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Grand Hotel National

Haldenstrasse 4 Lucerne, 6006 Switzerland

Historic Lucerne hotel close to Lion Monument

Near Chapel Bridge
Created in the 1870s by Cesar Ritz and Auguste Escoffier, this lakeside hotel is a Lucerne landmark, 400 metres from Lion Monument and 500 metres from Chapel Bridge. Show more
Indoor pool and spa
The hotel boasts an indoor spa where guests can take a swim in the hotel's swimming pool; guests on business can make use of the meeting room and business services.
Wireless Internet
Grand Hotel National's 41 guestrooms are decorated in lush Fin de Siecle style, with marble floors; all feature satellite television, multi-line phones, minibars, and complimentary wireless Internet access. Hide

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Hotel Policies & Fees

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Policies
  • Pets accepted
  • Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
  • Check-out time is Noon
  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • American Express accepted
  • Diners Club accepted
  • Eurocard accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Self parking fee: CHF 35 per night
    • Valet parking fee: CHF 35 per night
    • Pet fee: CHF 30 per night
    • Pet deposit: CHF 30.00 per night
    • Hot and cold buffet breakfast fee: CHF 35 per person (approximate amount)
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Accessibility Options

  • Handicapped parking

Property Amenities

  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Sauna
  • Concierge desk
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Fitness facilities
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Exhibit space
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business services
  • Secretarial services
  • Total number of rooms - 41
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Multilingual staff
  • Currency exchange
  • Tour assistance
  • Babysitting or child care
  • Laundry facilities
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Shoe shine
  • Elevator/lift
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Event catering
  • Express check-in
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Computer station
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Casino
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Parking limited (surcharge)
  • Year Built - 1870
  • Number of restaurants - 4
  • 24-hour business center
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Suitable for children
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Umbrella
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Wedding services
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Rooms

The three floor Grand Hotel National, Lucerne, features 41 guestrooms, all of which are richly decorated with in Fin de Siècle-style, with silk wallpaper, Italian marble floors and richly upholstered furniture. Bathrooms have bathrobes, slippers and hair dryers. Other amenities include flat panel televisions with satellite service and pay movies, direct-dial multi-line phone, minibar and safe. Rollaway beds are also available. All rooms are covered by complimentary wireless Internet access, and all rooms are non-smoking.

Grand Hotel National, Lucerne, Switzerland, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Wireless Internet access
  • Pay movies
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Multi-line phone
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • Minibar
  • Wake-up calls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Extra towels/bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Sewing kit
  • Slippers
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Satellite television service
  • In-room safe
  • Non-smoking only
  • Welcome amenities
  • Window opens
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Flat-panel television
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • In-room massage available
  • Climate control
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • OnCommand Video
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Dining

Trianon - Gourmet à la carte restaurant offering seasonal French and Swiss specialities in a private atmosphere.

Padrino - Classic Italian dishes including regional specialties are served in an airy room with white walls and plants in pots. Regional Italian wines are available and guests can dine al fresco and enjoy lakeside views in the summer.

Thai Lotus - Decorated in an exotic style with palms, ferns, rich colors and a Thai temple, the restaurant offers an extensive choice of Thai cuisine, including salads, soups and curries.

1871 - International and Swiss kitchen with relaxed ambience.

National Bar - Wood paneling, deep leather armchairs and a resident pianist give the bar a gentleman's club atmosphere; the terrace overlooks the lake and the snow-capped Alps beyond.

Room service is available 24 hours a day.

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Grand Hotel National, Lucerne, Switzerland, Dining Restaurant

Recreation

  • Golf - miniature nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Skiing - downhill nearby
  • Skiing - cross-country nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Boat launch nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Aerobics nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Racquetball/squash nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
  • Playground nearby
  • Fishing nearby
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Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Grand Hotel National

4.9
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.8
Hotel condition:
4.7
Room cleanliness:
4.9
Room comfort:
4.8
Location:
5.0
Neighbourhood:
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A Traveller from Irvine, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 23 Sep 2011

“Room with a view”

This hotel was pretty pricey, but the lakeview was really wonderful - looking out at Lake Lucerne and the mountains. Since all the hotels in Lucerne seemed pretty expensive, even more moderate ones, if you want to splurge, this is a place to do so. The room was very comfortable and elegant, as was the entire interior of the building. The price of the room with a queen bed did not indicate that it was for one person, so on top of the room cost, there was an additional 'extra person' charge of $64, and breakfast was not included; breakfast cost an additional 35 Swiss francs per person, so we passed on the breakfast. I think that for the price charged, the hotel should not add an extra person charge, given that they do not provide breakfast. Staff were friendly and helpful, but had to be reminded of requests that we made a second time on two occasions - could do better.

A Traveller from Portland, OR
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 16 Mar 2011

“A nice splurge”

Gorgeous hotel, great location. A nice splurge but after what we paid I have to say that I was offended that our buffet breakfast was not included in the room price. We ate breakfast and were then presented with a bill for the equivalent of $86 -- yikes. Most of the other hotels we've stayed at in Europe had breakfast included.

