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Mandarin Oriental Palace, LuzernvsArt Deco Hotel Montana
Both hotels are recommended by experts. On balance, Palace Luzern ranks slightly better than Art Deco Hotel Montana Luzern. Palace Luzern scores 89 with approval from 7 sources such as Lonely Planet, Oyster and Condé Nast Traveler.
Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern
Frommer's
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Oyster
Hideaway Report
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Haldenstrasse 10, Lucerne CH-6002, Switzerland
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The undisputed jewel in the five-star crown, the Palace Hotel, which opened its doors in 1906, is a regal blend of period details and modern refinements, seamlessly held together by sterling service." Full review
Fodor's "Built in 1906, this waterfront hotel drinks in the broadest possible lake views, and has been brilliantly refurbished so that its classical look has a touch of postmodernism." Full review
Afar Magazine "More than a century old, the Palace Luzern is a classic European grand dame and it remains the leading hotel in Lucerne." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The historic and sophisticated Palace Luzern is a luxury hotel directly on Lake Lucern and within a 15-minute walk of Old Town." Full review
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This is a luxurious option to be sure, though guests looking for a high-end, lakefront hotel a little closer to Old Town may prefer the Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern.
Hideaway Report93.0
"Elegant turn-of-the-century Belle Epoque hotel fronting Lucerne’s lakeside esplanade, a short walk from the charming Old Town shops and sights." Full review
Lonely Planet "This luxury belle époque hotel on the lakefront is sure of its place in many a heart." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
""Central to everything," this century-old neoclassical hotel on Lake Lucerne takes its design cues from the blues, greens, purples, and oranges of the surrounding lake, mountains, and evening sky." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Solar systems of chandeliers, rose-marbled scagliola plaster pillars, checkerboard marble floors — the Mandarin Oriental on Lake Luzern, the brand’s second Swiss property, wears its Palace surname like a crown"
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Art Deco Hotel Montana Afar Magazine Oyster Lonely Planet Fodor's
The Telegraph Frommer's
Adligenswilerstrasse 22, Lucerne 6002, Switzerland
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Afar Magazine "Embodying art deco magnificence with no expense spared, this grand dame is one of the last of its kind built in 1910 on a former dairy farm perched in resplendent isolation." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The hilltop Art Deco Hotel Montana Luzern is a 66-room, upscale hotel that offers exceptional views of Lake Luceren and is about a 15-minute walk from the heart of Old Town." Full review
Lonely Planet "Perched above the lake, this opulent art deco hotel is reached by its own funicular." Full review
Fodor's "The luxurious original woodwork, parquet floors, and shining terrazzo are all in superb condition at this 1910 palace." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Art Deco flair meets 21st-century luxury at the Montana, perched high above mountain-rimmed Lake Lucerne, and just minutes from the historic centre." Full review
Frommer's "Its communal areas generally stick close to the early 20th-century style of decor, with wood paneling, rugs, and well-upholstered seating...Art Deco–style rooms and suites come with individual decor. " Full review
