the centre of Küssnacht, right at the shore of Lake Lucerne. The property has been fully renovated. The restaurant has a lakeside terrace and serves Swiss and international cuisine, including fresh fish from the lake. Free Wi-Fi is available. The bright, en-suite rooms at Hotel Restaurant Seehof offer a TV and views of the lake or the surrounding countryside. Free private parking is available on site. The ferry port is 50 metres away, and Hauptplatz Bus Stop is 200 metres away. It is 600 metres to the Seebodenalp Cable Car and 1.1 km to Küssnacht am Rigi Train Station.Show full description
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