When to go
Fassnacht was so much fun -- and family friendly. Our toddler loved the Guggen music and all the costumes. We missed the big parade on Thursday but there were so many bands performing on Friday and Saturday that we didn't feel like we missed out.
A Traveller from Sydney
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 14 Mar 2011

“Good and Bad”

This was our second stay and the beauty of this hotel is not diminished. We were however pretty annoyed that staff did not warn us about traffic problems during Karnivale. We needed to get to the station (a trip we'd made by cab before) and we nearly missed our train. The cab fare rose from 11 swiss francs normally to over 30 because of the closed streets. A simple warning to all guests checking out that morning of delays would have saved a lot of grief. Also our bed came off its railings during our stay, luckily my husband fixed it but it was unfortunate all the same.

A Traveller from New York
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 5 Jan 2011

“Beautiful in Lucerne”

The Grand Hotel in Lucerne is a beautiful old gem sitting on Lake Lucerne. The rooms are very large and beautiful with every amenity. Location is fabulous and the restaurants are amazing although a bit pricey. Our only complaint with the hotel was that our room was very very hot and even with the air conditioning on (in Mid December) the room was stifling. We complained and it seemed to have gotten a bit better, but our best alternative was to open the windows. Also, there was a strong smell like something was burning out side of our room. It appears they were changing the carpet in the hallway on the 2nd floor and the smell did dissipate. I would stay at this hotel again, as long as the room temperature was rectified.

Area recommendations
Lucerne is a small city and the action is around the Lake. This hotel was perfectly situated.
James N from Newtown, PA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 20 Nov 2010

“A wonderful place!”

Great Location, Great Staff, Great Stay.

Ian from Salt Lake City
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 27 Oct 2010

“Superb Experience”

Everything was top quality as you'd expect for the high price. The bar was superb and had the best martini for several years. The barman suggested great places to eat with a neighborhood feel. Location by the water is lovely and woudl stay again if i felt like splurging. Not too bad of a walk rom train station (10 min. along the lakeshore), unless you have lots of luggage

A Traveller from St. Louis
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 27 Oct 2010

“Great Hotel”

Great hotel on the banks of the lake

Svetlana K. from Geneva, Switzerland
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 25 Aug 2010

“Lucern National Hotel”

The only advice: book your table for the Sunday brunch in advance. The brunch is sumptuous and delectable but the number of tables is limited.

Area recommendations
The Dying Lion of Lucerne, the Maze.
Daniel G from Philadelphia, PA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 4 Aug 2010

“The Grand National is truly Grand”

This place is amazing. Great, professional staff. Upgraded us to the Atlantik room upon arrival. We had a fantastic view of the lake and Mt Pilatus. The room was large and comfortable and was very private. It has a very authentic historic feel, almost as if we were transported to an era when customer service really mattered. Also had perhaps one of the best cups of coffee with a choice of 4 different types of sugar - from very raw to ultra refined. We even asked for some off menu items and they were more than happy to accommodate. This was a true first class experience and we'd love to return.

Area recommendations
Take an early morning trip to Mt. Pilatus. The views are amazing.
A Traveller from Melbourne, Australia
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 9 Jul 2010

“Aussie Traveller”

A fabulous hotel full of character and with excellent staff. Check in staff were helpful, professional and anticipated our needs. Any service request was promptly fulfilled. We were delighted with an upgrade to lake view roooms and would recommend this small indulgence especially a room with a balcony. Only minor concern was the small width and low ceiling height of a step-in shower/bath - not suitable for the less flexible or tall amongst us. Location is delightful and we were enchanted with our whole Lucerne experience that the hotel contibuted to in a significant way.

Area recommendations
A must do is the Jungfraujoch day trip to Europe's highest railway station accessible from Interlaken. Take a train or hire a car to interlaken and take the 2.5 hour train up to breathtaking views. A great day out. Dress warmly, though.
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Grand Hotel National

Haldenstrasse 4 Lucerne, 6006 Switzerland

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Hofkirche - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Lowenplatz - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Bourbaki Panorama - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Lucerne Arts Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Saint Peters Church - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • Picasso Samlung - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Lucerne Town Hall - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Chapel Bridge - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Rosengarten Collection - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
  • Jesuit Church - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
  • Mill Bridge - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Swiss Transportation Museum - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
  • Richard Wagner Museum - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
  • Mount Pilatus - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi

The preferred airport for Grand Hotel National is Zurich (ZRH) - 47.9 km / 29.8 mi.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • Zurich, Switzerland (ZRH)

Area:

Lucerne, Switzerland: Home to nearly 60,000 people, Lucerne, on Lake Lucerne, is primarily a tourist destination due to its natural beauty of the lake and nearby Swiss Alps. The Chapel Bridge, a wooden bridge from the 14th century, is a top tourist attraction. Lucerne also boasts the Swiss Transport Museum exhibiting all forms of transport, including trains, cars, ships, and aircraft.

Grand Hotel National

Haldenstrasse 4 Lucerne, 6006 Switzerland

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