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Hotel des BalancesvsGrand Hotel National Luzern
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel des Balances ranks significantly higher than Grand Hotel National. Hotel des Balances scores 85 with approval from 5 publications including Lonely Planet, Oyster and Afar Magazine.
Hotel des Balances
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Frommer's
Am Weinmarkt, Lucerne 6000, Switzerland
From $151/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Built in the 19th century on the site of two ancient guildhalls, this waterfront lodging is full of style." Full review
Afar Magazine "Located in Lucerne's Old Town, the 56-room Hotel des Balances has contemporary interiors and all the amenities you'd expect of a four-star hotel and the charm of a historic property." Full review
Lonely Planet "Behind its elaborately frescoed facade, this perfectly positioned Old Town hotel flaunts a light and airy design ethos, with ice-white rooms, gilt mirrors and inlaid parquet floors." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Hotel des Balances is one of the best-located upscale hotels in Lucerne." Full review
Frommer's "The sleek rooms blend modern comforts with high-end contemporary design...The Balances onsite restaurant is a firm favorite with many locals and a highight of any stay" Full review
Grand Hotel National Luzern Frommer's Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
Haldenstrasse 4, Lucerne CH-6002, Switzerland
From $219/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Everything one would expect from a five-star hotel that resembles a French chateau, with plenty of art and objets d'art scattered throughout the communal areas and a hushed aura of respectability." Full review
Fodor's "The French provincial guest rooms have brass beds; the domed bar is decked with mahogany and aglitter with crystal." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Dating to the 1870's, born of the collaboration between Cesar Ritz and Auguste Escoffier, the hotel lives up to its pedigree." Full review
Frommer's "The Grand Hotel National is everything one would expect from a five-star hotel that resembles a French chateau...with only 41 rooms and friendly service and atmosphere" Full review
