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Mandarin Oriental Palace, LuzernvsHotel des Balances
Both Palace Luzern and Hotel des Balances are recommended by writers. On balance, Palace Luzern is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel des Balances. Palace Luzern comes in at 89 with approval from 7 reviewers like Frommer's, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.
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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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
